[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Buddha Brunch

Hi All – our next Buddha Brunch will be Saturday May 16^th at 11 AM at my home at 1850 Potomac Avenue SE, a few blocks down from the Stadium/Armory metro.  Parking is usually plentiful as well and bike locking is easy – either at the front porch or signpost at the sidewalk.  The tradition of these potluck brunches is to bring enough to share of whatever you'd care to bring and I'll provide a vegetarian main course and beverages.

I would like to throw a topic out for discussion at the brunch – embodiment.  Most of us have grown up in a tradition other than Buddhism and typically have come to the practice as adults, absorbing the dharma through study, reflection, discussion, and so on.  We learn about the 4 Noble Truths, the Eight-fold Path and try to understand what these mean in our everyday lives.  Activities of the mind which can transcend the intellectual realm when connected with felt inner being.  We meditate, typically focusing on the breath, sometimes engaging in a form of body-centered inquiry to ground us in the present.  These are some of the things that come to mind for me when I think of embodiment and try to understand this key component of the practice.  I would be deeply grateful to talk about what embodiment is for you.

Please let me know if you are coming to the brunch and if I can give you any info on getting here.  Looking forward to seeing you next Saturday!

With gratitude (and curiosity and delighted anticipation) – Colleen Garibaldi

On 5/4/2015 2:30 PM, Rebecca Lipsitz wrote:

Dear Downtown Dharma Sangha Members,

Over the last few years, Buddha Brunches have become a great 'off the cushion' activity to develop community, engage in interesting conversations about mindfulness, and of course, enjoy good food. Many of us have gotten to know each other though the brunches.  These gatherings are a lovely complement to the meditation we do together on Sunday nights or in other venues. 

We haven't had anyone come forward recently to offer to host and it would be great to get more brunches on the calendar!  Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to further your practice and to support the sangha.  If you are interested, let me know.  

Take care,

Becky

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