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Monday 30 May 2016

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Hugh Byrne on "Mindful Politics" this week @ Lamont Dharma -- plus new book club forming on Death

Hi friends-- happy end-of-memorial-day weekend! Just a brief note with some events coming up this week at the Lamont Dharma House in Mt. P...

Hugh will kick off his monthly discussion and practice series on maintaining equanimity in the midst of the political campaigns. We hope you can join! And we're also starting a new book club and discussion group on Death. See below for more details on both.

Let me know if you have any questions, I'm happy to email.

warmest best wishes,

Megan

Hugh Byrne this Thursday @ Lamont Dharma...

"Mindful Politics: Engaging Wisely and Compassionately in Challenging Times"
A Conversation and Meditation Series with IMCW Guiding Teacher Hugh Byrne
Beginning Thursday, June 2, 7:30-9:00 pm

How do we engage wisely and kindly with the challenging emotions, mind states, views, and opinions churned up in the current political and electoral environment?

Join IMCW guiding teacher Hugh Byrne from June to November at the Lamont Dharma House for a monthly conversation series that will aim to help us cultivate equanimity and wise engagement in the lead up to the general elections.

This meditation and discussion series will meet monthly beginning on Thursday, June 2, with Sundays adjacent to the IMCW All Souls sit after that. For further details on the series and schedule, check out our website for more info.

Join Our New Reading and Discussion Group on Death

What different approaches do human beings take to comprehend death?
Does death give life meaning, or make life meaningless?
How can we face the reality of death in our own lives?

These are difficult questions that we often avoid. The folks at the Lamont Dharma House are forming a small reading and discussion group to contemplate these questions in a direct, sustained way through reading, discussion, and spiritual practice– and we welcome others from the community to join.

To learn more about what the group will read and do-- and for more info on how to join-- click here.

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If that's possible, count me in! Thanks so much, Hope Hall (hope.e.hall@gmail.coM)

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Sunday 29 May 2016

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] July 5 Screening of Minimalism

All,

On July 5, p.h. balanced films, Maven Woman and Inscape Publico (along with others who will soon be confirmed) are co-hosting a film screening of Minimalism at Gallery Place in Washington, DC. The screening will be followed by a short panel and conversation about living mindfully and being conscious about the things we buy.

The screening is via GATHR FILMS, meaning it will only take place if enough people purchase tickets. If you're interested, please grab a spot today and feel free to share this link:

http://gathr.us/screening/15248

Best,
Piper

Piper M. Hendricks

Tell me, what it is you plan to do

with your one wild and precious life?

- From The Summer Day by Mary Oliver

Wednesday 25 May 2016

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Dialogue on Science and Buddhist Thought Event

Dear all:

Machik is holding an event on dialogue on science and Buddhist thought, discussing issues about consciousness and contemplative practice in Global Modernity. As meditators you might be interested to explore:

The event brings Khenpo Tsultrim Lodro, the Abbot of Larung Gar and leading Buddhist scholar in contemporary Tibet, in dialogue with two researchers including Elissa Eppel, the director of Aging, Metabolism and Emotions Lab at UCSF, and Tadeusz Zawidzki, Chair of Philosophy and co-convener of Mind-Brain Institute. The conversation is moderated by Tashi Rabgey, professor of International Affairs at GW.

To view the event:

https://tibetgovernanceproject.org/2016/05/18/dialogue-on-science-and-buddhist-thought/

If you are interested to join, please RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_72FmJ2BSngluOrI4FhY2e05-uAmoUCiIU2GXM5xTYQ/viewform

Love,

-yuting

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] workshop info to share

Friends,

Come join us and please share with colleagues and friends.

Warmly,

Workshop

Reach Your Goals, Overcome Fear!

June 25th, 2016, 9am -Noon
Bethesda, Maryland
$60

Are you working towards a big goal but feeling stuck?

o Making a career change or changing jobs

o Wanting to relocate

o Making decisions about a long-term relationship

o Starting a business or creative project

Worries and underlying fears can block what you want and prevent you from moving forward.

In this small group workshop, you will learn mind/body tools to cope with fear.

o Understand how fear impacts the body and brain

o Have fun connecting with others trying to make life changes

o Learn practical tools to dissolve fear (including: cognitive and mind/body – including yoga and meditation

o Learn the importance of self-compassion

Facilitators

Candice Peggs, LCSW-C, LICSW, RYT

Candice Peggs is a Therapist with training in Clinical Social Work. She works with adults and families to heal from pain and reconnect to themselves and others using mind-body techniques, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, and strengths-based family systems. Candice is a registered yoga teacher and yoga and meditation practitioner.

Houkje Ross, Certified Martha Beck Life Coach

Houkje Ross is a certified Martha Beck coach who helps her clients gain clarity and insight about their lives through writing, the natural world, and meditation techniques. She also helps small business owners, organizations, and other writers and creatives develop their voice and tell their stories.

Contact Houkje to RSVP for the workshop by June 10th.

Limited to 10 participants.

$60.

Tuesday 24 May 2016

Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

@Maha - what a lovely idea. The conservatory at the U.S. Botanic Garden comes to mind, though it's in DC right beside the Capitol building - so not necessarily convenient to VA. It is open every day 10-5, including all weekends and holidays.

Curious to hear others' ideas and suggestions :)

On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Maha Alkhateeb <maha@mahaalkhateeb.com> wrote:

On a related note: Any recommendations for *enclosed* spacious natural (mostly if not entirely) environments in VA (perhaps DC & MD as well) that might be good for meditating during the cold months?

On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 10:32 AM bcrawford19 <bcrawford19@cox.net> wrote:

You can try a really nice Buddhist Temple in Poolesville MD. It's really beautiful and it's open 24 hours to meditate. Many of you might already know this place.

The address is 18400 River Rd Poolesville MD 20837

Phone number is 301 710-6259
Website: www.tara.org

I guess it's far but that depends where you live. Of course you can meditate anywhere really. I do.

Hope this is helpful,
Bennett

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Date: 5/24/16 9:27 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Colleen <cgaribaldi@verizon.net>
Cc: downtowndharma@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

Try the Shambhala center on connecticut

On May 24, 2016 9:02 AM, "Colleen" <cgaribaldi@verizon.net> wrote:

I have and do. Daily practice as a formal practice is a work in progress for me, as is practice throughout the day, wherever I am. I have found that the stronger my daily practice, the more natural it is to practice throughout the day. Group sits are great and, for me, reinforces daily practice. My constantly changing schedule has made group practice more difficult for me lately.

Hope this helps!! Colleen

On 5/24/2016 8:33 AM, 'Ivan' via IMCW Downtown Dharma social/volunteer listserv wrote:

I did but I didn't get anywhere with it.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2016, at 7:52 AM, sam <sam@samdamico.com> wrote:

Has anyone tried meditating while being just where they are?

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30:30 PM UTC-4, Marc Minkin wrote:
Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

On a related note: Any recommendations for *enclosed* spacious natural (mostly if not entirely) environments in VA (perhaps DC & MD as well) that might be good for meditating during the cold months?

On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 10:32 AM bcrawford19 <bcrawford19@cox.net> wrote:

You can try a really nice Buddhist Temple in Poolesville MD. It's really beautiful and it's open 24 hours to meditate. Many of you might already know this place.

The address is 18400 River Rd Poolesville MD 20837

Phone number is 301 710-6259
Website: www.tara.org

I guess it's far but that depends where you live. Of course you can meditate anywhere really. I do.

Hope this is helpful,
Bennett

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From: seth long <sethlongemail@gmail.com>
Date: 5/24/16 9:27 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Colleen <cgaribaldi@verizon.net>
Cc: downtowndharma@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

Try the Shambhala center on connecticut

On May 24, 2016 9:02 AM, "Colleen" <cgaribaldi@verizon.net> wrote:

I have and do. Daily practice as a formal practice is a work in progress for me, as is practice throughout the day, wherever I am. I have found that the stronger my daily practice, the more natural it is to practice throughout the day. Group sits are great and, for me, reinforces daily practice. My constantly changing schedule has made group practice more difficult for me lately.

Hope this helps!! Colleen

On 5/24/2016 8:33 AM, 'Ivan' via IMCW Downtown Dharma social/volunteer listserv wrote:

I did but I didn't get anywhere with it.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2016, at 7:52 AM, sam <sam@samdamico.com> wrote:

Has anyone tried meditating while being just where they are?

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30:30 PM UTC-4, Marc Minkin wrote:
Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

You can try a really nice Buddhist Temple in Poolesville MD. It's really beautiful and it's open 24 hours to meditate. Many of you might already know this place.

The address is 18400 River Rd Poolesville MD 20837

Phone number is 301 710-6259

Website: www.tara.org

I guess it's far but that depends where you live. Of course you can meditate anywhere really. I do.

Hope this is helpful,

Bennett

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From: seth long <sethlongemail@gmail.com>

Date: 5/24/16 9:27 AM (GMT-05:00)

To: Colleen <cgaribaldi@verizon.net>

Cc: downtowndharma@googlegroups.com

Subject: Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

Try the Shambhala center on connecticut

On May 24, 2016 9:02 AM, "Colleen" <cgaribaldi@verizon.net> wrote:

I have and do. Daily practice as a formal practice is a work in progress for me, as is practice throughout the day, wherever I am. I have found that the stronger my daily practice, the more natural it is to practice throughout the day. Group sits are great and, for me, reinforces daily practice. My constantly changing schedule has made group practice more difficult for me lately.

Hope this helps!! Colleen

On 5/24/2016 8:33 AM, 'Ivan' via IMCW Downtown Dharma social/volunteer listserv wrote:

I did but I didn't get anywhere with it.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2016, at 7:52 AM, sam <sam@samdamico.com> wrote:

Has anyone tried meditating while being just where they are?

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30:30 PM UTC-4, Marc Minkin wrote:
Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

Try the Shambhala center on connecticut

On May 24, 2016 9:02 AM, "Colleen" <cgaribaldi@verizon.net> wrote:

I have and do. Daily practice as a formal practice is a work in progress for me, as is practice throughout the day, wherever I am. I have found that the stronger my daily practice, the more natural it is to practice throughout the day. Group sits are great and, for me, reinforces daily practice. My constantly changing schedule has made group practice more difficult for me lately.

Hope this helps!! Colleen

On 5/24/2016 8:33 AM, 'Ivan' via IMCW Downtown Dharma social/volunteer listserv wrote:

I did but I didn't get anywhere with it.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2016, at 7:52 AM, sam <sam@samdamico.com> wrote:

Has anyone tried meditating while being just where they are?

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30:30 PM UTC-4, Marc Minkin wrote:
Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

I have and do. Daily practice as a formal practice is a work in progress for me, as is practice throughout the day, wherever I am. I have found that the stronger my daily practice, the more natural it is to practice throughout the day. Group sits are great and, for me, reinforces daily practice. My constantly changing schedule has made group practice more difficult for me lately.

Hope this helps!! Colleen

On 5/24/2016 8:33 AM, 'Ivan' via IMCW Downtown Dharma social/volunteer listserv wrote:

I did but I didn't get anywhere with it.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2016, at 7:52 AM, sam <sam@samdamico.com> wrote:

Has anyone tried meditating while being just where they are?

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30:30 PM UTC-4, Marc Minkin wrote:
Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

I did but I didn't get anywhere with it.

Sent from my iPhone

On May 24, 2016, at 7:52 AM, sam <sam@samdamico.com> wrote:

Has anyone tried meditating while being just where they are?

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30:30 PM UTC-4, Marc Minkin wrote:
Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Open places to meditate?

Has anyone tried meditating while being just where they are?

On Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:30:30 PM UTC-4, Marc Minkin wrote:

Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

Monday 23 May 2016

Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Digest for downtowndharma@googlegroups.com - 2 updates in 1 topic

Good question: I'd look into the Center for Mindful Living in Tenleytown, the Washington Buddhist Vihara in upper northwest (16th St), and a variety of temples in the surrounding suburbs. There's a beautiful Thai Buddhist temple on Layhill Road in Silver Spring - they might be fairly open to people wanting to come in to meditate, but you'd probably want to call them. Let me know what you find!

Rimas Blekaitis
922 24th St NW

Apt 603
Washington, DC 20037
(m) 301-467-8937

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mhminkin <mhminkin@gmail.com>: May 21 02:30PM -0400

Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

Linda Naini <lindanaini@gmail.com>: May 21 02:36PM -0400

Hey Marc,

If in Maryland, here is a suggestion:
http://www.tara.org/

Xo
Linda

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Saturday 21 May 2016

Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Open places to meditate?

Hey Marc,

If in Maryland, here is a suggestion:

http://www.tara.org/

Xo

Linda

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On May 21, 2016, at 2:30 PM, mhminkin <mhminkin@gmail.com> wrote:

Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Open places to meditate?

Does anyone know of any temple or some such place where you can go to meditate whenever you want? I'm looking to go sometime this later afternoon or early evening with a friend. I've been googling/calling around to temples in the area but not much luck.

Thanks!

Marc

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Thursday 19 May 2016

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Join Hugh Byrne's new "Mindful Politics" series + room sublet June-July

Hello friends,

One of our beloved All Souls teachers, Hugh Byrne, is going to lead a discussion and meditation series at the Lamont Dharma house. See below for more details. We hope you can make it!

Also, with folks scattering to Barre and such for long term retreats, we've got a room sublet opening in our house this summer. Check it out if you or someone you know coming to town might be interested.

I'm happy to answer any questions on either of these things, just drop me a line!

Warm wishes,

Megan

Coming Up at the Lamont Dharma House...

"Mindful Politics: Engaging Wisely and Compassionately in Challenging Times"
A Conversation and Meditation Series with IMCW Guiding Teacher Hugh Byrne
Beginning Thursday, June 2, 7:30-9:00 pm

How do we engage wisely and kindly with the challenging emotions, mind states, views, and opinions churned up in the current political and electoral environment?

Join IMCW guiding teacher Hugh Byrne from June to November at the Lamont Dharma House for a monthly conversation series that will aim to help us cultivate equanimity and wise engagement in the lead up to the general elections.

This meditation and discussion series will meet monthly beginning on Thursday, June 2, with Sundays adjacent to the IMCW All Souls sit after that. For further details on the series and schedule, check out our website for more info.

Sunday 15 May 2016

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Checking in

Because of my work schedule, I have not been able to come to the Sunday night sangha for the past 4 to 6 weeks, and I miss it! I have been reading about how important it is to practice in a sangha. I hope I can start coming again regularly in the next week or 2 and be there most of the summer. If there have been any announcements of interest to all, I hope they will be posted here. Last hope: that members will not find this posting to be too personal a plea. Metta to all, Joan