IMCW is organizing a yearlong group to explore and practice bringing Dharma teachings and practices into engagement in the world at this challenging time—when cherished rights and freedoms are under threat and vulnerable individuals and communities are under attack.
This is an opportunity for a group of about 40 participants to support each other in bringing the "inner" practices of mindfulness, self-compassion, loving-kindness, equanimity, wise speech and action and other teachings and practices into active engagement to help alleviate suffering. People of color, LGBTIQ, and people of other historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Meeting and working together as a group will help build resilience for the long haul, support us all in our individual engagement and provide opportunities for joint action on projects of shared interest—whether we are working to aid vulnerable individuals or communities threatened with exclusion or deportation; working for racial justice, civil and human rights, or preserving a livable biosphere; or learning to have difficult conversations with family members across the political divide.
The group will meet monthly sharing experiences and exploring how our spiritual practice can support us in engaging wisely, compassionately, and effectively in the world.
The program was launched in Spring 2017. However, we delayed the program start date to September to help us bring our 'inner' practices more fully into engagement in the world, while working to ensure the program itself is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. Specifically, we are engaging with teachers of color as an integral part of the program; supporting members of non-dominant groups to participate; and making the program relevant, accessible, and inclusive.
Program Dates: 2017: September 24 (2:00-5:00 p.m.), October 22, November 19, December 10; 2018: January 7, February 11, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 24, July 15 (last class), *no August class, September 23 (Potluck; 1:00-4:00 p.m.). We anticipate holding classes monthly on Sundays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The hours may adjust to allow more time for practice or potlucks. For example, the first and last classes are for longer periods of time and at different hours.
Program cost: The cost of the program is $300-400 (sliding scale--the larger amount will support scholarships), payable following application and acceptance into the program. Two payment options are available—you can pay in full during registration, or you can pay 50% of the fee, and then pay the rest by check before the beginning of the course on September 24.
Limited Space: In our effort to support members of non-dominant groups and make the program relevant, accessible, and inclusive, priority is for applicants who identify as People of color and LGBTIQ. While we are not wheelchair accessible, please contact the program manager (see below) to see what we can do to make the program accessible to you.
Scholarships: Scholarships are available. To apply, please answer the scholarship questions in the application. You can also direct a donation to the scholarship fund on the registration form. Please apply early as funds are limited.
Late Application: Online applications will close at 12 a.m. August 20 (midnight on Sunday). To request late registration, please email the program manager to check if there are still openings.
Questions? Please contact the Program Manager, Kathleen "Kaughtlane" Gless.
Learn more about the Lamont Dharma House: The Lamont Dharma House (house) is a community project and gathering place in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The house was created with the humble goal of being a lamp lit for the dharma within the community—a space to support people integrating their practice into daily lay life, to help deepen practice outside of retreat, to offer teachers a venue, to support the diverse populations of Mt. Pleasant and the D.C. area, and to grow sangha for the benefit of all beings. The house hosts daily sits, monthly day longs, monthly Thursday teacher-guided dharma talks, yoga classes, and occasional classes and workshops. It is also home to six resident practitioners, who have volunteered their time to foster the project and have committed to growing together in intentional spiritual community. For more information, please visit the house's website.
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