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Friday 25 May 2018

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Sunday @ The Potter's House

Hi friends,

We will meet this Sunday, May 27th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Potter's House (1658 Columbia Rd NW) to pay a little visit to ourselves and each other.

Kristin was scheduled to teach this class, but her father is nearing the end of his life and she is by his side. I will be covering for her.

We are transitioning this week from the heart practices to the hindrances, and I'd like to share some teachings on the natural awareness style of practice that I learned from Carol Wilson (who picked it up from Sayadaw U Tejaniya). I've found these practice instructions to be very easy to integrate into my everyday life. I have also found this practice style to be a fun and peaceful way into an exploration of the hindrances. My hope is that you find it as helpful as I have.

Chairs are available. You're also welcome to bring a cushion. If you'd like to help set-up, please arrive five to ten minutes early. The space is wheelchair accessible.

Love and blessings,

Devin

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Friday 18 May 2018

Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] Sunday Sangha @ The Potter's House: Gratitude

Looking forward to this! Thanks Ryland.

On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 8:39 PM Ryland Li <shengzhi1@gmail.com> wrote:

"I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual." Henry David Thoreau

Dear Sangha,

We will meet this Sunday, May 20, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Potter's House (1658 Columbia Rd NW) to meditate and explore practices of gratitude.

These practices have brought me great joy. They've also helped me to enter the four heart practices we've been studying: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. I'm delighted and grateful to share these gratitude practices with you.

Chairs are available. You're also welcome to bring a cushion. If you'd like to help set-up, please arrive five to ten minutes early. The space is wheelchair accessible.

Peace,

Ryland

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Sunday Sangha @ The Potter's House: Gratitude

"I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual." Henry David Thoreau

Dear Sangha,

We will meet this Sunday, May 20, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Potter's House (1658 Columbia Rd NW) to meditate and explore practices of gratitude.

These practices have brought me great joy. They've also helped me to enter the four heart practices we've been studying: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. I'm delighted and grateful to share these gratitude practices with you.

Chairs are available. You're also welcome to bring a cushion. If you'd like to help set-up, please arrive five to ten minutes early. The space is wheelchair accessible.

Peace,

Ryland

Wednesday 16 May 2018

Your May 2018 Mission Insider Newsletter is here!

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May 2018

Welcome to our May edition of Mission Insider. We are happy to report that our 14th Annual Bucky Trotter Humanitarian Awards Ceremony was a complete success with an attendance of more than 200 individuals representing the most influential and involved organizations in Prince George's County. Our Chief Executive Officer promised to have a different event this year and she sure did!

Bolivian Dancers opened the ceremony and Mariachis entertained the audience during dinner to celebrate the proximity to 5 de Mayo. Our event showed our diversity and the commitment and vision of our new Board and CEO. We are happy to share with you the main highlights of the night in this edition of our newsletter.

We again congratulate our honorees Arthur J. Horne, Jr., Steny Hoyer, Derrick Leon Davis, Geoffrey Pohanka and Phillip Down for their outstanding work and service to create a better community.

Bolivian Dancers

Our CEO wanted to share part of her culture and invited Caporales Universitarios San Simon Filial Virginia to open our ceremony. The young dancers performed a beautiful choreography and were wearing beautiful hand embroidered costumes.

Open Remarks

The opening remarks were made by Representative Anthony G. Brown who commended the work of Mission of Love Charities and congratulated the the individuals honored at the event for their contributions to our community.

Our Mistress of Ceremonies

Our organization was honored to have Pat Lawson Muse, News4 Anchor, as our Mistress of Ceremonies for this year's Humanitarian Awards Ceremony.

Thank you so much Pat for supporting our mission.

Council Member Karen Toles

Council Member Karen Toles (District 7) welcomed guests and urged individuals to support the great job Mission of Love Charities does for the community and the citizens of her district.

Entertainment

During Dinner our guests were entertained with Mexican music including great boleros played and sang by the amazing Mariachi Nacional de DC and the female singer Blanca Chucuan.

Decatur "Bucky" Trotter Humanitarian Award

Arthur J. Horne Jr.

Elizabeth M. Hewlett, Chairman of the Prince George's County Planning Board, presented the "Bucky" Trooter Humanitarian Award to Arthur J. Horne Jr.

On the picture above Dr. Douglas Edwards, Arthurn J. Horne Jr. Elizabeth Hewlett and Ana Paola Bueno.

Our Candle of Service Awards

Congressman Steny Howyer

Adenia Bradley, Special Projects Coordinator for Southern Management, presented the Candle of Service Award to Congressman Steny Hoyer. On the picture above Dr. Douglas Edwards, Adenia Bradley, Daryl Pennington (receiving the award on behalf of Steny Hoyer) and Ana Paola Bueno

Derrick Leon Davis

Chris Bloyer, Senior Vice President of The Redskins, presented the Candle of Service Award to Derrick Leon Davis. On the picture above Dr. Douglas Edwards, Derrick Leon Davis, Chris Bloyer and Ana Paola Bueno

Geoffrey Pohanka

Alex Villegas, Principal at Rodgers Consulting, presented the Candle of Service Award to Geoffrey Pohanka. On the picture above Dr. Douglas Edwards, Alex Villegas, Geoffrey Pohanka and Ana Paola Bueno

Phillip Down Jr.

Gary Michael, President of NAI Michael, presented the Candle of Service Award to Phillip Down Jr. On the picture above Dr. Douglas Edwards, Gary Michael, Phillip Down Jr. and Ana Paola Bueno

Thanks to Prince George's Suite

Magazine & Media for their coverage of our event!

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