Dear friends,
-- Ajahn Chah, a well respected (now deceased) monk in our tradition, once asked a group of young, eager practitioners a simple question: "Have you had enough yet?" Describing the encounter, another well respected monk in this tradition named Thanissara said that the question was like a life raft thrown to her in choppy seas. She said it cut to the quick.
This week we will use Ajahn Chah's question as a starting point for an exploration of what the Buddha's teachings are really pointing to. We may not be ready for this question to cut us to the quick, but it may open up some fruitful avenues of inquiry within the mind.
We will meet at Flow Yoga at 1450 P Street from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM to connect, meditate and explore this dharma. Please remember that the front door closes at 6:05 so please be on time. Our meeting space is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Cushions, back jacks, and a couple of folding chairs will be provided. If you are able to come early to help set up, that would be most appreciated.
With love,
Devin
Sangha Announcements
Monthly dinner: Once a month, usually on the first Sunday, a group of Sangha members get together for dinner after class. The monthly dinner will be held this Sunday (12/8).
Monthly book club: Once per month, sangha members meet beforehand to discuss dharma readings. They will send out an email announcing the time and location to this list.
Seasonal Potluck: Once per season we will have a potluck instead of a traditional class. We will meditate together before dinner and then we will eat and socialize. The time and location will remain the same, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. The next potluck will be 12/22.
Peer Led Classes: If you're interested in facilitating the class for an evening, please email Linda Naini <lindanaini@gmail.com> or Devin Maroney <devinmaroney@gmail.com>. Once we've reviewed the topic with you, we can find a time for you to teach and put it on the calendar.
Sangha Announcements
Monthly dinner: Once a month, usually on the first Sunday, a group of Sangha members get together for dinner after class. The monthly dinner will be held this Sunday (12/8).
Monthly book club: Once per month, sangha members meet beforehand to discuss dharma readings. They will send out an email announcing the time and location to this list.
Seasonal Potluck: Once per season we will have a potluck instead of a traditional class. We will meditate together before dinner and then we will eat and socialize. The time and location will remain the same, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. The next potluck will be 12/22.
Peer Led Classes: If you're interested in facilitating the class for an evening, please email Linda Naini <lindanaini@gmail.com> or Devin Maroney <devinmaroney@gmail.com>. Once we've reviewed the topic with you, we can find a time for you to teach and put it on the calendar.
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