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Thursday 30 September 2021

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Fall Downtown Dharma Retreat

Hi Friends!

Twice over the past...14 months the Downtown Dharma Sangha has organized hybrid in-person & Zoom weekend retreats. I think I'm speaking for at least some folks beyond myself in saying that these have been incredibly insightful and fun. I've volunteered to organize another one this Fall and I'm reaching out to get a headcount but also to gather information on who might be interested in leading a session. These have been entirely group-organized in the past, so I think the idea is for a group of us to volunteer to lead a 60 minute session throughout the weekend. The possibilities are vast. You can prepare a dharma talk about something meaningful for you, we can draw, we can mindfully toss balls around, we can maybe even share lunch or din din!

If you're interested in participating, could you please fill out the following form and indicate what weekends you're available and if you'd like to host a session? I also included a question about the format you prefer for this retreat (all in person, mixture of Zoom and in person, etc.)

Finally, I would really like some help coordinating this! I volunteered to coordinate because these have been so fun in the past. But I need help! Once we determine a date the next step will be to build out a schedule of events based on the suggestions people would like to lead. If you'd like to help me please send me an email.

Thank you!

https://forms.gle/nNwi3ihcPLj7ePQ18

Luke Horvath

he/him/his

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Guest Teacher This Sunday: Em Morrison

Dear friends,

We will gather this Sunday from 7:00-8:30 PM both in person at the Yoga District Studio at 1910 14th St. NW and online. Details for attending in person or signing in online are at the bottom of this email. Please read them if you plan to attend.

Em Morrison, a fellow IMCW teacher, will be leading the dhamma practice and exploration this Sunday. Her description of the topic is below:

Our topic will be sex, sexuality, and what the dharma teaches us about desire.

To prepare, you might check out this interview with Lama Rod Owens.

Or you might ponder these questions:

What causes and conditions led to the creation of whatever beliefs you have about sex right now?

Have you ever had permission to mindfully explore the role of the erotic in your practice?

If the dharma had guidance about your sex life, would you want to hear it?

For people who like their dharma with a more academic flavor, #third precept #chanda #rightview (disclaimer: hashtags will not be used in the actual dharma talk)

Attending In Person

If you would like to come in person, you will need to register with the studio and submit proof of vaccination. You will also need to wear a mask. For everyone's safety and for the viability of this offering, these requirements are not negotiable. You can register through the yoga district scheduling site or at the studio and you can submit proof of vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in-person at the studio. We strongly encourage everyone to register and submit proof of vaxx ahead of time so that we don't have long delays when we all get together.

We also ask that for this first week or two everyone try to come 10-15 minutes early – around 6:45. This will give us some much needed time to re-connect and to acclimate to the new space and new process. Please note that the class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs. Please also note that we will be staffing these events ourselves so there will be no-one at the desk to admit latecomers. The doors will be closed and locked at 7:10 and no one will be admitted after that.

Attending Online

Start time: Sunday, 7:00 PM US Eastern Time - Click here to join the zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 466 237 117

Passcode: 546447

Join by phone: (646) 876 9923 US (New York) or find your local number

With love,

Devin

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Tuesday 28 September 2021

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Volunteer!

Hi friends,

Seeing those of you who came last week was a moving experience. There is a lot that we communicate through body language, touch, and (probably) some other channels that are outside of my conscious awareness. It was also great getting to see those of you who were able to come online. Your voices and smiling faces belong :)

As you may have noticed, we had a few tech hiccups - mostly Zoom related - that require some active management during the class. Nate has volunteered to lead the effort to manage the tech during classes, but we will need one or two other people who can manage it when he is unavailable or needs a break. Hopefully as we go forward and work out the kinks it will become increasingly easy.

I have cc'd Nate on this email. Please write us back if you can help out!

With love,

Devin

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Monday 27 September 2021

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Downtown Dharma Reading Group - Next Meeting - Saturday 16 October

Hi all,

The next meeting of the Downtown Dharma reading group will be on Saturday, October 16 at 6-7:30pm. We will be continuing our reading of The Book of Joy, a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu - reading the second section "The Obstacles to Joy" (pp. 81-188). There is no pressure to have read the first section, or indeed this second section, to attend. We plan on having a free-flowing discussion.

We will be doing a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. We ask that participants only join in person if they have been fully vaccinated.

Meeting info:
Date/Time: Saturday, 10/16, 6-7:30pm
Address: 2020 12th St NW, Apartment PH813

There will be an optional group dinner afterwards for all who would like to stick around. If the weather is nice we may even like to eat on my rooftop.

If you can make it, please RSVP to me by replying to this email so that I can set up the space and send out further entry directions for those coming to my apartment.

Zoom link to follow in an email closer to the date.

Looking forward to the discussion then.

Joyous reading!

Cheers,

Philippa

Friday 24 September 2021

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Class this Sunday... At Yoga District on 14th St!!

Dear friends,

Thanks to the very hard work of Vince Lampone, our dear sangha member, and the generosity of Jasmine Chehrazi, the owner of Yoga District, we are planning to meet this Sunday evening at the Yoga District Studio at 1910 14th St. NW from 7:00 – 8:30. We intend to continue holding our Sunday evening classes there on a weekly basis for the foreseeable future. We also intend for these to be hybrid classes, available to those who would prefer to attend online. The link will be the same as always and is at the bottom of this email.

There are some logistical details that are important for everyone to keep in mind so please read this email carefully if you plan to attend.

If you would like to come in person, you will need to register with the studio and submit proof of vaccination. For everyone's safety and for the viability of this offering, these requirements are not negotiable. You can register through the yoga district scheduling site or at the studio and you can submit proof of vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in-person at the studio. We strongly encourage everyone to register and submit proof of vaxx ahead of time so that we don't have long delays when we all get together.

All of the regular teachers, along with Vince, will be facilitating this week. We plan to reflect on why we take the time and make the effort to come together like this to learn and explore the dharma. One can never be certain about the future, but I am grateful for the possibility of rejoining you all in this way.

With love,

Devin

Start time: Sunday, 7:00 PM US Eastern Time - Click here to join the zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 466 237 117

Passcode: 546447

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Monday 20 September 2021

MOLC - Fall 2021 Updates

September 20, 2021

Welcome to Fall!

Mission of Love Charities is still going strong, providing the array of food, financial assistance, job training and other services low-income people in our community need.

We are still seeing about 2,000 people a month at our facility at 6180 Old Central Avenue. People need everything from food, to financial help to pay the rent, help to apply for Food Stamps, Job Training so they can get a new job, referrals to get help for mental or physical health problems, furniture, clothing, and simple things like a shower and laundry.

The impact of the pandemic is severe. People who were making it are now in trouble, needing the basic things of life for themselves and their families.

We depend on financial donations from our friends and stakeholders, as well as the donations of clean clothing and non-upholstered furniture to be available to the people who come to us asking for help. If you can help, please reach out to us.

Lots of Special Events Coming Up – The Public is Invited

Mission of Love Charities will hold its annual Coat and Shoe Drive on Saturday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be giving away coats and shoes to needy families as they prepare for the cold months to come. The give-away will last until supplies are depleted.

The annual distribution of Thanksgiving Food Baskets will be held on Tuesday, November 23, (two days before Thanksgiving) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food baskets with all the makings for a Thanksgiving dinner will be distributed to low-income individuals and families. There’s a limit of one basket per household.

There will be the annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Toys will be handed out to low-income families and children.

Christmas Food Baskets date to be determined

Everybody participating in these distribution events must be registered with Mission of Love Charities, which can be done on site the day of the event.

All events will be at the Mission of Love Charities facility at 6180 Old Central Avenue in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Job Training and Workforce Development

Mission of Love Charities is presenting an Employee Readiness Bootcamp Monday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Nov. 19. The classes will be ten 60-minute sessions for five weeks and will be presented digitally online. They will help people get ready for applying for a job, helping people to learn new skills, find their strengths and be better prepared. Financial Literacy and Management, Temperaments, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Racial Sobriety, Situational Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Meeting Management, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Developing High Performance Traits are among the topics that will be covered in these classes.

An OSHA Construction Course will be offered online Wednesday, Sept. 29 – Friday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m.

Go to www.molcinc.org or call (301) 333-4440 to register for either class.

Mental Health Counseling

Mental Health Counseling will be provided to people who stop by Mission of Love Charities on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DXT Therapeutic Services, a mental health agency, will provide help, guidance and therapy for adults, adolescents and children. People who have concerns about an array of behavioral and mental health issues are encouraged to come by and talk to the professionals from DXT Therapeutic Services.

Making Progress in the Rebuilding and Renovation of Our New Facility

Mission of Love Charities is moving ahead with plans to develop, renovate and rebuild the old school building (formerly Lyndon Hill Elementary School) across the street from its current location, making it the new facility for the Mission. While we have attracted significant funding for this project, we still need to raise a significant amount of money to achieve this task. The plans are tentatively to finish the project by late 2022. Needless to say, the prospect of new and expanded space is very encouraging for the future of the Mission

Donations and Financial Support Welcomed from One and All

Running the ongoing services of providing food and financial assistance to the thousands of community residents who come to the Mission seeking help is an expensive proposition. In order to sustain this operation, we depend on the financial support of friends and stakeholders from across the community. We welcome donations, large and small. If you are able, please consider making a donation here.

Sincerely,

Deborah Martinez

CEO

Mission of Love Charities | www.molcinc.org

Saturday 18 September 2021

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] This Sunday: The Promise of Embodied Presence

Hi friends,

Mindfulness of the body - it's the first foundation of mindfulness, and a powerful place to find refuge in a busy life. Yet for many of us, embodied presence can be elusive!

This week, we'll use social meditation to explore this pillar of the path. Taking advantage of the power of community, we'll engage in a pair of interactive practices to connect with the simple, embodied knowing that's possible through the sense doors.

Please join for meditation and fellowship this Sunday at 7pm. Zoom info below.

Warmly,
Vince

Start time: Sunday, 7:00 PM US Eastern Time - Click here to join the zoom meeting

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Thursday 16 September 2021

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Inviting you to join our Downtown Dharma Sangha Facebook Group

Much Love Sangha,

I would like to invite you to join our Downtown Dharma Sangha Facebook community! Our community is dedicated to awakening our love in this life. Our Facebook page will provide information on:

DDS Events
Discussion on topics that supports our awakening.
Opportunities to be in a community dedicated to our True (Buddha) Nature, dharma, and sangha.

Aspirations of the IMCW Downtown Dharma Sangha

To explore our identities in community and in the light of the dharma** across multiple and intersecting lines of difference that include, but are not limited to: race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, socio-economic class, age, and disabilities.
To provide a safe and intimate space to deepen our practice of meditation and mindful dialogue.
To study the dharma** from diverse perspectives and to inspire insightful discussions.
To cultivate a sense of belonging and community both within this sangha and the larger IMCW sangha*.

Peace and Blessings,

Travis M. Spencer MA.

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Tuesday 14 September 2021

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] [Reminder] Downtown Dharma Reading Group -- Next Meeting -- Saturday, Sep. 18

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder that our reading group will be meeting this Saturday, 9/18 at 6-7:30pm. See below (my prior email) for the address and details on the reading.

If you'd like to join remotely, see below for the Zoom link, courtesy of Brandel.

Please let me know if you plan on joining either in person (if you are fully vaccinated) or remotely. For those who have RSVP'ed already, thanks so much!

Looking forward to Saturday.

Warmly,

Kaz

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Brandel France de Bravo is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Downtown Dharma Book Group (at Kaz's house for those who are vaccinated)
Time: Sep 18, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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From: Karen Huang <karen.yh.h@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 31, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Subject: Downtown Dharma Reading Group -- Next Meeting -- Saturday, Sep. 18
To: <downtowndharma@googlegroups.com>

Hi all,

The next meeting of the Downtown Dharma reading group will be on Saturday, September 18th at 6-7:30pm. We will be reading The Book of Joy, a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. The book is split into three sections, and we will be reading the first section, "The Nature of True Joy" (p. 1-67). We plan on having a free-flowing discussion after a few opening thoughts/questions.

We will be doing a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. We ask that participants only join in person if they have been fully vaccinated. The meeting will be held at my intentional community, Maitri House.

Meeting info:
Date/Time: Saturday, 9/18, 6-7:30pm
Address: 251 Manor Circle, Takoma Park, MD 20912. You are welcome to read more about Maitri House here, including the note about accessibility.
People are welcome to stick around for an optional group dinner afterwards.

If you can make it, please RSVP to me by replying to this email so that I can set up the space and inform my housemates. No pressure to have completed the reading in order to join.

Zoom link to follow in an email closer to the date.

Looking forward to reading this book with you all!

Warmly,
Karen (Kaz)

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Friday 10 September 2021

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Class this Sunday: Why Friendship Is Awesome

Hi friends!

"No, Ananda," the Buddha told Ananda, "having good friends isn't half of the Holy Life. Having good friends is the whole of the Holy Life."

Friendship is awesome. But, what does spiritual friendship look like? Why is it important on the spiritual path? If meditation is a solitary act, why does friendship matter for our spiritual lives?

This Sunday, we will explore these questions together on Zoom from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Luke Horvath and I will be co-teaching this class, and we are both excited to talk to you and hear from you on the topic of spiritual friendship. As usual, we will start with a meditation, then have a talk and discussion.

We look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Warmly,
Benjamin (BI) & Luke

Start time: Sunday, 7:00 PM US Eastern Time - Click here to join the zoom meeting

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Friday 3 September 2021

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