[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Fall Downtown Dharma Retreat

Hi everyone,

I'm excited about the peer-led retreat we're hosting November 20th and 21st. Here is a draft schedule! You'll notice a couple of comments in the document because a few details are still being hashed out. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to lead a session! The silly theme is "Learning from Delightful Friends" because of the inspiring depth and variety of topics we came up with 😀. It will be so fun to hear from friends about topics they're interested in! An extra hearty thanks to Nick, Vince, and Harris who have volunteered their homes to host parts of the retreat. 

If you're planning on attending either Friday or Saturday could you please email me and either Nick/Vince for Saturday or Harris for Sunday (cc'd here) so that we know how many chairs to set up. Thanks in advance!

Attending on Saturday: lukehorvathnd@gmail.com, vince.lampone@gmail.com, nick_menzies@yahoo.com.au

Attending on Sunday: lukehorvathnd@gmail.com, hrosensweig@hotmail.com

Draft Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MNESNYZpeucp6oy4MqWgQMZaSNbRZ48gI-aMTdtOPdQ/edit?usp=sharing

Peace,

Luke

On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 5:41 PM Luke Horvath <lukehorvathnd@gmail.com> wrote:

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

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] This Sunday: Living Life in Costume- Seeing anatta in our lives, a peer-led session

Hello all,

This Sunday I will be leading our Downtown Dharma session as a peer-led session and discussing the concept of anatta, or no-self. As many in the book club know, it's a topic I've been contemplating and trying to understand in my own life recently. Since its Halloween, I will connect the idea to living in costume--or seeing the roles we are playing in our lives. The focus will be on discussing how seeing ourselves through an anatta mindset can help us be mindful of the roles we play, and help lead to greater freedom and compassion.

We will gather this Sunday, Oct. 31, 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 online are at the bottom of this email. Please register ahead of time at the Yoga District site if you plan to join in person.

 

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, and you can submit proof of vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in-person at the studio. We ask everyone to register and submit proof of vaccination ahead of time so that we don't have long delays when we all get together.

 

We also ask that you try to come 10 minutes early – around 6:50. This will give us time to check folks in and acclimate to what is still a new space and process for most of us. Please note that the class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs. There are rugs, bolsters and folding chairs for seating. 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).

With love,

Kavya

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Fwd: Autumn Gathering details

Dear Sangha,

This Saturday from 10:30am to 1:00pm a wonderful Dhamma teacher named Ayya Dhammadīpā is hosting an Autumnal Gathering in Alexandria, VA that I wanted to let everyone know about. The event marks the end of the 'Rains Retreat', a period in which monastics do not travel and spend all of their time studying and practicing in order to support the rest of their teaching throughout the year. Ayya has just moved to the Washington, DC area, so the event is also a launch event for Dassanāya, her new Buddhist community.

I will be joining via Zoom for the event because I will be out of town, but there are spaces available to go in-person and enjoy the benefits of her Dharma talk and experiencing the community in person. I imagine there may be some other IMCW folks there! You can register for the event on the link above, which also has the Zoom link. The schedule for the gathering is:

• 10:30 to 10:40 * welcome and introductions
• 10:40 to 11:20 * Dharma talk and Q&A
• 11:20 to 11:50 * guided meditation
  
• 11:50 to 12:50 * bring your own bag lunch
• 12:50 to 1:00  * casual time and clean up
  

Now is an important time for Dassanāya's fundraising, so I hope you will consider donating to Ayya and her community to support a more abundant DC Dharma landscape. 

Wishing everyone a warm and restful week.

Cheers,

Benjamin

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] An Evening with Downtown Dharma Sangha: Under the Bodhi Tree: Sitting Still, Letting Go, and Facing Uncertainty.

Much love and Peace Dear Sangha;

Topic: Under the Bodhi Tree: Sitting Still, Letting Go, and Facing Uncertainty.

DATE:  10/24/2021  TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location: 

• In-person:1910 14th Street NW,  3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009

• Online:  Zoom ID: https://zoom.us/j/466237117?pwd=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09

Facilitator- Travis M. Spencer 

Mindful Helper: Elicia Renee Wright

During our time together we will participate in a heart-centered practice of listening and sharing with one another. We will discuss sitting still in the face of uncertainty and how it leads to spiritual awakening, and afterward, you are invited to participate in a RELEASING CEREMONY.

IN-PERSON-
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 yog...@yogadistrict.com or present it in-person at the studio. We strongly encourage everyone to register and submit proof of vax 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.

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Listserve] This Sunday

Hi can anyone else get into the zoom? It says there are people on the line but we're not admitted. 

Rachel Melo

On Sat, Oct 16, 2021 at 1:58 PM Devin Maroney <devinmaroney@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey everyone,

 

I'll be leading this week's meditation and facilitating a discussion of māna- which is often translated as conceit or the comparing mind. Lately I've been seeing - directly- both the suffering created by this mind state and the freedom that comes when it ceases. I'd like to invite you to do the same. 

We will gather this Sunday, October 17, 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 online are at the bottom of this email. Please read them if you plan to attend as there are registration and proof of vaccine requirements for attending in person.

 

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 ask everyone to register and submit proof of vaccination ahead of time so that we don't have long delays when we all get together.

 

We also ask that you try to come 10 minutes early – around 6:50. This will give us time to check folks in and acclimate to what is still a new space and process for most of us. Please note that the class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs. There are rugs, bolsters and folding chairs for seating. 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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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] This Sunday

Hey everyone,

 

I'll be leading this week's meditation and facilitating a discussion of māna- which is often translated as conceit or the comparing mind. Lately I've been seeing - directly- both the suffering created by this mind state and the freedom that comes when it ceases. I'd like to invite you to do the same. 

We will gather this Sunday, October 17, 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 online are at the bottom of this email. Please read them if you plan to attend as there are registration and proof of vaccine requirements for attending in person.

 

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 ask everyone to register and submit proof of vaccination ahead of time so that we don't have long delays when we all get together.

 

We also ask that you try to come 10 minutes early – around 6:50. This will give us time to check folks in and acclimate to what is still a new space and process for most of us. Please note that the class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs. There are rugs, bolsters and folding chairs for seating. 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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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Fall Downtown Dharma Retreat

Sorry for the additional email. I wanted to clarify that we will plan to host retreat events on both Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21st. If you're able to attend for only one day, or part of a day, that's totally wondey.

Please do let me know if that weekend is no longer suitable for you or if you'd like to donate some house space. 

Love,

Luke

On Sat, Oct 16, 2021 at 9:48 AM Luke Horvath <lukehorvathnd@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all,

Thank you to everyone who replied to the form about planning a short weekend retreat this fall. After reviewing the responses it looks like the weekend of November 20 is the clearest weekend for the majority of folks. I'm sorry that I couldn't find a weekend that worked for everyone. If you originally noted that November 20  was possible for you but you know that it's no longer possible for you, could you please let me know? If a number of people are no longer available on Nov 20 it's possible that we'd switch to an alternate weekend. But for now, please put November 20-21 in your calendar as days we'll host events related to this retreat.

In the coming days I'll reach out to folks who noted that they were interested in hosting a session to see if they would still like to and I'll draft up a preliminary schedule.

I do have one critical question. Would anyone like to donate their home space to host part of this retreat? I would be happy to offer my home for one day or a part of a day, but I think my roommates would prefer it if I didn't use the space for the retreat for the entire weekend. If you would be willing to host a day or a half day of sitting in your living room, please let me know and I am sure the group will be grateful.

Take care, and much love,

Luke

On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 5:41 PM Luke Horvath <lukehorvathnd@gmail.com> wrote:

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

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Re: Fall Downtown Dharma Retreat

Hi all,

Thank you to everyone who replied to the form about planning a short weekend retreat this fall. After reviewing the responses it looks like the weekend of November 20 is the clearest weekend for the majority of folks. I'm sorry that I couldn't find a weekend that worked for everyone. If you originally noted that November 20  was possible for you but you know that it's no longer possible for you, could you please let me know? If a number of people are no longer available on Nov 20 it's possible that we'd switch to an alternate weekend. But for now, please put November 20-21 in your calendar as days we'll host events related to this retreat.

In the coming days I'll reach out to folks who noted that they were interested in hosting a session to see if they would still like to and I'll draft up a preliminary schedule.

I do have one critical question. Would anyone like to donate their home space to host part of this retreat? I would be happy to offer my home for one day or a part of a day, but I think my roommates would prefer it if I didn't use the space for the retreat for the entire weekend. If you would be willing to host a day or a half day of sitting in your living room, please let me know and I am sure the group will be grateful.

Take care, and much love,

Luke

On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 5:41 PM Luke Horvath <lukehorvathnd@gmail.com> wrote:

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

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

Hello friends,

A reminder that the next gathering of the Downtown Dharma reading group will be this Saturday, October 16 at 6-7:30pm. We will be continuing our reading of The Book of Joy (pp. 81-188). No pressure to have read any of the book to join though - all welcome.

We will be continuing our hybrid gatherings. Zoom details below (thanks Brandel!). And for those who would like to join in person, my address is: 2020 12th St NW, Apartment PH813. 

Grateful if you could let me know if you intend to come in person by replying to this email or via text. My number is 2025310048

Looking forward to the discussion on Saturday :)

Cheers

Philippa

Zoom Details:

Topic: Downtown Dharma Book Group
Time: Oct 16, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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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

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Fwd: Join a Buddhist + Mindfulness contingent for a major climate action October 12th

Hi all -

Next week is a big week for our earth, DC and our hearts. It is a week of direct action called People vs. Fossil Fuels where folks are calling on Pres. Biden and our government to stop fossil fuel infrastructure projects. The full text of demands that protestors are making can be found here.

On Tuesday morning, there will be a group of interdenominational Buddhists (Shambala, Plum Village, Zen) meeting other people of faith to participate in this direct action together. You can find more details in the email below -- including the COVID protocols (vaccine proof required) and meeting location.

I will be going and spending as much time as I can there on Tuesday, and I'd love for you to join me. 

In solidarity,

Benjamin ("BI")

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From: XRDC Buddhists & Meditators via ActionNetwork.org <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Date: Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 5:59 PM
Subject: Join a Buddhist + Mindfulness contingent for a major climate action October 12th
To: <benjaminhaynes8@gmail.com>

Dear mindful rebels, Inspired by invitations from frontline and indigenous leaders to stand up for environmental justice, we are joining with other local Buddhist and mindfulness groups to support the People vs. Fossil Fuels week of direct action at the White House October 11-15th. The organizers are expecting hundreds of people to travel to DC to risk arrest and call for Pres. Biden to live up to his promises and 1) stop approving new fossil fuel infrastructure projects and 2) declare a Climate Emergency. The climate crisis is already being felt most acutely by disadvantaged communities, but President Biden can take action now (on his own) to reduce the impacts on communities here in the US and around the world. If you can only coming to one action with us this year, choose this one! We encourage you to join as many days as you can Monday the 11th thru Friday the 15th. On Tuesday, October 12, as a group, we are joining a convergence of the Buddhist/mindfulness community and other people of faith. Key details:   ·       Please sign up here to let the organizers of the main event know how many people to expect and learn the action agreements. You're also encouraged but not required to respond to this email to let us know you're coming. ·       Join the Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) training in McPherson Square at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 11 (and/or at 6 pm any evening the the night before you plan to take action); plans for the following day's action will be reviewed and a legal briefing provided. ·       On Tuesday, meet in McPherson Square between 7:30-8:00 am. We will gather in the southeast corner of the Square and will have signs identifying Buddhists + Mindfulness practitioners. ·       The organizers of the week are requiring everyone to be vaccinated to attend. Anytime between Sunday and Tuesday morning, please visit a registration tent upon arrival at McPherson Square to show your vaccination certificate (a picture of it is acceptable) and receive a wristband. ·       We will make the short walk from McPherson Square to the White House together with the larger Faith contingent at 8:00 and join the sit-in. ·       Those who do NOT wish to be arrested can leave the sit-in if and when the police give a warning of arrest. We don't know what action the police may take; they may allow the sit-in to continue without any intervention. ·       Depending on the outcome and duration of the sit-in, there may be a gathering of the Buddhist/mindfulness group in the afternoon before returning to McPherson Square at 3:00 pm to participate in a sharing/debriefing event with one another and with others in the Faith Delegation. We are excited and hopeful about this event, which offers a unique opportunity to create a more visible Buddhist presence in the ongoing fight against fossil fuels at this critical time, as well as support indigenous and front-line activists fighting for environmental justice in communities across the U.S. Also, in the evening of Friday October 15th, XRDC will have a cathartic Truth Blasting Parade! The chapter will be dancing out climate anxiety and sharing climate truth. More details will be forthcoming in the main XRDC newsletter. We're looking forward to seeing some of you next week! XRDC Buddhists + Meditators Sent via Action Network, a free online toolset anyone can use to organize. Click here to sign up and get started building an email list and creating online actions today. Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes. We encourage responsible activism, and do not support using the platform to take unlawful or other improper action. We do not control or endorse the conduct of users and make no representations of any kind about them. You can unsubscribe or update your email address or change your name and address by changing your subscription preferences here.

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] This Sunday's Downtown Dharma gathering: a Compassion Practice

Dear Friends, 

 

We will gather this Sunday, October 10,  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 online are at the bottom of this email. Please read them if you plan to attend as there are registration and proof of vaccine requirements for attending in person.

 

I'll be leading this week's meditation and facilitating discussion around cultivating a sense of shared common humanity. Why might this be helpful? Compassion is one of the four Brahma Viharas or "sublime abodes." Put simply, compassion is our innate capacity to meet suffering with loving-kindness. A practice of recognizing the sameness of self and others can be a stepping stone to widening our circle of compassion beyond our friends and family (and ourselves!) to eventually include all beings. I would be honored if you would come and walk this compassion path with me!

 

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 ask everyone to register and submit proof of vaccination ahead of time so that we don't have long delays when we all get together.

 

We also ask that you try to come 10 minutes early – around 6:50. This will give us time to check folks in and acclimate to what is still a new space and process for most of us. Please note that the class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs. There are rugs, bolsters and folding chairs for seating. 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,

Brandel

www.brandelfrancedebravo.com

https://www.compassioninstitute.com/teachers/brandel-france-de-bravo/

 

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[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Dana for Em + more on sexuality & the dharma

Thanks to all who attended this Sunday's class with Em!

Our gatherings are offered freely to create access to all who would like to participate. And if you'd like to support Em's teaching and livelihood, any donation you're able to offer is greatly appreciated! You can do this via Venmo at @Admin-IMCW — please indicate in the note that it's for "Em Morrison, Downtown Dharma, 10/3/21."

For those keen on further exploring how sexuality intersects with the dharma, please check out the wealth of resources that Em has shared with us below. :)

Warmly,

Vince

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From: Em Morrison <em.f.morrison@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 10:40 PM
To: Vince Lampone <vince.lampone@gmail.com>

It was such a gift to be with the sangha last night. I promised to send additional resources and follow up: I humbly offer the following! <3 Em

- via Sebene Selassie, I was introduced recently to this talk from teacher Erin Treat on the Third Precept (of refraining from sexual misconduct) not as it is usually taught from the perspective of monastic life but as an invitation into a vibrant and sensual knowing of this teaching.

- via La Sarmiento, I was introduced in 2016 to this incredible article on sexuality from Eric Kolvig, one of the grandparents of queer dharma. I find his teachings indispensable, and he makes a strong case that meditation practice can make sex more fun.

- Lama Rod Owens is one of the few living teachers pushing us towards awakening in a wholeheartedly radical and loving way. You can listen to a talk of his on this topic here, read this article, or check out his recent book, Love & Rage.

- A teacher I have not yet experienced but has made an impact on many people in this area is Rob Burbea. His teachings are viewed as sort of a path unto themselves, and you are supposed to go in a particular order apparently. Explore more here if you're interested.

Some books on healing and survivorhood:

Healing Sex by Staci Hines (written for women survivors; I think every woman or person who is involved sexually with women could benefit from this book)

The Courage to Heal Workbook by Laura Davis (for men & women survivors)

The Sexual Healing Journey by Wendy Malz (for men & women survivors)

Lastly, I am co-teaching a 5-week series online starting October 17 titled Practicing Freedom in an Unfree World. Register and find out more info here:  https://events.imcw.org/event/?eventId=803

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