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Monday 31 October 2022

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Follow up from last night's talk

Hello friends,

Wishing you so well as we enter this new week, and Happy Halloween! It was wonderful sitting with you, and offering teachings. I hope that the evening was of benefit. Please feel free to share any feedback, questions, thoughts, etc. I'd love to hear!

Below, I've also pasted links to sources I consulted while preparing. If you are able and wish to offer dana (generosity) in exchange for the teaching, you can do so via this paypal link or venmo @shawn-shafner (the last four numbers of my phone are 5186). A portion of dana is gifted back to Downtown Dharma.

Thanks again. Wishing you all the best!

Shawn

SOURCES:

Thch Nhat Hanh's mantras

https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195393521/obo-9780195393521-0150.xml

https://nichiren-buddhism.com/what-is-buddhist-compassion-nichirem-buddhism/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalokite%C5%9Bvara

https://studybuddhism.com/en/essentials/what-is/what-is-compassion

On Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 7:36 PM Shawn Shafner <shawnshafner@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello dharma friends!

Wishing you so well this Thursday evening. It is my honor to be facilitating Downtown Dharma this Sunday, 10/30 from 7-8:30pm at Yoga District at 1910 14th St. NW. You can also join via Zoom. Masks will be OPTIONAL for this session, and are always welcome for those who prefer to wear one.

Encountering Our Lives with Compassion. Life can be hard, but that doesn't mean we have to be hard on ourselves. This Sunday, we'll explore the softening effects of compassion. Together, we'll define compassion, understand how it might manifest in action, and how can we use this simple tool to help us find greater ease in our lives - even when things aren't easy.

Attending In Person
If you are attending in person, you will need to do the following:

a) Register through the Yoga District sign-up link -- scroll way to the bottom for (14th street) Sunday 7pm.
b) Submit proof of boosted vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in person at the studio.
c) Masks optional for this class.
d) Arrive 10 minutes early (6:50 pm) to check-in. (Since we staff these events ourselves, the doors will be locked at 7:10 pm and unfortunately, there will be no one at the desk to admit latecomers.)

We ask everyone to register and submit proof of boosted vaccination ahead of time to avoid delays. Class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs.

Attending Online
Click here to join the zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 466 237 117
Passcode: 546447
Join by phone: (646) 876 9923 US (New York)

Thanks so much! Looking forward to sitting with you soon.
Shawn

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Thursday 27 October 2022

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday: Encountering Our Lives with Compassion

Hello dharma friends!

Wishing you so well this Thursday evening. It is my honor to be facilitating Downtown Dharma this Sunday, 10/30 from 7-8:30pm at Yoga District at 1910 14th St. NW. You can also join via Zoom. Masks will be OPTIONAL for this session, and are always welcome for those who prefer to wear one.

Encountering Our Lives with Compassion. Life can be hard, but that doesn't mean we have to be hard on ourselves. This Sunday, we'll explore the softening effects of compassion. Together, we'll define compassion, understand how it might manifest in action, and how can we use this simple tool to help us find greater ease in our lives - even when things aren't easy.

Attending In Person
If you are attending in person, you will need to do the following:

a) Register through the Yoga District sign-up link -- scroll way to the bottom for (14th street) Sunday 7pm.

b) Submit proof of boosted vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in person at the studio.

c) Masks optional for this class.

d) Arrive 10 minutes early (6:50 pm) to check-in. (Since we staff these events ourselves, the doors will be locked at 7:10 pm and unfortunately, there will be no one at the desk to admit latecomers.)

We ask everyone to register and submit proof of boosted vaccination ahead of time to avoid delays. Class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs.

Attending Online

Click here to join the zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 466 237 117

Passcode: 546447

Join by phone: (646) 876 9923 US (New York)

Thanks so much! Looking forward to sitting with you soon.

Shawn

Shawn Shafner

Weekly body-positive movement classes, meditation, group facilitation and more! ShawnShafner.com

New book, Know Your 💩, now available! Order online or request a signed copy from me! Published by Cider Mill Press, distributed by Simon & Schuster.

The POOP Project

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Last week & next week

Hi all,

I'm sending this out to say thanks again to Dave Trachtenberg for joining us last week. If anyone wants to send a donation to Dave, his Venmo username is @David-Trachtenberg-8. 😊

In addition, if folks are interested in meeting up before the Sangha on November 6th, let me know! I was thinking we could meet up at the Colada Shop right around the corner (1405 T St NW) around 6pm - but I'm open to other suggestions as well!

🌻

Amy

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Monday 24 October 2022

OSHA Training for Construction Industry

[October] [2022]

OSHA Training for Construction Industry

Mission of Love Charities is conducting a free online training for OSHA geared towards Construction Industry workers. The instructor for this course is Sheldon Primus. He has 30 years of experience in the safety profession. Receive OSHA certification upon completion of this class.

OSHA Construction Training: November 1-4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

https://molcinc.site-ym.com/events/register.aspx?id=1682316&itemid=2c2ff167-98d1-4cf7-8077-8c1cf8f2f175

Learn More

Mission of Love Charities | 301-333-4440| https://www.molcinc.org

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Saturday 22 October 2022

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Week at Downtown Dharma: Cross-Cultural Dialog & Inclusion: The Art of Mindful Listening and Story-Sharing with Dave T

Hi everyone!

We will meet Sunday, 10/23 from 7-8:30pm at Yoga District at 1910 14th St. NW - we are thrilled to be welcoming Dave Trachtenberg as our guest teacher. You can also join via Zoom. Details for attending in person and online are below. Please note that we are now having masks be optional vs. required based on teacher preference, in line w/Yoga District's policy - masks will be OPTIONAL (but of course always welcome for those who prefer to wear one) for this class.

Cross-Cultural Dialog & Inclusion: The Art of Mindful Listening and Story-Sharing - What does it mean to be truly present for another person? This Sunday evening, we'll explore how cultivating the quality of our awareness, listening, and curiosity allows us to embody a healing community with the capacity to celebrate our cultural differences, honor our unique lived experiences, and awaken a natural sense of empathy for each other.

Attending In Person
If you are attending in person, you will need to do the following:

a) Register through the Yoga District sign-up link -- scroll way to the bottom for (14th street) Sunday 7pm.

b) Submit proof of boosted vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in person at the studio.

c) Masks optional for this class.

d) Arrive 10 minutes early (6:50 pm) to check-in. (Since we staff these events ourselves, the doors will be locked at 7:10 pm and unfortunately, there will be no one at the desk to admit latecomers.)

We ask everyone to register and submit proof of boosted vaccination ahead of time to avoid delays. Class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs.

Attending Online

Click here to join the zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 466 237 117

Passcode: 546447

Join by phone: (646) 876 9923 US (New York)

Thanks,

Diane

Diane Adamson

240-281-4235

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Wednesday 19 October 2022

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Book Club This Saturday

Hi Everyone

Another book club is coming around the corner. We will meet this Saturday, October 22nd from 6pm to 7:30. I get the opportunity to host this month at my condo and the book will be: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor. Thank you Josh for suggesting it. 🙏

My condo is in Dupont at 1321 21st St apt 4 NW. We have room for one or two more people. If you'd like to join in person, please sign up on the spreadsheet here. We also have an abundance of space on Zoom. Here is the link. There will also be an optional potluck after for those that are interested.

Attached are also some discussion questions to get us started.

Warmly,

Aubri

Aubri Barnes

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Friday 14 October 2022

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday Evening: It All Turns on Compassion

Greetings Dear Community,

We will meet this Sunday, October 16 from 7-8:30pm at Yoga District at 1910 14th St. NW. You can also join via Zoom. Details for attending in person and online are below.

After our community meditation, we'll explore the core concept of compassion (as I accidentally promised last month!). It is difficult to overstate the role of compassion in Buddhist philosophy, teachings, and practices with good reason. Far from mere sentimentality or even the call for empathy, compassion can give us a fundamental approach to wellbeing for ourselves and others, one that can guide us through the most challenging situations.

I look forward to practicing with you at Yoga District or online.

With love and endless blessings,

Kristin

Attending In Person

Class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs. We regret the restriction this places on those with physical disabilities and invite you to join us online.

COVID19 Precautions

We ask everyone to register and submit proof of boosted vaccination ahead of time to avoid delays.

a) Register through the Yoga District sign-up link -- scroll way to the bottom for (14th street) Sunday 7pm.
b) Submit proof of boosted vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in person at the studio.
c) Wear a mask.
d) Arrive 10 minutes early (6:50 pm) to check-in. (Since we staff these events ourselves, the doors will be locked at 7:10 pm and unfortunately, there will be no one at the desk to admit latecomers.)

Attending Online

Click here to join the zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 466 237 117
Passcode: 546447
Join by phone: (646) 876 9923 US (New York)

kristin barker

One Earth Sangha

Pronouns she, her and hers; on occupied land of the Piscataway.

kristin@1earthsangha.org

No mud, no lotus.

— Thích Nhất Hạnh

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Tuesday 11 October 2022

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] My online men's therapy group (using mindfulness and IFS) has an opening!

Hi dharma friends,

My weekly online men's therapy group has an open slot!

My co-leader and I help those who have been socialized as men navigate relationships, work, and other dimensions of life.

We use trauma-informed mindfulness practices and Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based therapy used for healing trauma. Much of each session is spent sharing and validating each other's experiences related to work, relationships, dating, family, sex, body image, and more. Each member has regular opportunities to get one-on-one attention using the IFS therapy model. We do some meditation each session as well.

The cost is $100/session and is only open to DC and Maryland residents. If that doesn't work in your budget, we can work with you to find a cost that works for all of us. We meet Thursday evenings 6:15-7:30pm on Zoom.

Email me (jeremy@jeremymohler.blog) to set up a free 15-minute call and see if you're a good fit to join the group!

Here's more info: https://www.fourcornerswellbeing.com/true-confidence-a-therapy-group-for-men

With warmth,

Jeremy

Jeremy Mohler

he/him/his

301-752-8413

jeremymohler.blog

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Friday 7 October 2022

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] An Evening with Downtown Dharma Sangha:

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Exploring Spiritual Partnerships in Sangha

Downtown Dharma Sangha

DATE: 10/9/2022 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

Facilitators- Travis M. Spencer LGPC and Kamilah Crawley MPH

Mindful Helper: Elicia Renee Wright

It is paramount that we unite on this journey of healing and awakening.

"A spiritual partnership is between people who promise themselves to use all of their experiences to grow spiritually. They use their emotions to show them how to create constructive and healthy and joyful consequences instead of destructive and unhealthy and painful
consequences."
― Gary Zukav

Mindful Helper: Elicia Renee Wright

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