[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Book Club - AUGUST EVENT INFO (8/23 @ 6PM) - PLEASE RSVP!

Hi all,

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

Downtown Dharma will host its August reading group and vegetarian potluck on Saturday, 8/23 at 6pm in Park View. The exact address will be shared with attendees. Kaila Philo will host and facilitate.

TOPIC: Practical Humility: Breaking the Chains of Ego for Greater Peace

WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS:

This reading group will examine the virtue of humility from various Buddhist perspectives, examining how to apply the concept to our everyday lives and transform hubristic thought patterns into generous ones.

READINGS:

Primary:

- "The Buddhist Perception of Humility," Chen Yu-Hsi, Ph.D.

- "The Wisdom of Not Knowing," Jack Kornfield

- "Humility and Confidence," Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Supplementary:

- "Being Humble," Dr. Alexander Berzin

- Video: "Learning From Humility with Tara Brach"

ACTION NEEDED:

• Space is limited. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP here
• If attendance is full, please put your name on the waitlist, as we may get cancellations.

If you have any questions about the topic/readings, please contact Kaila Philo (kailaaphilo@gmail.com). 

ACCESSIBILITY INFO:

• The location is in Park View - a 3min walk from the Georgia Ave - Petworth metro station (green line).
• If you have any accessibility questions, please contact Kaila.

Hope to see you there!

-Megan

Reading Group Coordinator

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