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Friday, 7 September 2018

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Sunday @ The Potter's House & Peer Led Sangha Funds

"How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all of its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being. Otherwise, we all remain too frightened."

- Hafiz -

Dear friends,

We will be sharing some space and time this Sunday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Potter's House (1658 Columbia Rd NW). This week we will explore some of the ways mindfulness allows us to cultivate compassion and understanding.

We will meet in the community room of this wheelchair accessible venue. Please come 10 minutes early if you would like to help setup. There are plenty of chairs, and feel free to bring your own sitting gear.

Peer Led Sangha Funds

At the end of 2017, the sangha decided to have peer led classes. These are scheduled on the third Sunday of each month. The peer led sangha dana goes to rent, 10% IMCW, and the rest stays in an account for the sangha to use in ways that may help cultivate a more positive experience. We now have close to $300 in the account!

At the last peer led gathering, participants suggested uses for the funds. I have listed them below and in parenthesis, our actions to date:

1) Social gatherings with food {We will have a picnic at Meridian Hill Park on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Please contact me and Ryland (shengzhi1@gmail.com) if you're interested in helping with this.}

2) Advertising {Devin and Kristin are looking into avenues to do this at a low cost (e.g., meet-up, Facebook). Your ideas are welcome.}

3) Microphone (I contacted the manager, and the Potter's House has a microphone we can use free of cost. We can also turn the fan off if it's creating too much noise.)

4) Handouts (Kristin is looking into creating a google file where handouts can be saved and accessed by the sangha.)

If you have other thoughts about the ways we can use the funds or you're interested in leading the peer led sangha, please email me (lindanaini@gmail.com) and Devin (devinmaroney@gmail.com). If we don't have a volunteer two weeks prior to the class, one of the IMCW teachers will lead.

I look forward to practicing with you on Sunday!

In gratitude,

Linda

Linda Naini, MPH, CCRP | Rooted In Bliss

lindanaini.com | Facebook.com/RootedInBliss | 240.888.5138

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Saturday, 1 September 2018

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Sunday @ The Potter's House

Hi friends,

We will be gathering this Sunday at 6:00 pm in the community room at the back of the Potter's House Cafe for meditation and togetherness. The Potter's House Cafe is located at 1658 Columbia Rd NW and is wheelchair accessible.

This week we will be exploring the teachings from the Satipatthana Sutta, which lays out the "direct path" to realization through mindfulness meditation. The text is a common reference point in the Insight Meditation tradition. My hope is to share it in a way that is engaging, helpful and relevant.

Plenty of chairs and a few cushions will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own.

With love,

Devin

Tuesday, 28 August 2018

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Friday, 24 August 2018

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] This Sunday at Potter's House: Bring. It. On.

Dear Friends,

Warm greetings to all of you.

This Sunday from 6 to 7:30 pm we will gather at Potter's House. Beginning with a 20 - 30 minute meditation session, we'll then explore how the more challenging aspects of Dharma practice can deeply support us in the development of unshakable confidence and even fearlessness.

We gather in the community room (right of the register, last door on the left). The space has chairs available. Bring your favorite bench or cushion if you'd like. If you'd like to help set-up, please arrive ten minutes early. The space is wheelchair accessible.

I hope you can join us!

With appreciation,

Kristin

Kristin Barker

Director and Co-Founder, One Earth Sangha

kristin@1earthsangha.org

Saturday, 18 August 2018

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Sunday Sangha at Potter's House

"Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves like locked rooms and like books that are written in a very foreign tongue." --Rilke

Dear Sangha,

We will meet this Sunday, August 19, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Potter's House (1658 Columbia Rd NW) to meditate and explore the practice of RAIN, a tool for working with difficult emotions.

RAIN stands for Recognizing the emotion, Accepting its presence, Inquiring into it with kindness and curiosity, and Not letting it determine who we are or what we do. This practice has helped me immeasurably with the challenges in my life. I'm delighted and honored to share it with you.

Chairs are available. You're also welcome to bring a cushion. If you'd like to help set-up, please arrive five to ten minutes early. The space is wheelchair accessible.

Peace,

Ryland

Monday, 13 August 2018

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Room for rent at Lamont Dharma House

Hi all,

There is a currently a room opening in the Lamont Dharma House.

We are seeking an additional housemate to join our community who has an established meditation or yoga practice, and wants to deepen that practice in community with others. We are looking for individuals who are interested in participating in and helping organize the meditation, yoga, and other events we regularly host in our home. Living in a community like the Lamont Dharma House is a unique opportunity to bring your meditation and/or yoga practice to the center of your life, and to explore how community can support your practice in powerful ways.

The room is a beautiful large room on the second floor and will be available for $1130/mo. plus utilities. We are looking for someone who is ready to move in as soon as possible.

Photos and more information can be found here:

https://lamontdharma.org/about/house-openings2/

Saturday, 11 August 2018

[Downtown Dharma Listserve] Room for rent in Petworth

Hi there -

A room is opening up in my 3-bedroom Petworth rowhouse, and I'd love to share it with someone interested in cultivating spiritual/mindfulness practice and meaningful community at home.

The house is a beautiful, 1925-era end unit with high ceilings and lots of natural light. It's a block from the 62 bus line, about a mile from the Georgia Avenue/ Petworth Metro station, and 1.5 miles from Rock Creek Park . It's located in a quiet residential area and is walkable to nearby restaurants, shops, and Lighthouse Yoga.

I'll attach some pictures and details below.

Many thanks,

Lisa Wilson

Price: $890/month + shared utilities

Internet: included

Available: any time

Furnished or unfurnished, based on your preference

Inquiries: wilsontherapy@gmail.com