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Tuesday, 19 November 2024

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The Mission of Love Charities

TOGETHER WE LOVE:

A Gala of Community and Compassion

Thursday evening was a special night dedicated to recognizing & honoring incredible individuals & organizations within our community that have devoted their time, resources and hearts to helping the less fortunate.

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Friday, 15 November 2024

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday at Downtown Dharma: Bringing our spiritual practice to the world and the world to our spiritual practice

Dear Downtown Dharma friends,

Gathering in community and connection is all the more important these days against the background of discord swirling around us.

This Sunday we'll be practicing with the fundamental truth of the shared humanity and interconnectedness of all people. The spiritual practice that connects us with ourselves and each other we can bring to the world around us for healing and peace. In turn, bringing the turbulent world to our spiritual practice helps guide us toward inner calm.

We'll do introductions, sit in meditation, I'll give a talk, and we'll gather in small groups to make new friends.

We hope to see you there—in-person or online. Come join us!

🙏🏻♥️

Mark

In-person: Sunday, 7 to 8:30pm @ Yoga District — 1910 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC (please arrive 5-10 minutes early)

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

"kind speech...has the power to turn the destiny of the nation" Eihei Dogen.

Mark Stone (he/him)

Practice Leader, All Beings Zen Sangha allbeingszen.org

Teacher & Treasurer, Insight on the Inside insightontheinside.com

Meditation & mindfulness teacher stonemindful.com

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Sutta study on Sunday

I have been doing some mentoring with Hardy Cook. He does a sutta study one Sunday per month at 4 pm, where in he gives an annotated lecture. The next one is this Sunday. Email him at hardy.cook@gmail.com if this is of interest.

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Tuesday, 12 November 2024

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] FYI: generosity for IMCW and Downtown Dharma

Hi friends,

As you may know, Downtown Dharma is affiliated with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW). IMCW is a hub for local sanghas across our region, and hosts retreats all year at Seven Oaks Retreat Center, where we had our fall gathering together.

IMCW's annual fall fundraising campaign is underway. If it would bring you joy to increase access to mindfulness and the dharma in our area, you're welcome to offer generosity (dana). You can do so here.

And as always, we appreciate your continued support for Downtown Dharma. We are entirely volunteer-led, and do not receive direct financial backing from IMCW. Community donations allow us to offer a stipend to our teachers, and pay for the sangha's administrative and tech expenses. Learn more here about ways to support our sangha.

With gratitude,

Vince

P.S. - For a lovely perspective on the Buddhist approach to generosity (dana), you may appreciate this piece from dharma teacher Nikki Mirghafori:

https://www.lionsroar.com/generosity-comes-first/

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Sunday, 10 November 2024

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] INVITATION: First Quarterly Sabbath

Hi Friends,

Inspired by the communal silence of Downtown Dharma's September retreat, a handful of Sangha members cocreated this concept of a Quarterly Sabbath, a regular half-day of self-guided meditation. This first event is a step towards what will (hopefully) become a routine invitation into extended stillness.

What: A morning of self-guided meditation in noble silence with space to practice as you feel called supported by community.

When: Sunday 11/24 8:30am - 1:30pm

Where: 1613 Harvard St NW, Apt. 202

Schedule:

Welcome + Logistics (8:30-8:45)
Mediation Practices (8:45-12:30)
Potluck + Integration (12:30-1:30)

RSVP by adding your name and email here by November 16. Space is limited due to location. We plan to secure a larger space for future gatherings!

Questions? Email a.marie.voorhees@gmail.com.

Much Love,

Audrey

Audrey Voorhees

202.400.0716

LinkedIn | Email

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. - Maya Angelou

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] New Year’s retreat for young adults

Hi all

Travis is co-teaching a young adults (18-32) retreat with Inward Bound over the New Year.

https://inwardboundmind.org/young-adult-retreats/virginia/

With metta,

Ava

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday: Finding a Pause in the Midst of Turbulence

Hi friends,

This Sunday at 7pm, we'll gather at Downtown Dharma to connect with embodied presence, community, and spiritual friendship.

When suffering arises—as it has for many of us this week—it's hard to touch the freedom we seek without the awareness and perspective that comes from pausing. Through Insight Dialogue, we'll explore the power of the Pause together—creating a welcoming space for the truth of our experience just as it is.

Ben Lasso and I are happy to co-facilitate. The evening will include mindful movement, guided meditation, and an exploration of Pause (the 1st guideline of Insight Dialogue) through relational meditation in groups of three.

We hope to see you there—in-person or online.

In-person at Yoga District — 1910 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC (please arrive 5-10 minutes early)
Online via Zoom — https://zoom.us/j/466237117?pwd=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09

With love,

Vince

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