[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Sangha Activity - Sakura Haiku Walk at the Arboretum - Sat Apr 25, 11am

Hello!

It's spring! Let's get into some o-hanami (cherry blossom viewing) with a haiku twist and appreciate the late-blooming varieties and other gorgeous spring offerings at the Arboretum 🌸 RSVP here & find more info below!

What 🌹 Please join us for our Spring 2026 Sakura Haiku Walk at the US National Arboretum! Among the cherry blossoms, participants will receive a brief lesson on how to write haiku and then practice writing and sharing haiku with each other. (Haiku are short, accessible poems that typically evoke nature and contemplation of the present moment. Find examples here.)

When 🪻 Saturday, April 25, 11am until about 1pm | I will inform RSVP'd participants at least 24 hours in advance if the event will be canceled due to inclement weather.

Where 🌼 We will meet at 11am near the Holly & Magnolia Parking Lot at the US National Arboretum and walk to the Flowering Trees Collection. Later, we will walk to the Asian Collections and eventually back to the parking lot. See the tentative route at the bottom of this email.

Who 🌷 Please RSVP via Partiful. If you can't/don't want to use Partiful, please email me directly to reserve your spot. Spaces are first-come-first-serve and limited to not overwhelm the Arboretum during its busy season. Can't come anymore? Please update your RSVP, so we can pull from the waitlist! This event is best suited for people who feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain for a total of about 1.5 miles.

How 🪷 No haiku experience necessary! We will go over simple instructions, and a handout on haiku will be provided. Please bring a pen and a notebook/paper. Check out Arboretum know-before-you-go info.

Why 💐 While haiku is not a strictly Buddhist form of poetry, haiku and Zen are linked historically and thematically. Haiku relies on the senses and encourages contemplation of the present moment, so both new and experienced meditators may enjoy practicing haiku as a way to engage with mindfulness.

<3 Jude

Route: We will be meeting in the Holly & Magnolia Parking Lot (1), walking to the Flowering Trees Collection (2) for a haiku lesson, and then moving to the Asia Collections (3) before heading back to the parking lot (1).

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday: Exploring generosity with Em Morrison

Hello Downtown Dharma Sangha - 

This Sunday, regular guest teacher Em Morrison (she/her) will lead us in an exploration of the Buddha's wisdom on how to benefit yourself and others. When she was here in November, we covered ethical conduct, and she'll guide us in exploring generosity this weekend.
"There are three kinds of meritorious actions. Which are the three? The meritorious action consisting (a) in generosity, (b) in ethical action and (c) and meditation." - The Dhammapada

Join us:

• In-person: Sunday, 7 to 8:30pm @ Yoga District — 1910 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC
• Online via Zoom here

With care, 

Jackie & Volunteer Team

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Re: Submit haiku & artwork for the new Downtown Dharma charity haiku collection!

Hi Jude!

I'm happy to help promote this if you'd like.  We can post to our IG as well as share in the discord and in person.  If you have something to post on social media, we can do a colab or just share it with the folks that follow the workshop.

Also, if you hadn't considered it yet, Abigail might be amenable to bringing it up at the next haiku group.

Talk soon,

Nate

P.S. I'll get a couple more submitted that I worked on over the winter.  I'll stick to ones that pertain to either walking/hiking or Buddhism/meditation.  If you'd like some outside of those themes just let me know.

On Thu, Mar 12, 2026 at 18:19 Jude L <judelavellewrites@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello!

Since this week has decided to be spring, summer, fall, and winter all in one--I thought I would put out a call for submissions for our new Downtown Dharma haiku collection! We welcome your seasonally inspired haiku and artwork :)

Last year, Downtown Dharma and friends showcased beautiful haiku and artwork--and raised over $1100 for Capital Area Food Bank with our collection, A Walk With Others. This year, we're doing it again! Inspired by our seasonal haiku events, this collection will again celebrate our community's creativity and raise funds for a local DC-area anti-hunger organization. Anyone connected with Downtown Dharma, IMCW, the DC poetry community, and beyond is welcome to submit.

Please consider submitting one or more haiku by May 22 via this Google form: https://forms.gle/WNWGXh6HKTLuE1pq6 

Care to contribute visual art? Please do! You can submit photography, illustrations, and haiga (illustrated haiku) here: https://forms.gle/1UGAQujo6dzn3iXZ7 

Submission guidelines and details on printing/distribution/fundraising are available here, but please let me know if you have any questions! Some folks have generously offered to help me co-edit, design, and distribute this collection. If you would like to be involved in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Very best,

Jude

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Fourth Silent Sabbath

Hello DD Community! 

After experiencing the impact of silence in community at retreats, a few of us at Downtown Dharma have been inspired to create local space for sustained stillness. We are happy to announce our fourth silent sabbath Sunday, April 19 in Mount Pleasant from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This is a self-guided, half-day silent retreat. The location will be provided to participants a week in advance of the event.

General Schedule: 

9:00 - 9:15 AM         Welcome + Logistics

9:15 - 9:55 AM         Indoor Meditation

10:00 - 10:25 AM     Optional Outdoor Walking Meditation

10:30 - 11:10 AM     Indoor Meditation

11:15 - 11:40 AM     Optional Outdoor Walking Meditation

11:45 - 12:30 PM     Indoor Meditation

12:30 - 12:55 PM     Closing + Integration

1:00 - 2:00 PM         Potluck

Please sign up here. Our location can accommodate up to 16 people. With limited spots, signing up signifies you are committed and will attend. Looking forward to sitting with you! 

Warmly,

Audrey 

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Mission Of Love Presents : HOOPS FOR HOPE

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Home News About Events Contact   HOOPS FOR HOPE Join Us  Get ready for an exciting afternoon where community, competition, and compassion come together for a powerful cause. Mission of Love Charities invites you to Hoops for Hope, a special fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness around food insecurity in our community. We’re also excited to feature a special appetizer and drink menu curated by Chef Darnell Long, bringing flavor and creativity to this unforgettable experience. Not Just a Watch Party Across our county, many families face challenges accessing fresh, nutritious food. This event is more than just a game—it’s an opportunity to come together, uplift one another, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you come for the game, the food, or the cause—your support makes a difference. Bring a friend, spread the word, and be part of something meaningful.  Join Now CONTACT ASORTO@MOLC-INC.ORG 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, March 19th  Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Old Town Inn 14745 Main St, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Follow up from *Slow* Insight Dialogue Last night! 🦥

Hey all,

It was so great to be with you last night. To take Quentin's challenge to heart, how can we bring insight dialogue and the power of Downtown Dharma into our daily lives? I don't have the answer, but let's live that question together.

The practices I led to connect us to pause and relax/open were: "How are you" but with a 30 second pause before speaking and "What would you like to share with me" with the invitation to take a full breath after each sentence. You might explore this or the dedicated containers of listening and speaking with those around you. It may be awkward, but most things worth doing have their share of awkward. 😀

A few calls to action

• Financial support: After leaving my federal job last year, I am a full time facilitator/ writer, and your support matters–a lot! If you enjoyed last night and weren't too sad you missed the Oscars, here's how you can give via Downtown Dharma venmo

• Stay in touch

• I have a Substack called Slow Mindfulness which is the best way to stay connected

• My book Sometimes You Should Be Late - preorder here!

• I coordinate a Mindful Sundays community group that meets 9-10am at Elle in Mt Pleasant (new location) WhatsApp group link

And you have my email, reach out & connect with me (and each other).

Thanks for being such a thoughtful and heartful bunch of humans!

Be well,

Alex

Slowmindfulness.com | Substack | Instagram

Learn more about and preorder my book Sometimes You Should Be Late

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