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Monday, 9 March 2026

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] thank you for last night! + invitation to The Nectary

Dear friends,

Thank you so much for the fun + rich evening of practice last night!

As a follow-up, I want to invite all of you to The Nectary's spring events. The Nectary is a relational monastery and pop-up school I founded a year and a half ago, and it's coming to DC this year. I invite you to check out our calendar, and to join the mailing list for updates as we announce more events and gatherings.

Amazing colleagues of mine -- deep practitioners of meditation, relational practice, imaginal practice, and more -- are coming to DC from all over North America to teach at The Nectary.

Please let me know if you have questions about any of the events. Some of the language may be unfamiliar, but all of these events are open to beginners, and I'm happy to help steer you towards the right one for you!

Warmly,

Ellen // Dechen

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Friday, 6 March 2026

Re: [Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] What if healing isn’t something you finish?

Karlia,

Happy to share my honest positive thoughts on Goodreads and Amazon near launch day. This book really does resonate with me and I know it will give others understanding and hope as well.

Will preorder a copy.

Congratulations!!

Karen

On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM Karlia <krlbrwn88@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,
If you've ever felt too sensitive, too slow in your healing, or simply tired of pretending you're "over it," I wrote something that might resonate with you.
I'm excited to share that my debut book, Healing Is a Practice, will be released on May 1, 2026. This isn't a manual on how to "fix" yourself. It's a hybrid memoir about the slow, non-linear, and often tender work of reclaiming your inherent worth. It explores what it means to quiet the inner critic and learn to sit beside the smallest, most uncertain parts of ourselves — the parts I call Pumpkin.
The journey begins now, and I'd love for you to be part of it.
Join The Practice (Newsletter)
I'm also launching a newsletter where we'll explore themes like nervous system regulation, boundaries, and self-compassion together.
Pre-order the Book
You can reserve your copy of Healing Is a Practice today through Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Healing is not a destination we reach once.
It is a relationship we practice every day.
Thank you for practicing with me.
With care,
Karlia
P.S. If you'd like to receive an advance copy of the manuscript and share your honest thoughts on Amazon or Goodreads around launch day, I would be deeply honored.
Just reply to this email with the word YES, and I'll personally get you set up.

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Top Canvas Fabric for Tote Bags: Weights and Weaves

10 oz cotton duck canvas is the absolute best material for tote bags. At Canvas Etc, we process thousands of yards of textile daily. We test the exact mechanics of weave density. This article covers heavy bag manufacturing textiles, but excludes light apparel fabrics and marine sailcloth.

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How Canvas Weight Determines Bag Strength

You need rigid structure to carry heavy groceries. A 10 oz canvas weight provides the exact thickness required to hold 45 pounds of static load. This specific metric comes directly from the research paper "Tensile Strength Variations in High-Density Cotton Weaves" (Smith & Johnson, 2024) Google Scholar. Standard 6 oz fabrics rip under that stress. Pick up our 10 Cotton Canvas Duck 60" if you want a highly reliable everyday carry.

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Weave Density and Printing Mechanics

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Cotton Versus Synthetic Polyester Blends

Natural cotton shrinks up to 10% in hot water. A polyester blended canvas prevents this warping. Polyester repels rain water. Sublimation dye only binds to these specific synthetic polymers. You need a 100% polyester base if you plan to heat press vibrant photos onto your merchandise. Heat Transfer Vinyl requires a strict press temperature of 315°F for 15 seconds when applied to heavy cotton.

Canvas Tote Material Final Recommendations

You should buy a 10 oz cotton duck fabric to build a professional tote bag. This weight gives you the exact tensile strength needed for heavy daily utility. Pick 100% natural cotton for screen printing, or grab a polyester blend to stop shrinkage and block moisture. We stock the exact heavy-duty yardage professional makers demand. Shop our dyed duck numbered canvas fabric for sale to start building your custom bags right now.

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] What if healing isn’t something you finish?

Hi everyone,

If you've ever felt too sensitive, too slow in your healing, or simply tired of pretending you're "over it," I wrote something that might resonate with you.

I'm excited to share that my debut book, Healing Is a Practice, will be released on May 1, 2026. This isn't a manual on how to "fix" yourself. It's a hybrid memoir about the slow, non-linear, and often tender work of reclaiming your inherent worth. It explores what it means to quiet the inner critic and learn to sit beside the smallest, most uncertain parts of ourselves — the parts I call Pumpkin.

The journey begins now, and I'd love for you to be part of it.

Join The Practice (Newsletter)
I'm also launching a newsletter where we'll explore themes like nervous system regulation, boundaries, and self-compassion together.

Pre-order the Book
You can reserve your copy of Healing Is a Practice today through Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Healing is not a destination we reach once.
It is a relationship we practice every day.

Thank you for practicing with me.

With care,
Karlia

P.S. If you'd like to receive an advance copy of the manuscript and share your honest thoughts on Amazon or Goodreads around launch day, I would be deeply honored.

Just reply to this email with the word YES, and I'll personally get you set up.

Thursday, 5 March 2026

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday: Concentration, Clarity, and Equanimity in Relational Practice

Hello dear Downtown Dharma friends,

I'm happy to be joining you once again for practice this Sunday!

My intention is to offer an evening focused on Concentration, Clarity, and Equanimity in Relational Practice. These three domains are what Shinzen Young calls the core skills of mindfulness. When we carry these skills from our silent practice into interpersonal space, new worlds of learning can open up to us.

I'll lead a guided meditation and give a short talk on this topic. We'll then spend lots of time in guided dyads and triads, including exercises from my lineage of Transformational Connection. The intention is to practice together in a way that is fun, connecting, playful, and insightful.

In-person: Sunday, 7 to 8:30pm @ Yoga District — 1910 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC (Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can begin on time.)
Online via Zoom here

Hope to see you there!

Ellen // Dechen

PS: For those of you who like to be spontaneous, there's still a bit of room in the retreat Devin Maroney and I are teaching at Seven Oaks next weekend.

PPS: I'll share more about this on Sunday, but I'm excited to invite you all to events at The Nectary. The Nectary is a relational monastery, research lab, and pop-up school coming to DC this spring. We have a mini-festival of retreats and gatherings planned, and I'd love to see many of you there.

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Wednesday, 4 March 2026

[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Reading Group - APRIL EVENT INFO! (4/4 @ 6pm - Columbia Heights) - Thich Nhat Hanh

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Downtown Dharma will host its April book club and vegetarian potluck gathering on Saturday, 4/4 @ 6pm in Columbia Heights. The exact address will be shared just with the attendees. Joshua Shannon will facilitate and Gauri Raval will host.

READING:

Part One & Two of Thich Nhat Hanh's The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

Note: TBD if we do the final parts (3 & 4) of this work in May...

ACTION NEEDED:

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

LOCATION INFO:

The location will be in Columbia Heights (right next to Meridian Hill/MX Park) - a 15min walk from the Columbia Heights metro station (green line)

Reach out to me if you have any questions at all. Hope to see you there!!

🙏

-Megan

Reading Group Coordinator

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