[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Tomorrow Evening with Downtown Dharma: The Impossible Task

Kristin Barker <kristin@1earthsangha.org>	Sat, Dec 3, 2022, 2:20 PM
to Downtown

Greetings Dear Community,

Consider yourself, just as you are, invited to join our Sangha this evening from 7-8:30pm at Yoga District at 1910 14th St. NW. You can also join via Zoom. Details for attending in person and online are below. 

Having returned from silent retreat in Western Mass, I'm excited to be with you in practice and the exploration of Buddhist wisdom. My colleague at One Earth Sangha recently wrote: 

Why does Buddhism ask the impossible? You might be familiar with Shantideva's vow from the Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, where he pledges to remain and drive away suffering "as long as space endures," implicitly inviting us to do the same. A similar sentiment can be found in the Four Great Vows of Zen:

Beings are numberless; I vow to save them.
Delusions are inexhaustible; I vow to end them.
Dharma gates are boundless; I vow to enter them.
Buddha's Way is unsurpassable; I vow to become it.

In these four lines, we are given four inconceivable tasks. From a certain perspective, it seems counterproductive. With no hope of success, isn't this a recipe for discouragement? But letting go of the hope of success is exactly the point.

This Sunday, we'll explore the power of the impossible vows and how they can benefit both our well being and that of our worlds.

I look forward to practicing with you, either at Yoga District or online. 

With love and endless blessings,

Kristin

Attending In Person

Class is held on the 3rd floor, up two flights of stairs. We regret the restriction this places on those with physical disabilities and invite you to join us online.

COVID19 Precautions

We ask everyone to register and submit proof of boosted vaccination ahead of time to avoid delays.  

a) Register through the Yoga District sign-up link -- scroll way to the bottom for (14th street) Sunday 7pm.

b) Submit proof of boosted vaccination to yogadc@yogadistrict.com or present it in person at the studio.

c) Masks are optional

d) Arrive 10 minutes early (6:50 pm) to check-in. (Since we staff these events ourselves, the doors will be locked at 7:10 pm and unfortunately, there will be no one at the desk to admit latecomers.)

Attending Online

Click here to join the zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 466 237 117

Passcode: 546447

Join by phone: (646) 876 9923 US (New York)

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kristin barker

One Earth Sangha

Pronouns she, her and hers; on occupied land of the Piscataway.

kristin@1earthsangha.org

No mud, no lotus. 

  — Thích Nhất Hạnh

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