[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] An Evening with Downtown Dharma Sangha:Spring 2023 Releasing Ceremony-Forgiveness to Transformation

Spring 2023 Releasing Ceremony: Forgiveness to TransformationDowntown Dharma SanghaDATE:  4/2/2023  TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PMLocation: In-person:1910 14th Street NW,  3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009Online:  Zoom ID: https://zoom.us/j/466237117?pwd=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09Facilitators- Travis M. Spencer Mindful...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] April Book Club Meeting - April 15th @ 6pm (RAIN partners training)

Hey Folks,In April we will be mixing it up once again, this time with a RAIN partners training. RAIN is a heart practice for working with emotions. Groups of two will hold space for each other as we run through the steps of RAIN (recognize, allow, investigate, nurture). Given the intimacy of the practice, we will cap the event at 10 people, and will be meeting at Marilyn Cooper's apartment in Cathedral Heights (https://goo.gl/maps/QZxeFLtQcJVig4Q28)...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday: The Force of Unstoppable Friendliness

Hi dharma friends,"Loving-kindness" is the most common English translation for the Pali word metta. Yet there are other translations too. At a recent retreat, teacher Anushka Fernandopulle offered a compelling one: "the force of unstoppable friendliness."I'm filling in for Kristin this Sunday at 7pm, and will offer a peer-led session. You can expect a 25-30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a brief group check-in. I'll...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] follow-up from Dharma gathering, March 19

Hello friends,I hope you're enjoying a peaceful and pleasant night. Thanks to all those who joined us on Sunday at Downtown Dharma - and those who could not join. You are all treasures.This week, we discussed the Five Hindrances, and how to navigate them on and off the cushion. They are (drumroll please): sensual desires, ill will, dullness and drowsiness (also called sloth and torpor), restlessness and remorse, and doubt. If...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Tomorrow evening 3/19 Downtown Dharma gathering

Dear dharma friends,Wishing you so well this sunny Saturday. Tomorrow night, you are invited to bring your whole self to Downtown Dharma, 7-8:30pm at Yoga District at 1910 14th St. NW. You can also join via Zoom. Masks will be OPTIONAL for this session, and are always welcome for those who prefer to wear one....

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Re: Next Downtown Dharma Reading Group - Saturday, March 18th, RSVP here!

Update your RSVPs for tomorrow night if you can't come -- we have a few folks on the waitlistThanks,JoshOn Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM Joshua Malina <joshuamalina@gmail.com> wrote:Still 3 spots left for this Saturday's movie night! RSVP below!Hi all!For our next reading group meeting we will be watching the movie "Inside Insight: The Founding Story", followed by a short discussion. The movie is about the founding of the...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Re: Next Downtown Dharma Reading Group - Saturday, March 18th, RSVP here!

Still 3 spots left for this Saturday's movie night! RSVP below!Hi all!For our next reading group meeting we will be watching the movie "Inside Insight: The Founding Story", followed by a short discussion. The movie is about the founding of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts.We'll meet at the DC Writer's Salon (1807 18th St NW) at 6 pm on Saturday, March 18th. Please RSVP here!Thanks,JoshOn Wed, Mar...

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Public Adjuster Atlanta - The Key to Your Insurance Claim Success

Are you experiencing property damage in Atlanta, Georgia? Insurance claims can be a complicated and overwhelming process, especially if you are unfamiliar with the process. Fortunately, a licensed public adjuster in Atlanta can help you navigate through the claims process and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. In this article, we will explore the role of public adjusters and how they can help you with...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Tonight 3/12: Sit n Dine

Hi all,Downtown Dharma will meet tonight (Sunday) at 7pm at Yoga District at 1910 14th St. NW. We will be doing a community-led "sit and dine" - you can expect a roughly 25/30-minute sit and followed by a brief check-in, and then a group dinner out at a casual dining option in the neighborhood.We used to do these community dinners before COVID and are trying it out again!  You can also join (for the sit) via Zoom....

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Next Downtown Dharma Reading Group - Saturday, March 18th, RSVP here!

Hi all!For our next reading group meeting we will be watching the movie "Inside Insight: The Founding Story", followed by a short discussion. The movie is about the founding of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts.We'll meet at the DC Writer's Salon (1807 18th St NW) at 6 pm on Saturday, March 18th. Please RSVP here!Thanks,Josh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] NOTICE: Spots open for a six-day silent retreat

Hi Downtown Dharma,I hope this finds everyone well   The Dharma Gates, a 501c(3) dedicated to opening pathways into formal meditation training for young adults ages 18-35, has some spots open for a six-day silent retreat in early April.Here's a bit more info about the retreat Dates: The retreat will take...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] An Evening with Downtown Dharma Sangha- Returning to Our Essence: A Soul-Ward Journey

Returning to Our Essence: A Soul-Ward Journey  Downtown Dharma SanghaDATE:  3/5/2023  TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PMLocation: In-person:1910 14th Street NW,  3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009Online:  Zoom ID: https://zoom.us/j/466237117?pwd=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09Facilitators- Travis M. SpencerThis Sunday's...

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