[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday with Downtown Dharma: The Most Misunderstood of the Buddha's Teachings

Greetings Dear Sangha,

If you are struggling in your life, if things aren't going as planned, if you can't seem to get it all together, you're not alone... and there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. 

According to the Buddha, this is suffering and it's all quite normal. On the other hand, the Buddha's teachings on suffering (translated from the Pali word "Dukkha") can seem like a big downer as they are often misquoted (e.g., "Life is Suffering") and frequently misunderstood as such. Yet there is astounding power in his insights into the causes and remedies of our struggles with life. A true understanding of them is highly relevant to our contemporary experience for they have the power to liberate the heart, delight the mind, and bring a robust steadiness to our work in the world. 

This Sunday at Downtown Dharma after practicing meditation together, we'll talk about Dukkha, one of the most powerful of the Buddha's teachings. I hope you can join us!

Time: Sunday, Feb 4, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

In-person: Yoga District, 1910 14th Street NW,  3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009; Please arrive early as doors will close soon after 7 pm.

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

With deep appreciation,

Kristin

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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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