[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Reading Group: August 31st - Ecodharma

Hi friendsAt our next reading group club we'll discuss this article - Ecodharma: a new Buddhist path?, by David Loy."Ecodharma" is a relatively new term that asks how Buddhist thought and practice can help us address contemporary ecological crises; and also how addressing these crises may enhance our Buddhist practice. The article draws fascinating parallels between the causes of our individual suffering (and awakening),...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Sit & chat tonight

Hi all, Tonight at Downtown Dharma, we'll have one of our newly branded "sit & chat" sessions at 7. In-person:1910 14th Street NW,  3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009Online:  Zoom ID: https://zoom.us/j/466237117?pwd=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09See you then!Kavya -- https://www.downtowndharmadc.org/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IMCW Downtown...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] FAQ: Downtown Dharma Retreat (Sep 20-22)

Hi friends,We've gotten many questions in recent weeks from community members interested in Downtown Dharma's weekend mindfulness retreat, on September 20-22.If you're considering the retreat, but are keen to learn more before signing up, please scroll down for answers to FAQ, such as:Is this retreat appropriate for those new-ish to meditation?Are scholarships available?Are rides available to/from the retreat center in Virginia?How...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] An Evening with Downtown Dharma Sangha: Homeward Bound: Journey to the Present Moment.

.Homeward Bound: Journey to the Present Moment. Downtown Dharma SanghaDATE:  7/21/2024  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=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09Facilitator- Travis M. Spencer Much Peace...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Fwd: Volunteers Needed: Painting and Drywall

In case anyone wants to organize...---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Sierra Early <searly@some.org>Date: Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 9:01 AMSubject: Volunteers Needed: Painting and DrywallTo: Brian <brian.chamowitz@gmail.com> Calling all painting pros and drywall patching volunteers Hi Brian! As...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] This Sunday: Insight Dialogue

Hey friends!All too often, when I'm having a conversation, I find myself reacting out of habit or emotion. Especially when I'm in a conversation that brings up strong emotions (and perhaps particularly in conversations at work), the "monkey mind" can feel like it's jumping relentlessly from thought to thought. Sometimes I realize, at the end of a long conversation or a meeting, that I've been immersed in a constant stream of thoughts...

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Retreat - Sit.Move.Connect: Awakening in Community

Hi all - If cost is a barrier, I believe this retreat is eligible for IMCW scholarship consideration (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). IMCW's general scholarship application is here: https://imcw.org/scholarship-form/ AvaOn Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 12:39 PM Ana María Rocha-Goldberg <anamaria.rocha.goldberg@gmail.com> wrote:Dear Sangha,I hope you are all well and keeping cool! Downtown Dharma is going to have a retreat...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Fwd: Headless Way in person

Dear Downtown Dharmigos,I'm writing to cordially invite you all to our next, two-day, weekend 'Headless Way' workshop w/ Richard Lang, Sep 28-29 @ IONA Senior Services in Tenleytown (on the red line!). The link to register is in Richard's e-mail below, and I hope you'll join us! The two guarantees I can make for this event are friendship...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Retreat - Sit.Move.Connect: Awakening in Community

Dear Sangha,I hope you are all well and keeping cool! Downtown Dharma is going to have a retreat and we would love it if you could join us! Anyone is welcome to participate so please help us spread the word. See details below.Warm regards,Ana MaríaSit. Move. Connect: Awakening in CommunityA Weekend Retreat with Downtown Dharma | Sep. 20-22, 2024Give yourself a break from daily life, and join us for a two-night residential...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] [Downtown Dharma Listserv] Tomorrow evening: Fear of a Scary, Uncertain Future

Hi all,We have a community-led Sangha this Sunday evening which I look forward to facilitating. We will meditate for ~30 minutes, and then I plan to give a talk and guide a discussion on two topics personal to me: fear of the future, and how the teachings of Buddhism have helped me to navigate and grow from that fear. We start at 7pm and will end by 8:30pm. Looking forward to seeing you there:In-person at Yoga District — 1910...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] [Downtown Dharma Listserv] Second meeting of the Downtown Dharma Community Board

Hi all,On July 20 we will continue our new tradition of hosting a quarterly board meeting run by the community, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner.These are open to the entire Sangha, and are a chance to brainstorm about what we want the future of our Sangha to look like and what actions or initiatives we should take to get us there. Some of the actions that came out of our first board meeting were creating posters with our...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Space still available: Awakening in Daily Life retreat (July 20-26)

Hi friends,Sue Brown recently joined the teaching team for this month's Insight Dialogue retreat, Awakening in Daily Life—from July 20-26 in Virginia. Sue's based in Raleigh, and is a wise Insight Dialogue facilitator who I've enjoyed practicing with online for a few years. We'll be blessed to have her with us.I'll be there, along with a number of Downtown Dharma community members. Space is still available and it'd be amazing...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] CML Community Manager Job Description & Application

Hi friends,FYI: the Center for Mindful Living is currently hiring for a part-time Community Manager. Please find the job description and application link attached.This is a great opportunity for someone who loves the dharma, is highly organized, and has a passion for spiritual community. It's a fully remote role (12-14 hours per week).CML,...

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