[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] from last night: book, podcast, and future Circling opportunities

Dear friends, It was wonderful to see everyone who attended last night. I wanted to share a few references from my talk: -- the book I mentioned on the Five Wisdom Emotions is called Spectrum of Ecstasy-- the quotes about the attachment system, attentional system, and self system were from an interview with John Churchill, "Attunement as World Medicine," on the Emerge podcast And for those who may want to participate...

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FedEx Shipment Document Arrived

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Reading Group: Sat 10/26 - Elections & Engaged Buddhism

Hi all,MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Downtown Dharma will host its next reading group and vegetarian potluck, on Sat 10/26 at 6:30pm at Kaila's home in Petworth (exact address to be shared with attendees). I will facilitate. The topic is election anxiety, engaged Buddhism, and our meditation practices and political action during election season.ACTION NEEDED: Space is limited. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP here. If attendance is...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Sunday evening: Your interpersonal hangups as a path to insight

Dear Downtown Dharma Community, I'm very happy to be returning to lead the sangha this Sunday, September 28 from 7-8:30pm. With a gentle sense of humor, I'm calling this evening From Cringe to Liberation: Using Your Interpersonal Hangups as a Path to Insight. Buddhism teaches that our everyday suffering is rooted in a mistaken perception that we are some kind of "fixed self." Nowhere does this fixed self become...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] FYI: IMCW affinity groups

Hi all,Wanted to let you know that in addition to our Downtown Dharma community, IMCW has some great affinity groups you can join, including BIPOC, API, Latinx, disabilities/Deafness, chronic illness, LGBTQIA+, seniors, vegans, young adults, families, and women.More info here: https://imcw.org/communities/shared-experience-sanghas/ Personally I've been involved with the LGBTQIA+ sangha for years and would be happy to talk...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Can you host reading group in Dec?

Hi all,As the reading group organizer, I've been in touch with some of you about logistics. Thanks to those who've talked to me so far.I am now looking for a host, centrally located in DC, who can host 15+ people, and whose place is available Fri 12/13 or Sat 12/14. This will be for a discussion facilitated by Jackie and Patrick. If you can do this, please reply to me individually.After getting this one arranged, I'll schedule...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma: Sit & Chat Tomorrow Night (9/22)

Dear friends,Please join us for a relaxed evening:In-person: 1910 14th Street NW,  3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20009Online:  Zoom ID: https://zoom.us/j/466237117?pwd=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09With metta,Jennifer -- https://www.downtowndharmadc.org/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IMCW Downtown Dharma social/volunteer listserv" group. To unsubscribe from...

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The latest news for you

You don't want to miss this.         Did you know we are moving our headquarters? Yes No ...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma Survey + Post Retreat Hike + Insight Dialogue Workshop!

Hello Downtown Dharma - Lots going on in our meditation community! 1. Downtown Dharma 5-min Survey: Please follow this link to provide feedback and ideas for Downtown Dharma teachers and scheduling. Please try to fill out the survey by 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 17.2. Those attending (and even those not!) the retreat this weekend at Seven Oaks in Madison, VA are invited to a post-retreat hike followed...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Downtown Dharma: Insight Dialogue Practice This Sunday

Dear Friends,Vince Lampone and I will be co-facilitating an Insight Dialogue session this Sunday, and we hope you can join us.  We are going to be exploring how giving and receiving generosity from one another helps to reduce our suffering and reminds us that we are all interconnected.  No prior Insight Dialogue experience is necessary, just your presence and your openness to listening closely and speaking with...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] We want to hear from you!

📣 We want to hear from you! Downtown Dharma 5 minute Survey: Please follow this link to provide feedback and ideas for Downtown Dharma teachers and scheduling. Please aim to fill out the survey by Tues, Sept. 17. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_82h4FIVzfjB3PlzBqKWxa0AbK8OFt0TO4bZHStSmZuKklw/viewform -- https://www.downtowndharmadc.org/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] downtowndharma, Audrey Voorhees recommends that you use Google Calendar

I've been using Google Calendar to organize my calendar, find interesting events, and share my schedule with friends and family members. I thought you might like to use Google Calendar, too. Audrey Voorhees recommends that you use Google Calendar. To accept this invitation and register for an account, please visit: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid=downtowndharma@googlegroups.com Google Calendar helps you keep track...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Re: Survey + Post-retreat hike invite!

Sorry, the links were switched. Survey linkHike linkOn Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 9:37 AM Jackie Sue Powell <jackiesuepowell@gmail.com> wrote:Hello Downtown Dharma - Two exciting announcements!1. Downtown Dharma Survey: Please follow this link to provide feedback and ideas for Downtown Dharma teachers and scheduling. Please aim to fill out the survey by Tues, Sept. 17. 2. Those attending (and even those not!) the...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Survey + Post-retreat hike invite!

Hello Downtown Dharma - Two exciting announcements!1. Downtown Dharma Survey: Please follow this link to provide feedback and ideas for Downtown Dharma teachers and scheduling. Please aim to fill out the survey by Tues, Sept. 17. 2. Those attending (and even those not!) the Sept 20-22 retreat at Seven Oaks are invited to a post-retreat hike followed by pizza on Sunday, Sept. 22. The retreat is in my hometown and I want...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Tonight: Why Buddhism?

Greetings Dear Sangha,As a group of people in the DC area and online, we come together every Sunday evening to collectively explore the wisdom and practices of the Buddha. But why that last part? What is it, in particular, about a set of teachings 2,600 years old that could possibly be relevant in 2024? Amid social polarization,...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] FREE Headless Dance Party w/ Richard Lang - Wed, Sep 25th, 7-9 PM

Dear Friends,Robert & I already informed you of our upcoming weekend headless workshop with Richard Lang, Sep 28-29, in Tenleytown.This e-mail is to inform you of our moments ago published dance party w/ Richard; details and registration link below:Headless Meeting + Dance Party w/ Richard Lang @ St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Cap Hill, Wed, Sep 25th, 7-9 PMLastly, for those of you who'd like to attend multiple events with...

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[Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] Interested in fall reading groups?

Hi all,Downtown Dharma typically has a meditation/Buddhist-themed reading group and potluck every month. This is a wonderful chance to deepen connections and explore ideas outside the Sunday sits. Recent topics have included anxiety, bodhisattvas, nonviolent communication, and eco-Buddhism. Future topics could be whatever you want!For a reading group to happen:* Someone needs to volunteer to host a group of ~10 people...

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Re: [Downtown Dharma Sangha Listserv] An Evening with Downtown Dharma Sangha: Weathering the Storm: Mindfully Being with Intense Emotions

Much Peace Amy,I am not an admin on WhatsApp. So, I need help sending an announcement on What's App. Who should I speak with about becoming an admin on WhatsApp?with METTA (loving-kindness),Travis M. Spencer LGPC.CEO and Lead TeacherInstitute of African American Mindfulness LLC (IAAM)www.iaam-dc.orgE: tspencer@iaam-dc.orgLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmspencerNeed...

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