Greetings Dear Sangha,
It was lovely to be with you last night at Downtown Dharma.
As promised, here are the four bases of power (in Pali "iddhipād"). As always, translations vary but I find this list the most helpful:
- Desire
- Persistence
- Energy (Intent and Effort)
- Discernment
Thank you for your practice!
Kristin
On Sun, May 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM Kristin Barker <kristin@1earthsangha.org> wrote:
Greetings Dear Sangha,If you can get past its poor marketing, one of the central appeals of Buddhist wisdom is its normalization of suffering. If you find your situation is difficult, a) it's not your fault (what a relief!), and b) through study and practice, you can find an astounding level of ease, meaning, and freedom within almost any situation. But how we realize especially that second part for ourselves, well there's the rub for it takes time. The journey for most who undertake it over the long haul is quite bumpy. What will see us through the ebbs and flows in our practice? What do we do when it all dries up? And if we've been away for a few days, weeks, or years from the cushion, what will bring us back?This Sunday, we'll return to the classic Dharma to explore in community a relationship to the developmental Path that can energize and sustain us through the inevitable setbacks. I hope you will join us.One practical note: if you're joining us in person, know that the line to check in can be long so please arrive at least 10 minutes early. There are plenty of friends to make while you're waiting for the formal program to begin.In-person: Sunday, 7:00 to 8:30pm @ Yoga District — 1910 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC
Online via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/466237117?pwd=cGxHaTJlTVhBdldVSk8weDZuSW5udz09
In Sangha,
Kristin
--kristin barkerPronouns she, her and hers; on occupied land of the Piscataway.
No mud, no lotus.— Thích Nhất Hạnh
kristin barker
Pronouns she, her and hers; on occupied land of the Piscataway.
No mud, no lotus.
— Thích Nhất Hạnh
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