Greetings Dear Sangha,
This Sunday we'll return to a classic Dharma teaching that comes, as so many do, in the form of a list. The Brahmaviharas—loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity—are often introduced as heart practices, but they are equally profound expressions of wisdom. Drawn by the depth and radiance they offer, I find myself returning to them again and again in my own practice and equally to offer them here. In Sunday's meeting, we'll explore how these "Divine Abodes" both arise from and support deep insight, revealing a dynamic interplay between the affective and cognitive dimensions of the path. While readily accessible and a beautiful point of entry, the Brahmaviharas are boundless and can themselves be pursued as profound paths of awakening.
I hope you'll join us for practicing together and exploring one of the gems of the Dharma.
This Sunday we'll return to a classic Dharma teaching that comes, as so many do, in the form of a list. The Brahmaviharas—loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity—are often introduced as heart practices, but they are equally profound expressions of wisdom. Drawn by the depth and radiance they offer, I find myself returning to them again and again in my own practice and equally to offer them here. In Sunday's meeting, we'll explore how these "Divine Abodes" both arise from and support deep insight, revealing a dynamic interplay between the affective and cognitive dimensions of the path. While readily accessible and a beautiful point of entry, the Brahmaviharas are boundless and can themselves be pursued as profound paths of awakening.
I hope you'll join us for practicing together and exploring one of the gems of the Dharma.
A reminder if you're joining us in person: please arrive at least 10 minutes early as the line to check in can be long. 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, DCOnline via Zoom: Join here
In Sangha,
Kristin
kristin barker
Pronouns she, her and hers; on occupied land of the Piscataway.
No mud, no lotus.
— Thích Nhất Hạnh
https://www.downtowndharmadc.org/
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