Dear beloved sangha,
Misteaks (whoops), we all make ‘em! The problem is that many of us, certainly me, can blow mistakes up out of proportion and get caught up in a vortex of negative thinking, and even actions, after making a mistake.
The dharma turns this mistake mindset on its head. Careful and compassionate examination of our response to mistakes opens a gateway to the path of understanding ourselves and connecting with all things; in other words, happiness!
Tomorrow at 7:00 pm we’ll do some get-to-know each other; meditate; I’ll share some reflections from a zen perspective on mistakes; and we’ll have small group conversations.
This is a wonderful opportunity to gather in spiritual community and make new friends. Come join!
🙏🏻♥️
Mark/Shinren
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
"kind speech...has the power to turn the destiny of the nation" Eihei Dogen.
Mark Stone (he/him)
Practice Leader, All Beings Zen Sangha allbeingszen.org
Teacher & Treasurer, Insight on the Inside insightontheinside.com
Meditation & mindfulness teacher stonemindful.com
https://www.downtowndharmadc.org/
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