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Editor posted on Nov 01 2015
Many children today are overscheduled, sleep deprived, distracted, anxious, depressed, and mentally and physically unhealthy. They are besieged with pressure to perform and compete and fit in.
But picture instead kids going to school and learning--amidst their busy days of math class and social anxieties and test prep--the art of mindfulness and the value of kindness.
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Editor posted on Oct 30 2015
Sunday, November 8, 1-5 p.m., Washington, DC
You are invited to join a day of wisdom teachings which aim to liberate our own hearts, transform our communities and truly inspire an awakened society.
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La Sarmiento posted on Oct 06 2015
About a month ago, BPF’s Katie Loncke invited me to lead a meditation for an action at the White House called “100 Buddhists and Friends for Racial Justice” on September 27, 2015.
Though I participate in marches for causes I believe in, I don’t identify as an activist. Growing up, a survival strategy for me as a gender non-conforming person of color was to assimilate and to not draw attention to myself by speaking out....
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Editor posted on Sep 28 2015
Three new classes are beginning this fall for our deepening practice, women's and legal profession communities. Check out the "Community" column on the IMCW homepage.
The new monthly Satsang class begins Friday, November 20. Satsang is a place where dedicated spiritual friends are invited to come together...
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Jennifer Jordan posted on Sep 28 2015
This school year, we will continue to offer Tenleytown and Arlington Family Classes on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month respectively. These are drop-in classes for families and children ages 5-12....
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Editor posted on Sep 21 2015
Do Buddhists care about ending racial injustice?
YES WE DO!!!
Help show the world…
Sunday, September 27
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC
2 p.m. meditation, 3 p.m. program and group photo
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Jennifer Jordan posted on Sep 11 2015
We are thrilled to report that our beloved IMCW Family Program Teacher Ofosu Jones-Quartey had the great honor to be invited to co-lead this summer's Spirit Rock Family Retreat. Spirit Rock's Family Program is one of the oldest in the country...
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Editor posted on Aug 10 2015
This online, interactive training is offered on eight Sundays beginning September 13, and will develop our community's capacity to effectively engage on climate change and other ecological challenges with mindfulness, wisdom, courage and compassion.
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Editor posted on Jul 09 2015
Jason Siff will be teaching in the D.C. area for the first time, offering this one-day introductory Recollective Awareness Meditation workshop. He will draw from his recent book, "Thoughts are not the Enemy: An Innovative Approach to Meditation," which teaches ways to become more tolerant and accepting of one's thoughts and emotions in meditation...
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Editor posted on Jul 05 2015
As Buddhist teachers and leaders we are deeply shaken and saddened by the intentional and premeditated murder of nine worshippers at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015. We send our heart-filled condolences to the families, loved ones, church, and communities, who have experienced this grievous loss....
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