Announcements

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• True Refuge Companions/Compassionate Companions: A Loving Presence

  Editor posted on Jul 22 2016
  

  Two programs are now available for community members who are:

  • Looking for support during the journey of aging, chronic illness, or dying, or for support in caring for those on the journey, or
  • Looking for training to offer compassionate response to those in our community who are making these journeys

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  Posted in: Deepening Practice, Falling Petals, Announcements

• Call for Members for IMCW Fundraising Committee

  Editor posted on Jun 30 2016
  

  The IMCW Fundraising Committee is seeking new members for the committee. With your help, IMCW will be able to reach its goals for the future, including a commitment to enhance our current live programs and online offerings, to increase our engagement with efforts that support racial justice and inclusion, and to support programs that serve the broader community...

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  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements

• A Buddhist Call To Action Against the Suffering of Racism

  Tara Brach posted on Jun 14 2016
  

  by Anurag Gupta and Tara Brach

  Buddhist teachings are grounded in principles of interdependence, non-separation, and reverence for life, supported by practices of mindfulness and compassion. Yet, as has happened in every religious and spiritual tradition, ignorance influenced by narrow cultural biases can hinder the deep wisdom from flowering. In our culture, this ignorance is often due to the invisible advantage...

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  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements, Engaged Buddhism, Racial Justice

• Bring Your Family to the IMCW Family Retreat, June 30-July 3, 2016

  Jennifer Jordan posted on Jun 07 2016
  

  We invite you to join us for the second annual IMCW Family Retreat, the weekend of June 30-July 3! This engaging retreat is open to parents, grandparents, and guardians to attend with their children/ grandchildren. It is appropriate for ages 5 to 13 and both beginning and experienced meditators are welcome... Read more
  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements, Family Meditation

• Math and Mindfulness Summer Camp 2016

  Editor posted on Jun 03 2016
  

  This camp will be a fun and challenging exploration of how math and mindfulness can help us be healthier, happier and more aware of the world we live in. Read more
  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements, Family Meditation

• Family Class (Bethesda), Mother's Day 2016

  Editor posted on May 25 2016
  

  The Parami of Metta -- Embodying Unconditional Love

  We had a great Mother's Day lesson with our students for our monthly Family Meditation Class. We discussed how a mother's love can be likened to universal, unconditional love and how we can try to develop that same motherly affection towards all living beings in our daily lives.

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  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements, Family Meditation

• Mindfulness Retreat for Police Officers

  Cheri Maples posted on May 20 2016
  

  Teachers: Cheri Maples & Richard Goerling
  Friday, October 7-Sunday, October 9
  Sevenoaks Retreat Center, Madison, VA

  As a former police officer, I developed a mindfulness practice 7 years into my 20-year career. Although it was a challenge to bring two seemingly disparate worlds together, I found that it was more than possible to do the job with compassion and to reframe how I viewed my job. My teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay), who years later ordained me as a dharma teacher, inspired the confidence in me that it was possible.

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  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements

• 30th Annual Vesak (Birth of the Buddha) Celebration

  Editor posted on Apr 18 2016
  

  Quan Am Temple
  7605 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
  Sunday, May 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  
  You are invited to join Buddhists from over 30 temples representing many countries and traditions throughout the greater Washington, DC area as we gather at Quan Am Temple to celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha. Quan Am temple is a Vietmanese Buddhist temple for nuns established in 2000... Read more
  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements, Family Meditation

• Mindful Life Conference: The Annual Gathering for All Things Mindful

  Editor posted on Apr 14 2016
  

  April 28 - May 1
  Arlington, VA

  Join an extraordinary group of more than 30 presenters as we explore big-picture topics, learn practical tools and best practices, share success stories, make one-on-one connections and build community. Discounted tickets are available for PreK-12 educators.

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  Posted in: Deepening Practice, Falling Petals, Announcements

• Spring Activism: Serving Our Earth

  Editor posted on Apr 11 2016
  

  A growing number of mindfulness practitioners are becoming engaged in social issues. Recognizing the truth of our deep interdependence, we see that to turn away from our collective challenges is to leave a part of behind. But it's not always clear if and how we can help. One Earth Sangha invites us to join with others in caring for our region, our nation and the wider world.... Read more
  Posted in: Falling Petals, Green Sangha, Announcements, Engaged Buddhism