Announcements

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• Emergency Campaign - Sweetwater Sanctuary, California

  Tara Brach posted on Aug 10 2016
  

  A sister community has suffered a terrible tragedy—fire and loss—and needs our help.  Many of you know Anam Thubten, a wonderful Tibetan teacher who has co-led several of our retreats. The Sweetwater Sanctuary, which is part of his Dharmata community, has experienced extensive damage, and I’m hoping our community can help contribute to an Emergency Fund to help them deal with the loss.... Read more
  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements

• Mindful Leadership Summit in Arlington, VA, November 4-5, 2016

  Editor posted on Jul 27 2016
  

  The Mindful Leadership Summit, held in Arlington, VA on November 4-5, includes keynote talks, presentations, round-tables, somatic exercises and social events, to help us transform our own lives, our organizations, our communities -- and the world. Key speakers include Dr. Dan Siegel... Read more
  Posted in: Falling Petals, Announcements

• 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: 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