Fundamentals of Meditation: a virtual class
Rakhi is offering a virtual class on the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation. Embark on a 6 week journey to understand, practice and integrate the foundations of buddhist meditation practice. This is a live, virtual course designed for folks who are curious about initiating and sustaining a practice of mindfulness meditation.
Sangha Dinner
Whether you are interested in finding a spiritual community, or are already a part of Dassanaya, come share a meal and noble dhamma conversation with your spiritual friends at Dassanaya.
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Sangha Hike at Prince William Forest
Sangha Hike on Sunday May 19 from noon - 2p at Prince WIlliam Forest. This will not be a taxing hike, and should be accessible to most; the intention here is simply to provide a time and space to be out in nature with some Dhamma friends.
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Embodied Truths: Wisdom, Practice, and the Body
Join Dhammadipa in exploring a variety of early Buddhist frameworks for practicing skillfully with breath and body.
Retreat Weekend, hosted by Red Clay Sangha
Join Dhammadipa and the Red Clay Sangha for a meditation retreat.
Introduction to Buddhism: an online course hosted by SFZC
Ayya Dhammadipa will offer 5 week online course that will survey all three branches of Buddhism: early Buddhism, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, with an emphasis on key people in Buddhist history, and what Buddhist art can teach us about expression of the Path
Embracing the Many Flavors of Who We Are: a residential retreat hosted by IMCW
Dhammadipa will co-lead a residential retreat with Latinx friends Lorena Saavedra Smith and Carolina Bautista-Velez. This retreat is hosted by Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW).
Sangha Brunch
Whether you are interested in finding a spiritual community, or are already a part of Dassanaya, come share a meal and noble dhamma conversation with your spiritual friends at Dassanaya.
A Conscious Engagement with Life: Mindful of Inner and Outer Worlds
Join Dhammadipa and Brad Hunter for a virtual retreat hosted by the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, exploring how our bodies and minds are designed to engage with the world.
The Dhamma of Art: a visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art
A visit with Dhammadipa to the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art to study Buddhist forms.
Cider & Donuts with Ayya
You are cordially invited to an informal social gathering in person with Dhammadipa at the vihara following an abbreviated Sunday Program.
Buddhist Gobal Relief Benefit Retreat
Dhammadipa will co-lead this online retreat with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi as we enter the New Year.
Three Pillars of the Path: A New Year’s Eve virtual retreat
Three Pillars of the Path - a virtual meditation retreat reflecting on ethics, meditation, and wisdom.
Transforming Death Anxiety into Wonder and Joy
Join Brad Amaronanda Hunter for a virtual retreat on contemplation of death and dying
Bhante Sanathavihari
Bhante Sanathavihari is giving the Dharma talk, Tuesday night tune-in Nov 14, 2023
How to Give a Dharma Talk: An SZBA workshop
A workshop for priests in the Zen Buddhist tradition.
Buddhist Action to Feed the Hungry
Folks are coming together to support Buddhist Global Relief and the online Action to Feed the Hungry.
Autumn Social & Spiritual Gathering
We cordially invite you to Dassanaya Buddhist Community for a special social and spiritual gathering. This event is in-person at the vihara with the option to attend online via Zoom.
Dharma en español/Dharma in Spanish
Dhammadipa dará una meditación guiada y una charla.
Home Is Here with Rev. Liên Shutt
Join Rev. Liên Shutt, who will share the insights of her practice and book. The evening is a hybrid event for both virtual and in-person participants.
A Dhamma of Awakening: hybrid retreat
This retreat on approaches to Nibbana will be co-led by Ayya Dhammadipa and Deborah Ratner Helzer at Wellspring retreat center in MD.
Conciencia de la conciencia: un retiro híbrido en la vihara/Awareness of Awareness: a hybrid retreat at the vihara
Ayya va a ofrecer un día de retiro en persona o en línea, investigando los cinco agregados de cuerpo y mente, y el papel de la conciencia en la experiencia.
Bodhisattva precepts ceremony
Witness this ceremony for taking the ethical vows of the Zen Buddhist tradition.
Dharma talk hosted by IMC Western Mass
Join Ayya Dhammadipa and IMCWM for a Dhamma talk
Awareness of Awareness: a hybrid retreat at the vihara
Ayya Dhammadipa will offer a hybrid retreat at the DBC vihara, exploring the five aggregates.
Retiro de dos días con la sangha de Montaña Despierta en Xalapa, México/Two-day retreat in person with the community of Montaña Despierta
Ayya Dhammadipa visitará a la sangha de Montaña Despierta y ofrecerá un retiro de meditación.
Recobrar el Sentido y Sentir Alegría con la sangha de Puerto Veracruz, México
Únete a la comunidad para medio día de retiro explorando los seis órganos de los sentidos como puertas a la alegría, y las experiencias sensoriales como oportunidades para practicar de manera que conduce a la ecuanimidad.
Sense Experience, Joy, and Equanimity: a Day of Retreat, hosted by Red Clay Sangha
Join Ayya and the Red Clay Sangha for a day of retreat exploring the senses and the mind as a sense organ.
Zen bodhisattva precepts ceremony
Join us online or in person at the vihara for this joyous occasion when Michaela Robošová will take up the lifetime vows of Buddhist ethics and receive her Dharma name.
Saturday, May 27th from 12:30 to 1:00 pm Eastern - Silent meditation
Saturday, May 27th from 1:00 to 1:45 pm Eastern - Ceremony
Meeting ID: 864 6312 6584
Passcode: 296307
Dharma talk hosted by Wise Spirit Buddhist Community
Join Ayya Dhammadipa for a residential retreat at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, exploring skillful effort in practice.
Committed Practitioners Course: A Dhamma of Awakening
Ayya Dhammadipa is offering a 6 month course for experienced practitioners of meditation. The aim of this course is to explore the early Buddhist teachings of awakening.
Effort, Intention, and Entrustment: a Sustainable Path to Realization
Join Ayya Dhammadipa for a residential retreat at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, exploring skillful effort in practice.
Silent Personal Retreat
During this time, Ayya Dhammadipa will be sitting a personal retreat, in noble silence and the vihara will be closed.
2-day Online Retreat hosted by Buddhist Global Relief
Ayya Dhammadipa will co-lead this retreat, which is hosted by Buddhist Global Relief, with Bhikkhu Bodhi and Bhante Buddharakkhita.
Sense Experience, Insight, and Equanimity: an online retreat hosted by BCBS
Ayya Dhammadipa will offer an online retreat exploring the six sense bases. This retreat is hosted by the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
Meditación guiada y una plática/Guided meditation and a Dharma talk in Spanish
Ayya Dhammadipa ofrecerá una meditación guiada y una charla de Dharma en línea con la sangha de Montaña Despierta para celebrar la iluminación del Buddha Shakyamuni.
