Planning for the PausesIs not impermanence the very fragrance of our days?
~ Rainer Maria Rilke At times it seems impossible, at other times unnecessary but, if we are going to bring formal practice into our lives, we must plan for it, or risk having each day swept away by the waves of impermanence. If we are going to take time to pause, we must plan for it. This is true for students as much as for teachers, for folks in whatever phase of work or leisure life, for folks in all parts of the world. And given the unknowns of the pandemic, we cannot always fulfill our plans, but that need not stop us from making new ones. This month we, at Dassanāya Buddhist Community, have been making new plans to support you to pause in 2022. Thanks to great generosity, here at the vihara we are now set up to receive folks for guest stays. Visiting the vihara for a guest stay means immersing yourself in monastic life, a way of living that is designed to help you clarify mind and body. We’ll also open for in person weekly meditation practice, starting on February 8th. And the upcoming retreat, on the teachings of the Middle Way, will be a first for the new space. We’re welcoming folks for in person participation for the full day, as well as practice online with our global, multi-fold sangha. So I hope that you will take time to consider what supports you in deep practice, and that you will move to obtain them. I hope that you will make plans to pause, together with our community. With you in activity and in stillness,
Ayya Dhammadipa Guest Stays at
Dassanāya Buddhist CommunityWould you like to join Ayya Dhammadipa in Alexandria, Virginia, USA and take part in offering the Dhamma to others? Learn more about our guest practice protocols and how to request a guest stay on the Visit the Vihara page. Meditate TogetherThe weekly meditation schedule will continue to be offered online. Also, starting with the Tuesday Tune In on February 8th, we will offer three weeks of in person access to meditation at the vihara. Be sure to follow the guidelines on the Visit the Vihara page when you come to practice. Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - Tuesday Tune In
guided meditation for 30 mins, Dharma talk for 30 mins, Q&A Wednesdays 8:00 am - Morning Meditation mindfulness of body - 40 mins
*** Ayya will be away, sitting a silent retreat from February 26th through March 26th, and all weekly meditations will be suspended during that time. Thanks for supporting this quiet time.
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