UMZEDS

SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

(On Sunday, August 2, announce: Dana will return on Tuesday, August 4.)

(On Sunday, August 9 &16, announce: Dana will return on August 23.)

Thank you, everyone, for being here to practice together today and for your continued support of the sangha. 

Registration is open for a weekend residential retreat at Hidden Paradise in Fairfield, Idaho October 2 - 4. The retreat is titled: The Practice of Letting Go: Chöd a Doorway for Everyone

What if the thing we've spent years running from is actually the doorway? Chöd is a centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist practice built on that startling premise: real freedom does not come from avoiding fear, but from walking straight into it. This practice invites us to meet our fear with courage, to practice a generosity so complete it dissolves the grip of self, and to cut through the stories that keep us trapped in suffering. This retreat opens the heart of Chöd to every practitioner, no Vajrayana background required, only a willingness to turn and look inward. Come discover what becomes possible when we finally stop running.

For those at the Center, if you have a few minutes to stay after practice, we would welcome your help tidying up before everyone leaves today. There’s a list of short clean-up tasks posted in the kitchen by the stove.  

We apprecitate all the gifts you have already shared with us as volunteers, sustaining members, cleaning, and the offerings you leave in the bowls in the back. It all helps to bring the dharma to this community.

Announcement for August 9

Thank you for sharing your practice with us, we look forward to seeing you again. You can stay up to date with our activities through our website or our Facebook page. You can also become a Regular Member and receive updates and our newsletter.

Registration is open for a weekend residential retreat at Hidden Paradise in Fairfield, Idaho October 2 - 4, the retreat is entitled: The Practice of Letting Go: Chöd a Doorway for Everyone

Your support is both needed and greatly appreciated. Please consider contributing in the bowls in the back of the room or become a sustaining member. Even small monthly or weekly donations help.  This all volunteer organization is sustained by our gifts. May these acts of generosity benefit all beings.

Thank you!

Announcement for August 18

We're expecting Dana back this Sunday, August 23rd.  

We apprecitate all the gifts you have already shared with us as volunteers, sustaining members, cleaning, and the offerings you leave in the bowls in the back. It all helps to bring the dharma to this community.

So, thanks again, everyone, for your practice this evening. We will look forward to seeing you again soon, and we hope you have a very good week of practice ahead! Take care, everyone!

Announcement for August 25

It is wonderful to see all of you here today. You can stay up to date with our activities by checking our website or the Heart of the Dharma Facebook page. You can also become a Regular Member and receive updates and our newsletter.

Registration is open for a weekend residential retreat at Hidden Paradise in Fairfield, Idaho October 2 - 4. See our website for details.

We would like to ask you for your support by contributing in the bowls in the back of the room or by becoming a sustaining member.

Thanks to all sustaining members who consistently support the Sangha and all who donate. We also very much appreciate those who volunteer to help the Sangha.  

Thank you all for your generosity and practice!