IMCW People of Color Sangha

". . forgiving oneself, moving away from shame and internalized oppression, is the beginning of spiritual practice, the beginning of personal integration, the beginning of the opening of the heart . . . and such forgiveness is possible only through uncompromising honesty and self-examination, humility, and a willingness to let go of belief systems and constructed point-of-view . . . so that we finally open to the marvelous journey in celebration and gratitude . . ."

-Caitriona Reed
www.manzanitavillage.org

Aspirations of the People of Color Sangha

• To explore our identity as People of Color in the light of the dharma, across
multiple and intersecting lines of difference that include, but are not limited to:
race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, socio-economic class, age, and dis/abilities.

• To provide a safe and intimate space where People of Color can deepen the
practice of meditation and mindful dialogue.

• To study the dharma from diverse perspectives and to inspire insightful
discussions.

• To cultivate a sense of belonging and community both within the People of
Color sangha and the larger IMCW sangha>

The IMCW POC Sangha meets monthly.

Click here for the POC flier.

The next meeting of the IMCW People of Color Sangha is as follows:

Date:                       Saturday, May 10, 2008

Time:                       4:00 - 6:30 pm

Location:                 Unity Woods Yoga Studio
                                 Woodley Park
                                 2639 Connecticut Avenue
                                 Suite C-102
                                 Washington, DC

RSVP:                     La Sarmiento @ la_sarmiento@yahoo.com or
                                 202.997.1399

Format:                   30 minute silent sit
                                 Welcome, introductions, check-ins
                                 Reading and discussion of
                                 "Spiritual Activism and Liberation Spirituality:
                                 Pathways to Collective Liberation" by
                                 Claudia Horwitz and Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
                                 Click here to read the article on the Stone Circles website.
                                 Click here to read the article as a pdf file.

                                 Please read beforehand and bring with you
                                 to the meeting.

                                 Hope you can join us!

Other related events:

ON THE CUSHION:

"An opportunity to support daily practice by meeting o­n a regular basis for short, silent meditations where you work and live . . ."

WASHINGTON, DC (ADAMS MORGAN):

Time:  Tuesdays-Fridays from 8:00 - 8:30 am
Location:  Studio Serenity, 2469 18th Street, NW, WDC 20009
Contact:  La Sarmiento at la_sarmiento@yahoo.com or 202.462.6792
Donations accepted in gratitude to Studio Serenity.
This is a silent sit. No guided meditation instructions provided.
Click here for flier  

With metta and in sangha,

La Sarmiento & Renee Ater
Co-facilitators, IMCW POC Sangha

Below is the IMCW People of Color Sangha meeting schedule for the first half of 2008:

May 10
June 14

For more information about the IMCW POC group, please contact:

La Sarmiento at la_sarmiento@yahoo.com or 202.462.6792

Renee Ater at aterhill@hotmail.com or 202.368.0308

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