March Sangha News
2/29/24
Resource for Newcomers: If you are new to IWM, and/or to meditation practice in our tradition, and you would like some basic orientation/information, please feel free to email us at [email protected] including your contact info, and a Board member/Community Dharma Steward will be in touch with you.
Moon Day Chanting: We are delighted that we will be gathering again around the full moon to chant and meditate with Doug Kremm. The next Moon Day Chanting circle will be Sunday March 24, 5:45 to 6:45pm, in person at the center.
Affinity Sanghas
We’re happy to share that our Affinity Sanghas continue to grow.
Engaged Dharma
There is an interfaith network that is growing to support trans and non-binary people who are moving to our area to escape anti-trans legislation in other states. If you would like to donate to help individuals and families with costs to settle here in Western Mass, you can donate here. All funds will go directly to rental costs, groceries, healthcare, etc. If you would like to learn more about getting involved and volunteering, you can email [email protected].
Dharma Dialogue With Jennifer D.
Haiku and Tankas are types of Japanese poetry, each with its own format. A Haiku consists of 3 lines; the first and third lines have 5 syllables, and the second line has 7 syllables. Its lines don’t rhyme. A Haiku often contains a word that startles, and a seasonal reference.
A Tanka has 5 lines; the first and third lines each have 5 syllables, like a Haiku, and the second, fourth and fifth lines each have seven syllables. A Tanka’s last two lines focus on a reflection of an idea presented in the first three lines. Read here.
Downloadable Flyers
Feedback
If you have comments, questions, or ideas you’d like to share, please contact us: [email protected].
With much care and metta,
IWM Board
Moon Day Chanting: We are delighted that we will be gathering again around the full moon to chant and meditate with Doug Kremm. The next Moon Day Chanting circle will be Sunday March 24, 5:45 to 6:45pm, in person at the center.
Affinity Sanghas
We’re happy to share that our Affinity Sanghas continue to grow.
- Chronic Illness/Disability Sangha: Pre-covid, there was a chronic illness/disability affinity group that met regularly and is now re-starting. This group will be meeting for the first time on Thursday, March 21 from 6:00-7:15pm, via Zoom only. More details and a regular meeting time will be forthcoming.
- BIPOC Sangha: Meets on the third Fridays (next monthly meeting is March 15 from 5:30-7pm; in person/possibly hybrid).
- Queer & Trans Sangha: Meets on the fourth Thursdays (next monthly meeting is March 28 from 7:15-845pm; TBD whether in-person, hybrid, or Zoom only).
Engaged Dharma
There is an interfaith network that is growing to support trans and non-binary people who are moving to our area to escape anti-trans legislation in other states. If you would like to donate to help individuals and families with costs to settle here in Western Mass, you can donate here. All funds will go directly to rental costs, groceries, healthcare, etc. If you would like to learn more about getting involved and volunteering, you can email [email protected].
Dharma Dialogue With Jennifer D.
Haiku and Tankas are types of Japanese poetry, each with its own format. A Haiku consists of 3 lines; the first and third lines have 5 syllables, and the second line has 7 syllables. Its lines don’t rhyme. A Haiku often contains a word that startles, and a seasonal reference.
A Tanka has 5 lines; the first and third lines each have 5 syllables, like a Haiku, and the second, fourth and fifth lines each have seven syllables. A Tanka’s last two lines focus on a reflection of an idea presented in the first three lines. Read here.
Downloadable Flyers
- March Offerings
- How to Come Home with Cara Lai
- Meditative Investigation: A Class For Experienced Meditators with Michael Grady
- In Other Words: Inviting Poetry into our Practice with Carolyn West
Feedback
If you have comments, questions, or ideas you’d like to share, please contact us: [email protected].
With much care and metta,
IWM Board