Subtle and Sustainable Joy

Practical Information
Date: Sunday May 17
Hours:  3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Richmond. (Google Maps), and on Zoom
Cost: a donation (dana)
Suggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $5 – $25 (see below for more information)
Teacher: Chan Britton
Registration: No need to register, drop-in

Description
This class will explore how subtle joy shows up in our lives and in our practice. We will explore how to cultivate this subtle joy as a sustainable driver on the path to freedom and liberation. Subtle joy is used in our practice and lives as a way to nurture wholesome qualities of mind and heart that arise out of our ability to get curious and investigate. We will also discuss how cultivating joy doesn’t mean we ignore the bad but rather how we can utilize joy in the practice as a source of nourishment and inspiration.

“Keep knocking and the joy inside will eventually open a window and look out to see who is there.” ~Rumi

The class will include a talk, guided meditations with instructions, journaling, and opportunities for sharing of experiences, as well as time for Q&A.

Everyone is welcome, no prior meditation experience needed. For those new to meditation we do ask that you watch the series of four videos on the page for beginners.

Generosity for the Teacher and the IMCR Group
This class is offered on a dāna basis (donation basis). Your generous donation helps support teacher and IMCR. The suggested donation is: $5 – $25 and donations can be made in the form of check, cash or via QR code provided by the teacher. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome, no donation is required.

More information about the concept of dana, generosity, in Buddhism.

Questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us.