What is the activity?

We are braiding "honor cords" given to incarcerated inmates when they graduate from the restorative justice program GRIP (Guiding Rage Into Power). No special skills or experience is needed, see this video for a similar example (our colors will be different).

These “honor cords” show our support for incarcerated inmates who are developing mindfulness and compassion in order to transform themselves

What is the GRIP program?

The GRIP program (https://grip-traininginstitute.org/) is a restorative justice training program for prison inmates, originally begun in San Quentin. During their one year training program the men are helped to: Stop Violent Action, Cultivate Mindfulness, Develop Emotional Intelligence, and Address Victim Impact. They educate themselves about the suffering they have experienced and caused. When they graduate, they commit themselves to refraining from any violence for the remainder of their lives. Many graduates become GRIP trainers themselves, either working in prisons, or with at-risk populations upon their release. 

When will we do this?

Weekly on Saturdays at 11am, starting with an on-line Zoom training session on November 12th, and continuing weekly on-line. This is a community event where we continue to create cords for the men. (Think of it as a 21st century community barn-raising event :)

Who to contact?

If you are interested in participating in this "braiding circle", please email Abraham Guenther <ehbrahamg@gmail.com> for details about sending you the braiding materials.

What is the activity?

We are braiding "honor cords" given to incarcerated inmates when they graduate from the restorative justice program GRIP (Guiding Rage Into Power). No special skills or experience is needed, see this video for a similar example (our colors will be different).

These “honor cords” show our support for incarcerated inmates who are developing mindfulness and compassion in order to transform themselves

What is the GRIP program?

The GRIP program (https://grip-traininginstitute.org/) is a restorative justice training program for prison inmates, originally begun in San Quentin. During their one year training program the men are helped to: Stop Violent Action, Cultivate Mindfulness, Develop Emotional Intelligence, and Address Victim Impact. They educate themselves about the suffering they have experienced and caused. When they graduate, they commit themselves to refraining from any violence for the remainder of their lives. Many graduates become GRIP trainers themselves, either working in prisons, or with at-risk populations upon their release. 

When will we do this?

Weekly on Saturdays at 11am, starting with an on-line Zoom training session on November 12th, and continuing weekly on-line. This is a community event where we continue to create cords for the men. (Think of it as a 21st century community barn-raising event :)

Who to contact?

If you are interested in participating in this "braiding circle", please email Abraham Guenther <ehbrahamg@gmail.com> for details about sending you the braiding materials.

Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong

by Norman Fischer

Next Zoom meeting: Friday, 1/13/22 5-6:30p.m. Pacific time

Read

• Chapter 2, Train in Empathy and Compassion, part 1, slogans 4-6. From middle page 21-27, “4. Don’t get Stuck on Peace”  through end of chapter.
  
• Chapter 3, Train in Empathy and Compassion, part2, slogan 7+8. Page 29-middle page 39.

 The Dharma-Inspired book group is self-led.For our current book, Anne Foster is acting as facilitator and contact person: afoster@rawbw.com. 

 WEEKLY via Zoom!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84573235424?pwd=cFpycVZMVnpQVmxqMUhiYXhod3AwUT09

 Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

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       +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcYRvd8IPi

To receive updates about Dharma Friends events via e-mail:

Go to https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/dharma-friends/ and follow the instructions under "Subscribe to receive e-mail updates".

What is the activity?

We are braiding "honor cords" given to incarcerated inmates when they graduate from the restorative justice program GRIP (Guiding Rage Into Power). No special skills or experience is needed, see this video for a similar example (our colors will be different).

These “honor cords” show our support for incarcerated inmates who are developing mindfulness and compassion in order to transform themselves

What is the GRIP program?

The GRIP program (https://grip-traininginstitute.org/) is a restorative justice training program for prison inmates, originally begun in San Quentin. During their one year training program the men are helped to: Stop Violent Action, Cultivate Mindfulness, Develop Emotional Intelligence, and Address Victim Impact. They educate themselves about the suffering they have experienced and caused. When they graduate, they commit themselves to refraining from any violence for the remainder of their lives. Many graduates become GRIP trainers themselves, either working in prisons, or with at-risk populations upon their release. 

When will we do this?

Weekly on Saturdays at 11am, starting with an on-line Zoom training session on November 12th, and continuing weekly on-line. This is a community event where we continue to create cords for the men. (Think of it as a 21st century community barn-raising event :)

Who to contact?

If you are interested in participating in this "braiding circle", please email Abraham Guenther <ehbrahamg@gmail.com> for details about sending you the braiding materials.

Bring Joy to Local Seniors through Music

with Sona’s Dharma Strummers! 

Join us as we make music with the residents of a Redwood City residential care facility for the elderly. No prior musical experience is necessary.

Sona’s Dharma Strummers are are a group of sangha members who get together to sing old favorites with the residents accompanied by our ukulele playing. If you don't play the ukulele, you can come and sing along.

We practice once a month in a nearby home. Basic ukulele instruction provided. Masks required when playing indoors. For more information on practice and events contact Martha at marthachickerting@gmail.com.

Sona’s Dharma Strummers Practice Sessions - Sunday, January 15, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. 

Sona’s Dharma Strummers Playing at Gordon Manor –Sunday, January 22, 2:00-3:00pm.

Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong
by Norman Fischer
 

Next Zoom meeting: Friday, 1/20/22 5-6:30p.m. Pacific time

 Read

·      Chapter 3, Train in Empathy and Compassion, part 2, slogan 7+8 starting middle page 35,beginning with “Of course, we don’t only breathe in…”.

·      Chapter 4, Transform Bad Circumstances into the Path, up to page 30, end partial first paragraph.

The Dharma-Inspired book group is self-led.For our current book, Anne Foster is acting as facilitator and contact person:afoster@rawbw.com. 

WEEKLY via Zoom!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84573235424?pwd=cFpycVZMVnpQVmxqMUhiYXhod3AwUT09

Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

 Dial by your location

       +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcYRvd8IPi

To receive updates about Dharma Friendsevents via e-mail:

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 Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong
by Norman Fischer

Next Zoom meeting: Friday, 1/27/22 5-6:30p.m. Pacific time

 Read

•  Finish Chapter4, Transform Bad Circumstances into the Path, starting page 50, first full paragraph.
• Start Chapter 5, Make Practice Your Whole Life, page 63-68.

 The Dharma-Inspired book group is self-led.For our current book, Anne Foster is acting as facilitator and contact person: afoster@rawbw.com. 

WEEKLY via Zoom!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84573235424?pwd=cFpycVZMVnpQVmxqMUhiYXhod3AwUT09

 Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

Dial by your location

       +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcYRvd8IPi

 To receive updates about Dharma Friends events via e-mail:

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Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong
by Norman Fischer

 Next Zoom meeting: Friday, 2/3/22 5-6:30 p.m.Pacific time

 Read

·      Finish Chapter 5, Make Practice Your Whole Life, pages 68-80.

·      Read Chapter 6, Assess and Extend, pages 81-93

 The Dharma-Inspired book group is self-led.For our current book, Anne Foster is acting as facilitator and contact person: afoster@rawbw.com. 

 WEEKLY via Zoom!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84573235424?pwd=cFpycVZMVnpQVmxqMUhiYXhod3AwUT09

 Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

 Dial by your location

       +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424

Passcode: 696522

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcYRvd8IPi

 To receive updates about Dharma Friends events via e-mail:

Go to https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/dharma-friends/ and follow the instructions under "Subscribe to receive e-mail updates".

More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

For more information please contact Anne Foster afoster@rawbw.com

More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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More info on what the Dharma-Inspired book group is reading will be added the week before the event date.

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