New Film Series: MOVIES AND MINDFULNESS–WATCH, REFLECT, & CONNECT–A monthly film-and-discussion series blending art, awareness, and community conversation—where stories on screen spark insight off screen.
First Film: “Inside Out”–a/perture Theater, Thurs., October 16–6:30 pm. For additional information on the film, go to this link on a/perture’s website.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
| On Buddhist Chanting w/ Joan Wilkins, Evelyn Allen & Tess Wise Chanting has long been a living practice in Buddhist traditions, serving as a way to focus the mind, cultivate devotion, and connect with the Dharma. Across cultures, chanting takes many forms—ranging from rhythmic recitations of suttas or gathas (short verses) to melodic mantras—but all share the intention of deepening presence and awareness. It is also a way of strengthening the bonds of sangha, fostering a sense of shared rhythm and connection. This week, Joan Wilkins, Evelyn Allen, and Tess Wise will offer background and guidance on chanting, as well as an opportunity to experience its role in practice. |
| Schedule (Tues., Oct. 7) 6:30-6:35: Announcements 6:35-7:05: Sitting Meditation 7:05-15: Walking Meditation 7:15-8:00: On Buddhist Chanting (Joan Wilkins, Evelyn Allen, and Tess Wise) |
Upcoming Schedule
October 14: Mindfulness in Nature (Marc Farrow)
October 21: On the Parami of Determination (Tess Wise)
October 28: On the Parami of Truthfulness (Mark Rabil)
November 4: How to Be Sick (Wendy Farrow)
November 11: Relative and Absolute Truth (Jim Garrido)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2) Monthly Practice Discussion Group will meet on the last Tuesday of each month (next gathering, Oct. 28, 5:30 pm)
The last Tuesday of each month, we will host a monthly peer-led Practice Discussion Group where members can share their experiences with Practice. We’ll share joys, frustrations, and questions about our practice as a way of checking in and supporting each other in Practice. All are welcome, whether they have a dedicated home practice, an occasional home practice, or no home practice at all.
(3) WSDC March 2026 Retreat with Vance Pryor–WAITING LIST
The Winston-Salem Dharma Community invites you to join us for another retreat at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center. The retreat, from March 26-30, 2026, is entitled Seeing Clearly: The Four Noble Truths, with Vance Pryor returning as our teacher. Vance first taught us in 2024, to rave reviews. We are thrilled to have him back! You can listen to his talk, The Paramis — Ethics/Virtue, at this link. THE RETREAT IS NOW FULL, BUT YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITING LIST IN CASE SOME HAVE TO CANCEL THEIR REGISTRATION. YOU MAY ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITING LIST AT THIS LINK.
(4) Volunteer Opportunity
If you’re interested in serving as a “greeter” or helping set up the room before our weekly meetings, please contact Bosco at devonmfarr@gmail.com. You can be regular or intermittent, and no special skills or knowledge are needed.