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<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:15px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><img alt="" src="https://aryaloka.org/sites/default/files/images/events/The%20Magic%20of…; style="width:800px;height:800px;" /><br />
Women&#39;s* Dharma Weekend: The Magic of the Dakini </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">May 10, 6pm to May 12, 2pm</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:15px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">&quot;Through by a kind of Hermetic magic of &lsquo;as above so below&rsquo; dwelling in open places beyond the reach of civilization for a while may help us to contact the dakini&rsquo;s true realm.&rdquo; <em>&mdash;Vessantara</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:15px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">To meet a Dakini is not easy. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Dakinis live in the wilderness, and rejoice in its vast freedom. They are not domesticated but wild. &lsquo;Dakini&rsquo; means &lsquo;Sky-dancer.&rsquo; A Dakini is a Buddha in female form, though her symbolism is multi-faceted and can also represent the embodiment of our own upsurging spiritual energy, and even the inspired spark of transformative communication with the sangha. The Wild Woman energy of the dakini is passion for the Dharma, and true freedom &mdash; liberation from craving and attachment.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">To find her you have to leave behind the security of your own views and ideas. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Come explore the sky of freedom, your own feminine wisdom, the wilderness and magic of the Dakini! As</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#444444;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">our practice becomes more embodied through living out the great Wisdom teachings of the Buddhist tradition, we inevitably change and discover new dynamics within our inner worlds. We will encounter new experiences of emotional energy, meditative consciousness, and insight. Buddhist teaching has different ways of approaching and talking about these experiences. Some of these teachings appear more psychological in nature, whereas others utilize the language of poetry, myth and symbolism. The fascinating and deep symbolism that we discover in meeting the Dakini is a wonderful gateway into the deeper currents in our hearts.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:20px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We will explore these themes with a program of meditation, engaging discussion, meaningful ritual and time spent outside with the forest, trees, plants, the river, the Dakini shrine and the stars.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:20px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Led By &mdash; Amala and Singhasuri </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Image detail:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Sarva Buddha Dakini (Dakini of All the Buddhas)</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> <em>Sino-Tibetan culture, early 19th century</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:20px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">* The Triratna Buddhist movement has a long, rich history of offering women-only practice spaces. At the same time, we welcome participation from a diversity of gender identities, including trans women. We ask all participants to be open to this broader definition of a women-centered space. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">A Culture of Generosity and Support</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">In the tradition of passing on the Dharma freely, our Dharma retreat and workshop facilitators offer their work without charge and are not paid. We recognize the value in what they do and want to thank them for their time, energy and wisdom. A financial gift can help support our facilitators to afford them the opportunity to lead. Please consider making a donation towards their support.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">There is often a cash collection and a thank you card that is passed on the retreat, though one can also make a donation directly to facilitators with a check, and some use money transfer services such as PayPal or Venmo. Thank you for your generosity.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans', sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">How are we coming together safely?</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

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