No headline

“Zipping Our Lips” is the topic for this month’s Sharing the Dharma Day at Sravasti Abbey — the Buddhist monastery in Newport, Wash. —on Sunday, June 12, from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The talk by Buddhist nun and Abbey founder Venerable Thubten Chodron will focus on harsh speech — how it affects our relationships and why and how we can overcome the habit.

Topics for Sharing the Dharma Day are drawn from Venerable Chodron’s book, “Don’t Believe Everything You Think”, published by Snow Lion. In addition to the talk, the day’s schedule includes a guided meditation, vegetarian potluck lunch, and facilitated discussion on the topic. The program is offered freely, and donations as well as food offerings for the residents nuns and monks are welcomed.

Sharing the Dharma Day offers a monthly opportunity for Sravasti Abbey to open its doors to people of all faiths and backgrounds who would like to know more about Buddhist teachings. All are welcomed; friendly curiosity and openness to learn are the only pre-requisites. The first session begins at 9:45 a.m., potluck lunch is at noon, and the program ends at 3 p.m. Please bring food to share for lunch, avoiding onions, garlic, and leeks as well as meat, fish, or chicken.

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport, Wash. For more information and directions call 509-447-5549 or email office.sravasti@gmail.com.

Information: Sravasti Abbey, www.sravasti.org