'Dharma Day' event is set for July 16

Sravasti Abbey, the Buddhist monastery near Newport, Washington, opens its doors on Sunday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for this month's Sharing the Dharma Day.

The event is an opportunity to explore the Buddha’s teachings and share in community fellowship. All are welcome. This month’s theme is “Fear of Compassion, Steadfastness and Thawing in Our Own Time.” Guests must register to attend in-person at bit.ly/438LCZS. Find more details online at sSravastiAbbey.org.

Sharing the Dharma Day activities include a guided meditation, a talk by Sravasti Abbey founder Venerable Thubten Chodron, a vegetarian potluck lunch, and a facilitated discussion. Topics are drawn from the book, "An Open-hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living", by Venerable Thubten Chodron and Eastern Washington University psychologist Russell Kolts.

The program is offered freely, and donations as well as food offerings are welcomed. (No meat, onion, garlic, or leeks in the potluck offering, please.)

Sravasti Abbey is located at 692 Country Lane, Newport. Future Sharing the Dharma Days are Aug. 27 and Sept. 10.

Information: Sravasti Abbey, phone, 509-447-5549; online, SravastiAbbey.org; or by email, office.sravasti@gmail.com