Barn Dance, Potluck Supper and Movie
Join us for an afternoon and evening of community fun.
Starting with a Contra Dance session at 4:30 pm. No experience? No problem. Two left feet? No problem. Curious but a bit nervous? No problem. Bringing a child or parent? No problem. Rob and Ellen from the River Valley Sangha make it fun for all.
Followed up with a Potluck Supper at 6:00 pm. Pizza will be provide and you can also bring drinks, deserts, or vegetarian dishes to share.
Movie screening at 7:00 pm. Kundun
Kundun is a film released in 1997 directed by Martin Scorsese that explores the life of the 14th Dalai Lama, particularly focusing on his early years and his spiritual journey. Through a Buddhist lens, the film portrays themes of samsara, the cycle of suffering and rebirth, as the Dalai Lama is forced into exile after Chinese forces invade Tibet. His pursuit of nirvana—the liberation from suffering and the attainment of enlightenment—shapes his role as both a political and spiritual leader. The movie also delves into compassion (karuṇā), a central tenet of Mahayana Buddhism, as the Dalai Lama seeks peace and understanding amidst violence and oppression. His commitment to ahimsa (nonviolence) and bodhicitta (the awakened mind focused on the welfare of all beings) is evident in his unwavering dedication to the Tibetan people, despite the personal and political challenges he faces. Kundun ultimately represents a journey of spiritual resilience and the manifestation of Buddhist ideals in the face of adversity.