Mettā Dance Party
This event brings together loving-kindness meditation (mettā) and dance. We will generate as much love as possible, and have tons of fun doing it!
Loving kindness, or mettā, is a meditation technique where you intentionally cultivate positive, happy, loving thoughts and feelings: thoughts of good will towards yourself and others, feelings of happiness, unconditional love, joy, and care.
Loving kindness and dance go together very well. While you can practice loving kindness in formal seated meditation, you can also practice it while moving your body, dancing to excellent music, in the company of friends, loved ones, and friendly strangers.
The event will begin with an introduction to loving-kindness practice, with a talk and seated guided meditation. From there, we’ll transition into practicing loving kindness while dancing to trance, deep house, and other dance music that’s specifically created for practicing loving-kindness dancing.
FAQ
Who’s hosting this event? This event is led and organized by Tasshin, Bee Eye, and the Love Department of the Service Guild.
What’s the drug and alcohol policy? This will be a drug and alcohol-free event.
Who can come to this event? There are no age requirements or restrictions.
What if I’ve never practiced loving kindness before? No problem! This event will introduce you to the formal practice of loving-kindness, with a talk and guided meditation.
Ticket Price: This event is offered in the spirit of generosity. It is a pay-what-you-can, by donation event. The suggested donation is $25.
Schedule
6:45pm - 7:00pm: Arrival & Settling In
7:00pm - 7:30pm: Talk
7:30pm - 8:00pm: Guided Meditation
8:00 - 9:30pm: Mettā Dance Party
Location: Friends Meeting House of Washington
2111 Decatur Place NW Washington, DC 20008
Note: There is no parking on-site. We encourage you to take the Metro or the bus. Dupont Circle (red line) is the closest metro stop. If you do drive, the closest parking garages are located here:
1666 Connecticut Ave NW (Entrance on R St NW)
2015 Massachusetts Ave NW
2001 S St NW