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Ara Jabar
Technical Coordinator & Host
Ara helps organize gatherings, welcome new friends, and keep the technical aspects of the community running smoothly. Interests: philosophy, music, books, and rock climbing.
Community Organizers
Wake Up DC is a peer-led space. We are friends on the path, offering our time and energy to hold a simple, gentle container for practice. We are not teachers — just practitioners learning alongside you.
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Christopher
Practice Facilitator
Christopher offers basic Plum Village–style practices such as mindful breathing, guided meditations, and short readings from Thich Nhat Hanh, always in a gentle and accessible way. Interests: x, y, z.
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Sunil
Practice Facilitator & Host
Sunil has many years of practice in the Plum Village tradition and is a dedicated practitioner of mindfulness and meditation. Interests: x, y, z.
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Alyssa
Cordinator & Host
Alyssa has many years of practice in the Plum Village tradition and is a dedicated practitioner of mindfulness and meditation. Interests: x, y, z.
Interested in helping hold the space?
If you feel moved to support Wake Up DC — by facilitating, welcoming newcomers, offering help, or simply being a steady presence — please reach out to an organizer in our Discord.
Message an Organizer on DiscordOr email us at wakeupdc@googlegroups.com