Entries by Sabitre
(Canceled) All Sangha Event Sunday 9/10/23
Envisioning the Future of SDC and Our Sanghas, Now and For the Next Generation
08/26/23 “Mind and mirage – A neurodharma perspective on the five aggregates (skandhas)” with Rick Maddock
This is a teaching and practice daylong that will include dharma talks alternating with sitting & walking meditation periods. Today’s theme will be the early Buddhist teachings on the aggregates […]
08/24/23 “How intentions shape our experience: Converging views from neuroscience and early Buddhism” with Rick Maddock
Saṅkhāra is a word with many levels of meaning in early Buddhism. This talk will focus on its meaning as one of the five aggregates (skandhas), where it is often […]
08/17/2023 “Revisiting Fundamentals: Resolve/Determination” with Dennis Warren
Why do some people face serious challenges, then go on to persevere or thrive, while others collapse, give up or quit? Why does facing serious difficulties result in some becoming […]
SIM 2023 Residential Retreat
Join us for our Residential Retreat at the beautiful Mercy Center in Auburn, CA from Sunday, November 12 through Sunday November 19, 2023. We are fortunate to have Senior Teacher […]
08/10/2023 “Seeing Impermanence, Learning to Let Go” with Walt Opie
We often hear the phrase to “just let it go,” but sometimes that can be frustrating advice. In this talk, we will explore the insights we are encouraged to investigate […]
07/27/2023 “How pleasant and unpleasant feelings (Vedanā) shape experience” with Rick Maddock
How pleasant and unpleasant feelings (Vedanā) shape experience – Converging views from neuroscience and early Buddhism.The five aggregates (skandhas) together encompass all aspects of experience. Vedanā is one of the […]
07/20/2023 “Truthfulness: Precept, Parami, and Profound” with Rich Howard
A commitment to speaking the truth brings a sense of trust and safety to our relationships, and we reinforce this commitment when we take the fourth precept of refraining from […]
07/06/2023 “Questions and Answers” with Dennis Warren
This evening will be all questions and answers. During this session we’ll explore questions you’ve been wanting to ask about Buddhism, practice, different traditions, a situation you’re dealing with or […]