Anger gets a bad rap in Buddhism. 8th-century Buddhist scholar Shantideva described anger as the most extreme negative force. Buddhist psychology identifies anger as a detrimental emotional state that clouds […]
“Patience” is one of the most important and useful, but undervalued, skills from a Buddhist perspective. It is not merely tolerance, enduring or resignation. It is, instead, a purposeful process […]
Tonight’s teaching from Heather will focus on the theme of Emptiness, and how it relates to our sense of self. Short guided practices and inquiries will be a part of […]
According to Bhikkhu Bodhi, upekkha, the Pali term we usually translate as equanimity, could literally be translated as “there in the middleness.” This points to the balancing power of equanimity. […]
Because so many people have serious reservations about the idea of doing without, Dharma teachers in America are often reluctant to teach renunciation. Renunciation, or nekkhamma in Pali, often conjures […]
Schadenfreud is defined as “taking delight in another’s misfortune”. And if we are honest with ourselves, we have all “enjoyed” our own schadenfreuden moments, especially when someone we dislike experiences […]
In response to a number of requests, the Sacramento Insight Meditation Board of Directors, in consultation with the faculty, has decided to make a change for the Thursday evening format. […]
As you may be aware, SIM’s Founding Teacher was involved in a major accident on February 19 resulting in fractures of five (5) vertebrates and one (1) rib. He is […]
Women’s voices have brought inspiration and wisdom to our Vipassana/Insight tradition since the time of the Buddha.