The Historical Buddha explicitly described the three trainings of the Eight-Fold Path as “the Middle Way.” At first glance, this description seems to provide a clear and tangible guide to […]
Meditation can be seen as the process of learning to recognize and trust a natural quality of awareness that is available to all of us in any moment no matter […]
We all experience shame. It is a universal emotion with some social scientists and psychologists saying it is an innate human trait, and others insisting it evolved within our social […]
Deciding what is the “Right” or skillful thing to do can be confusing when we are suffering. On one hand, the modern interpretation of the Historical Buddha’s teachings seems to […]
We are currently scheduling shifts for May 18 and June 15. Volunteer opportunities include cooks, who prepare the meal from 2:30-4:15 pm, and servers, who work from 4:15-6:00pm. You are […]
As practitioners of mindful awareness, we want to remain openhearted to the suffering in the world. Our practice teaches us to turn toward conditions as they are, without needing to […]
Sacramento Insight Meditation recently created a Listening Council to hear concerns from members of our sangha, recognizing that in any community difficulties, misunderstandings and conflict may sometimes arise. Items for […]
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