07/09/2020 “Ordinary” with Rich Howard
Insight is central to our practice of mindful awareness at SIM, as it is central to our name. We may frame it as a dramatic experience, “a flash of lightning […]
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Registration Open – July Daylong Retreat
Registration is now open for the online, July daylong retreat with Ayya Santacitta and Diane Wilde.
Registration Open – Annual Retreat
Hello SIM Community Member: Registration is now open for SIM’s annual retreat (online) with Senior Teacher John Travis. The retreat is intended to help us deepen and integrate practice into […]
06/25/2020 “We Are In A Societal Revolution!” with Diane Wilde
We are living through an incredible period, with impermanence being displayed in all its glory on a daily basis. Each day brings another jarring event, both sociologically, medically and personally. […]
COVID-19 Resource List, Financial
For the benefit of SIM’s community, our Board of Directors have provided this additional COVID-19 Resources List. State/Federal Aid CA EDD (Employment Development Department) COVID-19 Resources https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm The federal CARES […]
06/18/2020 “Generosity” with Dennis Warren
Generosity – What Is So Badly Needed at This Moment It is reported that the Historical Buddha, when speaking to community groups and practitioners, would always begin his talks with […]
06/11/2020 “Freedom” with Rich Howard
The word “freedom” means different things to different people, depending on what limits are imposed on them. Currently, many people are calling for “freedom” from the public health guidelines that […]
06/04/2020 “Two Kinds of Thought” with Walt Opie
Here are a few points that were mentioned in this talk: Detailed sutta for this talk: Majjhima Nikāya 19: Two Kinds of Thought The non-profit Buddhist Pathways Prison Project The […]
Metta Offering from Kamala Masters, June 5th
Dear Friends, With the heartbreaking news of recent events, I have found much refuge in the simplicity and directness of metta meditation practice. As a result, I am moved to […]