4/25/2024 “The Paramis-Equanimity: Balanced, Spacious, and Engaged” with Rich Howard
It can be hard to maintain an open-hearted balance in a world where we have access to immense suffering in every corner of the globe. We may be closed down […]
Entries by Sabitre
4/18/2024 “The Paramis-Resolve In Daily Life as Practice” with Dennis Warren
Resolve or Determination is considered a pivotal skill in Buddhism. It is essential to implementing and sustaining our intention. It helps us mobilize and stabilize focus, attention, and effort. That’s […]
4/11/2024 “The Paramis-Renunciation” with JD Doyle
(Part 5 of 10 of a series on The Paramis)
3/28/2024 “The Paramis-Patience” with Diana Clark
We all know that having a sustained practice requires energy and effort. But have you thought about the role of patience and how it can be a counter-balance to our […]
Vance Pryor – Lake Tahoe Residential Retreat in April
The Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community is announcing a 3-night residential retreat featuring SIM’s Legacy Teacher Project teacher Vance Pryor. This residential retreat runs Sunday, 4/7/24 through Wednesday, 4/14/24 and […]
3/21/2024 “Generosity: A Mirror, A Doorway, A Path” with Dennis Warren
The Historical Buddha considered Generosity the first and foundational parami (or essential quality of mind & heart that leads to awakening.) While the possibilities for giving and sharing are endless, […]
3/14/2024 “The Paramis – Ethics/Virtue” with Vance Pryor
(Part 1 of 10 of a series on The Paramis)
3/07/2024 “Aspects of Attention in Practice: A View From the Brain” with Rick Maddock
We suggest you listen to talk and reference the slideshow available in .PDF format.
Climate Sangha
The Climate Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center (SDC) and is a peer-led community using Buddhist practice to face the future with on-going climate change. It provides a […]