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, […]
(Part 1 of 10 of a series on The Paramis)
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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 […]
Dear Friends, The SIM Board would like to express our deep gratitude to all our sangha members. Each of you contribute to making our sangha special either through your financial […]
In his latest book, “Noble Truths, Noble Path” (Wisdom Publications, 2023), American monk and translator Bhikkhu Bodhi describes the four noble truths as “the matrix of the teachings” and “not […]
The Historical Buddha was clear about his message concerning the importance of thought: What we think about, so we incline the mind. We make the world with our thoughts. Thoughts […]
Have you seen the latest Newsletter from the Sacramento Dharma Center? If not, click here to access the newsletter and optionally sign up to receive future issues. The February newsletter […]
The main person who gets in the way of allowing us to feel sympathetic joy (mudita in Pali) and gratitude is you know who. Often we compare ourselves to others and find […]
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