06/07/2018 “Dependent Origination” with Tony Bernhard
The Buddha is said to have taught, “One who sees dependent origination sees the Dhamma; one who sees the Dhamma sees dependent origination.” What is this teaching that’s so central […]
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05/31/2018 “Starting Over AGAIN” with Diane Wilde
Starting Over AGAIN – No blame. No shame. Let’s start again. Frequently, we need to remind ourselves about this practice; what we are doing and why are we doing it. It […]
05/24/2018 “Meaning and Practice of ‘Investigation’” with Dennis Warren
The Meaning and Practice of “Investigation” in Insight Practice – The principal purpose of Insight Practice is the creation of conditions that lead to spontaneous, intuitive Insight that liberates the mind […]
05/10/2018 “Reflections on Old Age, Sickness, and Death” with Rich Howard
It is said that the historical Buddha started his journey to awakening after being shaken by encountering the “heavenly messengers” old age, sickness and death. He recommended reflecting on these […]
Family Sangha cancelled for Mother’s Day
As May 13 is Mother’s Day, there will be no Family Sangha this month. Enjoy the day!
04/26/2018 “Dependent Origination” with John Travis
Examining this core teaching of the historical Buddha. We’ll look, specifically, at how the past creates the present, and the present creates the future, in our daily lives. And we’ll […]
04/19/2018 “The Destruction of Craving” with Walt Opie
This talk topic is based on Chapter 24 on Craving in The Dhammapada. If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
04/05/2018 “Another Piece of the Map: The Meaning of ‘Causes and Conditions'” with Dennis Warren
Another Piece of the Map: The Meaning and Practical Importance of “Causes and Conditions”. This will be the third in a series of talks on the basic map of Buddhist […]
03/31/2018 “Integrating Insights into Our Daily Lives” with Heather Sundberg
Daylong Retreat with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg. Two audio files: If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here. If you would […]
Change of Plans March 22
We’re sorry to say Dennis Warren has a cold/allergies, and is not able to be at SIM this Thursday, March 22, as originally scheduled. The break-time celebration for Dennis will be […]