07/13/2017 “Approaching the Dhamma” with Rich Howard
In the Buddha’s Words: Approaching the Dhamma “It is fitting for you to be perplexed, O Kalamas.” These words spoken by the Buddha to the citizens of Kesaputta ring true […]
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07/06/2017 “A Fortunate Rebirth” with Diane Wilde
A Fortunate Rebirth… A talk and discussion on what rebirth means, both in the future and in this lifetime, with Diane Wilde. Raphael Calix will share his own story of […]
Provide rides to former prisoners…
Provide rides to former prisoners who had been studying Buddhism while incarcerated. Volunteers are needed to provide rides to formerly incarcerated men and women who have been practicing Buddhism while […]
06/29/2017 “Engaging the Five Aggregates” with Dennis Warren
THE ARISING OF WISDOM THROUGH ENGAGING “THE FIVE AGGREGATES” Wisdom (Insight), from a Buddhist perspective, arises from “hearing” (listening to the Dharma), study and reflection capped by non-conceptual direct experience. […]
SIM Cancels Residential Retreat
SIM has offered a residential retreat for twelve consecutive years. One of the unique features of this retreat has been that it is attended almost exclusively by SIM members and […]
Building Sangha: Service with SIM
One of the most fundamental practices in building sangha/community is through service, both within/for the sangha and for the larger communities. Below are three opportunities that will not only provide […]
Diane’s Invitation June 27th
SIM Community Mentor Diane Wilde and Woody Garcia are giving a talk at Insight Central Valley in Modesto, CA on June 27th and Diane would love to have SIM sangha […]
06/15/2017 “In the Buddha’s Words: Introducing Our New Theme” with Rich Howard
In the Buddha’s Words: Introducing Our New Theme As our practice matures, we may be moved to explore the suttas (discourses of the Buddha) on our own, without interpretation from […]
06/08/2017 “Becoming Authentic” with Diane Wilde
Part 1 of 3 in a series. How often have we said to ourselves, “If I could only be ME! If I didn’t have to play a social roll, pretend […]
06/01/2017 “Exploring Attachment and Its’ Consequences – Part 2” with Dennis Warren
Exploring Attachment and Its’ Consequences – Part II This evening with be the second in an exploration of the Buddhist element of Attachment and its consequences. In particular, we will […]