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Dear SIM Friends, We hope this letter finds you well. As we approach the end of the year, we want to share what is happening at Sacramento Insight Meditation – […]
Entries by Sabitre
11/16/2017 “The Atthakavagga: the original seeds that gave rise to Buddhist teachings” with Diane Wilde
The Atthakavagga: the original seeds that gave rise to Buddhist teachings “The wise person does not oppose any other person’s doctrine.” This is one of the reflections from one of […]
11/09/2017 “Two Darts: How is that working for you?” with Rich Howard
Two Darts: How is that working for you? The last few months have presented us with a seemingly unending string of tragic events. Natural disasters, human cruelty, and events combining […]
A Special Event: State of the Sangha & Thank You
November 2 will be a special evening to review the considerable accomplishments we’ve made as an organization on our one-year anniversary in the Sacramento Dharma Center. Members of the SIM […]
10/19/2017 “Death and Dying as a Teaching” with Diane Wilde
Death and Dying as a Teaching Just like in the Buddha’s time, death is not an easy topic for people to consider. Fear, guilt, denial, and/or sadness all come to […]
10/05/2017 “Uposatha: Deepening Practice” with Rich Howard
Uposatha: Deepening Practice Since the time of the historical Buddha, the days of the full moon and new moon have been special days (and nights!) for Buddhist practice. Laypeople living […]
09/28/2017 “Not Holding to Fixed Views?” with Lori Wong
Not Holding to Fixed Views. How do we bring awareness to our views and implicit biases and open our hearts to see each other? If you would like to download […]
09/21/2017 “Is Your Meditation Working?” with Diane Wilde
Is your meditation “working?” Is the same practice suitable for everyone? How do I know if this is the right practice for me? The important point is: Have you fallen […]
09/07/2017 “Which Way to the Middle Path?” with Tony Bernhard
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08/31/2017 “Spiritual Bypass – Can We Be Too Good?” with Laura Rosenthal
Contemporary Buddhist practitioners and teachers sometimes talk about “spiritual bypass.” This term is not found in classical Buddhist texts. What does it mean? How does it affect our practice, both […]