08/17/2017 “Karma and Rebirth – continued” with Diane Wilde
Karma and Rebirth (continued) Why the emphasis both in meditation and daily life on the present moment? And why is it so difficult to maintain our focus on what is […]
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08/10/17 “The Arising of Wisdom: Experiencing ‘The Characteristic of Nonself'” with Dennis Warren
The Arising of Wisdom – Experiencing “The Characteristic of Nonself” Wisdom (Insight), from a Buddhist perspective, arises from “hearing” (listening to the Dharma), study and reflection capped by non-conceptual direct […]
08/03/17 “In the Buddha’s Words: Approaching the Dhamma – Part 2” with Rich Howard
In the Buddha’s Words: Approaching the Dhamma – Part 2 (You can listen to a recording of Part 1 here: July 13th Audio Dharma post) “It is fitting for you to […]
Appreciation For Extraordinary Service
Expressing Our Appreciation For Extraordinary Service We’ll have an opportunity on Thursday evening (Aug 10, 7 to 9:15 pm) to express our appreciation to Renee Kunz and James Barnes for […]
07/20/17 “Engaging the Five Aggregates – Part 2” with Dennis Warren
The Arising Of Wisdom Through Engaging “The Five Aggregates” – Part 2 Wisdom (Insight), from a Buddhist perspective, arises from “hearing” (listening to the Dharma), study and reflection capped by […]
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 […]
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 […]