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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration is now open and a deposit by June 15th will secure your space at this retreat. This is for SIM’s 13th Annual 10 Day Residential Retreat, with SIM Founding […]
Day-long Retreat on the theme: Attention & Mindful – An Exploration Mindfulness is sometimes described as non-judgmental “bare” attention. As helpful as this general description may be, it tends to […]
Exploring Attachment and Its Consequences All of us have some understanding of the Buddhist element of Attachment. This evening with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren will involve a practical and […]