Energy and Effort are essential, and interdependent, elements of good meditation and daily living practice. They can be valuable tools for keeping the mind alert, focused and curious if we […]
We often say that all things are the result of causes and conditions, and most teachings discuss how this leads to suffering when we try to hold on in the […]
Envisioning the Future of SDC and Our Sanghas, Now and For the Next Generation
This is a teaching and practice daylong that will include dharma talks alternating with sitting & walking meditation periods. Today’s theme will be the early Buddhist teachings on the aggregates […]
Saṅkhāra is a word with many levels of meaning in early Buddhism. This talk will focus on its meaning as one of the five aggregates (skandhas), where it is often […]
Why do some people face serious challenges, then go on to persevere or thrive, while others collapse, give up or quit? Why does facing serious difficulties result in some becoming […]
Join us for our Residential Retreat at the beautiful Mercy Center in Auburn, CA from Sunday, November 12 through Sunday November 19, 2023. We are fortunate to have Senior Teacher […]
We often hear the phrase to “just let it go,” but sometimes that can be frustrating advice. In this talk, we will explore the insights we are encouraged to investigate […]
How pleasant and unpleasant feelings (Vedanā) shape experience – Converging views from neuroscience and early Buddhism.The five aggregates (skandhas) together encompass all aspects of experience. Vedanā is one of the […]