4/11/2024 “The Paramis-Renunciation” with JD Doyle
(Part 5 of 10 of a series on The Paramis)
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3/28/2024 “The Paramis-Patience” with Diana Clark
We all know that having a sustained practice requires energy and effort. But have you thought about the role of patience and how it can be a counter-balance to our […]
Vance Pryor – Lake Tahoe Residential Retreat in April
The Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community is announcing a 3-night residential retreat featuring SIM’s Legacy Teacher Project teacher Vance Pryor. This residential retreat runs Sunday, 4/7/24 through Wednesday, 4/14/24 and […]
3/21/2024 “Generosity: A Mirror, A Doorway, A Path” with Dennis Warren
The Historical Buddha considered Generosity the first and foundational parami (or essential quality of mind & heart that leads to awakening.) While the possibilities for giving and sharing are endless, […]
3/07/2024 “Aspects of Attention in Practice: A View From the Brain” with Rick Maddock
We suggest you listen to talk and reference the slideshow available in .PDF format.
Climate Sangha
The Climate Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center (SDC) and is a peer-led community using Buddhist practice to face the future with on-going climate change. It provides a […]
Board Newsletter – March 2024
Dear Friends, The SIM Board would like to express our deep gratitude to all our sangha members. Each of you contribute to making our sangha special either through your financial […]
2/22/2024 “Three Truths and One Path” with Rich Howard
In his latest book, “Noble Truths, Noble Path” (Wisdom Publications, 2023), American monk and translator Bhikkhu Bodhi describes the four noble truths as “the matrix of the teachings” and “not […]
2/15/2024 “I Could Be Wrong, But I Don’t Think So (Fixed View)” with Dennis Warren
The Historical Buddha was clear about his message concerning the importance of thought: What we think about, so we incline the mind. We make the world with our thoughts. Thoughts […]