10/26/23 “Be Your Own Teacher” with Diane Wilde
“Be a lamp unto yourselves and strive forward with diligence” is one of the translations of the last words the Buddha uttered to his grieving disciples as he achieved paranibbana, […]
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10/19/23 “Noting and Naming” with Dennis Warren
“Noting” or “Naming” is the practice of making a soft mental note to highlight the present experience that is unfolding in meditation or in daily life. It has a number […]
The Climate Sangha is Back
After a long break, the SDC-sponsored Climate Sangha will begin meeting again each month in the library and on Zoom. The Sangha meets on the third Wednesday of each month […]
9/14/23 “Revisiting Fundamentals: Energy & Effort” with Dennis Warren
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 […]
09/07/23 “Liberation is Possible: The Upanisa Sutta” with Rich Howard
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 […]
(Canceled) All Sangha Event Sunday 9/10/23
Envisioning the Future of SDC and Our Sanghas, Now and For the Next Generation
08/26/23 “Mind and mirage – A neurodharma perspective on the five aggregates (skandhas)” with Rick Maddock
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 […]