(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat – Diane Wilde – What is Samma Samadhi/Skillful Concentration?

What is Samma Samadhi/Skillful Concentration?

Daylong Retreat facilitated by Rev. Diane Wilde, SIM Community Teacher

For biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde, click here.

About This Hybrid Retreat

• Participants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center.
• Pre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration ATTEND buttons shown below. Since your registration choice indicates if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.
• After you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.

Retreat Theme: What is Samma Samadhi/Skillful Concentration?

Right or Skillful Concentration (samma samadhi) is the last of the Noble Eightfold Path. It can be a very confusing topic. Samadhi is often defined as attaining a state of mind called jhana which means “absorption.” This definition of jhana refers to a mind completely absorbed in concentration. Other interpretations of samadhi ignore jhana completely, and focus on “insight” or vipassana as all that is needed to “wake up.” Others counter that the development of jhana is crucial for the development of insight. Who is correct?

In this daylong, we’ll discuss the range of teachings in the Pali tradition on the relationship between samadhi, jhana and insight. We’ll look at controversies that have developed about the interpretations of samadhi and how ultimately, these various definitions can actually be quite useful as we individually learn what practice works for each of us.

The day will be in silence.  Please bring a lunch.

Summary of Important Dates

• 09/11/2023 – Registration opens.
• 10/28/2023 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.
• 10/30/2023 – Online registration closes the Monday after the retreat at 11:00 am PST.

Registration Options

Select one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person. The fee is $15.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially, you have the option of a registration fee of either $25 or $35 dollars. Note that fee amounts above the regular rate support Sacramento Insight Meditation and is distinct from teacher dana. For the registration fee, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.
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Questions for the Registrar?

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Teacher Dana

Sacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account, click here to DONATE ONLINE.

How to Attend Remotely via Zoom

• The link to attend the retreat via Zoom appears in three places: The Zoom link is on this page – select the button “Join Retreat Online” to connect to the meeting.
• The Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.
• The Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join, with Meeting ID: 873 5325 1257 and Passcode: 140126