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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher\, Heather Sundberg
DESCRIPTION:The talk topic is “The World IS a Benevolent Place” \nOK we all know the world is not always a Benevolent Place.  But what if\, as a practice\, we occasionally oriented towards the amazing acts of kindness\, generosity and discernment manifesting in our lives and on our planet right now?  Heather will share how this reality was re-opened to her in a new way over the summer\, and explore this topic through teachings and stories. \nVisiting teacher  Heather Sundberg’s will also be leading two day-long retreats scheduled for October 29th and November 19th.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-mentor-heather-sundberg/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160908T211500
DTSTAMP:20160907T042759Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T042759Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Mentor\, Tony Bernhard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 8\, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with Tony Bernhard\, Visiting Teacher.\nDirections to the Middle Path: the Buddha’s roadmap to the end of suffering…
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-mentor-tony-bernhard/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160911T170000
DTSTAMP:20160823T144008Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T144008Z
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SUMMARY:2016 SIM Residential Retreat
DESCRIPTION:SIM’s 2016 Residential Retreat at the Angela Center\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, led by SIM Community Mentors Dennis Warren\, Diane Wilde\, and Rich Howard.  Please see the 2016 SIM Residential Retreat Flyer And Registration
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2016-sim-residential-retreat/
LOCATION:Angela Center\, 535 Angela Drive\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95403 \, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160901T211500
DTSTAMP:20160829T181851Z
CREATED:20160717T034400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T181851Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 1\, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with Diane Wilde\, SIM Community Mentor. \nHow do we know that we are acting appropriately? \nBuddhist practice is not a set of black and white rules.  Just as in life\, situations are nuanced\, fluid with different strategies for situations\, which on the surface\, might seem to be similar. Should we always tell the truth when asked?  Should we report what we perceive is a harmful act?  Do we always disengage from others who we feel are unskillful or don’t share our opinions?  Examples abound.  Bring your own thoughts and experiences on this topic Thursday night as we look at a variety of life situations with wisdom AND compassion. We are all in this realm of samsara\, attempting to cause as little harm to ourselves and others as possible.  There is a reason why Sangha is the third refuge.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-3-4/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160827T163000
DTSTAMP:20160831T204101Z
CREATED:20160717T040257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T204101Z
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SUMMARY:Day-long Retreat with Nuns of the Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery
DESCRIPTION:Day-long Retreat with the Nuns of the Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery on Saturday\, August 27\, 2016\, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Sacramento Friends Meeting House.  The retreat will be a potluck (no meat dishes\, please). Offerings will be made to the Nuns. Volunteers are needed to help setup the room\, make offerings\, clean-up\, etc. Contact  james@sactoinsight.org for information or to sign up as a volunteer for this special event. To view photo\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-saranaloka-nuns/
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160825T211500
DTSTAMP:20160823T143628Z
CREATED:20160717T033752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T143628Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 25\, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with Rich Howard\, SIM Community Mentor. \nAnalog or Digital? \nNature is a seamless whole\, flowing and changing continuously. The world we inhabit is increasingly digital\, measured\, quantified\, and reduced to numbers and words. How do you think of your practice? Minutes on the cushion? Days in retreat? Years of practice? Or does the practice flow through every waking moment? We will spend this evening examining our view of practice as analog or digital. We will ask ourselves if it makes a difference. Think about your own practice and come prepared to discuss how it might be digital\, analog\, neither\, or both. And how that serves your life and the world.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-5-3/
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160825T184500
DTSTAMP:20160717T040435Z
CREATED:20160717T033716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160717T040435Z
UID:1366-1472148000-1472150700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-2-2/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160823T200000
DTSTAMP:20160831T002335Z
CREATED:20160823T080023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T002335Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Sangha is meeting Tuesday\, August 23\, at 7 pm.\, at 2232 10th Ave (near City College). The Climate Sangha meets to provide a place for members concerned about the future that climate change will bring us to discuss those issues openly\, to use Buddhist practice to face the changes\, and to provide mutual support.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-201608/
CATEGORIES:Community Service,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160818T211500
DTSTAMP:20160814T033411Z
CREATED:20160717T033653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160814T033411Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Long-time SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Sitting and Dharma Talk – “The Power of Negative Thinking”: Five Ethical Precepts – With Longtime SIM Participant Laura Rosenthal – Thursday\, August 18\, 2016\, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm \nIn Buddhist teaching\, ethical conduct constitutes an essential training: sila\, one of the three trainings that form the ennobling eightfold path. While contemporary teachers frequently discuss the ethical precepts in positive terms\, emphasizing the wholesome qualities we are cultivating\, traditional Buddhist teaching frames them in the negative\, as core unwholesome behaviors with respect to which we practice renunciation. In this dharma talk and group discussion\, we will explore why the precepts may have been framed in this way as well as the freedom and richness found in exploring this path of “not doing.” \nLaura Rosenthal\, a long-time participant in the SIM community\, is a graduate of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP 4) and is currently participating in Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners Program (APP).
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-long-time-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-2/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160811T211500
DTSTAMP:20160812T173916Z
CREATED:20160717T033615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160812T173916Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 11\, 7-9:15 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Instructor\, Dennis Warren. RIGHT EFFORT and RIGHT ACTION \nOur last two Thursday evenings at SIM have focused on Right Effort\, or Energy\, and the prominent role it plays in Buddhist practice. This Thursday evening will focus on the important relationships between Right Effort or Energy\, on the one hand\, and Right Action on the other. \nUnderstanding these two different elements of practice; how they are similar; and how they are different is an important step in making them operational in daily life. \nThis evening of meditation and discussion\, led by SIM’s Founding Instructor\, will explore the meanings of Right Effort and Right Action\, their role in practice and their place in Buddhist psychology.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/dharma-talk-sit-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160804T211500
DTSTAMP:20160802T220648Z
CREATED:20160717T030924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160802T220648Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 4\, 7-9:15 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Instructor\, Dennis Warren. RIGHT EFFORT\, PART II  \nRight Effort\, or Energy\, plays a prominent role in Buddhist practice. It is one of the “5 Spiritual Faculties”\, one of the “7 Factors of Awakening”\, one component of the  “8 Fold Path”\, and is a foundation for the “4 Foundations of Mindfulness.” It’s obviously pretty important for the Buddha to have included it as an element in all of these groupings of core spiritual tools. \nThis evening will be a follow up to the initial discussion of Right Effort last Thursday evening\, July 28. We’ll switch gears and look at Right Effort or Energy from a different perspective – as the application\, monitoring\, and adjustment of both physical and mental energy as the basic underpinning of all of our practice efforts. \nIn its most basic form\, this involves non-conceptually figuring out\, and using our effort to support\, what works — what allows us to remain mindful and see into the nature and consequences of what is unfolding — in any moment of experience. In this sense\, Right Effort’s contribution to helping us get free of suffering in our lives involves using it to stay focused on a particular way of investigating our experience and the nature of our lives. Understanding Effort in the context of meditative psychology\, and how to use it as a reliable and practical tool in formal meditation practice\, as well as daily life\, is essential to developing\, stabilizing\, and maturing our practice. \nThis evening of meditation and discussion\, led by SIM’s Founding Instructor\, will further explore the meanings of Right Effort\, its role in practice and its place in Buddhist psychology.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/dharma-talk-sit-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-2/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160730T123000
DTSTAMP:20160725T192803Z
CREATED:20160322T013508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T192803Z
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Retreat with SIM Community Mentor\, Sandra Sigrist
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 30\, 8:30-12:30. Daylong Retreat with Sandra Sigrist\, SIM Community Mentor. A half day of silent sitting and walking.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-sim-community-mentor-sandra-sigrist/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T211500
DTSTAMP:20160725T192443Z
CREATED:20160717T033551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T192443Z
UID:1354-1469732400-1469740500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 28\, 7-9:15. Sitting and Dharma Talk\, with Dennis Warren\, SIM Founding Instructor.\nAN EVENING ON RIGHT EFFORT  \nThis evening will focus on Right Effort and present a model for understanding and working with this core practice that may be a little different than you have heard before. Drawing on a number of talks of the Historical Buddha and other teachers\, Dennis will explore a practical approach to jump starting your practice. The evening will begin at 7:00 pm at the Sacramento Friends Meeting House on 57th Street.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-4-4/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160728T184500
DTSTAMP:20160717T025650Z
CREATED:20160322T012926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160717T025650Z
UID:1211-1469728800-1469731500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-to-meditation/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160721T211500
DTSTAMP:20160720T122718Z
CREATED:20160717T035019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160720T122718Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 21\, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Discussion with Diane Wilde\, SIM Community Mentor\, “The Four Types of People” \nHave you ever wondered why there are people who\,  though born in poverty and deprivation\, yet managed to evolve as wise and compassionate people\, seemingly content with very little\,  while others\,  born with privilege and wealth\, seem to require more and more “stuff” and often succumb to cruel behavior towards themselves and others. The Buddha had something to say about these “four types of people” in the Tamonata Sutta: \n“There are these four types of people to be found existing in the world. Which four? One in darkness who is headed for darkness\, one in darkness who is headed for light\, one in light who is headed for darkness\, and one in light who is headed for light.” The Buddha did not speak in riddles. His teaching is clear and well-explained. Whenever he said something that people might not understand properly\, he explained it immediately. What is darkness? What is brightness? How does one keep on running from one to the other?
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/dharma-talk-sit-community-mentor-diane-wilde/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160714T211500
DTSTAMP:20160814T040902Z
CREATED:20160322T011943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160814T040902Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July14\, 2016 – 700-915 PM. Sitting and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher DENNIS WARREN  – “WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF LIVING THE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE?” – Part II –   \n“What is the benefit of living the contemplative life?” \nThis is the question put to the historical Buddha by King Ajatasattu. The dialogue that continues is one of the most comprehensive and eloquent presentations of the Buddha regarding his teachings; a comparison of his teachings to the other major spiritual and philosophical theories of the time; the original Sangha’s code of ethics; the Buddha’s own lifestyle\, and more. \nThis evening will be part of a continuing discussion of this fascinating Sutta that began during Dennis’ talk on June 9th. You might listen to that talk at as a way of preparing for this evening at https://sactoinsight.org/category/audio-dharma/ . \nThe evening will explore the specifics of this sutta and how they have direct application to our practice and daily life today in an urban setting.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/20160714talk/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T211500
DTSTAMP:20160706T032825Z
CREATED:20160322T011549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160706T032825Z
UID:1206-1467918000-1467926100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:“WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF LIVING THE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE?” – Part II –   \n“What is the benefit of living the contemplative life?” \nThis is the question put to the historical Buddha by King Ajatasattu. The dialogue that continues is one of the most comprehensive and eloquent presentations of the Buddha regarding his teachings; a comparison of his teachings to the other major spiritual and philosophical theories of the time; the original Sangha’s code of ethics; the Buddha’s own lifestyle\, and more. \nThis evening will be part of a continuing discussion of this fascinating Sutta that began during Dennis’ talk on June 9th. You might listen to that talk at as a way of preparing for this evening athttps://sactoinsight.org/category/audio-dharma/ . \nThe evening will explore the specifics of this sutta and how they have direct application to our practice and daily life today in an urban setting. \nThis event will begin at 7:00 pm at Sacramento Friends Meetinghouse\, 890 57th Street.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-4-3/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160630T211500
DTSTAMP:20160322T012127Z
CREATED:20160321T022050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T012127Z
UID:1204-1467313200-1467321300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:The topic of Diane’s talk is to be announced.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-3-3/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160625T163000
DTSTAMP:20160621T010435Z
CREATED:20160321T021908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T010435Z
UID:1202-1466845200-1466872200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Day-long Retreat With Long Term Community\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:This will be a beautiful peaceful day of Practice including both Sitting and Walking Meditation.  There may also be time for questions\, answers and reflections.  All are welcome.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-sim-community-mentors/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160623T211500
DTSTAMP:20160623T192209Z
CREATED:20160321T021459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160623T192209Z
UID:1198-1466708400-1466716500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 23\, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Community Evening with Rich Howard\, SIM Community Mentor.Bringing Awareness to Everyday Life \nWe may practice formal meditation for some period each day\, but what do we practice the rest of our waking hours? Bringing mindful awareness into everyday life is essential to developing our practice and transforming our lives. We will gather in a circle as a community this Thursday to share our experiences in spreading awareness into every aspect of our lives. Please come prepared to share your wisdom with the group. Rich will facilitate the evening. Dana offered on this evening will be shared with SIM and the Buddhist Pathways Prison Project.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-5/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160623T184500
DTSTAMP:20160322T013013Z
CREATED:20160321T021657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T013013Z
UID:1200-1466704800-1466707500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-2/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160616T211500
DTSTAMP:20160609T112617Z
CREATED:20160321T021159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T112617Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Long-time SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:The Five Subjects for Daily Recollection\, with long-time SIM participant Laura Rosenthal. \nIn the Upajjhatthana Sutta\, the Buddha says there are five things upon which women and men\, householders and monastics should reflect frequently. These have come to be known as the Five Subjects for Daily Recollection. The Five Subjects offer us a valuable practice that is fruitful both on the cushion and in everyday life; they point us toward an experiential understanding of core aspects of the dharma. Join Laura Rosenthal\, long-time SIM participant\, for a dharma talk and group discussion. No prior knowledge is required\, but if you want to read the sutta in advance it is Anguttara Nikaya 5.57 and can be found at these links: http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.057.than.html(Thanissaro Bikkhu translation) or https://suttacentral.net/en/an5.57 (Bikkhu Bodhi translation)
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-long-time-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160609T211500
DTSTAMP:20160609T112204Z
CREATED:20160321T020911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T112204Z
UID:1196-1465498800-1465506900@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF LIVING THE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE?    \nThis is the question put to the historical Buddha by King Ajatasattu. The dialogue that continues is one of the most comprehensive and eloquent presentation of the Buddha regarding his teachings; a comparison of his teaching to the other major spiritual and philosophical theories of the time; the original Sangha’s code of ethics; the Buddha’s own lifestyle\, and more. \nThe Samannaphala Sutta is consider one of the most useful and helpful discourses of the Buddha. The question “What is the benefit of living the contemplative life?” is as relevant to all of us today as it was in the time of King Ajatasattu. Ajatasattu was a layman who become a devoted follower of the Buddha after this encounter and sponsored the First Buddhist Council. \nThe evening will explore the specifics of this sutta and how they have direct application to our practice and daily life today in an urban setting. This will be the first in a series of two or three talks Dennis will give based on this sutta. \nDennis believes that the key question in this sutta\, and the Buddha’s answers\, are particularly timely because of our move to a new and permanent home in the coming months in the Sacramento Dharma Center. \nThis event will begin at 7:00 pm at Sacramento Friends Meetinghouse\, 890 57th Street.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-4-2/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160602T211500
DTSTAMP:20160601T023113Z
CREATED:20160321T020726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160601T023113Z
UID:1195-1464894000-1464902100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:When Meditation is Not Enough \nAfter several years of teaching and practicing meditation\, many of us have found that meditation on its own is not enough.  While we may enjoy our times of silence\, we find our times off the cushion\, “in real life” are challenging and often painful.  We might reflect\, “What else can I do? What’s missing?”  The Buddha’s approach to alleviating suffering begins with mindfulness of conduct\, and this component of our practice is generally ignored by most meditators.  There is a tendency in the West to dismiss virtue as simple Sunday-school type rules which no longer apply to our modern sensibilities. Yet the Five Training Precepts are part of a fundamental course of therapy for wounded minds. In particular\, they are aimed at curing two ailments that underlie low self-esteem: regret and denial.  We will discuss how to make the Five Training Precepts an integrated\, and perhaps primary focus of our practice.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-3-2/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160528T163000
DTSTAMP:20160523T185536Z
CREATED:20160321T015739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T185536Z
UID:1193-1464426000-1464453000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Day-long Retreat "Mobilizing Our Resources" with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 28\, 2016 – 8:30-4:30 pm. One Day Retreat. MOVING TO THE NEW DHARMA CENTER  – REFLECTING ON WHO WE ARE\,  WHO WE CAN BE\, AND NEW DHARMA RELATIONSHIPS – with SIM FOUNDING TEACHER DENNIS WARREN \nThis one day will explore our move to the new Sacramento Dharma Center in the coming months. It will be a combination retreat\, reflection and workshop for anyone interested in SIM’s future; and learning about and being involved in preparing for the move to a new Dharma Center. \nIt is important to recognize that preparation for the move involves both our community as a whole\, and each of us individually. This move represents a significant transition for SIM’s 14 year history and for each of us as individual practitioners. \nWhat are the challenges – for our community and each of us personally –  in moving to a new Dharma Center? What are  the opportunities? How will SIM maintain its unique identity when living so closely with two other Buddhist communities? How can SIM members contribute to making this move and transition in SIM’s history a smooth one? \nPre-registration is required\, although there is no cost to attend. Register by sending an email to Dennis\, dwwotp@gmail.com \, indicating your intention to attend. You’ll receive a confirmation and a number of issues to reflect upon prior to the 28th. \nThe day will begin at 8:30 am and end at 4:30 pm at the Friends Meetinghouse at 890 57th Street. Bring your own lunch and plan on staying on-site during the lunch hour
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T211500
DTSTAMP:20160523T185423Z
CREATED:20160321T015247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T185423Z
UID:1191-1464289200-1464297300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:“WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF LIVING THE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE?” – with SIM FOUNDING TEACHER DENNIS WARREN  – THURSDAY\, May 26\, 2016 – 7:00-9:15 PM    \n“What is the benefit of living the contemplative life?” \nThis is the question put to the historical Buddha by King Ajatasattu. The dialogue that continues is one of the most comprehensive and eloquent presentation of the Buddha regarding his teachings; a comparison of his teaching to the other major spiritual and philosophical theories of the time; the original Sangha’s code of ethics; the Buddha’s own lifestyle\, and more. \nThe Samannaphala Sutta is consider one of the most useful and helpful discourses of the Buddha. The question “What is the benefit of living the contemplative life?” is as relevant to all of us today as it was in the time of King Ajatasattu. Ajatasattu was a layman who become a devoted follower of the Buddha after this encounter and sponsored the First Buddhist Council. \nThe evening will explore the specifics of this sutta and how they have direct application to our practice and daily life today in an urban setting. This will be the first in a series of two or three talks Dennis will give based on this sutta. \nDennis believes that the key question in this sutta\, and the Buddha’s answers\, are particularly timely because of our move to a new and permanent home in the coming months in the Sacramento Dharma Center. Dennis will discuss this and the one day retreat he will lead this coming Saturday\, May 28\, exploring the present and future SIM and the move to our new home. \nThis event will begin at 700 pm at Sacramento Friends Meetinghouse\, 890 57th Street.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-4/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T184500
DTSTAMP:20160322T010948Z
CREATED:20160321T015434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T010948Z
UID:1192-1464285600-1464288300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute introductory course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-2/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160519T211500
DTSTAMP:20160518T140238Z
CREATED:20160321T014926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T140238Z
UID:1190-1463684400-1463692500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Visiting Teacher\, Heather Sundberg
DESCRIPTION:Opening the Heart: Heather’s Recent Journey To Sri Lanka\, woven together with two more favorite suttas.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-visiting-mentor-heather-sundberg-2/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160512T211500
DTSTAMP:20160321T020436Z
CREATED:20160321T014619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T020436Z
UID:1189-1463079600-1463087700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:The topic of Diane’s talk is to be announced.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-3/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160505T211500
DTSTAMP:20160321T015105Z
CREATED:20160321T014433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T015105Z
UID:1188-1462474800-1462482900@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:The topic of Rich’s talk is to be announced.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-3/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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