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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T192443Z
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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
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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
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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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160625T163000
DTSTAMP:20160621T010435Z
CREATED:20160321T021908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160621T010435Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160616T211500
DTSTAMP:20160609T112617Z
CREATED:20160321T021159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T112617Z
UID:1197-1466103600-1466111700@sactoinsight.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160609T211500
DTSTAMP:20160609T112204Z
CREATED:20160321T020911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T112204Z
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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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160430T163000
DTSTAMP:20160416T135522Z
CREATED:20151207T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160416T135522Z
UID:1007-1462005000-1462033800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Day-Long Retreat with SIM Community Mentor Diane Wilde and Ayya Santacitta
DESCRIPTION:The Middle Way:  The Noble Eightfold Path – leading towards happiness and away from suffering \nApril 30\n8:30 — 4:30 \nAyya Santacitta Bhikkhuni and Diane Wilde \nAyya Santacitta\, a Theravada Bhikkhuni nun of the Forest tradition of the West\, who resides at http://saranaloka.org/ Placerville and SIM Community Mentor Diane Wilde will co-teach a daylong focused on the Buddha’s path that leads towards happiness and moves away from suffering.   The Noble Eightfold path includes every aspect of our lives — as far-ranging as developing a beneficial meditation practice to the practicalities of how to speak with kindness in the face of hostility. Bhikkhu Bodhi describes coming to the realization about our lives this way\, “Our lives for the most part are strung out between thirst for pleasure and the fear of pain.  We pass our days running after one and avoiding the other\, seldom enjoying peace and contentment.”  The Noble Eightfold Path is the Buddha’s prescription for contentment and well-being here and now.  It is the path to Awakening. \nThere will be sitting and walking meditation\, as well as Dharma talks and periods set aside for questions and answers. \nPlease bring a vegetarian dish to share with others. \n We will be offering Ayya Santacitta her main meal at noon. \nThere is no registration for this daylong.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-with-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-and-ayya-santacitta/
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:20160428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160428T211500
DTSTAMP:20160321T014153Z
CREATED:20151207T000809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T014153Z
UID:1006-1461870000-1461878100@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-with-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-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:20160428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160428T184500
DTSTAMP:20160322T011021Z
CREATED:20151207T001431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T011021Z
UID:1005-1461866400-1461869100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
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-to-meditation-with-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160421T211500
DTSTAMP:20160321T013748Z
CREATED:20151207T001629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T013748Z
UID:1004-1461265200-1461273300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:The topic of Dennis’s talk is to be announced.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-with-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-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:20160414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160414T211500
DTSTAMP:20160321T013701Z
CREATED:20151207T001756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T013701Z
UID:1003-1460660400-1460668500@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-with-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-2/
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:20160407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160407T211500
DTSTAMP:20160321T013550Z
CREATED:20151207T001909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T013550Z
UID:1002-1460055600-1460063700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:The topic of Dennis’s talk is to be announced.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-with-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-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:20160331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160331T210000
DTSTAMP:20160316T125635Z
CREATED:20151207T002016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T125635Z
UID:1001-1459450800-1459458000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Visiting Mentor\, Lori Wong
DESCRIPTION:Lori Wong\, Founding Teacher\, Insight Meditation Central Valley \nAs we continue exploring the Suttas That Speak to Us\, it seems like a great time to explore how we cling to views and perceptions with all of the primary election news. Lori Wong from Insight Meditation Central Valley will present various passages from the suttas on views\, quarrels\, and disputes.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-with-sim-visiting-mentor-lori-wong/
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:20160326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160326T163000
DTSTAMP:20160322T013848Z
CREATED:20151207T002232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T013848Z
UID:999-1458981000-1459009800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Day-Long Retreat with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:One Day Retreat\,Rich Howard\, SIM Community Mentor. \nEvery Moment is the Right Moment: Developing Continuity of Awareness \nIn this daylong\, we will develop continuity of awareness through alternating periods of dhamma discussion with open periods for “continuing to practice in any posture.” This style of meditation\, as taught by Sayadaw U Tejaniya\, Steve Armstrong\, Kamala Masters\, Andrea Fella\, and others\, cultivates an open awareness to all experience that is easily applicable to daily life. By bringing awareness to each activity and the transitions between them\, this style requires a gentle perseverance rather than a forced personal effort\, and can leave one feeling refreshed and alert even after a full day (or two weeks!) By using the mind itself as an object of awareness\, the practice allows us to see and work with our intentions\, motivations\, and habits of mind. Bring a lunch and plan to stay on the Friends Meeting House property to make the most of this day.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-with-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard/
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:20160324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T211500
DTSTAMP:20160319T023156Z
CREATED:20151207T003837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160319T023156Z
UID:997-1458846000-1458854100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 24\, 7-9:15 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with Rich Howard\, SIM Community Mentor\nSatipatthana Sutta – WITH SIM COMMUNITY MENTOR RICH HOWARD  – THURSDAY\, MARCH 24\, 2016 – 7:00-9:15 PM    \nLooking at the Discourse on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (MN 10\, the Satipatthana Sutta)\, we arrive at perhaps the single most important description of how and why we practice meditation. The many practices described in this discourse form the basis for SIM’s Introduction to Meditation course and most Vipassana (insight) meditation retreats. SIM spent almost two years from March 2009 through December 2010 examining this subject in depth\, and many excellent book-length studies are available (including Joseph Goldstein’s Mindfulness\, Bhikkhu Analayo’s Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization\, and U Silananda’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness). So what could be gained from looking at this text for a single night? In our continuing exploration of the Suttas That Speak to Us\, SIM Community Mentor Rich Howard will approach the Satipatthana Sutta as if in conversation with a good friend\, looking literally at how it speaks to us as practitioners of insight meditation.  \nThis evening’s talk will lead into SIM’s monthly daylong retreat on Saturday March 26 (see description below under Upcoming Events).  \nThis event will begin at 7:00 pm at Sacramento Friends Meetinghouse\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-with-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-2/
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:20160324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T184500
DTSTAMP:20160322T011125Z
CREATED:20151207T001251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T011125Z
UID:998-1458842400-1458845100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
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-to-meditation-with-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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