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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-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:20160218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160218T211500
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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-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-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:20160225T190000
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Senior Teacher\, Kamala Masters
DESCRIPTION:The topic of Kamala’s talk is to be announced.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-senior-teacher-kamala-masters/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160303T211500
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CREATED:20151207T004217Z
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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/
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:20160310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160310T210000
DTSTAMP:20151207T004134Z
CREATED:20151207T004052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151207T004134Z
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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-with-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-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:20160317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160317T210000
DTSTAMP:20160316T125046Z
CREATED:20151207T003931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T125046Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 10\, 7-9:00 pm. Sitting and Dharma Discussion with Diane Wilde\, SIM Community Mentor\nSuttas that speak to us… \nKing Pasenadi and his worldly challenges \nKing Pasenadi was a contemporary of the Buddha and apparently became a treasured acquaintance as well as a supporter of the early sangha. An entire section of the Samyutta Nikaya (one of the “books” in the Pali Cannon) is devoted exclusively to twenty-five conversations Pasenadi had with the Buddha.  King Pasenadi spent a great deal of time thoughtfully dissecting his everyday life\, relating to the Buddha his challenges and reflections.  His issues certainly stand the test of time!  Marriage difficulties\, over-eating\, corruption\, tolerance of other faiths\, dealing with grief\, hypocrisy… Pasenadi lived fully in the world with all of its concerns.  We will explore King Pasenadi’s world\, and specifically the suttas where he raises questions about the “self” and how to hold our sense of self.  Taking it one step further\, how does an inherent sense of “me” coexist with the training of  “anatta’” i.e. the absence of a permanent abiding self?  It should be an interesting discussion. \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-community-mentor-dianne-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:20160324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T211500
DTSTAMP:20160319T023156Z
CREATED:20151207T003837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160319T023156Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160331T210000
DTSTAMP:20160316T125635Z
CREATED:20151207T002016Z
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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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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
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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
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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: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
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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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160519T211500
DTSTAMP:20160518T140238Z
CREATED:20160321T014926Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160526T211500
DTSTAMP:20160523T185423Z
CREATED:20160321T015247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T185423Z
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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:20160602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160602T211500
DTSTAMP:20160601T023113Z
CREATED:20160321T020726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160601T023113Z
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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: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: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: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
END:VEVENT
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160721T211500
DTSTAMP:20160720T122718Z
CREATED:20160717T035019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160720T122718Z
UID:1352-1469127600-1469135700@sactoinsight.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160801T200000
DTSTAMP:20160831T194658Z
CREATED:20160831T194135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T194658Z
UID:1657-1470076200-1470081600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Friend’s Meeting House located at 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95819. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However\, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background\, but more importantly\, a Buddhist background\, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering. \nFor additional informational please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-41/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160804T211500
DTSTAMP:20160802T220648Z
CREATED:20160717T030924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160802T220648Z
UID:1358-1470337200-1470345300@sactoinsight.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160808T200000
DTSTAMP:20160831T195431Z
CREATED:20160831T194246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T195431Z
UID:1660-1470681000-1470686400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Friend’s Meeting House located at 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95819. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However\, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background\, but more importantly\, a Buddhist background\, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering. \nFor additional informational please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-42/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160811T211500
DTSTAMP:20160812T173916Z
CREATED:20160717T033615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160812T173916Z
UID:1360-1470942000-1470950100@sactoinsight.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160815T200000
DTSTAMP:20160831T195416Z
CREATED:20160831T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T195416Z
UID:1662-1471285800-1471291200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Friend’s Meeting House located at 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95819. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However\, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background\, but more importantly\, a Buddhist background\, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering. \nFor additional informational please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-43/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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