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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170102T183000
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening.  For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-63/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170105T211500
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRACTICE IN 2017    \nThe first Thursday evening session of the year will focus on the elements of practice and recommendations to consider in developing and refining your meditation and daily life practices in 2017. This will be an interesting\, practical discussion\, including resources to help you evaluate and further cultivate your practice knowledge\, skill\, and experience. \nCome prepared with your questions about practice\, and your practice\, to supplement the presentation and discussion by SIM’s founding teacher\,  Dennis Warren. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-6/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170109T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195733Z
CREATED:20161223T000917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195733Z
UID:2583-1483986600-1483992000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening.  For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-64/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T211500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195746Z
CREATED:20161011T232637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195746Z
UID:1836-1484247600-1484255700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Recommendations for Practice in 2017 (Part 2) \nThe teachings of the historical Buddha are vast in number and seemingly complex in nature. But he also urged us not to rely on initial surface impressions; instead\, to look underneath and behind our impressions to what is really present. When we apply these principles to the Buddha’s teachings\, we discover an integrated system of methods and psychology that flow from a number of foundational elements.\nThis evening with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren will build upon and expand the discussion we began on Thursday\, January 5. That evening looked at a number of elements of practice to focus on in beginning 2017. It may be helpful to review Dennis’ (Part 1) talk on that evening.\nThe evening will include a number of special practice recommendations; examine why the inter-related nature of the Buddha’s teachings is so helpful in examining our own individual practices; and explore a number of potential risks or hazards on the path of practice.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170116T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195755Z
CREATED:20161223T001247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195755Z
UID:2585-1484591400-1484596800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening.  For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-65/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170119T210000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195804Z
CREATED:20161011T233444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195804Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with Long-time SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Wise Effort \nWise Effort is one of the “folds” of the Noble Eightfold Path\, the integrated Buddhist path of practice that points in the direction of awakening. What is Wise Effort anyway? Is it actually four efforts? Two? One? Why does the discussion of Wise Effort sometimes sound like a tongue twister? Join Laura Rosenthal for a dharma talk and group conversation about how wise (wholesome) effort can be a useful\, practical and accessible touchstone in both meditation and daily life.\nLaura has been a regular participant in SIM since 2004. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP4) and is currently enrolled in Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners Program as well as Heather Sundberg’s Committed Students Program.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-long-time-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170123T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195639Z
CREATED:20161223T001420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195639Z
UID:2587-1485196200-1485201600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening.  For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-66/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T210000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195616Z
CREATED:20161011T234321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195616Z
UID:1844-1485457200-1485464400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher\, Heather Sundberg
DESCRIPTION:Talk Topic: See\, Care\, Respond!  \nThis talk will not be recorded. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-heather-sundberg/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195551Z
CREATED:20161223T001551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195551Z
UID:2589-1485801000-1485806400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening.  For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-67/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T210000
DTSTAMP:20170201T010123Z
CREATED:20161014T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T010123Z
UID:1866-1486062000-1486069200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:You Don’t Have to Be Buddhist\nRich just returned from Thailand\, where Theravada Buddhism is interwoven with Hinduism and native folk religion. Once again\, the question arises: Am I a Buddhist? Another question follows: Do I have to be Buddhist to practice at SIM? Spoiler Alert: No and No. Join Rich and the SIM community to explore how investigating these questions may shed light on why and how we practice. \nThe eNews listed this talk as Jan 26th but it's scheduled for Feb 2nd.\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-02022017/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T042816Z
CREATED:20170103T042816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T042816Z
UID:2847-1486405800-1486411200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-68/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170209T204500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195538Z
CREATED:20161014T150517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195538Z
UID:1868-1486666800-1486673100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:When Is Anger Skillful?\nIs anger an empowering and appropriate response to suffering and injustice\, or does it only cause more conflict? Is it skillful or unskillful? Does it help or hurt? With so many bad things happening in the world these days\, there’s a lot of debate about the proper role of anger. The answer may lie in the fundamental distinction Buddhism makes between anger and aggression. We’ll discuss how to channel anger appropriately as taught in the Pali Cannon\, as well as reflections from other teachers and sangha members. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-02092017/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T042948Z
CREATED:20170103T042948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T042948Z
UID:2850-1487010600-1487016000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-69/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T211500
DTSTAMP:20170212T062355Z
CREATED:20161014T150646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170212T062355Z
UID:1870-1487271600-1487279700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Ourselves\, Transforming Our Country\nThe aim of the historical Buddha’s teachings is nothing less than a transformation of how we understand ourselves and our experience; how we relate to each other; and how we engage the world around us. He provided us with a substantial system of practices supported by a dynamic psychology to move toward these goals. These practices and psychology are equally applicable to transformation in the inner sense\, as well as the outer sense. What we do and say in the world is a reflection of our inner landscape. \nThis evening will explore the intersection between inner and outer transformation\, and how the practices and psychology handed down to us by the Historical Buddha are essential in dealing with the turbulence\, chaos and change taking place in our country. That change is broad and deep – socially\, culturally\, racially and politically. In this context\, we’ll look at the role and obligations of those in spiritual communities\, both individually and collectively\, in making decisions about government initiated or sanctioned harming and violence. \nCome prepared with your questions on these topics to supplement the talk and discussion with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-12/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170220T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T043100Z
CREATED:20170103T043100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043100Z
UID:2853-1487615400-1487620800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-70/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170223T210000
DTSTAMP:20170225T004408Z
CREATED:20161014T150957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170225T004408Z
UID:1872-1487876400-1487883600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with Senior Teacher\, Kamala Masters
DESCRIPTION:Seeing the World with Quiet Eyes\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-02232017/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170227T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T043315Z
CREATED:20170103T043315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043315Z
UID:2857-1488220200-1488225600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-72/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170302T210000
DTSTAMP:20170227T062417Z
CREATED:20161022T013950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T062417Z
UID:1950-1488481200-1488488400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Uncertainty and Doubt\nWe may come to practice in search of clear answers\, but as practice matures\, we become more comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. Suzuki Roshi wrote\, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities\, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” Maintaining this “beginner’s mind” keeps practice fresh and opens the mind to surprising insights. Too much uncertainty and ambiguity may lead to doubt. Let’s explore this rich territory together and see what it means for our formal and daily practice. Bring your experiences with uncertainty and doubt for sharing with the community.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-with-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170306T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T043417Z
CREATED:20170103T043417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043417Z
UID:2859-1488825000-1488830400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-73/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T211500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195418Z
CREATED:20161022T014121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195418Z
UID:1954-1489086000-1489094100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Revisiting the Meaning\, Benefits & Risks of Suffering\nWe talk so much about “suffering” in Buddhist practice\, we sometimes lost touch with the original meaning of suffering found in the historical Buddha’s teaching. Instead\, we turn we slide into a western psychological meaning. And we also lose touch with the tangible benefits and the clear risks or dangers of suffering.\nThis evening with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren\, will explore the meaning\, benefits and risks of suffering from a Buddhist perspective. It will extend a number of the principles outlined in Dennis’s talk on February 16th. You may want to review that talk as a way of preparing for this evening.\nCome prepared with your questions on these topics to supplement the talk and discussion with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-13/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170313T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T043515Z
CREATED:20170103T043515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043515Z
UID:2861-1489429800-1489435200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-74/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T080000
DTSTAMP:20170306T051001Z
CREATED:20170306T051001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T051001Z
UID:3621-1489561200-1489564800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren \nAll are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session involves a 40-45 minute sitting\, a limited about of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-dennis-warren/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170316T204500
DTSTAMP:20170313T221423Z
CREATED:20161022T014317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T221423Z
UID:1956-1489690800-1489697100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:“I’m Right\, you’re wrong… end of discussion”\nPart 1 of Right View — the views we hold in everyday life\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde. During this historic and volatile period in our nations’s history\, it is helpful to return to the guidance provided by the basic principles of this practice — Right View or Wise View\, “samma ditthi.”  All of us across the political and social spectrums are tenaciously cleaning to our views which we summarily declare as “truth.” Too often fear\, anger\, resentment and even hatred are propelling us in one direction or another.  If we take the time to take inventory\, we might discover which closely-held views are wise and compassionate and which promote ignorance and cruelty.  Looking at these beliefs in our lives is practicing Skillful or Wise View in daily life. Clearly seeing how things are is a formidable task\, yet this is what is asked of us if we truly desire to decrease\, and hopefully eliminate\, suffering in our lives. \nWe will leave time to discuss the views in our own lives and how they enhance or promote suffering. \nPart 2 of Right View on March 30 will investigate the “enlightened” state of not clinging to a view.   What does that really mean?  Is this possible\, or even desirable\, in today’s world?
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170320T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T043615Z
CREATED:20170103T043615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043615Z
UID:2863-1490032800-1490040000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-75/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T080000
DTSTAMP:20170306T051149Z
CREATED:20170306T051149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T051149Z
UID:3623-1490166000-1490169600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Laura Rosenthal \nAll are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session involves a 40-45 minute sitting\, a limited about of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-laura-rosenthal/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T211500
DTSTAMP:20170318T211909Z
CREATED:20161022T014457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170318T211909Z
UID:1958-1490295600-1490303700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Four “Nobel” Truths: Bob Dylan’s Dharma\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard. \nBob Dylan received the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” His poetic song lyrics have an ambiguity that allows for many different interpretations. This Thursday night\, “far between sundown’s finish an’ midnight’s broken toll\,” we will re-visit one of the core teachings of the historical Buddha\, through the lens of the words of a Jew who converted to Christianity. Even if Dylan did not have a Buddhist background like Leonard Cohen or Jane Hirshfield\, we might learn something about the Four Noble Truths from the lyrics of this important American singer-songwriter-poet. Whether you are a big Dylan fan\, or someone for whom he is ancient history from your grandparents’ time\, or just one of the “searching ones\, on their speechless\, seeking trail\,” join us for an evening of poetry\, dharma\, and discussion.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T043718Z
CREATED:20170103T043718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043718Z
UID:2866-1490639400-1490644800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-76/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170329T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170329T080000
DTSTAMP:20170306T051349Z
CREATED:20170306T051349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T051349Z
UID:3625-1490770800-1490774400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Rich Howard \nAll are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session involves a 40-45 minute sitting\, a limited about of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-rich-howard/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T210000
DTSTAMP:20170327T190127Z
CREATED:20161022T014622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T190127Z
UID:1960-1490900400-1490907600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Discussion with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:What about God???\nIt seems appropriate to discuss god and its compatibility — or not — with the holiest seasons in the Judeo-Christian calendar approaching in April.  In the West\, there is a widespread assumption that you can’t be a Buddhist and believe in a supreme being.\nAt prison\, inmates — especially people who are new to the practice —frequently ask about Buddhism and its teachings on god.  Underlying this question is a concern about being cajoled to “convert to Buddhism.”  (As I have stated numerous times to inmates\, the only conversion is the desire to investigate your own mind.) At SIM as well\, practitioners often embrace the Buddha’s path and simultaneously maintain a strong allegiance to a belief system which defines “God” as the supreme being.  Tonight we will discuss the “gods” that were an important component of the Buddha’s culture\, as well as the Buddha’s teachings on god. For many westerners\, reconciling a belief in god while following the Buddha’s path of alleviating suffering can cause confusion. For others there is no problem at all\, with a comfortable marrying of both.\nShould make for a lively discussion!
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-discussion-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170403T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T043915Z
CREATED:20170103T043211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043915Z
UID:2855-1491244200-1491249600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-71/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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