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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Communicating with the “Other”
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with the “Other”\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde\nOur polarized society has caused many of us to not only avoid speaking to those who don’t share our political\, spiritual or cultural views\, but to avoid them altogether. Social scientists state that the animosity towards the “other” is as extreme as it was in the 60s and 70s during the Vietnam war. And yet\, it has never been as critical to speak about the perilous issues that effect everyone. Speaking to each other is a task we all must undertake because we now have no choice. Avoidance has been creating its own downward trajectory… the climate crisis worsens\, and political polarity has resulted in societal paralysis. \nTonight we will discuss steps we might consider taking in communicating with the “other.” The Buddha offered advise in many suttas\, and contemporary social scientists have weighed in on how to begin a conversation eliminating rigidly held dogma or self-righteous anger. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-4/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T090000
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-27/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T211500
DTSTAMP:20190308T192708Z
CREATED:20190109T045631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T192708Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Patience: Antidote and Perfection
DESCRIPTION:Patience: Antidote and Perfection\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nBuilding on SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard’s talk on anger last month\, this evening’s presentation will explore the Buddhist view of patience. In his recent book “Perfecting Patience: Buddhist Techniques to Overcome Anger\,” the Dalai Lama writes\, “The only factor that can give refuge or protection from the destructive effects of anger and hatred is the practice of tolerance and patience.” So\, first we will look at this function of patience as an antidote. \nWe will then look at patience as one of the Paramis\, qualities we need to cultivate and develop to be truly free. The Historical Buddha called Patience the highest virtue\, so we will look into this important but seldom appreciated mind state. This will also be a good opportunity to inquire into the linked practices of refraining from harmful activities and cultivating healthy ones.\nRich will be available for discussion at the community potluck preceding this presentation. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-4/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211842Z
CREATED:20181230T211315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211842Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-26/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T211500
DTSTAMP:20190220T034023Z
CREATED:20181204T042444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T034023Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Working with Difficult Thinking
DESCRIPTION:The Important Things To Know In Working With Difficult\, Problematic and Obsessive Thinking.\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren \nWe all know that our minds have “a mind of their own.” It’s not uncommon to find ourselves in situations where we can’t stop thinking about things we don’t want to think about. Or we can’t think the way we want to think in dealing with highly emotional or pressurized issues. Thinking can be difficult\, problematic\, obsessive…and more. It plays a major role in nearly every\, if not every\, intra-personal\, interpersonal and existential question\, delima and dysfunction.\nThis evening will examine what’s important to know in working with thinking. What do we do when we are faced with a mind that seems out of control? How do we deal with thinking that just won’t stop? How do we develop the ability to think clearly and productively when we want to? What are the underlying principles that will help us understanding our thinking patterns and what to do about them?\nThere are basic approaches that will apply to all these topics whether your particular mind’s approach to “thinking” is based primarily on logic\, kinesthetic or body based\, through imagery or emotion\, or one of the other ways the mind processes information\, relates to experience and makes decisions.\nIn preparation for this evening\, please consider the following basic questions: \n\nWhat is “thinking” based on the teachings of the historical Buddha?\nWhat is “thinking” from a meditative and practice perspective?\n\nThis will be an interesting\, fun and\, ultimately\, practical evening. Everyone is welcome. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Dennis Warren and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-28/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211805Z
CREATED:20181230T211204Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-25/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T210000
DTSTAMP:20190228T160548Z
CREATED:20181204T043420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T160548Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Entering the Stream\, Dealing with Doubt
DESCRIPTION:The Second in a series on “Entering the Stream” of Awakening. To listen to Diane first talk on this subject\, click here. \nEntering the Stream to Awakening\, Dealing with Doubt\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde \nYogis who are sincere in their practice\, and desire to alleviate suffering are said to be on the precipice of “Entering the Stream”. A Stream-Enterer\, known as a Sotapanna in Pali\, the ancient language of the Buddha\, is a practitioner who is well on the path to “awakening”\, which means cutting through and eliminating the fetters that cause suffering. The first fetter is understanding the delusion of self-identity\, the belief that each of us is a separate entity unto ourselves. The second fetter to be uprooted is doubt. Tonight we will briefly discuss self-identity\, which will be the topic of the Feb. 23rd daylong and examine in more detail\, the second “fetter” of doubt. Doubt is traditionally seen as having two aspects: skillful doubt\, which prods us into deeper experiential investigation of the path\, and unskillful doubt\, which is a dead-end\, leading to confusion and unhappiness. We will discuss the characteristics of both types of doubt and how skillful doubt is an aid in navigating the difficulties we often encounter in our own practice. Unskillful doubt is abandoned as we Enter the Stream. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211655Z
CREATED:20181230T211106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211655Z
UID:9974-1551254400-1551258000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-24/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190221T211500
DTSTAMP:20190310T230247Z
CREATED:20181204T043152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T230247Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - Near Misses in Practice
DESCRIPTION:What’s Really So: Near Misses in Practice\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal\nInitially this event was scheduled with visiting teacher Heather Sundberg however due to travel difficulties related to bad weather\, Heather could not attend and in her place\, Laura Rosenthal gave the talk instead. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this Heather Sundberg event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give. \n[give_form id=”4336″ show_title=”false” show_goal=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-heather-sundberg-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211617Z
CREATED:20181230T211017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211617Z
UID:9972-1550649600-1550653200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-23/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T211500
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CREATED:20181204T040911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190317T170607Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Loving Anger
DESCRIPTION:Loving Anger\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nN O T E  – Due to technical difficulties\, we couldn’t include this talk in our Audio Dharma library however we do have this handout that Rich provided the attendees – Loving Anger Resources (.pdf) \nWe may have idealized views of the spiritual path. We may not want to look at the shadow side of our personality. Yet “seeing things as they are” is the very meaning of “vipassana” or insight. It is only by allowing our anger\, fear\, and other challenging emotions to come into view and be known that we can move through them to a place of peace. At the same time\, we must be wary of “spiritual bypassing\,” a premature “transcendence” of uncomfortable emotions. As Rumi says in his poem The Guest House\, “meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.” We will spend this evening learning to work with\, and maybe even love\, uncomfortable emotions\, using anger as a case study.\nThis emotion is so important to understand that Thich Nhat Hanh has an entire book on it (“Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames”) and Bhikkhu Bodhi devotes Chapter III of “The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony” to anger (pages 47-68). Bring an open heart! \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211541Z
CREATED:20181230T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211541Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-22/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T212422Z
CREATED:20181230T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T212422Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation (Ending Friday Offerings)
DESCRIPTION:* * * N O T I C E * * *\nFeb 8\, 2019 will end the Friday Morning Meditations. Going forward\, the morning Meditations will switch to Wednesday Mornings. \n\nAll are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-21/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T211500
DTSTAMP:20190129T210757Z
CREATED:20181204T042940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T210757Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - How Good Do We Have To Be?
DESCRIPTION:How Good Do We Have To Be?\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal \nHow good do we have to be? And is this even the question we need to ask ourselves? Join Laura Rosenthal for a dharma talk and group conversation about how the notion of “being good” may or may not support us in walking the path of Buddhist practice – and in waking up. \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-community-member-laura-rosenthal-7/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190201T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210729Z
CREATED:20181230T210729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210729Z
UID:9966-1549008000-1549011600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-20/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190131T211500
DTSTAMP:20181230T205857Z
CREATED:20181204T042637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T205857Z
UID:9661-1548961200-1548969300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Entering the Stream
DESCRIPTION:Entering the Stream\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde \nBuddhist practice offers those who yearn for “awakening” a map of sorts. “Entering the Stream” or “Stream Enterer” is the first location on this map leading towards complete liberation. Tonight we will discuss the characteristics of a Stream Enterer and what needs to take place in order to realize the liberating qualities of being firmly on the path. \nAccording to the teachings\, entering the path of liberation means we should ultimately rely on our own direct experiential knowledge. The Buddha put himself practiced this way. Yet\, even the most gratifying experiences can be dangerous if we become attached to them. What “goes beyond all views” probably defines the experience of liberation when we are no longer clinging to experience of any kind—including book-learning\, rites or rituals\, or sophisticated techniques. Ironically\, due to its simplicity and elegance\, it can often appear difficult\, even though signposts on how to proceed are evident everywhere — if we pay attention. Stream Enterers\, according to the teachings\, are now firmly on the path to liberation. It is impossible to go back once this state is realized. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190125T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210631Z
CREATED:20181230T210631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210631Z
UID:9964-1548403200-1548406800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-19/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T211500
DTSTAMP:20190111T165543Z
CREATED:20181204T042337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T165543Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Teacher Dennis Warren - Restless\, Worry and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Investigation Leading to Liberating Insight – A Practical Model For Working With Restless\, Worry and Anxiety\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\nHow can Restless\, Worry & Anxiety be investigated in a way that leads to liberating insight? This is one of the fundamental skills of a good practice. This evening will be devoted to examining a practical\, experiential and hands-on model of working with these obstacles and challenges to mindfulness and practice.\nWhile these states of mind can appear in different areas in our practice and our life\, they usually acts as an undermining factor in our confidence\, decision making and behavior. What are the related experiences of Restless\, Worry and Anxiety? What are their experiential origin? What causes them to be present? What causes them to diminish and no longer be present? What can we do to work with them skillfully while they present?\nAs preparation for this evening\, reflect on how Restless\, Worry and Anxiety has influenced your experience and decision making in the last year. Come prepared with questions you have regarding your experiences. \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-27/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190118T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210538Z
CREATED:20181230T210538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210538Z
UID:9962-1547798400-1547802000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-18/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190117T211500
DTSTAMP:20190610T144809Z
CREATED:20181204T042115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T144809Z
UID:9655-1547751600-1547759700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Sue Taylor - Engaged Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Engaged Buddhism: A heart as wide as the world\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Sue Taylor \n\nTalk Handout (.pdf): Engaged Buddhism\n\nHow do we use our practice to build bridges of empathy and compassion in a confusing and challenging world? Tonight we will discuss the wisdom of elders who have spent their lives metaphorically walking between their internal “practice on the zafu” and their transformational external practice in the world.  We will explore the many ways their examples offer inspiration and courage\, as well as spaciousness and resilience. \n \n  \nSue Taylor\, PhD\, MSW\, is a member of the Sacramento Dharma Center Board\, an ordained Theravada Minister\, and an Environmental Chaplain. She is a professor at CSU Sacramento in the Department of Social Work. \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. \n 
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-sue-taylor-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190111T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210433Z
CREATED:20181230T210433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210433Z
UID:9960-1547193600-1547197200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-17/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190110T211500
DTSTAMP:20190109T041118Z
CREATED:20180831T053736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T041118Z
UID:8962-1547146800-1547154900@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Meg Gawler - Cultivating Joy
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Joy\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting teacher Meg Gawler \nBuddhists on the path to liberation practice meditation to train the mind in mindfulness and samādhi. The Pāli word\, samādhi\, although often translated as ‘concentration\,’ is better rendered into English as ‘unification.’ While concentration is an essential skill\, the Buddhist practitioner cannot produce a state of samādhi through concentration alone. This is because the self needs to get out of the way. Rather\, the Buddha teaches that samādhi arises naturally when the supporting conditions – all positive mind states – are in place. Joy is one of these positive mind states. \nMEG GAWLER began practicing Buddhism in 1968 as a disciple of the Zen Master\, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi\, including over three years of monastic training. She earned a Master’s in Applied Ecology\, moved to Europe\, pursued an international career in nature conservation and human development\, and began practicing in the Theravāda tradition. She has trained with Gil Fronsdal\, Jack Kornfield\, Joseph Goldstein\, and others. Authorized as a Dharma teacher by Jack Kornfield and then by Gil Fronsdal\, Meg teaches retreats in both English and French in Switzerland\, and serves as a guest teacher at the Insight Meditation Center and elsewhere. Meg also holds a Master’s in Buddhist Studies\, specializing in early Theravāda studies. In addition\, she teaches Radiant Heart Qigong in the tradition of Teja Bell. \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-meg-gawler/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190104T090000
DTSTAMP:20181227T064437Z
CREATED:20181227T064437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T064437Z
UID:9895-1546588800-1546592400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-16/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190103T210000
DTSTAMP:20181227T063944Z
CREATED:20181204T040807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T063944Z
UID:9646-1546542000-1546549200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Vision and Intention
DESCRIPTION:Vision and Intention\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nThe vision of Sacramento Insight Meditation recognizes that “development of insight meditation and meditative awareness leads to a life of clarity\, balance\, and peace expressed in the forms of generosity\, wisdom\, compassion\, and ethical conduct.” As we look forward to a new year\, let’s explore our own intentions around developing our practice and how that might be expressed in action. Let’s also discuss how SIM might support individual and community well being in 2019.\nThe full statement of SIM’s Mission\, Vision\, and Means may be found at https://sactoinsight.org/about-us/. You may want to review these statements to prepare for our discussion. \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-community-teacher-rich-howard-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181228T090000
DTSTAMP:20181031T205142Z
CREATED:20181019T225148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T205142Z
UID:9323-1545984000-1545987600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-15/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181227T211500
DTSTAMP:20181216T000418Z
CREATED:20181031T204631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T000418Z
UID:9419-1545937200-1545945300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Four Elements\, Suffering\, End of Suffering
DESCRIPTION:Four Elements\, Suffering\, and the End of Suffering\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard \nFire\, water\, earth\, and air have all been conditions for suffering of humans and other beings in 2018. They have also been the basis of inspiring compassionate actions. Let us take time this evening to reflect on the role of the Four Elements in our lives and how we might use them to find a middle way toward the end of suffering. \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-community-teacher-rich-howard/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181221T090000
DTSTAMP:20181031T205043Z
CREATED:20181019T224939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T205043Z
UID:9319-1545379200-1545382800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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.ties.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-13/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181220T211500
DTSTAMP:20181216T000121Z
CREATED:20181031T204426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T000121Z
UID:9417-1545332400-1545340500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Working With Doubt
DESCRIPTION:Investigation Leading to Liberating Insight – A Practical Model For Working With Doubt\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren \nHow can doubt based experiences be investigated in a way that leads to liberating insight? This is one of the fundamental skills of a good practice. This evening will be devoted to examining a practical\, experiential and hands-on model of working with doubt.\nWhile doubt can appear in many different places in our practice and our life\, it usually acts as an undermining factor in our confidence\, decision making and behavior. What is doubt? What is its experiential origin? What causes it to be present? What causes it to diminish and no longer be present? What can we do to work with it skillfully while it is present? A helpful handout of the model will be used as the outline for the evening.\nAs preparation for this evening\, reflect on how doubt has influenced your experience and decision making in the last year\, and come prepared with questions you have regarding your experiences. \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-26/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181214T090000
DTSTAMP:20181031T204943Z
CREATED:20181019T224847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T204943Z
UID:9317-1544774400-1544778000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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-12/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181207T090000
DTSTAMP:20181031T204834Z
CREATED:20181019T225035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T204834Z
UID:9321-1544169600-1544173200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount 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-14/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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