Awareness, Effort, and Right View Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard Google “mindfulness” and you’ll find this definition (from Psychology Today): “Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present.” On the other hand, Burmese monk and meditation teacher Sayadaw U Tejaniya titled one of his books “Awareness Alone […]

Suburban Arhats -- exploring the possibilities of full awakening for those of us living a lay lifestyle Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard Tony Bernhard is a Buddhist chaplain and teacher. He maintains an active practice with inmates in Folsom Prison and hosts sitting groups in Davis. He sits on the board of […]

Meditative Tools for These Uncertain Times Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard This gathering will be focused on “Meditative Tools for These Uncertain Times”. The evening will include an opportunity for people to share what is happening for them, as well as some thoughts from Rich Howard about how practice can […]