(Remote) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diane Wilde – Art of Being Wrong

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The Art of Being Wrong

Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde

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“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
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Topic details:
Being wrong: It is a fact of life that is often difficult to admit to others, as well as to ourselves. There are a myriad of lessons, teachings and inspiring examples of how to be successful in all facets of our life. We are so conditioned to be right, it is a jarring affront when we find ourselves on the “wrong side” of a situation or opinion. To compensate for this assault on the ego, we may even have developed rationalizing strategies in order to minimize or even negate being wrong. True acceptance of our mistakes and our own imperfections can lead to a healing of relationships, alleviation of much personal stress and may even open up to a much deeper understanding of “not self.”

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(Remote) Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Neesha Patel

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Talk Topic: to be announced

Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Neesha Patel

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We are fortunate to have NEESHA PATEL, PhD returning to SIM this evening. This event will not be recorded.

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NEESHA PATEL, PhD is deeply grateful for the liberative teachings of the Buddha. She has been fortunate to have practiced in both Asia and the US. Her practice has been influenced by the guidance of many wonderful teachers including Sayadaw U Tejaniya and Thai Forest Tradition teachers. She teaches mindfulness meditation at UC Davis and is a participant in the 2017-2021 Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training Program.

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(Remote) Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – Where Are We Going?

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Where Are We Going?

Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

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Thursday Night Talk Dana
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Topic details:
It’s good to step back from time to time and try to place our lives in context. This is one way for us to get a clear picture of where we are headed and whether our meditation and spiritual practices are helping us head in that direction.
This night will focus on two familiar situations we regularly face in meditation, practice and daily life. This examination should be interesting and helpful no matter your level of knowledge or experience.
We’ll also take a hands-on look at two realities that our minds almost always want to treat as theory or philosophy, rather than real life, tangible, useful experiences: Annica (impermanence) and Anatta (no-self.) What are these two experiences as real-life events? What relevance do they have to our relationships and everyday activities? How can they help us live a richer, fuller, deeper, more vivid life?
This is what we’ll explore Thursday night.

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(Remote) Sit & Dharma Talk – Rich Howard – What is in your Go Bag

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What is in your Go Bag?

Sit & Dharma Talk with Community Teacher Rich Howard

(Previously Dennis Warren was scheduled to give this talk but now Rich Howard will instead.)

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Topic details:

In the devastating fires this summer, we have seen folks needing to evacuate where they live on short notice. Public safety officials recommend having a “Go Bag” packed and ready with batteries, a crank radio, first aid supplies, extra socks, and other essentials. Maybe we should take this idea and think about what to bring with us from our “toolkit” of meditation practices. What is essential? What would you want to have with you to protect your mind in any circumstance? Be prepared to share the practices and essential teachings that you have found most useful.

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(Remote) Young Persons Sangha

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Meeting on the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings in the SDC Library, a ​young persons group studying mindfulness and meditation.

Young Person Sangha Dana
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(Remote) Young Persons Sangha

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To join this remote meeting, note the following: 
Online access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85034453463
Passcode: 092149
Phone access: 1-669-900-9128 ( Meeting ID: 850 3445 3463 ) For instructions on how to join, click here.

Meeting on the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings in the SDC Library, a ​young persons group studying mindfulness and meditation.

Young Person Sangha Dana
[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
For remote meetings, please use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha.

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(Remote) Young Persons Sangha

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To join this remote meeting, note the following: 
Online access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85034453463
Passcode: 092149
Phone access: 1-669-900-9128 ( Meeting ID: 850 3445 3463 ) For instructions on how to join, click here.

Meeting on the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings in the SDC Library, a ​young persons group studying mindfulness and meditation.

Young Person Sangha Dana
[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
For remote meetings, please use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha.

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(Remote) Young Persons Sangha

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To join this remote meeting, note the following: 
Online access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85034453463
Passcode: 092149
Phone access: 1-669-900-9128 ( Meeting ID: 850 3445 3463 ) For instructions on how to join, click here.

Meeting on the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings in the SDC Library, a ​young persons group studying mindfulness and meditation.

Young Person Sangha Dana
[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
For remote meetings, please use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha.

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09/03/2020 “Turning Toward or Away” with Rich Howard

Meditation Practice: Turning Toward or Turning Away?

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In a 2017 article, Naropa University Professors Carla Sherrell and Judith Simmer-Brown warned about using meditation practice to avoid pain: “We take up meditation as a way to avoid or dull the pain, and only feel it “works” if we feel better. This approach is an expression of a prevailing culture that quickly takes a pharmaceutical to alleviate pain or pours a drink to numb anxiety. This kind of response to pain favors meditation practices that feature detachment, peace, bliss, and absolutist thinking as defense mechanisms against anxiety, fear, and anguish.” Yet, our world right now is full of anxiety, fear, and anguish. How do we avoid the temptation to turn away from the painful aspects of our personal and societal lives? How do we turn toward our experience and the harsh realities playing out in our community, nation, and world? How do we find insight and engagement in the midst of chaos and injustice? We will explore these difficult but essential questions on this evening of practice and inquiry. Bring an open mind and a willingness to look at the motivation for practice.

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(Remote) Young Persons Sangha Off-Week Session

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Although the ​young persons group typically meet the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings, they have recently extended the meeting schedule to include more Tuesday night sitting practices, followed by short discussions where members talk about their experiences as dharma practitioners. Please join us.

Young Person Sangha Dana
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