What Does It Mean To Cross The River of Suffering
Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
The Historical Buddha used the image of our making our way across “the River of Suffering,” then leaving the boat we arrived in at the water’s edge, once we are safely on “the other shore.” What does it mean to “cross the river of suffering?” and to reach “the other shore?” Was the Buddha implying that it is our fate to continuously suffer until we have crossed the River?
This evening will examination the Buddha’s guidance for community level practitioners – non-monastics – about the pleasures of community life and practice in the context of the responsibilities and obligations of community life.
This guidance clearly points to the idea that the teachings are designed to support and create ease in our life, not to foster a sense of struggle, and an over-emphasis & self-indulgence, on suffering that may be present. This guidance, for those living full community lives, is a necessary and important element in creating a balanced practice, and a satisfying & happy life.
Sacramento 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.
Thursday Night Talk Dana
“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
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Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Neesha Patel
Weekly MeditationTalk topic to be announced
Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Neesha Patel.
We are fortunate to have NEESHA PATEL, PhD returning to SIM this evening.
Sacramento 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.
Change in Dharma Talk Presenter Nov 21
NewsWe’re sorry to announce that Dennis Warren will be unavailable November 21, 2019. SIM has cancelled the Introduction to Meditation class scheduled for that evening and the November 21st dharma talk will be presented by Neesha Patel instead.
Thank you for your understanding.
NO Family Sangha TODAY
SDCFamily Sangha meets monthly on the second Sunday. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or young friends with whom you’d love to share the path of kindness and mindfulness – please bring them and stay for the morning. This program includes a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness, art projects, snacks, and outdoor exploration and fun. The curriculum is inspired by Awakening Joy with Kids, by James Baraz.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center.
No Family Sangha in December
NewsThere will be no Family Sangha on Sunday, December 8. Family Sangha will resume on January 12.
Family Sangha
SDCFamily Sangha meets monthly on the second Sunday. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or young friends with whom you’d love to share the path of kindness and mindfulness – please bring them and stay for the morning. This program includes a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness, art projects, snacks, and outdoor exploration and fun. The curriculum is inspired by Awakening Joy with Kids, by James Baraz.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Family Sangha
SDCFamily Sangha meets monthly on the second Sunday. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or young friends with whom you’d love to share the path of kindness and mindfulness – please bring them and stay for the morning. This program includes a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness, art projects, snacks, and outdoor exploration and fun. The curriculum is inspired by Awakening Joy with Kids, by James Baraz.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Noliwe Alexander
Weekly MeditationTalk topic to be announced
Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Noliwe Alexander
Sacramento 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.
*Sit & Dharma Talk – Tony Bernhard – Suburban Arhats
Weekly MeditationSuburban Arhats
— exploring the possibilities of full awakening for those of us living a lay lifestyle
Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard
Sacramento 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.
*Sit & Dharma Talk – Tony Bernhard – Suburban Arhats
Weekly MeditationSuburban Arhats — exploring the possibilities of full awakening for those of us living a lay lifestyle
Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard
Sacramento 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.
*Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – Cross The River of Suffering
Weekly MeditationWhat Does It Mean To Cross The River of Suffering
Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
The Historical Buddha used the image of our making our way across “the River of Suffering,” then leaving the boat we arrived in at the water’s edge, once we are safely on “the other shore.” What does it mean to “cross the river of suffering?” and to reach “the other shore?” Was the Buddha implying that it is our fate to continuously suffer until we have crossed the River?
This evening will examination the Buddha’s guidance for community level practitioners – non-monastics – about the pleasures of community life and practice in the context of the responsibilities and obligations of community life.
This guidance clearly points to the idea that the teachings are designed to support and create ease in our life, not to foster a sense of struggle, and an over-emphasis & self-indulgence, on suffering that may be present. This guidance, for those living full community lives, is a necessary and important element in creating a balanced practice, and a satisfying & happy life.
Sacramento 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.