Reconciliation: The Truth Beyond Forgiveness – CONTINUED from last week’s talk on March 15.
Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor, Rich Howard
Reconciliation is a process that has been used in areas torn by violence, from Argentina to Yugoslavia. Perhaps the best known example is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa led by Bishop Desmond Tutu. The website of the Greensboro (North Carolina) Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the first in the United States, defines the process this way: “Truth and reconciliation promotes the belief that confronting and reckoning with the past is necessary for successful transitions from conflict, resentment and tension to peace and connectedness.” Does this not sound like the process each of us needs to engage in our own meditation practice? You may prepare by reading an article by Thanissaro Bhikkhu:
“Reconciliation, Right & Wrong“. Access to Insight (BCBS Edition), 18 July 2011. The article states, “Reconciliation — patisaraniya-kamma — means a return to amicability, and that requires more than forgiveness. It requires the reestablishing of trust.”
On this evening, we will explore reconciliation, truth, and forgiveness, in our own hearts and the wider world.
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.
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupOur 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/
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupOur 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/
04/05/2018 “Another Piece of the Map: The Meaning of ‘Causes and Conditions'” with Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaAnother Piece of the Map: The Meaning and Practical Importance of “Causes and Conditions”.
This will be the third in a series of talks on the basic map of Buddhist practice.
The principle of “conditionality” is central to Buddhist practice = “Everything that happens has causes and conditions, proceeds according to causes and conditions, and leads to results in line with causes and conditions.” If you were to remove this principle from practice, the remaining teachers would no longer make sense.
Understanding causes and conditions provides us with the wisdom to see into the true nature of our suffering and the way out of suffering. They are the dynamic elements that hold the comprehensive, inter-related Buddhist teachings together in a single, living presence. Causes and conditions replace the casual agency occupied by a deity or god figure in traditional religions.
But what are causes and conditions from a Buddhist perspective? What is the difference between a cause and a condition? As a completely practice matter, why are they important to the issues of daily life and suffering? He can we use these as a central element of our practice?
Dennis’ talk will use a number of specific, familiar situations as practical illustrations in answering these questions and in responding to questions at the end of the talk.
On this evening, we will explore reconciliation, truth, and forgiveness, in our own hearts and the wider world.
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Beginning Meditation Course – interest list
Meditation Course, Upcoming ClassesSeptember 1, 2023 All day
For the six-week Beginning Meditation Course, the last course completed February, 2023. If you’re interested in attending the next offering of this course, probably scheduled to start in the Autumn 2023, you may add your name to the interest list (notify list) at no cost.
For course details and registration fee information, click here.
Getting On the List
An RSVP of “Going” will indicate your interest in this course. Select the button “Going“. After you RSVP you’ll receive a “Ticket” via email however there’s no need to print it. The email is your confirmation that your name is included on the course notify list and the registrar will follow-up with you later. If you’re not yet ready to RSVP and need to contact the course registrar for any reason, click here.
Thank you for your interest in this course offering.
Details
Remote Meeting Zoom
03/31/2018 “Integrating Insights into Our Daily Lives” with Heather Sundberg
Audio DharmaDaylong Retreat with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg. Two audio files:
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If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
*Sit & Dharma Talk – Rich Howard – Reconciliation (part 2)
Weekly MeditationReconciliation: The Truth Beyond Forgiveness – CONTINUED from last week’s talk on March 15.
Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor, Rich Howard
Reconciliation is a process that has been used in areas torn by violence, from Argentina to Yugoslavia. Perhaps the best known example is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa led by Bishop Desmond Tutu. The website of the Greensboro (North Carolina) Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the first in the United States, defines the process this way: “Truth and reconciliation promotes the belief that confronting and reckoning with the past is necessary for successful transitions from conflict, resentment and tension to peace and connectedness.” Does this not sound like the process each of us needs to engage in our own meditation practice? You may prepare by reading an article by Thanissaro Bhikkhu:
“Reconciliation, Right & Wrong“. Access to Insight (BCBS Edition), 18 July 2011. The article states, “Reconciliation — patisaraniya-kamma — means a return to amicability, and that requires more than forgiveness. It requires the reestablishing of trust.”
On this evening, we will explore reconciliation, truth, and forgiveness, in our own hearts and the wider world.
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 of Plans March 22
NewsWe’re sorry to say Dennis Warren has a cold/allergies, and is not able to be at SIM this Thursday, March 22, as originally scheduled. The break-time celebration for Dennis will be postponed to a future date.
In his place, Rich Howard will provide beginning meditation instruction at 6:00 pm and the sit and dharma talk will be a continuation of last week’s exploration of Reconciliation.
SIM Board of Directors Meeting
Board MeetingThe SIM Board of Directors meets every month and all are welcome. If you can’t attend this meeting, please join us for one of our other up-coming meetings. For details on contacting any of the board members, click here.
SIM Board of Directors Meeting
Board MeetingThe SIM Board of Directors meets every month and all are welcome. If you can’t attend this meeting, please join us for one of our other up-coming meetings. For details on contacting any of the board members, click here.
SIM Board of Directors Meeting
Board MeetingThe SIM Board of Directors meets every month and all are welcome. If you can’t attend this meeting, please join us for one of our other up-coming meetings. For details on contacting any of the board members, click here.