Set-Up Volunteers Needed
Some of our long-time set-up volunteers would like to move on to other opportunities, so SIM is seeking sangha members who would be interested in embracing this rewarding way to serve the sangha. We would also like to expand our existing teams from two to three to lighten the workload and shorten the time it takes to do the work.
If you become part of a set-up team, you commit to coming one Thursday per month an hour before the meeting, 6 p.m. the first three weeks of the month, or 5 p.m in the fourth week (that week the beginning meditation instruction starts at 6 pm). Closing down after the meeting takes between 30-45 minutes, depending on how much extra help other members can provide.
If you’d prefer to be part of a general pool that assists on an as-needed, as-available basis, that would also be very welcome.
This work of transforming the Dharma Center space into a welcoming place for sangha members to gather is rewarding work. It’s an opportunity to get to know our new place intimately and to get to known fellow sangha members you might otherwise never interact with. If you are interested in becoming either part of a volunteer-team or part of a volunteer-pool, please email Margaret Buss.
Volunteers Needed for One-Day Retreat January 28th
If you plan to attend the one-day retreat on January 28th with Amma Thanasanti, would you consider helping with either set-up or take-down of the Dharma Hall? Tasks include bringing flowers, setting up the tea service and/or cleaning up kitchen and break room afterwards, setting out name tags, setting up the sound equipment, and arranging chairs and cushions — you won’t have to do them all; you would be part of a team and would be guided in the tasks.
The daylong start at 10 a.m. The set-up team will meet at 8:45 a.m. to ensure the Dharma Hall is ready by then.
If you are interested in this special act of dana to the community, or if you are able to bring flowers, email Margaret Buss.
Flower Yogis Wanted
If you have a green thumb and a colorful garden (or other source) and would be willing to bring flowers to sangha meetings or one-day retreats, on either a one-time or regular basis, please email the Set-Up Coordinator Margaret Buss.
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/
Audio Dharma Volunteers Needed
News, VolunteerOccasionally, volunteers are needed for two related activities:
These activities allow for a flexible schedule as they won’t require you to attend every Thursday night dharma talk but for the times that you do attend, it will give the usual volunteer an appreciated respite for the evening. For questions and more information, please contact Sabitre Rodriguez or click here to submit your contact information for follow-up.
02/25/2017 One Day Retreat with Kamala Masters
Audio DharmaThe Three Pillars of the Dharma
The practices of generosity, harmonious living, and the cultivation of wisdom comprise the fullness of the Buddha’s teaching.
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“Loving Kindness Meditation” with Kamala Masters
Audio Dharma, Guided MeditationLoving Kindness Meditation
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02/16/2017 “Transforming Ourselves, Transforming Our Country” with Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaTransforming Ourselves, Transforming Our Country
The aim of the historical Buddha’s teachings is nothing less than a transformation of how we understand ourselves and our experience; how we relate to each other; and how we engage the world around us. He provided us with a substantial system of practices supported by a dynamic psychology to move toward these goals. These practices and psychology are equally applicable to transformation in the inner sense, as well as the outer sense. What we do and say in the world is a reflection of our inner landscape.
This evening will explore the intersection between inner and outer transformation, and how the practices and psychology handed down to us by the Historical Buddha are essential in dealing with the turbulence, chaos and change taking place in our country. That change is broad and deep – socially, culturally, racially and politically. In this context, we’ll look at the role and obligations of those in spiritual communities, both individually and collectively, in making decisions about government initiated or sanctioned harming and violence.
There are two handouts referenced in this talk:
- The Three Trainings Of The Eight Fold Path
- The Foundational & Essential Process – Inquiry or Investigation
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Meditative Poetry: FLOYD SKLOOT – In Morning Light
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Meditative Poetry: BOB DYLAN – Love Minus Zero
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01/28/2017 One Day Retreat with Amma Thanasanti
Audio Dharma, Guided MeditationFrom Separation to Seamless Reality
Buddhist teachings emphasize the link between dukkha, an inner dissatisfaction that keeps us from enjoying life and the delusive view of the self that we are separate from others. During this meditation day, we will explore the conceptual proliferation that generates the sense of self and turn towards the fullness, peace and potential that is our ever-present nature. Ending conceptual proliferation reveals a seamless reality at the heart of everything and fundamentally changes our way of being and living. The day will be informed by mindful investigation of our direct experience, and framed within teachings on emptiness, pervasive awareness and love.
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Take the volunteer plunge!
News, VolunteerSet-Up Volunteers Needed
If you become part of a set-up team, you commit to coming one Thursday per month an hour before the meeting, 6 p.m. the first three weeks of the month, or 5 p.m in the fourth week (that week the beginning meditation instruction starts at 6 pm). Closing down after the meeting takes between 30-45 minutes, depending on how much extra help other members can provide.
If you’d prefer to be part of a general pool that assists on an as-needed, as-available basis, that would also be very welcome.
This work of transforming the Dharma Center space into a welcoming place for sangha members to gather is rewarding work. It’s an opportunity to get to know our new place intimately and to get to known fellow sangha members you might otherwise never interact with. If you are interested in becoming either part of a volunteer-team or part of a volunteer-pool, please email Margaret Buss.
Volunteers Needed for One-Day Retreat January 28th
If you plan to attend the one-day retreat on January 28th with Amma Thanasanti, would you consider helping with either set-up or take-down of the Dharma Hall? Tasks include bringing flowers, setting up the tea service and/or cleaning up kitchen and break room afterwards, setting out name tags, setting up the sound equipment, and arranging chairs and cushions — you won’t have to do them all; you would be part of a team and would be guided in the tasks.
The daylong start at 10 a.m. The set-up team will meet at 8:45 a.m. to ensure the Dharma Hall is ready by then.
If you are interested in this special act of dana to the community, or if you are able to bring flowers, email Margaret Buss.
Flower Yogis Wanted
If you have a green thumb and a colorful garden (or other source) and would be willing to bring flowers to sangha meetings or one-day retreats, on either a one-time or regular basis, please email the Set-Up Coordinator Margaret Buss.
Meditative Poetry: RUMI – Birdwings
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