How often have we said to ourselves, “If I could only be ME! If I didn’t have to play a social roll, pretend I am someone I am not, and could be authentic — my life would be so much easier!“ Too often we create endless identities which hide the authentic person we feel inside.
Yet, we continue to conform, continue to hide the depths of our true feelings, and too frequently are unable to experience — both in ourselves as well as externally— the freedom of being “real.”
In this three part series, we will look at what it really means to be authentic, both to ourselves and in the society which we live. We will discuss what authenticity means, and the steps — often challenging— that we need to take to allow ourselves to be truly seen, both internally and externally. The first in this series will investigate what we mean by “becoming authentic”. The second in this series will address bringing authenticity into the world… especially at this time when it is so needed. The third in this series will be a community conversation of our own experience with the topic.
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Here is a home practice that was given out after the talk:
During a meditation, ask the question, “Who Am I?” As your mind slips away, keep coming back to this question.
What have you discovered about the small self in meditation and in your daily life? Be specific.
When have you had the experience of authenticity in meditation and daily life? What took place?
How honest are you with yourself during meditation?
Meeting the 4th Tuesday of each month, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
Meets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana, and community building!
Meets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana, and community building!
Meets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana, and community building!
Exploring Attachment and Its’ Consequences – Part II
This evening with be the second in an exploration of the Buddhist element of Attachment and its consequences. In particular, we will look at the nature of “positive” attachment which is an important part of practice development; and how positive attachment, which begins as a healthy aspiration, can become problematic and counter-productive. It would be helpful if you could revisit the first evening’s on-line audio exploration on this topic (click here) presented April 27.
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Registration is now open and a deposit by June 15th will secure your space at this retreat. This is for SIM’s 13th Annual 10 Day Residential Retreat, with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren and Mentors Diane Wilde and Rich Howard. The retreat theme is “A Life of Deep Satisfaction Born of Peace“. For details, click here.
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Day-long Retreat on the theme: Attention & Mindful – An Exploration
Mindfulness is sometimes described as non-judgmental “bare” attention. As helpful as this general description may be, it tends to cloud the fact that there is a significant difference between attention and mindfulness. They play separate and distinct roles in practice. And, most importantly, it gives no hint of the reality that attention and mindfulness are both purposeful in Buddhist practice. In a period of time when both of these terms are been uncoupled from their historical Buddhist meanings, what do they mean for each of us as 21st century, urban practitioners?
This will be a day of practice, reflection, experimentation and investigation:
What is the functional difference between attention and mindfulness?
What are we supposed to be paying attention to and being mindful of?
What does it mean that attention and mindfulness are purposeful in Buddhist practice?
What is the relationship between the answers to these questions and the underlying psychology of the historical Buddha?
If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
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06/08/2017 “Becoming Authentic” with Diane Wilde
Audio DharmaPart 1 of 3 in a series.
How often have we said to ourselves, “If I could only be ME! If I didn’t have to play a social roll, pretend I am someone I am not, and could be authentic — my life would be so much easier!“ Too often we create endless identities which hide the authentic person we feel inside.
Yet, we continue to conform, continue to hide the depths of our true feelings, and too frequently are unable to experience — both in ourselves as well as externally— the freedom of being “real.”
In this three part series, we will look at what it really means to be authentic, both to ourselves and in the society which we live. We will discuss what authenticity means, and the steps — often challenging— that we need to take to allow ourselves to be truly seen, both internally and externally. The first in this series will investigate what we mean by “becoming authentic”. The second in this series will address bringing authenticity into the world… especially at this time when it is so needed. The third in this series will be a community conversation of our own experience with the topic.
If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
Here is a home practice that was given out after the talk:
Climate Sangha
Climate Sangha, SDCMeeting the 4th Tuesday of each month, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
Yard Yogis Sunday Practice
SDCMeets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana, and community building!
Yard Yogis Sunday Practice
SDCMeets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana, and community building!
Yard Yogis Sunday Practice
SDCMeets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana, and community building!
06/01/2017 “Exploring Attachment and Its’ Consequences – Part 2” with Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaExploring Attachment and Its’ Consequences – Part II
This evening with be the second in an exploration of the Buddhist element of Attachment and its consequences. In particular, we will look at the nature of “positive” attachment which is an important part of practice development; and how positive attachment, which begins as a healthy aspiration, can become problematic and counter-productive. It would be helpful if you could revisit the first evening’s on-line audio exploration on this topic (click here) presented April 27.
If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
Residential Retreat Registration Opens
NewsRegistration is now open and a deposit by June 15th will secure your space at this retreat. This is for SIM’s 13th Annual 10 Day Residential Retreat, with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren and Mentors Diane Wilde and Rich Howard. The retreat theme is “A Life of Deep Satisfaction Born of Peace“. For details, click here.
Film Screening: Animals and the Buddha
SDCThis is a free event. To register, click on the image.
05/20/2017 “Attention & Mindful – An Exploration” Retreat with Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaDay-long Retreat on the theme: Attention & Mindful – An Exploration
Mindfulness is sometimes described as non-judgmental “bare” attention. As helpful as this general description may be, it tends to cloud the fact that there is a significant difference between attention and mindfulness. They play separate and distinct roles in practice. And, most importantly, it gives no hint of the reality that attention and mindfulness are both purposeful in Buddhist practice. In a period of time when both of these terms are been uncoupled from their historical Buddhist meanings, what do they mean for each of us as 21st century, urban practitioners?
This will be a day of practice, reflection, experimentation and investigation:
What is the relationship between the answers to these questions and the underlying psychology of the historical Buddha?
If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
Beginning Meditation Class One-Day Retreat
Meditation Course, RetreatThis retreat is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this retreat.