10/31/2024 “Dharmette: Equanimity” with Rich Howard

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EQUANIMITY PHRASES from SIM Senior Teacher John Travis:

May I accept things as they are.
May I remain in peace, and let go of expectations.
May I find the inner resources to remain present and be kind to myself and others.
May I see my limits compassionately, just as I see the limitations of others.
No matter how I might wish things could be otherwise, things are the way they are.
Whether I understand it or not, things are unfolding according to karma.
I wish you happiness and peace, but cannot make your choices for you.
I will care for you, but cannot keep you from suffering.
All beings are the owners of their own karma. Their happiness and unhappiness depend upon their actions, not my wishes for them.
Although I wish only the best for you, I know that your actions, not my wishes for you, will determine your happiness or unhappiness.
I care about your pain, but cannot control or eliminate it.
May I offer love, knowing I cannot control the course of your life, suffering or death.
May I offer my care and presence without conditions, knowing they may be met by anger, gratitude or indifference.

Equanimity Phrases (PDF)Download

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SIM Community Night 10/31/24

Dear Friends,

Come join us on October 31st (7 PM – 9 PM) for a Community Night facilitated by Rich Howard. It will feature a sit, a dharmette on the theme of equanimity, and small group discussions in the first hour. The second hour will be for socializing with our community.
With the election coming up, anxiety levels may be high. We won’t be talking politics, but we’ll focus on how we use our practice to deal with the election and other world events.
In the spirit of Halloween and to have some fun, we are encouraging everyone to come in costume. Don’t worry, you won’t be alone, several board members and faculty will be in costume. Let’s have some fun together and support one another during this pre-election period.
Bring a treat to share. No tricks!

With Metta,

SIM Board and Faculty

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10/24/2024 “Big Mind” with Seth Castleman

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10/17/2024 “Lessons & Practices from the Traditional Model of Awakening” with Dennis Warren

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Awakening, or Enlightenment, is considered the point of liberation when a practitioner exits the Wheel of Suffering associated with daily life. The biographies of those who practiced directly with the Historical Buddha are filled with stories of Awakening and Enlightenment…while meditating, listening to a dharma talk, during the course of daily monastic life.
It’s reasonable to ask if this profound notion of liberation – where the mind is purified of all obstacles, limitations and suffering – is relevant and realistic today for the community practitioner?


This evening will explore the meaning and different models of Awakening or Enlightenment. It will examine a working model that may help us reframe our understanding and experience of this important potential in our lives, and provide for a more satisfying practice and life.

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10/10/2024 “The Story About Stories” with Diana Clark

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Humans love stories. Part of the path of practice is to not only help us see the unspoken stories in our lives but also to help us discern whether they support greater freedom or not.

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10/3/2024 “Peacemaking, Outer and Inner” with Rich Howard

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Humans long for peace in our lives and in our world. In our practice of boundless kindness (Metta in Pali), we say, “May you be peaceful.” So, what are the conditions that lead to peace in the outer and inner worlds? The Buddha counseled rulers about outer peace, and gave many instructions to practitioners about inner peace. We will examine these instructions and see how we might apply them to bring peace for ourselves, those around us, and our world. 

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Community Potluck for all 3 Sanghas

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November 3, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST

A message from Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group (SBMG)
Let’s join together for lunch and a chance to get to know members of all of the sanghas that practice at SDC. All are welcome! RSVP and sign up to bring a dish to share, click here.

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A Year to Live, 12-month course in 2025

For 2025, SIM is offering a 12-month course lead by SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde. Course participants meet in-person, monthly from January through December on the third Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be an introduction to the course on December 22, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm). For more information, visit the course overview page at A Year to Live.

Click here for registration details.

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(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha

Hybrid Event

November 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST

The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 880 9521 0922) Passcode: 129532
Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate, check this news blog.

Young Person Sangha Dana

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Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diane Wilde – The Art of Being Wrong

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Hybrid Event

February 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST

For biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.
Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Be honest.  How well do you accept criticism or an admonishment?  What is your response when an action you have taken, or a view you hold is challenged by another?  or corrected? Have you ever investigated your physical and mental response when you have been in this situation? 

According to Buddhist philosophy, a critique of an action or belief which is contrary to your own could be of strategic benefit to you… if you are able to hear it. One of the Buddha’s most well-known senior monks, Mahamoggallana, offered guidance on this subject — enumerating the qualities of someone who can and cannot be admonished. Equally important, how do we effectively offer another person a differing —and often challenging — point of view or advice. Will we endanger our relationship? Mahamoggallana’s reflections are as relevant today as they were 2,600 years ago.

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Diane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Feb 6 – Diane from the dropdown list.

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How to Attend Remotely
Join Zoom Meeting

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
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