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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Walt Opie – Lessons from the Last Days of the Buddha
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationNovember 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Walt Opie
For biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie, click here.
Lessons from the Last Days of the Buddha
In the Maha-parinibbana Sutta, we learn what occurred during the last few months of the Buddha’s life. We will explore a few episodes from this sutta and examine some of the Buddha’s compassionate teachings during this poignant time leading up to his death.
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How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)
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Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
9/19/2024 “Practice: A Path and Safety Net or Confusing Puzzle?” with Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaThe Historical Buddha’s teaching, psychology and practice methods are frequently referred to as a Path or The Path. Sometimes, they are presented as a vast inter-connected net that provides us with safety and stability. For many, however, the elements of practice sometimes feel more like a confusing puzzle or a basket of seemingly contradictory principles and recommendations.
How do the elements of practice fit together in a cohesive system of meditation and life practices that are relevant, useful, helpful?
This evening will explore some of the fundamental principles that help us to shift from uncertainty and confusion about practice, to an understanding of how the elements fit together and support each other. It will examine a model of doing this where core principles help us move from a sense of separation to one of connectedness and inter-relationship.
9/12/2024 “Revealing the City Within: A Journey to Insight and Freedom” with Adam Stonebraker
Audio DharmaIn this talk, we’ll explore the metaphor of the ancient city as described in the City Sutta, reflecting on how our journey toward liberation unfolds step by step. By integrating teachings from the Dhammapada and the principles of Ehipassiko and Opaniyiko, we’ll examine how the path invites us to look within, dismantle delusion, and cultivate insight, ultimately revealing the freedom already present within us.
(Onsite) A Year to Live (5 of 13)
Study GroupApril 20, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (4 of 13)
Study GroupMarch 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (3 of 13)
Study GroupFebruary 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (2 of 13)
Study GroupJanuary 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (1-year course 2025)
Meditation Course, Upcoming ClassesDecember 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
This is a 12-month course lead by SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde. Course participants meet in-person, monthly in 2025 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.
Registration
If you have any questions, please contact the registrar for information or assistance.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
September Monthly Donor Campaign
NewsFor the month of September SIM is having a monthly donor campaign. If you are not currently a monthly donor, consider signing up. Your monthly recurring donations will provide steady and reliable revenues, which allows us to plan responsibly and to make future commitments. As a thank you gift, we have a choice between two books,
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If you have any questions, email Amy Kovak. It’s easy to sign up online – select the Donate now button:
9/5/2024 “The Refuges” with Tony Bernhard
Audio Dharma