Thursday Night Talk Dana [give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha For remote meetings, please use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and 75% of your donation will be shared with Dennis Warren.
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Buddhist practice has a unique approach to problem solving and healing. The teachings, methods and underlying psychology dismantle the confusing, and sometimes overwhelming, emotional energy of difficult reactive patterns and our attachment to a biographical narrative that identifies us as damaged. This approach focuses on how we relate to the narrative, not the biographical details of the narrative.
This evening will explore two practical questions:
What is the Buddhist approach to problem solving and healing?
What role does our individual biographical narratives play in this process?
The subject matter of this evening is appropriate for all stages of practice. You can attend in person or by ZOOM.
“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
We recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and 75% of your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde.
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Did you know that listening is a learned skill?Unlike speech which comes naturally to us, REALLY listening isn’t an innate trait. Why is that? Listening requires taming the ego-driven addiction to being center stage, and trying to take over another’s “air time”. To speak is to articulate words that convey meaning, and to listen is to understand the true intent behind words being spoken. When the Buddha spoke about Right Speech, he was including both sides of the communication equation; skillful means of intentional speech as well as intentional listening.Skillful listening means listening mindfully to others, especially when we habitually discount what “they” have to say. It also means listening deeply to our own innate wisdom, which we too frequently ignore because it may not align with our long-held beliefs about ourselves. Learning how to deeply listen is a skill that changes attitudes and beliefs as well as enhancing empathy and community.Deep listening is a great skill to learn for the new year.
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This year has continued to be challenging for all of us and we hope that you are well. We are proud to have offered continuing support for those practicing in the Insight (Vipassana) Meditation tradition throughout 2021 and grateful to each of you for your help.
A major accomplishment this year was the return to in-person practice events at the Sacramento Dharma Center, while continuing to welcome those who preferred to join us from home via Zoom. Technical and staffing challenges were handled by resourceful and dedicated volunteers from SIM and the Young Person’s Sangha, to whom we are profoundly grateful. Another highlight of 2021 was our second on-line annual retreat with Senior Teachers Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters, with over 80 people attending.
In addition to our dedicated faculty of Dennis Warren, Rich Howard, and Diane Wilde, visiting teachers rounded out a rich year of teaching at SIM. We were especially pleased to host graduation events and offer dana to a diverse group of recent graduates from teaching programs at Spirit Rock and Insight Meditation Society. We continue to focus on being an inclusive and welcoming community.
Our fund-raising goals for 2022 include the continued expression of gratitude to our faculty through a year-end dana contribution as well as ongoing support for SIM’s Teaching and Development Initiative. It is crucial that we have the resources to support bringing new teachers to SIM.
As you plan your year-end giving, we sincerely hope that you will continue to support SIM. You can do so through a one-time, year-end contribution and/or signing up for a monthly, automatic on-line contribution to SIM. Monthly contributions are key to our long-term financial health, and all donations are received with deep gratitude.
This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
RICH HOWARD has been an active practitioner and volunteer at SIM since 2004. His area of interest is bringing meditative awareness into everyday life. He participated in SIM’s 2007 India Pilgrimage and is a graduate of SIM’s second Practice Development and Leadership (PDL) program. He served on the Board from 2010 until 2015, the last two years as president. He was one of the SIM representatives to the Inter-Sangha Coordinating Committee, predecessor to the Sacramento Dharma Center Board, which now runs our shared space for Buddhist sanghas in Sacramento. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in southern Africa in the 1970s and is fluent in Spanish. His teachers are Dennis Warren, Tony Bernhard, and Steve Armstrong. Rich completed online courses with Steve on the Abhidhamma (the Buddhist psychology) and the Manual of Insight. He took Gil Fronsdal’s online course on the Majjhima Nikaya (Middle-length Discourses of the Buddha). His interest in the environment led him to the One Small Planet training with Kerry Nelson and the Ecosattva training with One Earth Sangha. In 2018, he completed a 10-month Dhamma Awareness Training with Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters called Touching the Earth. In 2019, he completed Meg Gawler’s 8-month course Preparing the Ground for Samadhi.
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. If you wish to make a donation, click here.
At the bottom of this page, you may enter the number of people planning to attend and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.
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This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
DENNIS WARREN is SIM’s Founding Teacher and has been teaching mindfulness, meditation and contemplative practices since 1998. He recently completed his 11th year as a Volunteer Clinical Professor in Mindfulness in the Division of Pain Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine and Medical Center. He is certified as a Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level (CMT-P), by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. He is a graduate of the professional trainings in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. He also is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Medication Center’s Dharma leaders training program. You can learn more about Dennis’ background and activities at https://www.denniswarren.net/ .
Dennis has been participating in residential meditation retreats, and has maintained a daily meditation practice, in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition for over 30 years. 2018 was his 20th year of teaching Insight Meditation and mindfulness practices in residential, retreat, educational, medical, corporate and community settings. In 2007 and 2014, Dennis led month long pilgrimages and moving retreats in Thailand, India and Nepal. A third is being planned for late 2021.
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. If you wish to make a donation, click here.
At the bottom of this page, you may enter the number of people planning to attend and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.
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A big thank you to everyone that made a donation. This fundraiser is now closed.
Saint John’s Program provides the opportunity and tools for homeless women to overcome adversities and achieve independence by teaching needed skills in a safe, supportive environment.
The holidays are a particularly difficult time for these families, especially during this Covid-19 pandemic. By participating in the Adopt a Family project, we’ll use the funds we raise to shop for a specific family that we “adopt”, selecting needed items with added good cheer to support them on their journey. Additional funds raised beyond our goal will translate into gift cards to St. John’s for use by other families.
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In these times of a particular amount of making, changing and breaking plans, this Talk uses a teaching from Ajahn Chah to explore an alternative attitude of mind to bring to the fluctuations of life, based in wisdom-awareness.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
(Remote) Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – Healing and Our Biographical Narratives
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationJanuary 20, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm PST
Healing and Our Biographical Narratives
Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81262809252
Passcode: 036347
Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 812 6280 9252 )
For tips and instructions on how to participate, check this news blog.
Topic details:
Buddhist practice has a unique approach to problem solving and healing. The teachings, methods and underlying psychology dismantle the confusing, and sometimes overwhelming, emotional energy of difficult reactive patterns and our attachment to a biographical narrative that identifies us as damaged. This approach focuses on how we relate to the narrative, not the biographical details of the narrative.
This evening will explore two practical questions:
The subject matter of this evening is appropriate for all stages of practice. You can attend in person or by ZOOM.
Details
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diane Wilde – Are You Listening?
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationJanuary 6, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Are You Listening?
Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde
Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89174387201
Passcode: 218936
Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 891 7438 7201 )
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, check this news blog.
Topic details:
Did you know that listening is a learned skill? Unlike speech which comes naturally to us, REALLY listening isn’t an innate trait. Why is that? Listening requires taming the ego-driven addiction to being center stage, and trying to take over another’s “air time”. To speak is to articulate words that convey meaning, and to listen is to understand the true intent behind words being spoken. When the Buddha spoke about Right Speech, he was including both sides of the communication equation; skillful means of intentional speech as well as intentional listening. Skillful listening means listening mindfully to others, especially when we habitually discount what “they” have to say. It also means listening deeply to our own innate wisdom, which we too frequently ignore because it may not align with our long-held beliefs about ourselves. Learning how to deeply listen is a skill that changes attitudes and beliefs as well as enhancing empathy and community. Deep listening is a great skill to learn for the new year.
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Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
Your generosity helps SIM thrive!
NewsDear SIM Friends,
This year has continued to be challenging for all of us and we hope that you are well. We are proud to have offered continuing support for those practicing in the Insight (Vipassana) Meditation tradition throughout 2021 and grateful to each of you for your help.
A major accomplishment this year was the return to in-person practice events at the Sacramento Dharma Center, while continuing to welcome those who preferred to join us from home via Zoom. Technical and staffing challenges were handled by resourceful and dedicated volunteers from SIM and the Young Person’s Sangha, to whom we are profoundly grateful. Another highlight of 2021 was our second on-line annual retreat with Senior Teachers Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters, with over 80 people attending.
In addition to our dedicated faculty of Dennis Warren, Rich Howard, and Diane Wilde, visiting teachers rounded out a rich year of teaching at SIM. We were especially pleased to host graduation events and offer dana to a diverse group of recent graduates from teaching programs at Spirit Rock and Insight Meditation Society. We continue to focus on being an inclusive and welcoming community.
Our fund-raising goals for 2022 include the continued expression of gratitude to our faculty through a year-end dana contribution as well as ongoing support for SIM’s Teaching and Development Initiative. It is crucial that we have the resources to support bringing new teachers to SIM.
As you plan your year-end giving, we sincerely hope that you will continue to support SIM. You can do so through a one-time, year-end contribution and/or signing up for a monthly, automatic on-line contribution to SIM. Monthly contributions are key to our long-term financial health, and all donations are received with deep gratitude.
To donate today, click here to donate online or by check.
Looking forward to continuing to strengthen our community and our practice together in the coming year.
Warmly,
Sara E. Denzler
Treasurer, SIM Board of Directors
(Remote) Introduction to Meditation with Rich Howard
Meditation Course, Online Remote, Upcoming ClassesTo participate, note the following:
This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
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. If you wish to make a donation, click here.
At the bottom of this page, you may enter the number of people planning to attend and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.
(Remote) Introduction to Meditation with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
Meditation Course, Online Remote, Upcoming ClassesTo join this remote meeting, note the following:
This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.
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. If you wish to make a donation, click here.
At the bottom of this page, you may enter the number of people planning to attend and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.
Holiday Fundraiser – Adopt a Family
NewsCelebrate the holidays
Saint John’s Program provides the opportunity and tools for homeless women to overcome adversities and achieve independence by teaching needed skills in a safe, supportive environment.
The holidays are a particularly difficult time for these families, especially during this Covid-19 pandemic. By participating in the Adopt a Family project, we’ll use the funds we raise to shop for a specific family that we “adopt”, selecting needed items with added good cheer to support them on their journey. Additional funds raised beyond our goal will translate into gift cards to St. John’s for use by other families.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Vicki via email (click here). If you have technical questions about the donation process, contact the webmaster via email (click here).
We invite you to take this opportunity to practice loving kindness and generosity. Thank you for donating to this Adopt a Family Holiday Fundraiser.
10/28/2021 “Not Moving Forwards, Backwards, or Standing Still” with Heather Sundberg
Audio DharmaIn these times of a particular amount of making, changing and breaking plans, this Talk uses a teaching from Ajahn Chah to explore an alternative attitude of mind to bring to the fluctuations of life, based in wisdom-awareness.
(Remote) SIM Board of Directors Meeting
Board Meeting, Online RemoteFebruary 14, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
Remote Meeting Zoom
The 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.
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(Remote) SIM Board of Directors Meeting
Board Meeting, Online RemoteThe 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.
(Remote) SIM Board of Directors Meeting
Board Meeting, Online RemoteThe 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.