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News and Upcoming Events for SIM and the Wider Community
November 28, 2016
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Sacramento Insight Meditation (SIM) practices in the Theravadan tradition and follows the teachings and practices of the Buddha as recorded in the Pali (an ancient variant of Sanskrit) canon.
SIM shares the Sacramento Dharma Center with two other sanghas, Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group (SBMG) and Valley Streams Zen Sangha (VSZS). Information about the sanghas is available at their websites, SBMG.org and Valleystreamszen.org. The Sacramento Dharma Center (SDC) website also provides a calendar of activities of all three sanghas.
This Week at SIM
Monday, November 28, 6:30-8:00 pm. Buddhist 12 Step Recovery Sangha. See below.
Thursday, December 1, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk, with Diane Wilde, SIM Community Mentor.
From Chaos to Opportunity, and Reflections by Leonard Cohen
Chaos is a time of upheaval and confusion… not exactly a fun state of mind for the individual or society. The reality of the Buddha’s profound teaching on impermanence is brought clearly into view when the ground we stand on is no longer stable. Yet this is also a time which offers a unique opportunity to mindfully adjust how we think, act and speak due to our suddenly shifted reality. Leonard Cohen, Canadian poet and song-writer who died November 7, 2016, delved into the chaos of his own life as well as society, through his unique artistic expression. His genius was ultimately embracing it all. On Thursday we will discuss chaos and opportunity along with some reflections by Leonard Cohen.
Upcoming at SIM
Thursday, December 22, 6 pm. Introduction to Meditation, with Dennis Warren, SIM Founding Instructor.
Thursday, December 22, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk, with Dennis Warren, SIM Founding Instructor.
Thursday, December 29, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk, with Dennis Warren, SIM Founding Instructor.
Saturday, December 31, 8:30-4:00. Daylong Retreat with Dennis Warren, SIM Founding Instructor.
Save the Dates!
Details soon
Thursday, February 23, 2017. Sitting and Dharma Talk with Kamala Masters, visiting senior teacher.
Saturday, February 25, 2017. Daylong Retreat with Kamala Masters, visiting senior teacher.
Every Monday at the Sacramento Dharma Center
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Upcoming Classes at SIM
Information and registration for this class are available at the SIM website.
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Keeping in Touch
There are three easy ways to find out what is happening at SIM:
This weekly/biweekly eNews. To subscribe to the eNews, go the SIM website and click on "subscribe." The eNews will come to your email box weekly, whenever it is published.
The SIM website. The SIM website is updated often, and usually includes upcoming events as well as late-breaking changes in scheduling. There are also links to other events, activities, and resources, including a library of audio recordings of the weekly dharma talks.
The SIM Facebook page. Current information from the eNews, as well as late changes, are found here, along with other features unique to Facebook.
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In the Wider Community
At the Sacramento Dharma Center
Family Sangha
Next Meeting: Sunday, December 11 at the Sacramento Dharma Center
Family Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting -- parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and more.
We offer indoor and outdoor activities for kids up to 12 years, expressing values of the Buddha way - compassion, curiosity, generosity, kindness, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation, play, and discussion. Please bring snacks, clothes suitable for outdoor play, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children.
Contact Jith Meganathan (jith.meganathan@gmail.com) or Helen Hobart (helen.sbmg@gmail.com) if you have questions or offers of help. If you can assist with organizing a tween and teen group, please let us know.
Please join us
Sunday December 11, from 10:30-12:30 at Sacramento Dharma Center
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Climate Sangha
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month
7 pm
at the Sacramento Dharma Center
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