Join us for a Sit & Dharma Talk on Death and Dying
Sunday, August 4th, 9-10am
Salida Sangha House, 248 D Street, Salida
 
Dear Sangha Members:

We have the great fortune of having Susie Harrington in town next weekend as she is speaking at Jane Whitmer's memorial. We asked if she could offer a teaching at the Sangha and she agreed to offer a sit and dharma talk at the Sangha House from 9-10am on Sunday morning. 

For those of you who don't know Susie, she has co-taught two of our residential retreats with Brian.  She is a skilled dharma teacher and has guided a number of Salida Sangha members through multi-year trainings.  You can read all about her here: desertdharma.org.

Participants will have the opportunity to offer dana (donations) to the teacher. The teacher will receive no other financial compensation.
 
Please join us for this rare and precious opportunity.

In the Dharma,  Your Sangha Board

Survey Results
Many thanks go out to all of you who responded to our recent survey concerning preferences for Residential Retreats or Residencies.  We got plenty of feedback to be assured that Non-residential Residency is the direction we should pursue.  For those of you who do prefer residential retreats nearby we suggest Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center, Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center and Durango Dharma Center.

Non-Residential Retreat - August 24-25, 2019
The August non-residential retreat with Brian Lesage will be August 24-25 at MeadowRock in Nathrop.  The retreat is FULL with a waitlist.  If you still want to come, please get on the waitlist to ensure we can let you know when a spot opens up! Here is the link: https://www.regonline.com/registration/login.aspx?eventID=2562947&MethodId=0&EventsessionId=
 
Brian will be offering private individual sessions on Friday August 23.  The times available are:
2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm.  If you wish to schedule a session please reply to this email.
Insight Dialogue Retreat - Nov 2-3, 2019
Nicola Redfern will once again be offering an Insight Dialogue retreat at the sangha house on November 2-3, 2019.  Registration information will be sent out on September 1.  You can learn more about her here:
https://metta.org/teachers/9001/nicola-redfern/
Upcoming Classes
Exploring Annata or No-Self
taught by Denise Ackert
During this 6 week course, we will delve deeply into Annata, which lies at the heart of Buddhist teachings. Understanding and embodying "non-selfing" leads us beyond conflict to true happiness and ease. 
Tuesdays, Sept 3-Oct 8, 10:30-11:45am
To register: please go to: www.deniseackert.com
Classes offered by suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Introduction to Meditation
taught by Denise Ackert 
In this course, we will learn sitting, walking and other meditation practices to help us be more mindful in everyday life. Each class will include instruction, meditation practice and time for Q & A. 

Tuesdays, Sept 3-Oct 8, 5:15pm - 6:45pm
or
Wednesdays, Sept 4-Oct 9, 12-1:15pm
To register: please go to: www.deniseackert.com
Classes offered by suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Awakening Joy
taught by Cindy Fisk Sasso
 Mondays, Sept 9-Nov 11, 6:00-7:30 pm 
or
Thursdays, Sept 12-Nov 14, 10:00-11:30 am
 To register, please call 970-406-0433
or go to www.cindysasso.com
Classes offered by suggested donation. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.

Ongoing Offerings
Please check our website: http://www.salidasangha.org/  for details about our three weekly sits, monthly Five Precepts practice, book club, Sengen group and weekly Mindful Recovery group.

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With blessings to you for a joyful summer,
Your Sangha Board