OUTDOOR MEDITATION SUNDAY AUGUST 30TH, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
In response to requests from Sangha members, we will be hosting an outside sit by the river at Roberta Smith's house, 712 W Sackett Ave, Salida on the 30th.  Please bring a mask and chair (there are some chairs available so if you don't have one to bring you are welcome to come anyway).  In case of mosquitos, we suggest long pants and long sleeved shirts or repellant, although at this time there are almost no bugs.  In order to socially distance we will have to somewhat limit participants so please RSVP to sangha@salidasangha.org if you plan to attend. 
The house is easy to find.  Look for the rocket ship mailbox by the street and the 8 foot ostrich sculpture by the front door.  The easiest way to get to the river is to walk left between the garage and the house and then turn right.  If street parking isn't available there is a large parking lot by the baseball fields on the right hand side at the end of the block. 
We hope to see you there!
Note:  There will not be a Zoom sit on Sunday August 30th.
PRIVATE PRACTICE DISCUSSIONS WITH BRIAN
Brian Lesage will be offering private practice sessions via Zoom on Monday September 14th at 11:45am. 12:15pm; 12:45pm; 1:15pm; 1:45pm: 2:15pm.  To reserve a time please email sangha@salidasangha.org
 
September 12-13, 2020 Virtual Retreat With Brian Lesage
"MOVING INTO BEING MOVED"
Live via Zoom
We are born with the capacity for an embodied compassion. This capacity can be nurtured so that it blossoms both in our formal meditation and in our day-to-day lives and we can cultivate a capacity for compassion that is neither disconnected nor overwhelming.  
In this weekend retreat, we will be exploring the conditions that support the unfolding of compassion in a step-by-step manner.  This will be a mostly silent retreat with guided meditations and time for questions and response each day.  

Space ​​is ​​limited, ​​so ​​please ​​register ​​early. ​​ ​​
​If ​​you ​​have ​​questions, ​​please call ​​Roberta ​​Smith ​​at ​​719-221-1853.
For more information and registration please visit:
https://salidasangha.eventsmart.com/?p=28
Note:  There will not be a Zoom sit on Sunday, September 13th because of the retreat.
 
Upcoming Classes
Introduction to Meditation Course
Wednesdays, Sept 2 - Sept 30 - 12:15-1:30 pm  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will learn sitting, walking and other meditation practices to help us be more mindful in everyday life. When we do meditation, we can see more clearly our habits, and a way to free ourselves from that which doesn't serve us or the world. Each class will include short meditation sessions, a Question & Answer period, and homework for the week.
For more information and registration visit www.deniseackert.com. 
 
Mindfulness and Liberation
Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.
For more information and registration visit www.deniseackert.com. 
 
Awakening Joy
10 Steps to Happiness
 ​10 Week Virtual Class
This class will be using Zoom 
Awakening Joy will guide you on a journey to embrace happiness and well-being and chart a path to an enriching and meaningful engagement with life. Through this class, we will learn skills that can be applied to our everyday life.  Each class will include a theme, exercises and group discussion. 
 Mondays, Sept 14 - Nov 16 - 6:00-7:30 pm  
or
Thursdays, Sept 17 - Nov 19 - 10:00-11:30 am
 
Suggested Donation: $0-$175 (no one will be turned away due to inability to pay)
For More Information and to Register
 - www.cindysasso.com

With our everlasting blessings for your safety and wellbeing,
Your Sangha board

September 12-13, 2020 Virtual Retreat With Brian Lesage
"Moving into Being Moved  "
Live via Zoom
We are born with the capacity for an embodied compassion. This capacity can be nurtured so that it blossoms both in our formal meditation and in our day-to-day lives and we can cultivate a capacity for compassion that is neither disconnected nor overwhelming.  

 In this weekend retreat, we will be exploring the conditions that support the unfolding of compassion in a step-by-step manner.  This will be a mostly silent retreat with guided meditations and time for questions and response each day.  

The retreat will be from 9:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and 9:00 to 4:00 on Sunday and will be held live via Zoom.

This retreat is designed for beginners and experienced practitioners.

COST: ​​ ​​No ​​Cost ​​Retreat ​​- ​​Donations ​​to ​​the ​​teacher ​​are ​​gratefully ​​accepted. ​​Participants ​​will ​​have ​​the ​​opportunity ​​to ​​offer ​​dana ​​(donations) ​​to ​​the ​​teacher ​​​​at ​​retreat’s ​​end. ​The ​​teacher ​​will ​​receive ​​no ​​other ​​financial ​​compensation.

Space ​​is ​​limited, ​​so ​​please ​​register ​​early. ​​ ​​
​If ​​you ​​have ​​questions, ​​please call ​​Roberta ​​Smith ​​at ​​719-221-1853.
Here is the link to register online:
https://salidasangha.eventsmart.com/?p=28
 
Upcoming Classes
 
Introduction to Meditation Course

Wednesdays, Sept 2 - Sept 30 - 12:15-1:30 pm  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will learn sitting, walking and other meditation practices to help us be more mindful in everyday life. When we do meditation, we can see more clearly our habits, and a way to free ourselves from that which doesn't serve us or the world. Each class will include short meditation sessions, a Question & Answer period, and homework for the week.

For more information and registration visit www.deniseackert.com. 
 
Mindfulness and Liberation

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.

For more information and registration visit www.deniseackert.com. 

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.
 
Mindfulness and Liberation

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.

For more information visit www.deniseackert.com. Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.

For more information visit www.deniseackert.com. Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.
 
Mindfulness and Liberation

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.
 
Mindfulness and Liberation

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.
 
Mindfulness and Liberation

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.
Mindfulness and Liberation

Tuesdays, Sept 1 - Sept 29 - 10:30-11:45 am  
Suggested Donation: $0 - $105

In this 5-week online course, we will examine liberation teachings of the Buddha that lead to a just, compassionate, humane & sustainable world.  We will explore both Buddhist and modern day writings on the intersectionality of racism, classism, gender inequality, & Earth injustice and the tools to end these harms. Course includes meditation, discussion, small group practices, & homework.

 Cindy SassoMon, Jul 20, 4:37 PM
  
 
to Roberta, Kevin
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hi, 
 
I’ve added another item to my class to make it match what Denise is doing with hers. 
 
Here it is: 
 
 
Awakening Joy
10 Steps to Happiness
 
​10 Week Virtual Class
This class will be using Zoom
 
 
​Awakening Joy will guide you on a journey to embrace happiness and well-being and chart a path to an enriching and meaningful engagement with life. Through this class, we will learn skills that can be applied to our everyday life.  Each class will include a theme, exercises and group discussion. 
 
 
Mondays, Sept 14 - Nov 16 - 6:00-7:30 pm  
or
Thursdays, Sept 17 - Nov 19 - 10:00-11:30 am

Suggested Donation: $0-$175 (no one will be turned away due to inability to pay)
Awakening Joy
10 Steps to Happiness
 
​10 Week Virtual Class
This class will be using Zoom
 
 
​Awakening Joy will guide you on a journey to embrace happiness and well-being and chart a path to an enriching and meaningful engagement with life. Through this class, we will learn skills that can be applied to our everyday life.  Each class will include a theme, exercises and group discussion. 
 
 
Mondays, Sept 14 - Nov 16 - 6:00-7:30 pm  
or
Thursdays, Sept 17 - Nov 19 - 10:00-11:30 am

Suggested Donation: $0-$175 (no one will be turned away due to inability to pay)
 
Awakening Joy
10 Steps to Happiness
 
​10 Week Virtual Class
This class will be using Zoom
 
Awakening Joy will guide you on a journey to embrace happiness and well-being and chart a path to an enriching and meaningful engagement with life. Through this class, we will learn skills that can be applied to our everyday life.  Each class will include a theme, exercises and group discussion. 
 
Mondays, Sept 14 - Nov 16 - 6:00-7:30 pm  
or
Thursdays, Sept 17 - Nov 19 - 10:00-11:30 am
 Suggested Donation: $0-$175 (no one will be turned away due to inability to pay)
For More Information and to Register
 - www.cindysasso.com
PLEASE JOIN US for Ongoing Weekly Sits on Zoom
Sunday 5:00-6:00 pm Sit and Discussion
 Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/731489839
 
Tuesday Noon Sit
 Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/645877836
Donation
Instead of paying rent for the Sangha House we were once again able to make a donation to a local nonprofit.  The July recipient was NAMI Chaffee County.  Once again we thank everyone for their continuing financial support of our sangha.  Thanks to you we are able to keep the generosity stream flowing!
Poem
Gregory Orr: Untitled ["Grief will come to you"]

Grief will come to you.
Grip and cling all you want,
It makes no difference.

Catastrophe? It's just waiting to happen.
Loss? You can be certain of it.

Flow and swirl of the world.
Carried along as if by a dark current.

All you can do is keep swimming;
All you can do is keep singing.

 
May your continuing practice be of benefit to all beings everywhere,
Our deepest blessings and gratitude,
Your Salida Sangha board