There are still a few spaces left in the February Retreat.
You will find the button to register below.
 
Freedom through Seeing the Selfless Nature of Experience 
A 2-day Nonresidential Silent Vipassana Meditation Retreat 
February 18-19, 2023
MeadowRock Ranch
Nathrop, Colorado
 
The Buddha’s teachings on Selflessness (Anatta) are some of the most profound and essential aspects of this path towards our freedom and awakening. This retreat will explore the many aspects of this teaching through the practice of continuous mindfulness meditation in silence throughout the day—in sitting and walking meditation. In the silence we can begin to move toward unpacking the delusion of a separate self which allows compassion and wisdom to arise in our lives. Experiential meditative approaches will be offered throughout the retreat and will be supported by optional discussion times.  This retreat is designed for beginners and experienced practitioners. 

This retreat is offered through The Salida Insight Meditation Community. Please register early as the retreats tend to fill up quickly.  This is a dana based retreat.  There is no registration fee but donations to Brian and the Sangha are gratefully accepted during the retreat to cover expenses.  Brian receives no other compensation.  Also note that this is President's Day weekend.  Our last retreat was over Labor Day weekend and unfortunately we had a lot of last minute cancellations and no shows.  We sincerely hope to avoid that this time.
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Denise Ackert's Year Long Class
A Year-Long Course: Connecting with Freedom
In this year-long online course, we will deepen our practice on the path of freedom, by learning useful tools to reduce suffering and increase our capacity to be of benefit, moment by moment. The course includes a twice monthly LIVE online class, small group practices, weekly readings and reflections, and individual sessions.

 
Details and donation information below and in registration link.  If you have questions after reading the course information, please register for our LIVE informational meeting - also using the link below.
Connecting to Freedom Informational Meeting
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, 8-9am
REGISTER HERE
 
DETAILS ABOUT CONNECTING TO FREEDOM COURSE
LIVE Course Classes: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each Month, 7-8:30am,
however, the first class is WEDNESDAY, January 18th, 2023
(subject to change based on group needs)

Year End Donations
Many thanks to all our members who have recently made donations!  It's not to late to make a tax deductible year end gift to SIMC.  You may donate through our website or with the pledge letter found below.
Donate Through Our Website
Open Pledge Form

SIMC Library at the Sangha House
We extend our deep gratitude to Deb Tannenbaum for her years of reorganizing and tending the library.  Many thanks to Jackie Mart and Chris O'Connor have graciously volunteered to take over those duties.
 
Our Beautiful New Sign
Here is the happy crew after Phil installed the sign designed by Mike Fisher.
Wishing you a joyful New Year!!!
Your SIMC board

2022 Annual Report From Salida Insight Meditation Center
Our sincere thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting on December 4th!  For those of you unable to attend here is a review of another active year at the Sangha.

The Salida Sangha offers meditation practices that open the heart and expand our capacity for being with our own challenges so that we can have the courage and compassion to help others.

This past year, our beloved teacher, Brian Lesage, offered two weekend retreats and one public talk.  In 2023 Brian will again be sharing his knowledge and wisdom at two retreats.

Our Sunday evening and Tuesday noon sits continue to offer opportunities to settle into mindful awareness, open our hearts and connect deeply with others on the path.

Our Caring Committee, led by Kym Mellsop, offers home-cooked, nourishing meals and other non-financial support to Sangha members who are in need as a result of surgery, injury, sickness or other challenging circumstances.

The Sangha provides financial management support for the Mindfulness In the Jail program under the guidance of Denise Ackert.  We also support the ongoing Mindful Recovery meetings helping those who struggle with addictive behaviors of any type.

At the annual meeting the 2023 budget was reviewed, voted on and approved.  The board of directors election was held and two important new board members were added, Mike Fisher and Kym Mellsop.  We are also very grateful to Mike and his wife Taylor for designing and gifting us with our beautiful new sign.

Because your pledges and other support make all or these things possible, we once again send you our yearly pledge form - Click here for the form.  May our work together bring freedom and happiness to all beings everywhere without exception.
Thank YOU!
Pledge Form for 2023
Salida Sangha, Inc.
dba Salida Insight Meditation Community
PO Box 1420
Salida, CO 81201
 
We are deeply grateful for your generosity in supporting the Salida Sangha by making a pledge to help pay for the Sangha’s expenses. Your support as a caring donor will help to sustain this beautiful place of refuge. The expenses for the Sangha are detailed in the budget adopted at our annual meeting, and those details are shared freely.
If, at any time, your circumstances change, you may modify your pledge
with a simple communication.
Pledges can be paid by check - monthly, quarterly or annual; or by PayPal at
http://www.salidasangha.org/donate.html - DONATE button. If you have any
questions, please contact the Sangha Board at: sangha@salidasangha.org.
Pledge amounts are held in confidence by the Board Treasurer.
Salida Sangha, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax
deductible to the full extent of the law. No substantial goods or services were provided for this donation. The Salida Sangha, Inc. tax ID is 47-2096018. You will receive a statement of your donation for the year with a notice that will be sent to you by the end of January.

A pledge of any size is deeply appreciated.
Please click HERE to print out a pledge form ( Click on the File Tab on the task bar in the upper left-hand side of the document.  At the bottom of that drop-down is the print option).   Pledge Forms can be returned by mail to the PO Box above or emailed to our treasurer Paul Vosburgh at 7paulvos@gmail.com.

With blessings and gratitude,
Your SIMC board