timely news from salida sangha

BOOK CLUB MEETING TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY AT 5 pm
The current book is "The Logic of Faith"  by Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. 
We will be discussing Chapter 3.  Everyone is welcome!
 
INVITATION TO A NEW WEEKLY MEN’S SIT
 Dear Brothers,
 The inspiration for this new weekly men’s sit was the spring men’s retreat at Vallecitos led by Brian LeSage and Devon Berry.
All of the men seemed to agree that one of the most striking aspects of this retreat was sitting in silence and walking in silence with other men.
It was a unique and deeply moving experience.
 
The idea of starting a men’s sit at the Salida Sangha jumped out as a possibility for expanding this experience.
With that in mind the Salida Sangha Board has given its blessing for us to start a men’s sit.
 
The sit is on Wednesday mornings at 7:30.
(It has already started informally.)
To start with it is a sit only, without teachings or readings.
We will each introduce ourselves and then sit for 30 minutes and then end.
 
We invite you to come and sit with a group of your brothers.
This sit is open to all people who identify as men.
 
Paul Vosburgh
505-350-0338
The Five Precepts and Buddhist Morality3rd Sunday of the month,  4:00pm August 18th
Come delight in simple, virtuous conduct!  A fellow sangha member will host a monthly recitation of ‘The Five Mindfulness Trainings’ as explained by Thich Nhat Hanh.  These are not commandments, rather an exploration in training the mind and heart.
Mindfulness is but a single thread in our rich tradition.  From the time of the Buddha, five precepts have informed and supported the beautiful tapestry that we call meditation.  The early Buddhist term, sila, refers to good character, nature, or habit.  Traditionally, these five virtues serve as prerequisite for lay people to receive instruction in the sitting practice.  They wrap the sangha in a cloth of harmony, provide protection, and ready us to sense the fragrance of enlightenment.
Insight Dialogue Retreat - Nov 2-3, 2019
Nicola Redfern will once again be offering an Insight Dialogue retreat at the sanghahouse on November 2-3, 2019.  Registration will open in the fall.  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.

Finally, we are in need of people to sign up to clean the sangha house the next few months and also some to vacuum the cushions once a month.

We value all of you and your participation in our offerings.  As usual, all the information is on our website:  http://www.salidasangha.org/
With Joyful Hearts,
The Salida Sangha Board