Golden Leaves, Mindful Steps — October at SIMC
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Another Beautiful Retreat with Brian Lesage
Our deepest gratitude to the beautiful sangha that gathered for our Fall Retreat with Brian. A retreat is co-created by everyone, and we are so thankful for your presence, your practice, and your profound generosity. Your offerings of time, service, and financial dāna are what make these precious gatherings possible. The Dharma shared by Brian was as powerful as ever, and the warmth of our shared practice continues to ripple out into the world.
Offerings this Fall from Denise Ackert on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Saturday, November 8th (9am - 3pm)
at the SIMC Sangha House -248 D Street, Salida, CO 81201
Join us for a full day dedicated to mindful practice and reflection. This retreat can be enjoyed on its own as a day of presence, insight, and growth with the Four Foundations, or as a way to deepen your practice by continuing the exploration begun in the 4-week series.In this daylong retreat, we will take the teachings on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness into our meditation practice. We'll explore body, feeling tone, mind states & nature's truths. Through bringing continuity of mindfulness to our practice and daily life activities, we can see with clarity the nature of experience and widen our capacity to meet life skillfully.
The retreat includes instruction, sitting and walking meditation, and a Q & A period. You will have the opportunity to offer Dana or generosity to support the teacher and the continuation of these offerings.
Weekly Meditations
Sundays - 5:00-6:00pm
Tuesdays - 12:00-12:45pm
Thursdays - 12:00-12:30pm
Sangha Friends
Second Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm
Its purpose is to foster friendships through conversations on topics of interest, somewhat like a book club. Please email Sangha@SalidaSangha.org at least a day prior to receive the reading/video to prepare for the discussion. Check our SIMC website for more information.
Mindful Recovery
Wednesdays - 7:00pm via Zoom
A community of people who are using the practices of mindfulness, compassion, forgiveness, renunciation and generosity to transform the pain and suffering that addictions of all kinds have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Mettings are held via Zoom. Please email Denny for the Zoom Link.
Recovery Dharma
Thursdays - 5:00-6:00pm
In person at the SIMC House - 248 D St
A peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. Recovery Dharma is founded on, and inspired by traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, which can offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.
Library News
Giveaway Box
Located in the Northeast corner of the Sangha Library you will find the Giveaway Box. Any item in this box is available for the taking. You might be wondering, “ Why are we giving away these books?” In order for a book to be added to the Sangha Library it must meet the following criteria: The book must relate to Buddhist philosophy, practices and teachings. It must be in good condition, free of underlining or highlighting. And it does not duplicate a title we already have in the library. If a book meets these criteria it is added to the Sangha Library. If not, it is added to the Giveaway Box. So, don’t forget to check the Giveaway Box from time to time. You may find a few treasures!
New Titles
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our sangha members. We were able to add these titles because of your impressive book donations.
“I asked the leaf whether it was frightened because it was autumn and the other leaves were falling. The leaf told me, 'No. During the whole spring and summer I was completely alive. I worked hard to help nourish the tree, and now much of me is in the tree. I am not limited by this form. I am also the whole tree, and when I go back to the soil, I will continue to nourish the tree. So I don’t worry at all.'"
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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