SIMC in Full Bloom this Spring
- cjsmiles03
- Apr 14
- 3 min read
We are at Capacity for Brian's Retreat
We have had such a great response for Brian's retreat that as of now, the retreat is full. If you would still like to attend, we welcome you to sign up for the waiting list in the event of any cancellations. Please ignore the note that states $25 registration fee - Corsizio will process the form as a waiting list registration with no registration fee. You will then have the option to register for the retreat once we notify you of an opening. We will offer openings in the order that waitlist requests are received.
Exploring Wise Speech through Relational Meditation
Saturday, April 26th (9am - 4pm)
and Sunday, April 27th (9am-3:30pm)
Earth Day Collective Practice
Meditation for Care, Kindness, and Peace
Tuesday, April 22nd
5:00 - 5:45pm at the SIMC House
SIMC is participating with other groups and Sanghas in a collective opportunity to come together for 45 minutes with the intention of sending out care, kindness, and peace to all beings and to our precious planet. We invite you to join us at the Sangha House at 5:00 pm on Earth Day as we sit together and collectively send out these good intentions. If you are unable to stay for the full duration, feel free to quietly exit.
The unity of our thoughts and intentions truly matters, and together we can amplify this shared offering to the world. If you are unable to join us in person at the Sangha House, we invite you to practice this offering from home, knowing that our collective efforts are stronger when united in purpose.
Other Collective Practices
April Morning Meditation
6:30-7:30am Monday - Friday in April
Still time to join the morning group of meditators for our April Month of Morning Meditation at SIMC. This is an open sitting and/or walking practice. Come to sit or walk for a few minutes or for the whole time. We hope to see you there!
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. 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.
Half-Day Retreat with Denise on SATURDAY May 31st
Resting in Awareness
9:00am-12:30pm - SIMC House at 248 D ST
In this retreat, we orient ourselves toward resting in the spaciousness of open awareness. This practice erodes our tendencies to over “do” in meditation practice and in life. This is helpful not only for our own lives but also for our larger world. The retreat includes a dharma talk, sitting and walking meditation, and a Q & A period. This retreat is offered via Dana or generosity.
Dharma Seedlings - The Eightfold Path
In last month’s Dharma Seedling, we explored the Four Noble Truths, which states there is suffering, there is a cause, there is the end of suffering and there is a path leading to the end of suffering. This path that is referred to is called the Noble Eightfold Path. This foundational teaching of Buddhist practice, which the Buddha taught for over 45 years, provides us with a roadmap to freedom from stress and suffering; a path to the end of greed, ill-will and confusion which is true liberation and ultimate peace. The path is considered “noble” or “enobling” because it is available to EVERY human being. Each of the eight components of the path supports and is dependent on the other components. They can be divided into three main groups: ethical, concentration, and wisdom groups. Traditionally, they are shown in the following order: Wise View, Wise Intention, Wise Speech, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness and Wise Concentration. Next month we will begin to explore each of these in detail.
We thank Denise Ackert for these Dharma Seedlings.
Library Corner
Upcoming Display
In May, our Sangha Library will be featuring books related to Mindful Communication. Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming "featured books" display and come visit the library to browse and check out books from our ever-expanding collection.
New Books
Here is a list of New Titles that have been acquired and added to the library since January.
Chris O' Connor, Library Co-Manager, tofutacos@yahoo.com
Jackie Mart, Library Co-Manager, jackiemart759@gmail.com
“The mind is difficult to control; swiftly and lightly, it moves and lands wherever it pleases. It is good to tame the mind, for a well-tamed mind brings happiness."
Dhammapada V35
With warmth and care,
The SIMC Board - Paul, Kym, Jes, Denise, Carla
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