About this Event
About Working with Memory, Repetitive Thinking and Suffering
This is a common experience. We meet someone, and we reflect on the encounter later. We have the thought or feeling that they are upset or mad with us. Our repetitive thought process amplifies this concern. We become anxious which affects our behavior. We feel uncomfortable when we see the person, or maybe avoid them. Later, we find out they were never upset or mad at all. This is a wonderful illustration of the Historical Buddha’s teaching that our thoughts create not just our world view, but our suffering as well as our happiness.
This one-day retreat will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, as well as teachings, exercises and discussion. We will explore the major role that memory, remembering, and repetitive thinking play in our self-identity and suffering. We will investigate how to work skillfully with these qualities of mind from the perspectives of Buddhist psychology and modern memory research.
Teacher Bio
Dennis Warren is the Founding Teacher of Sacramento Insight Meditation and served as an adjunct Professor of Mindfulness in the UC Davis Medical Center (Division of Pain Medicine) for 11 years. He is trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for depression. He has led two retreat style pilgrimages to Thailand, India and Nepal. His focus is on the practical application of core Buddhist teachings and methods to the struggles and suffering in daily life.
Additional Information
Registration is $40. Deadline to register is Monday, October 7th. Dana (donation) to the teacher is possible and welcome. Limited scholarships are available. Contact: t for scholarships or questions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, East J Street, Benicia, CA, USA, United States
USD 40.00
