Sitting Group / Dharma Study

The focus of this group is traditional Buddhist topics such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Hindrances, the Three Characteristics, heart practices, etc. through talks given by senior Vipassana teachers from Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, Insight Meditation Center, and other Vipassana centers.

We meet weekly on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am.

The Saturday Sitting Group meets in person. For those who can’t meet in person, our North County Sitting Group continues with online meetings. We would also like to offer this extensive list of Online Sanghas that Spirit Rock has on their website. There are virtually (:-) hundreds of groups meeting online regularly.

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In-person meetings are held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Hillcrest. 4190 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103 across the street from the UCSD medical center. The entrance to church parking is on Arbor Drive.

STUDY Focus - Way of the Buddha

Starting January 4, 2025, the Saturday Sitting Group will begin a course given through the Insight Meditation Society called The Way of the Buddha. These teachings are a timeless exploration of the core teachings of the Dharma path.

The topics covered are:

• The One Dharma

• The Two Aspects of Truth

• The Three Jewels and Three Personality Types

• The Four Noble Truths, Four Immeasurables, and Four Foundations of Mindfulness

• The Five Precepts, Five Spiritual Faculties, and Five Hindrances to Meditation

• The Six Realms of Existence and how to work with the Six Senses

• The Seven Factors of Awakening

• The Eight-Fold Path

• The Ten Perfections

• And more!

Each module features IMS teachers from many generations and backgrounds who will guide you on the path.

To listen outside of the group and/or to access the transcripts, please pay the one-time registration fee of $15. This is a very modest rate considering the amount of materials.