Join us for our Residential Retreat at the beautiful Mercy Center in Auburn, CA from Sunday, November 12 through Sunday November 19, 2023. We are fortunate to have Senior Teacher Greg Scharf (who is a Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society) leading our retreat this year.
GREG SCHARF has practiced with Western and Asian teachers in the Theravada tradition since 1992. He has been teaching residential retreats since 2007, including the annual Three-Month Retreat at IMS. Greg’s love of nature and the outdoors deeply informs both his practice and teaching.
In response to a number of requests, the Sacramento Insight Meditation Board of Directors, in consultation with the faculty, has decided to make a change for the Thursday evening format.
Our Thursday evening will continue to begin at 7 PM as usual. After 10 minutes for announcements, the silent sitting meditation period will begin at 7:10 PM and last for 30 minutes. At 7:40 PM there will be a 10-minute break and then return promptly for the Teacher’s Dharma talk and discussion from 7:50 until 8:30 PM.
Sangha members and visitors are welcome to remain at the Dharma Center to visit and hold conversations until 9:00 PM. Meanwhile the Volunteer Set-up and Closing Crew would appreciate any assistance in order to leave soon thereafter.
Please share your comments with the Board or Faculty in-person, or email us at any of our addresses found on our website at https://sactoinsight.org/contact-us/.
As you may be aware, SIM’s Founding Teacher was involved in a major accident on February 19 resulting in fractures of five (5) vertebrates and one (1) rib. He is doing well in recovery and rehab. His first post-accident presentation will be on Thursday, April 13. It will focus on dealing with unexpected life events. He is planning on leading the monthly one-day retreat on Saturday, April 29.
(This update was initially published on 3/4/23 and revised on 3/31/23)
Tonight’s March 9th sitting meditation and dharma talk switched to ZOOM-Only
Tonight’s Thursday, March 9th, 2023 regularly scheduled evening sitting meditation and dharma talk presentation by Seth Castleman will be held only on-line beginning at 7 pm. The SIM Board of Directors has cancelled the in-person part of the meeting.
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The Sacramento Insight Meditation Board of Directors has approved a change in our Covid policy consistent with the current Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health guidelines. These guidelines are based on the current Sacramento County level of COVID-19 infections which is MODERATE.
Masks are no longer required but optional for those who choose to wear them. However, if the community level of COVID infection becomes HIGH masks are strongly recommended. As a reminder, an effective mask, like an N95, KN95, and KF94 offers the best fit and filtration.
Masks will continue to be available at the entrance to the Dharma Hall for this purpose.
For attendance at SIM in-person events at the Sacramento Dharma Center, all attendees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated with the most recent recommended vaccines.
Seating arrangements will continue to allow for social distancing.
If you are experiencing new symptoms of fever, chills, or cough, or if you or someone in your household is at increased risk for serious complications from Covid, please choose to participate in SIM events remotely.
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Jan 5th sitting meditation and dharma talk switched to ZOOM-Only
Due to the hazardous weather conditions anticipated over the next 24 hours, the Thursday, January 5th, 2023 regularly scheduled evening sitting meditation and dharma talk presentation by Diane Wilde will be held only on-line beginning at 7 pm. The SIM Board of Directors has cancelled the in-person part of the meeting.
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Did you contribute to this year’s Adopt-a-Family fundraiser? Vicki has an update to share with us!
SIM’s fifth fundraiser for St. John’s came to a close on December 2, 2022. Despite this year’s inflation and down turning market SIM’s caring community shined brightly in generosity, raising a five year high of $1,572. That didn’t even include dana that was received after the online donation window closed. Funds for St. John totaled close to $2,000 all together. Due to our munificent budget, we were able to sponsor eight people instead of four or five. In addition we were able to supply St. John’s 26 additional $25 Target gift cards to help other families have a bountiful Christmas. Deepest gratitude to you all.
Mary Howard and I did the shopping in early December. This is the second year Mary has joined for the shopping, making it even more fun and joyful. This year we “adopted” two single women, a mom and her teen age girl, and a mom with three children, ranging in age from 8 years to one year old. Rather than list everything, the “shopping elves” procured a balance of fun, educational, and practical gifts. We were able to provide some needed items that are more expensive such as high quality work boots and a convertible car seat for a family that is very close to graduating from the program at St. John’s.
We brought the gifts to St. John’s on December 9th. This has consistently been a wonderful experience as Karen Edwards, head of the fundraising program is a very kind and gracious person who makes one feel how appreciated and valued this support is.
That being said, please receive this deep bow of gratitude to our generous Sangha and teachers, and a special thanks to Sabitre Rodriguez, Sara Denzler, and Mary Howard. Wishing all of you a peaceful, happy, and love filled holidays.
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Our popular six-week Beginning Meditation Course begins Wednesday, Jan 18th with Rich Howard and Sara Denzler instructing. For more information, click on the flyer image or visit the registration page at https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-jan2023/.
