Important Announcement 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 […]
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. […]
As the days wane and the nights get longer, Rich will bring reflections on the “greatest blessings” from the Maha-Mangala Sutta (Sutta Nipata 2.4). This beloved sutta reminds us that, […]
It seems obvious that one of the foundations of practice is paying careful attention to our experience. What paying attention means from a Buddhist perspective, however, may not be so […]
We will discuss Right Thought, often called Right Intention, which is the second factor of the Noble Eightfold Path (after Right View). In one sutta, usually translated as “Two Kinds of […]
Sacramento Insight Meditation is celebrating 20 years as a sangha! We have come a long way since the start in 2002 and will be commemorating the anniversary at a special […]
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 […]
“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” the historical Buddha Dear SIM Friends, On December 1, 2022 we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of SIM’s supporting those practicing in […]
The Sacramento Dharma Center’s Family Sangha seeks folks in the mahasangha who would like to help them by volunteering, or by referring good people who might consider a childcare or […]
Based on a wonderful teaching from long-term Buddhist teacher and activist Joanna Macy, the Talk explores the 4 Qualities which are Gratitude, Compassion, Wisdom Lenses, and Intentions for Service, and […]