Powerful cultural and technological forces are reshaping the landscape of American Buddhist practice: several years of COVID isolation; the ability to attend events by Zoom in the comfort of your […]
What does the dharma tell us about the nature of self? Who are we as spiritual seekers in this precious life?
One of the main characteristics of delusion is being totally identified as a Special Me. Starting with our name, our history, and our self-image, all of these enable us to […]
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 […]