01/05/2023 “Who Am I If I Am Not Special?” with Diane Wilde
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 […]
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NOTICE: 1/5/23 Sit & Dharma Talk Switched to ZOOM Only
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 […]
Update on gifts for St. Johns
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. […]
12/22/2022 “The Greatest Blessing: Maha-Mangala Sutta” with Rich Howard
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, […]
12/15/2022 “Revisiting Fundamentals: Paying Attention – What? And How?” with Dennis Warren
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 […]
12/08/2022 “Right Thought as a Key to Happiness” with Walt Opie
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 […]
12/01/2022 “20th Anniversary Celebration” with SIM Teachers
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 […]
Beginning Meditation Course Starts January 2023
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 […]
Your generosity helps SIM thrive!
“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 […]
Family Sangha Volunteers Needed
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 […]