Asking for Your Help!
“The warmth of the community, the commitment to practicing the Buddha’s teachings, and the generosity of SIM is felt each time I engage with the sangha as a teacher. I […]
Entries by Sabitre
11/09/23 “Hand in Hand: The 4 Noble Truths Meet the 4 Brahma Viharas” with Heather Sundberg
In this talk we will explore ways that Wisdom and Heart practices inform each other, along with practical applications in our daily life practice.
Strengthening Connections Between Board and Sangha
Dear sangha members, As a member of the Sacramento Insight Meditation community and past member of the SIM Board of Directors I’m thinking about the many things that need to […]
11/02/23 “Creating the Conditions for SIM’s Future”
Presenters: Amy Kovak, David Guerrieri, Diane Wilde, Dennis Warren, and Rich Howard In this special presentation, we will look at the historical roots of SIM’s evolution, the concepts behind the […]
Holiday Fundraiser – Adopt a Family
Once again SIM is happy to support the Adopt-a-Family fundraiser. Since 1985, Saint John’s Program for Real Change has supported more than 30,000 formerly homeless women and children, providing them […]
10/26/23 “Be Your Own Teacher” with Diane Wilde
“Be a lamp unto yourselves and strive forward with diligence” is one of the translations of the last words the Buddha uttered to his grieving disciples as he achieved paranibbana, […]
10/19/23 “Noting and Naming” with Dennis Warren
“Noting” or “Naming” is the practice of making a soft mental note to highlight the present experience that is unfolding in meditation or in daily life. It has a number […]
The Climate Sangha is Back
After a long break, the SDC-sponsored Climate Sangha will begin meeting again each month in the library and on Zoom. The Sangha meets on the third Wednesday of each month […]