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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 with the essential tools and knowledge to change the trajectory of their lives.
To make a donation to Sacramento Insight Meditation, click here.
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 from 6-7:30 pm to explore the intersection of the climate crisis and Buddhism. Diane Wilde and Rich Howard, dharma teachers who led the first version of the Climate Sangha for many years, were an important part of planning and encouragement for version 2.0. Read more …
Hozan Alan Senauke will lead a discussion on the future among all of our sanghas and the Sacramento Dharma Center. Read More …
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.
We’ve posted additional information about this retreat – registration opens on Saturday, September 9, 2023. For more information visit https://sactoinsight.org/event/2023-sim-residential-retreat/.
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 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.
We look forwarded to having you join us at the Zoom meeting and wish you all may be safe and healthy.
We’re pleased to announce this online mini-retreat.
Update on the SIM Covid Policy
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.
Use the following links for the most current information:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/Communications-Toolkits/Mask-Up.aspx
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