Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde Talk topic: What about God? * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center It seems appropriate to discuss a “supreme being” and its compatibility with Buddhist practice — or not. The holiest seasons in the Judeo-Christian and Muslim […]
Talk topic: Honoring Our Lineage of Teachers Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center Thursday Night Talk Dana “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaFor remote meetings, please use the form above to […]
Talk topic: Compassion Fatigue Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center As practitioners of mindful awareness, we want to remain openhearted to the suffering in the world. Our practice teaches us to turn toward conditions as they […]
To join this remote meeting, note the following: Join Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87269584502Passcode: 008185Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 872 6958 4502 )For instructions on how to join the meeting, click here. This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month […]
Revisiting Fundamentals: “Right” Understanding Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The teacher will present via Zoom. Deciding what is the “Right” or skillful thing to do can be confusing when we are suffering. On one hand, […]
Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard About This Hybrid Retreat Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Pre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance. This helps us determine how many people will attend and how many people the meditation room […]
Great news for SIM families, grandparents, aunts and uncles! Family Sangha is returning (Sunday, March 27th); whether you are a parent, aunt or uncle, or grandparent, you are invited to bring your child/children to Sacramento Dharma Center for our first IN-PERSON Family Sangha gathering since the start of the pandemic. Come celebrate. This is a mahasangha event. Follow […]
This class is currently taught by SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard (click here for his biography), assisted by SIM Community Member Sara Denzler and is part of a six-week meditation course offered twice a year. For details, visit the Course Overview page (click here). After you enroll, if you'd like to make a donation to […]
Talk topic: The Paradox of Shame Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The teacher plans to attend in-person. We all experience shame. It is a universal emotion with some social scientists and psychologists saying it is […]