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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Equanimity: Holding Lightly\, Living Fully
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\nThis talk is the final part of the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolding Lightly\, Living FullyThis talk explores equanimity—a steadiness of heart that allows us to meet life’s challenges. Through stories\, similes\, and reflections\, we’ll see how equanimity is not indifference but a warm\, caring presence that holds life lightly while engaging fully. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Sep 25 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025sep25/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T153000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Diane Wilde - Death As Our Teacher
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Reverend Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nDeath As Our TeacherJust as life is happening all around us\, so is death. Human beings appear to be the only species that are conscious of our mortality. Yet most people purposefully ignore this fact of our existence\, preferring to put efforts\, thoughts and practice on “more pleasant things”. We yearn to “wake up”\, to let go of our endless attachments and experience contentment and ease in our lives. Paradoxically\, facing the death of our loved ones and ourselves\, is one of the classic Buddhist teachings for accepting the truth of existence and waking up to impermanence.  It is also a teaching that can greatly reduce and perhaps even eliminate the biggest delusion of all… that everyone else will die\, except me. By avoiding the reality of our own deaths\, we deny ourselves the life-affirming lessons that acceptance of death provides… that life CAN BE lived joyfully and with gratitude. Please plan on staying all day and bring a lunch. \n\n\n\n\nThis daylong may not be suitable for those with anxiety\, trauma or those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. \n\n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center. Participants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the SDC.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n08/18/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n09/27/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n09/27/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nATTEND In-Person\n\n\n\nATTEND on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe link to attend the retreat via Zoom appears in three places: The Zoom link is on this page – select the button “Join Retreat Online” to connect to the meeting.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join\, with Meeting ID: 867 6522 7189 and Passcode: 851680
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-sep-27/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T190000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Tony Bernhard - The Mirage of Self and the Liberation of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Tony Bernhard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Tony Bernhard\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nTony Bernhard will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 2 Tony from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct02/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20251010T051252Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Body As Teacher
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nCome join Heather and community for an evening of her favorite teachings and guided practices on the Body\, along with practical tips and discussion on how to use them to support more ease\, peace\, and release of reactivity in your daily life. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 9 Heather from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct09/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T190000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - JD Doyle - Meeting the Moment with Mindfulness and Metta
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher JD Doyle\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher JD Doyle\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nMeeting the Moment with Mindfulness and MettaAs we practice to meet the ups and downs of life\, we learn valuable insights about ourselves and each other. Rather than getting entrenched in our habits and blown around by uncertainty\, we cultivate the capacity to meet the world with more compassion and grace and learn ways to meet these perilous times. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nJD Doyle will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 16 JD from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct16/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T210000
DTSTAMP:20251015T002952Z
CREATED:20250724T071647Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Mudita: “Finding joy in the happiness and well-being of others.” Why can it often be so difficult?
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nMudita: “Finding joy in the happiness and well-being of others.” Why can it often be so difficult?Thursday October 23 is the first in a series of talks prepared for the SIM mini-retreat which takes place on October 24 and 25. The mini-retreat is entitled\, “Applying the Buddha’s Antidotes in Daily Life.”   \n\n\n\nThe first talk is on Mudita\, also known as Sympathetic Joy. Mudita can be defined as enjoying the good fortune or happiness experienced by others as well as ourselves. In today’s fast-paced\, phone-obsessed\, competitive society\, we bypass much of the joy in our lives as well as in the lives of others. Additionally due to societal polarization\, as well as the emphasis on winning—no matter what it takes—we often find ourselves engaging in mind states that are the direct opposite of mudita.  Due to jealousy\, anger\, and toxic competitiveness\, we find ourselves taking delight in the misfortune of others.  This “dark glee” is called schadenfreud and continually engaging in this mind state has severe repercussions including the exacerbation of depression and anxiety. Tonight we will learn practical methods for decreasing schadenfreud and for elevating mudita in our lives\, thus increasing our own contentment\, ease and a sense of true connection with others. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 23 Diane from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct23/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T160000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Mini-Retreat with Rich Howard and Walt Opie - Compassion and Metta
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teachers Rich Howard and Walt Opie\n\n\n\nThe Friday retreat will include dharmettes\, sitting and walking meditation and an opportunity for Q&A. Visit the main overview page for more information. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nThis mini-retreat spans two days. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. Visit the main registration page to specify which days you’d like to attend. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\n\nVisit the retreat donation page (click here) where the drop-down menu default donation states “Choose the retreat…“.\n\n\n\nSelect “Fri 10/24 Mini-Retreat” to indicate SIM will receive 25% of your donation and the remaining 75% will be split between Rich Howard and Walt Opie.\n\n\n\nIf you select “Both days Mini-Retreat“\, SIM will receive 25% of your donation and the remaining 75% will be shared between all four teachers.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-oct-24f/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20251011T204905Z
CREATED:20250410T214055Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Mini-Retreat with Dennis Warren and Diana Clark - Generosity and Equanimity
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren and SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nThe Saturday retreat will include dharmettes\, sitting and walking meditation and an opportunity for Q&A. Visit the main overview page for more information. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nThis mini-retreat spans two days. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. Visit the main registration page to specify which days you’d like to attend. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\n\nVisit the retreat donation page (click here) where the drop-down menu default donation states “Choose the retreat…“.\n\n\n\nSelect “Sat 10/25 Mini-Retreat” to indicate that SIM will receive 25% of your donation and the remaining 75% will be split between Dennis Warren and Diana Clark.\n\n\n\nIf you select “Both days Mini-Retreat“\, SIM will receive 25% of your donation and the remaining 75% will be shared between all four teachers.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-oct-25s/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20251017T025835Z
CREATED:20250724T071945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T025835Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Demystifying the Two Dimensions of Reality
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nDemystifying the Two Dimensions of RealityThe Historical Buddha’s teachings invite us to explore two profound dimensions of reality. Traditionally known as the Relative and Absolute (or Conventional and Ultimate) “truths”.  They are often misunderstood as abstract philosophical concepts.Instead\, these two dimensions offer us complementary and inter-dependent ways of understanding our lived experience here on planet earth\, in this universe. They also open two distinct pathways for practice that can enrich and deepen our journey.Join us this evening as we explore together: what each dimension really means; the unique role each plays in our practice; how each relates to the other; and why weaving both experiences into our daily lives is essential for moving towards greater satisfaction\, peace\, and awakening.Whether you’re just beginning your practice or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful in this exploration. We welcome you to join us either in person or via ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person too to meet with old as well as new friends\, and enjoy an evening of community and exploring the Buddha’s teachings. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 30 Dennis from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct30/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T210000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Mindfully Facing Our Own Mortality
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nMindfully Facing Our Own MortalityOne of the keys to understanding the Buddhist practice of death contemplation is remembering that it’s not just about all things being impermanent. Rather\, it’s about mindfully facing our own death and understanding it could come at any time. The good news is that this practice can lead to lessening our fear of death and learning to live more fully (and even joyfully) each day. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nWalt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Nov 6 Walt from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov06/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T210000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Greatest Blessings
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nGreatest BlessingsIn this season of gratitude\, Rich will bring reflections on the “greatest blessings” from the Maha-Mangala Sutta (Sutta Nipata 2.4). When asked to tell the greatest blessing\, the Buddha gave a short discourse in verse containing 38 blessings. This beloved sutta reminds us that\, even in the midst of loss and grief\, our ordinary lives contain so many sources of gratitude and happiness. In balancing our awareness of suffering with the uplifting conditions in life\, we come closer to seeing things as they are. This awareness provides a balance to our daily life practice and a motivation for skillful action in the world.Rich last offered a reflection on this sutta three years ago\, as we celebrated 20 years of SIM. This evening will be structured differently\, as we will explore the Buddha’s examples in small group discussions to find sources of happiness relevant to our lives today. November 13\, 2025 \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nRich Howard will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Nov 13 Rich from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov13/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20251105T203241Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhat Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”One of the fundamental teachings we hear regularly is to “see things clearly as they are.” But Seeing Clearly is not an inherent quality of mind. It is a skill that matures through intentional development. Join us this evening to explore these questions:* What does it mean to “see clearly”?* What are we supposed to see clearly?* Why is seeing clearly so important?* What are the obstacles to seeing clearly? And what do we do about them?* How do we develop this skill? \n\n\n\nThe presentation and discussion will include a practical examination\, and handout\, of the critical elements of the Historical Buddha’s Psychology of Causation which explains the nature of suffering. We’ll apply Seeing Clearly to the stressful dynamics of being with family during the holidays.Whether you’re just beginning your practice\, or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful in this exploration. We welcome you to join us either in person or via ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person too to meet with old as well as new friends\, and enjoy an evening of community and exploring the Buddha’s teachings. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Nov 20 Dennis from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov20/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T235959
DTSTAMP:20250818T193221Z
CREATED:20250818T193219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T193221Z
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SUMMARY:No Meeting – Federal Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov27/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T163000
DTSTAMP:20251106T004333Z
CREATED:20250819T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T004333Z
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren - Artificial Intelligence & Buddhist Practice: Harnessing AI to Support Study\, Meditation and Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Dennis Warren\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaylong Retreat/Workshop with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence & Buddhist Practice: Harnessing AI to Support Study\, Meditation and Daily LifeThis day of practice explores how emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can meaningfully support the study\, meditation and integration of Buddhist teachings into daily life.Participants will move beyond common technology-related concerns to engage with a grounded\, practical framework for working with the opportunities and challenges of using AI into a contemplative practice.The day is structured around real-world AI examples drawn from the teacher’s experience around three themes: What you can do with AI; How to do it; and What not to do.Participants will leave with specific guidelines and hands-on tools they can use immediately.Topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nWhat AI is\, and isn’t\, from a technological perspective.\n\n\n\nWhat AI is\, and isn’t\, from a Buddhist perspective.\n\n\n\nWhat a helpful Buddhist relationship with AI could look like.\n\n\n\nHow AI can support and deepen our study\, meditation\, and daily use of Buddhist teachings.\n\n\n\n\nDuring this one day\, we’ll have at least one period of mindful movement\, so please bring your yoga mat. The session will be led by Sandra (Sam) Halford\, a member of our community who is both a therapist and a trauma-sensitive certified yoga instructor. \n\n\n\nNo prior AI experience is necessary. The day is appropriate for all levels of practice and experience. Please bring a pen/pencil and paper\, and your own lunch. Plan on staying on-site at the Sacramento Dharma Center all day during the retreat. \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. All participants will attend in-person as the retreat will not be available via Zoom.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates that you’ll be attending in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n10/11/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n11/29/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n11/29/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect the Register Now button to indicate you’ll be attending in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\n  \n      November Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n      $25.00 – $50.00 \n    Register Now\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-daylong-retreat-with-dennis-warren/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20251124T173534Z
CREATED:20250818T193504Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - When Something Feels Off
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhen Something Feels OffMost of us know the quiet sense that something is not quite right. In this talk we’ll explore how the way forward can emerge from within the very moments that once felt so wrong. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 4 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec04/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20251203T173759Z
CREATED:20250818T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T173759Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Are You Listening?
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nAre You Listening?Really listening to another is an incredible skill… it’s almost magical.  When we listen to another\, we are not only giving them the gift of our whole-hearted attention\, we are also taming the ego-driven addiction of impatiently waiting for OUR turn to speak.  When the Buddha spoke about Right Speech\, he was including both sides of the communication equation; skillful means of intentional speech as well as intentional listening to others.  Intentionally listening also means listening to ourselves\, to our own innate wisdom which we often ignore. Skillful Listening is a mindful practice that changes attitudes and beliefs as well as enhances empathy and community.  It is a great gift to bring into this New Year… for ourselves\, our friends\, and to those with whom we disagree. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 11 Diane from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec11/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T235959
DTSTAMP:20251020T064738Z
CREATED:20250818T195628Z
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SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T235959
DTSTAMP:20251020T064712Z
CREATED:20251017T035338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T064712Z
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SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/no-meeting-tonight/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260106T230538Z
CREATED:20250820T212659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T230538Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation (6-week course)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRich Howard\n\n\n\nSara Denzler\n\n\n\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\n\nParticipants meet for six weeks on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm from January 6 through February 10\, with a daylong retreat on Saturday\, January 31 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 pm. For more information\, visit the course overview page. \n\n\n\n\nThe registration payment form displays “SOLD OUT” because the course is full and the wait list is closed. Click here for a list of other SIM courses are upcoming on the calendar. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration is open\, select the “REGISTER” button to indicate you’ll be attending. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this course\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\n\n  \n      Beginning Meditation 6-week Course \n      $50.00 \n    SOLD OUT – Course Full\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact the Registrar\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the registrar for information or assistance.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-2026jan/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote,Upcoming Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20251218T173718Z
CREATED:20251017T040535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T173718Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Engaging the Eightfold Path
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nEngaging the Eightfold PathThe Noble Eightfold Path isn’t just a set of ideals\, it’s a practical way through the tangles of daily life. What we receive from the Path depends on how we practice it: as an occasional reference point\, or as something we weave into the ordinary moments of our days. This talk introduces a talk series on bringing the Eightfold Path meaningfully into our lives. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 8 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan08/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T210000
DTSTAMP:20251017T234956Z
CREATED:20251017T234954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T234956Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation Class (2 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details\, click here.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nIf you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online\, click here to visit the general donation page for all SIM courses. Select “DONATE DANA” and from the dropdown list\, select “Beg.Meditation 6-week“.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/bmc2026jan2of6/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20251219T191757Z
CREATED:20251017T041016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T191757Z
UID:49031-1768503600-1768510800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Speech\, Action\, Livelihood: Where the Rubber meets the Path
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nSpeech\, Action\, Livelihood: Where the Rubber meets the PathIn this second part of our six-week exploration of the Noble Eightfold Path\, we will delve into the three components of the training in sila\, the development of ethical conduct. While some elements of the Path may sound theoretical or far from our experience\, the practices of skillful speech\, right action\, and our very livelihood are at the heart of our everyday lives\, whether or not we consider ourselves “Buddhist.” Connecting these areas of our life to the other Path factors like intention and mindfulness brings richness and depth to everyday activities\, enhances the quality of our relationships\, and brings ease and the “bliss of blamelessness” to our lives “off the cushion.” The mission of Sacramento Insight Meditation is to integrate “meditation practices and awareness in all aspects of individual\, family\, educational\, institutional\, work\, and community life.” The training in sila is the way to do that. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nRich Howard will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 15 Rich from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan15/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T210000
DTSTAMP:20251017T235703Z
CREATED:20251017T235702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T235703Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation Class (3 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details\, click here.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nIf you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online\, click here to visit the general donation page for all SIM courses. Select “DONATE DANA” and from the dropdown list\, select “Beg.Meditation 6-week“.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/bmc2026jan3of6/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260117T015908Z
CREATED:20251017T041206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T015908Z
UID:49032-1769108400-1769115600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Seeing Clearly\, Aiming Wisely
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present via ZOOM.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nSeeing Clearly\, Aiming WiselyIn this talk in our series of talks on the Eightfold Path\, we’ll explore how the path begins on the inside with Right View and Right Intention. The way we interpret what’s happening and the motivations we bring\, quietly shape everything. We’ll look at how to recognize unhelpful momentum\, reconnect with what matters\, and let the path become something lived rather than merely understood. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 22 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan22/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20251220T034802Z
CREATED:20251020T065803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T034802Z
UID:49093-1769245200-1769270400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Rich Howard - Continuity of Awareness: A Day of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Senior Community Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nContinuity of Awareness: A Day of PracticeMindfulness is at the heart of our practice in the Insight/Vipassana tradition. Since formal meditation with our community and more intensive practice on retreat are so rewarding\, it is tempting to view these formal settings as the primary places to develop the skill/habit of maintaining awareness. However\, it is the continuity of awareness\, rather than scattered short intervals of more intensive practice\, that really bears fruit and transforms our understanding\, our behavior and our relationships. As the contemporary Burmese monk Sayadaw U Tejaniya puts it: “Mindfulness is a lifetime commitment\, not a part-time job. It is something that you really\, really need to do all the time. All the time.”In this daylong retreat\, we will explore awareness in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya\, with short instructional talks from Rich and ample opportunity for loosely structured sitting and walking practice\, as well as question/response periods. There will also be opportunities for one-on-one practice check-ins. The daylong will be offered in-person only at the Sacramento Dharma Center.Plan to bring a lunch and stay all day. The intention for the day is to leave participants with confidence in their ability to increase continuity of awareness in formal meditation and diverse situations of daily life\, in this world\, right now. \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center. Participants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the SDC. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n12/14/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n01/24/2026 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n01/24/2026 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n      January Daylong registration – SDC \n      $25.00 – $50.00 \n    ATTEND In-Person\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n      January Daylong registration – Zoom \n      $25.00 – $50.00 \n    ATTEND on Zoom\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe link to attend the retreat via Zoom appears in three places: The Zoom link is on this page – select the button “Join Retreat Online” to connect to the meeting.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join\, with Meeting ID: 820 1334 6742 and Passcode: 107578
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-jan-24/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20251017T235807Z
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UID:49076-1769540400-1769547600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation Class (4 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details\, click here.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nIf you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online\, click here to visit the general donation page for all SIM courses. Select “DONATE DANA” and from the dropdown list\, select “Beg.Meditation 6-week“.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/bmc2026jan4of6/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260122T011530Z
CREATED:20251017T041432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T011530Z
UID:49033-1769713200-1769720400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Right Effort
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nRight EffortTonight we continue our series on the Noble Eightfold Path with Right Effort\, the first of the “Samadhi” factors\, the teachings that deal with mental cultivation. \n\n\n\nRight Effort addresses our inner life: preventing unwholesome states from arising\, letting go of those that have already appeared\, and cultivating and sustaining wholesome qualities of mind. Traditionally\, it is not about striving or self-pressure\, but about wise discernment—knowing what nourishes clarity\, kindness\, and freedom\, and what leads to suffering. Learning what sort of effort to expend in our sitting meditation is crucial for developing insight. In daily life\, Right Effort shows up as choosing where we place our attention\, how we respond to habits and emotions\, and when we gently redirect ourselves rather than push or judge. It is the practice of effort that is balanced\, humane\, and aligned with our deepest values. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 29 Diane from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan29/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20251202T083056Z
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UID:49294-1769850000-1769875200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation Class - Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A closed retreat available to students already enrolled in the course.\n\n\n\nThis class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class retreat. For course details\, click here. If you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/bmc2026retreat1/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20251017T235909Z
CREATED:20251017T235908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T235909Z
UID:49078-1770145200-1770152400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation Class (5 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details\, click here.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nIf you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online\, click here to visit the general donation page for all SIM courses. Select “DONATE DANA” and from the dropdown list\, select “Beg.Meditation 6-week“.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/bmc2026jan5of6/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260129T180726Z
CREATED:20251017T231659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T180726Z
UID:49048-1770318000-1770325200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Right Concentration
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nRight ConcentrationAs part of our ongoing series\, this talk will examine the final factor of the Noble Eightfold Path\, which is Right Concentration. Practicing Right Effort and Right Mindfulness\, in combination with a strong foundation in ethical behavior (Right Speech\, Right Action\, Right Livelihood) leads eventually to a more focused or unified mind that is easily able to stay with one object like the breath or to maintain continuous awareness as the objects of our attention change (thoughts\, sights\, sounds\, tastes\, etc). With this steady\, still\, undistracted mind\, we are then ready to cultivate insight which leads to wisdom (Right View\, Right Intention) and potentially to full awakening. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nWalt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Feb 5 Walt from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026feb05/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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