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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Non-Residential Retreat (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Both teachers will be IN-PERSON at the Sacramento Dharma Center for all three days. \n\n\n\nThis non-residential\, hybrid 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\n\n\nRegistration is for all three days; there is no option to register for individual days. Visit the main registration page for additional information. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\n\nVisit the retreat donation page (click here) . Please change the setting from “Choose the retreat…“ and replace it with the NON-RESIDENTIAL option instead.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/nr-retreat20260317/
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:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T160000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Non-Residential Retreat (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Both teachers will be IN-PERSON at the Sacramento Dharma Center for all three days. \n\n\n\nThis non-residential\, hybrid 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\n\n\nRegistration is for all three days; there is no option to register for individual days. Visit the main registration page for additional information. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\n\nVisit the retreat donation page (click here) . Please change the setting from “Choose the retreat…“ and replace it with the NON-RESIDENTIAL option instead.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/nr-retreat20260318/
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:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260313T011029Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011029Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Crossing the Flood: Not Hurrying and Not Tarrying
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 in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nCrossing the Flood: Not Hurrying and Not TarryingThis talk explores how we get swept away by reactivity or sink into disconnection\, and how practice invites a steadier\, more open way of meeting experience. \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 – Mar 19 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-2026mar19/
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:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260324T175401Z
CREATED:20251215T232325Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - SIM Teachers Diana\, Walt\, Diane\, and Rich - Practice in Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teachers Diana\, Walt\, Diane\, and Rich\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the SIM teachers\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPractice in Daily LifeSIM’s mission is to integrate meditative awareness into all aspects of daily life. The core faculty will explore this topic together on this evening. Diana\, Walt\, Diane\, and Rich will reflect on their own daily life practices and leave plenty of time for reflections from the community.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nAt least 75% of your donation will be shared among the four teachers. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu Mar 26 – four teachers 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-2026mar26/
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:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260401T041031Z
CREATED:20251215T231630Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Inner Transformation
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 via ZOOM.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nInner TransformationIf there is a goal in meditation practice\, perhaps it could best be described as inner transformation of the heart. In Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide\, Buddhist scholar Bhikkhu Analayo writes\, “Meditation practice should result in an improvement in the way we are\, how we relate to others\, and how we deal with outer circumstances.” He also describes this as “a genuine opening of the heart to the qualities of kindness and compassion.” During this talk\, we will explore this further\, with the aid of stories and poems\, and perhaps discover ways it might manifest in our own experience.   \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 – Apr 2 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026apr02/
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:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T210000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Adam Stonebraker - Wise Attention: Why We Practice\, How We Practice
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Adam Stonebraker\n\n\n\n \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\nWise Attention: Why We Practice\, How We PracticeWhy do we practice\, and how do we practice\, in a life that keeps moving\, changing\, and asking things of us\, especially in times like these\, when the world feels intense\, fast\, and fragile? \n\n\n\nADAM STONEBRAKER\, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999\, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation\, in Nevada City\, CA. Adam’s teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma\, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.In 2019\, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nAdam Stonebraker will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Apr 9 Adam 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026apr09/
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:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260401T232735Z
CREATED:20251229T204211Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Change\, Uncertainty\, Discomfort and Faith
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Senior Community 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\nChange\, Uncertainty\, Discomfort and FaithGil Fronsdal writes: “Some people have a strong tendency to resist change of any type\, including new perspectives and understandings.” “Not me” we might think\, “I know about impermanence.” But this practice teaches us that “knowing about” a concept is quite different than “living into” an experience or insight.  \n\n\n\nWhile a general understanding of changes in the seasons may be helpful\, a more precise awareness can reveal the discomfort that accompanies the transition from one moment to another. Given that change is built into this human life\, our practice of using the practice of meditative awareness to work with transitions\, uncertainty\, and discomfort can serve us well\, especially in difficult times in our lives and the world. Further\, it can also reveal that change itself can bring great benefits.  \n\n\n\nThis evening will be an opportunity to reflect on our relationship to uncertainty and change and to learn from each other about how to work with them. \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 – Apr 16 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026apr16/
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:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T211642Z
CREATED:20251229T203428Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Befriending Your Own Mind - Walt Opie
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\nBefriending Your Own MindEveryone has heard the phrase “being your own worst enemy” which points to the way we can sometimes use negative self-talk to sabotage or hold ourselves back from progress on the path. This talk will highlight the importance of befriending our own mind and accepting it rather than fighting it. Then\, as the meditation master Dipa Ma once said\, “it ceases to be a problem.” \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 – Apr 23 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026apr23/
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:20260425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260402T231806Z
CREATED:20260322T060532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T231806Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Walt Opie - Tending to the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nTending to the HeartThis will be a traditional insight meditation daylong retreat\, appropriate for both new practitioners and those with more experience. The emphasis will be on sitting and walking meditation\, and continuous awareness. Heart practices will be offered in the form of guided meditations on lovingkindness (metta) and compassion (karuna) as a way to tend to the heart during these uncertain times. The day will include meditation instructions\, short dharma talks\, and time for practice discussion and questions.  \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\n03/21/2026 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n04/25/2026 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n04/25/2026 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration opens\, select 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      April Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n      $25.00 – $50.00 \n    Attend In-person\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n      April Daylong registration – Attend on 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\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: 825 6616 2975 and Passcode: 918424
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-25apr/
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:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T015900Z
CREATED:20251229T234235Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Kim Allen - The First Step Depends on the Last\, and Vice Versa
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Kim Allen\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\nKIM ALLEN has been practicing Insight meditation since 2003\, and has trained intensively in the U.S. and Asia with cumulative years of silent retreat. She has practiced with primary teacher Gil Fronsdal and other Western teachers\, Theravādan monastics\, and a few Mahāyāna teachers\, and now offers retreats\, sutta study\, and experiential Dharma engagement. A teacher and author\, Kim aims to bring classical Dharma to a modern context and to encourage lay practitioners in fully living a life of Dharma. Her education includes a PhD in physics and a master’s degree in environmental sustainability\, and her website is http://www.uncontrived.org. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nThe teacher will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk Apr 30 – Kim 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026apr30/
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:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T220001Z
CREATED:20260224T221132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T220001Z
UID:49664-1778180400-1778187600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Seth Castleman - Enough is Enough! The Dharma of Renunciation
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, 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\n \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSeth Castleman will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu May 7 – Seth 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026may07/
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:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T215918Z
CREATED:20260224T221405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T215918Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Equanimity and Equanimous Happiness
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\nEquanimity and Equanimous HappinessEquanimity\, and the unique form of happiness that accompanies it\, is considered one of the most important qualities of mind and heart in Buddhist practice. It is frequently misunderstood. And how to be Equanimous can sometimes seem confusing or beyond our skill or capacity. Understanding how to cultivate a realistic\, practical form of Equanimity seems like something that could help all of us given the conditions in our country and the world. \n\n\n\nJoin us this evening to examine these questions:What are the characteristics and qualities of Equanimity? And Equanimous Happiness?Why is this quality of mind and heart considered so valuable in meditation\, daily life and relationships?In what ways does Equanimity differ from\, and is related to\, the other three “higher emotions” of Loving Kindness\, Compassion and Sympathetic Joy?How do we develop Equanimity as a readily available resource for dealing with the challenges of life? \n\n\n\nYou might want to review the essay on SIM’s website entitled “The Practice of Equanimity – The Balanced Embrace of All Experience.” This basic essay will serve as a jumping off point for our exploration on Thursday evening. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning your practice\, or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful in this investigation. 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 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 Thu May 14 – 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026may14/
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:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T225920Z
CREATED:20260224T221733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T225920Z
UID:49666-1779390000-1779397200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Reflections on Perceptions
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\nReflections on PerceptionsPerception is one of the proximate causes for mindfulness to arise. Perception is also the source of concepts\, confusion\, and papanca\, the proliferation of thoughts that causes us to suffer. This evening\, we will explore the many facets of perception and the distortions of perception\, with the intention of allowing this powerful capacity of the mind to free us from clinging. \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 Thu May 21 – 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026may21/
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:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T180148Z
CREATED:20260224T222149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T180148Z
UID:49667-1779994800-1780002000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Tony Bernhard - Ethical Conduct is the Path of Liberation...
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting 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 IN-PERSON.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nEthical Conduct is the Path of Liberation…We take up meditation and engage in dharma study to cultivate morally skillful behavior in our speech and action. Ethical conduct is not an adjunct to practice\, it is at the heart of practice and\, in the end\, is the very point of practice. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nThe teacher will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu May 28 – 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026may28/
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:20260530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260529T224735Z
CREATED:20251229T234952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T224735Z
UID:49468-1780133400-1780158600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Seth Castleman - Telling Our Story: Meditation\, Writing\, and Living into Our Truth
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nTelling Our Story: Meditation\, Writing\, and Living into Our TruthA daylong retreat with Seth Castleman including meditation instructions\, silent sitting and walking practice\, and periods of writing from our life’s experience. Experienced and novice meditators and writers welcome. \n\n\n\n\n \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\n04/10/2026 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n05/30/2026 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n05/30/2026 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration opens\, select 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      May Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n      $25.00 – $50.00 \n    Attend In-Person\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend via ZOOM\, use the “Registration Request” form listed below to manually enter your contact details and provide payment at a later time. \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\n\n                \n                        \n                            Registration Request – Attend on Zoom\n                            Complete this registration form and attend SIM’s daylong retreat on Zoom. \n                        \n                        PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Contact DetailsName(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                                \n                                    Enter Email\n                                    \n                                \n                                \n                                    Confirm Email\n                                    \n                                \n                                \n                            PhoneZOOM Registration Type\n			\n					\n					Base Fee Registration $25 total\n			\n			\n					\n					add $10 donation to SIM $35 total\n			\n			\n					\n					add $25 donation to SIM $50 total\n			Registration – Next StepAfter you submit your registration details\, watch for a separate email that will allow you to provide  your registration payment information. The payment email (invoice) should arrive within 48 hours but probably much sooner.This field is hidden when viewing the formCredit CardReplace this field with a field specific to your payment gateway whenever possible.\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ\n \n                        \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: 845 2585 2460 and Passcode: 454325
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-30may/
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:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T014634Z
CREATED:20260224T222706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T014634Z
UID:49677-1780599600-1780606800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Anger… it’s complicated!
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\nAnger… it’s complicated!Anger creeps into our lives uninvited\, disguised in a variety of forms. it is a multi-faceted emotion that is on the continuum of “ill-will\,”  (dosa in Pali) the second of the “Three Poisons” or kilesas that keep us in a state of samsara. The first kilesa is greed (lobha) and the third is delusion.(moha). \n\n\n\nThere are a wide range of behaviors that signal anger\, yet we don’t usually consider ourselves as being “angry.” Traditionally anger is defined as an explosion of violent behavior\, either verbally or physically.  Explosive anger is the extreme form of ill-will on the continuum of emotional manifestations of dosa. \n\n\n\nOne of the many difficulties of dealing with anger is that it is inculcated throughout our society.  Movies\, podcasts\, social media\, TV shows and politics all have expressions of anger.  \n\n\n\nAnother aspect of anger is when it is self-directed\, and may be experienced as disappointment\, guilt\, jealously as well as a variety of other emotions.  Continually experiencing anger in its variety of forms creates sadness\, withdrawal and confusion. \n\n\n\nTonight we will discuss anger\, its traditional antidotes and some advice from contemporary teachers. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nThe teacher will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu Jun 4 – 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jun04/
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:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T015321Z
CREATED:20260224T223214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T015321Z
UID:49680-1781204400-1781211600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - The Long and Winding Path to Freedom
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\nThe Long and Winding Path to FreedomA long hike requires many resources: a healthy body\, food and water\, the right clothing and gear\, not to mention motivation and a sense of direction. The practice of mindfulness\, meditation\, and ethical living has been described as a noble path\, and it may not be a straight line! For many of us\, it is a long and winding path that requires physical\, emotional\, and spiritual supports. Let’s take this evening to discuss and share some of the supports we have found for our practice.  \n\n\n\nAfter a dharmette by SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\, we will break into small groups in person and online to consider a series of questions to explore where we are on the path\, where we are headed\, and what resources might support us on the way. \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 – Jun 11 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jun11/
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:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T025011Z
CREATED:20260224T224232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T025011Z
UID:49681-1781809200-1781816400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Grace Talice Lee - Nibbāna: The Highest Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Visiting Teacher Grace Talice Lee\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\nNibbāna: The Highest HappinessWhat is Nibbāna? What does it look like when someone is fully enlightened? What might it look and feel like when you are fully enlightened\, and how might you practice for this highest of all happiness? \n\n\n\nGRACE TALICE LEE is a queer\, nonbinary\, autistic\, direct descendant of immigrants and refugees. Grace has loved the Dhamma for several lifetimes\, but in this current birth they began meditation training in 2016\, started teaching in 2025\, and co-led their first residential retreat in 2026. She offers several books about Dhamma practice\, including a travelogue about a 2-week pilgrimage to the Thai Forest Masters which is freely available for download at www.karunabv.org/books. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nThe teachers will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu Jun 18 – Grace 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jun18/
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:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T164709Z
CREATED:20260322T054645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T164709Z
UID:49769-1782414000-1782421200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - “Right” Effort in Meditation\, Practice and Life
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\n“Right” Effort in Meditation\, Practice and LifeThe importance of focusing our attention and investigation on Effort in meditation\, practice and life is frequently overlooked or minimized. “Right Effort\,” or “Right Energy\,” is foundational to our understanding and development of all the core elements of Buddhist practice. It is essential to integrating practice into daily life and relationships. And the way we use Effort is a significant factor in whether the way we conduct our practice and lives is practical and pragmatic\, or informed as “spiritual” or “dharmic” in nature. Join us this evening to explore these questions: \n\n\n\nWhat is Right Effort? What makes it “Right?”Is Right Effort different from Right “Energy?”Why is Right Effort considered foundational?What are specific\, practical\, useable examples of how to work with Right Effort in meditation? Other aspects of practice? Daily life? Relationships?What makes Right Effort a significant factor in informing practice and life as spiritual or dharmic? \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning your practice\, or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful in this evening investigation. 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 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 Thu Jun 25 – 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: 894 1555 3957 and Passcode: 538462)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weeklymeet-2026jun25/
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:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T233516Z
CREATED:20260402T232527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T233516Z
UID:49845-1782552600-1782574200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Diana Clark - Becoming Available: A Day of Mindfulness\, Receptivity and Ease
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\nBecoming Available: A Day of Mindfulness\, Receptivity and EasePractice is not always about trying harder.  Sometimes it is about becoming available. \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\n05/18/2026 – Registration opened.\n\n\n\n06/27/2026 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n06/27/2026 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration opens\, select 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      June Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n      $25.00 – $50.00 \n    Attend In-person\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n      June Daylong Registration – Attend on 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\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: 864 9544 2938 and Passcode: 812673
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-27jun/
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:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T225743Z
CREATED:20260322T223706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T225743Z
UID:49817-1783018800-1783026000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Seth Castleman - Mindful Non-violence
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Seth Castleman\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present virtually 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\nSeth Castleman will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk Jul 2 – Seth 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jul02/
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:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035215Z
CREATED:20260502T221931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T035215Z
UID:49930-1783623600-1783630800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) July Community Evening
DESCRIPTION:July Community Evening (IN PERSON ONLY – NO ZOOM)\n\n\n\n\n* Join us onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center; Zoom attendance won’t be an option. \n\n\n\n\nJuly Community EveningJoin us for our in-person July Community Evening\, a sit led by Sara Denzler\, followed by an opportunity to connect and socialize with fellow sangha members. This gathering is a chance to practice together\, enjoy community\, and get to know one another better.Please bring a snack — savory or sweet — to share as we mingle.We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nOffer a General Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu Jul 9 – SIM from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jul09/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260711T042247Z
CREATED:20260502T223511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T042247Z
UID:49937-1784228400-1784235600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Tanya Wiser - How Mindfulness Matures
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tanya Wiser\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\nHow Mindfulness MaturesMindfulness is often described as paying attention to the present moment. Yet throughout the early Buddhist teachings\, the Buddha presents mindfulness and clear comprehension together. Over time\, we begin to recognize how these two qualities work in partnership: mindfulness helps us know what is happening\, while clear comprehension reveals what we might otherwise overlook.We’ll explore how this deepening understanding supports greater wisdom\, responsiveness\, and care in our daily lives. \n\n\n\nTANYA WISER\, LCSW\, SEP is a queer-identified mother\, therapist\, and meditation teacher devoted to mindfulness\, embodied wisdom\, and the path of liberation. She teaches at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City and offers retreats grounded in attentive presence\, receptive awareness\, compassionate embodiment\, and deep reciprocity with the natural world\, guided by the question: “Is the heart open or closed?” Her approach arises from lived experience of the Dharma and is informed by training in Mindfulness-Based Therapy\, Compassion-Focused Therapy\, and Somatic Experiencing. Tanya’s teaching supports people in meeting life with greater wisdom\, care\, and compassion.She was fully authorized to teach in 2025 by Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella after completing a four-year Vipassanā teacher training program through the Insight Retreat Center and the Insight Meditation Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nTanya Wiser will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu Jul 16 – Tanya 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jul16/
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:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260711T043827Z
CREATED:20260502T222930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T043827Z
UID:49931-1784833200-1784840400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Seeing Clearly\, Holding Gently
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 remotely via ZOOM.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nSeeing Clearly\, Holding GentlySometimes clear seeing gets confused with criticism. This talk explores what becomes possible when honesty is joined with kindness. \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 Thu Jul 23 – 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jul23/
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:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260712T164914Z
CREATED:20260402T234040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T164914Z
UID:49847-1784970000-1784997000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Tony Bernhard - The Refuges
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Tony Bernhard\, click here. \n\n\n\nThe RefugesIt’s common practice in Buddhist sanghas to ritually affirm our intention to go to the Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha for refuge. This daylong will be a contemplation of the three refuges\, investigating just how finding refuge in the Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha includes all aspects of practice and leads directly to the end of suffering. \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\n07/01/2026 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n07/25/2026 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n07/25/2026 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration opens\, select 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      July Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n      $25 – $50 \n    Attend In-person\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n      July Daylong registration – Attend on Zoom \n      $25 – $50 \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\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: to be announced and Passcode: to be announced
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-25jul/
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:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260723T221514Z
CREATED:20260502T224407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T221514Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Clear Comprehension\, Everyday Mindfulness and the Brain - Rick Maddock
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Rick Maddock\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rick Maddock\, 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\nClear Comprehension\, Everyday Mindfulness and the BrainClear comprehension (sampajañña in Pali) is an essential part of the mindfulness practices taught by the Buddha. It brings awareness to how our actions of body\, speech and mind are always shaping the person we are becoming. Tonight’s talk will explore this practice and include a neuroscience perspective on becoming aware of our intentions and their suitability. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nRick Maddock will pass any donations he receives to Sacramento Insight Meditation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu Jul 30 – Rick 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jul30/
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:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260731T011020Z
CREATED:20260519T050244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T011020Z
UID:49971-1786042800-1786050000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Seth Castleman - Here I Am: The Four Essential Parts of Presence…and of Life
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, 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\n \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSeth Castleman will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Thu Aug 6 – Seth 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026aug06/
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:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260803T035856Z
CREATED:20260519T051003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T035856Z
UID:49973-1786647600-1786654800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - JD Doyle - The Practice of Delight
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\nThe Practice of DelightWe will explore the Buddhist teaching of Mudita: what it is\, what it isn’t and how to cultivate it. In watering the seeds of delight and joy in our lives as part of our spiritual practice\, we begin to recognize that happiness grows when it is shared. \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 Thu Aug 13 – 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026aug13/
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:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T014459Z
CREATED:20260519T051624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T014459Z
UID:49975-1787252400-1787259600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Working with the Thinking Mind
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\nWorking with the Thinking MindThis will be a talk on how to work skillfully with thoughts while we are practicing insight meditation. The Buddha warned us about how mental proliferation (papanca in Pali) can be a formidable obstacle to progress on the path. \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 Thu Aug 20 – 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026aug20/
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:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T235900
DTSTAMP:20260824T185217Z
CREATED:20260519T052231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T185217Z
UID:49977-1787857200-1787875140@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Mahā-Sīlava Jātaka (“Not One Drop of Blood”) (7PM - 9PM) + Uposatha Observance (9PM - 12AM)
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\n* 7PM – 9PM: Mahā-Sīlava Jātaka (“Not One Drop of Blood”)The Jataka Tales are folksy stories of the past lives of the being who would become Siddhattha Gotama and eventually the historical Buddha. To become a Buddha\, this being had to perfect the ten qualities known as “Paramis” (or “Perfections”)\, and each tale tells how one or more of the Paramis was developed in a particular past life\, as an animal or human. The Mahā-Sīlava Jātaka is particularly rich in its inclusion of the Paramis\, so we will listen to the story and reflect on which qualities are illustrated and how the story informs our understanding of them. \n\n\n\n* 9PM – midnight:  Uposatha ObservanceThursday August 27\, 2026\, is a full moon day. At 9:00 pm after the regular sit and dharma talk\, Rich will offer an evening of Uposatha practice\, which has been observed in Buddhist countries since the time of the Buddha. This is a particularly auspicious day\, as there will be a partial (93%) lunar eclipse\, starting at 7:35 pm PDT\, reaching maximum at 9:12 pm\, and concluding at 12:01 am. We will walk outside to experience the peak of the eclipse\, then return inside for sitting and walking meditation\, chanting\, and perhaps another Jataka Tale. Rich will stay until midnight\, as long as folks are interested. \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 Thu Aug 27 – 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: 895 2162 7007 and Passcode: 933142)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026aug27/
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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