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2019 SIM Residential Retreat

Mercy Center Auburn 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA, United States

Sacramento Insight Meditation (SIM) 14th Annual Residential Retreat Residential retreat is widely viewed in the Theravada tradition as an important, if not essential, component in the path towards awakening. Residential meditation practice provides an environment that helps us turn inward towards a way of being where we live and act from a place of stillness, satisfaction, and kindness. This […]

$350.00 – $775.00
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*Daylong Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

The Role Of “Framing Experience” In Performance, Satisfaction and Happiness A One Day Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren Every day we are presented with circumstances that can be opportunities, challenges or problems depending on how our mind frames the experience that is taking place. The way our mind frames an experience has enormous […]

$15.00 – $35.00

Beginning Meditation Class One-Day Retreat

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

This retreat is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this retreat.

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*Daylong Retreat – Vance Pryor – A Day of Mindfulness

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

A One Day Retreat with visiting Teacher Vance Pryor Retreat Theme: A Day of Mindfulness This will be a beautiful peaceful day of Practice including both Sitting and Walking Meditation. There may also be time for questions, answers and reflections. All are welcome. Come for all day or for a portion of the day. Please bring […]

$15.00 – $35.00

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*Daylong Retreat – Rich Howard – Gratitude and Compassion

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Retreat Theme: Gratitude and Compassion Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard An attitude of gratitude can bring us joy and resilience. As the practice deepens, it opens us to the joys and sorrows of all beings. This daylong will combine silent meditation practice in the sitting, walking and standing postures with guided meditations […]

$15.00 – $35.00

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*Daylong Retreat – Dennis Warren – Exploring Realistic Standards

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Exploring Realistic Standards for Community Practice Comparing Monastic & Community Level Practice A One Day Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren The historical Buddha created different models of practice. One for monastics – nuns and monks - and another for community level practitioners with families whose lives are filled with obligations and responsibilities. The […]

$15.00 – $35.00

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*Daylong Retreat – Diane Wilde – Tangled in Thought

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Tangled in Thought  -  How to beat your mind at its own game Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde Some new practical ideas will be offered at this daylong and there will be a writing/observation exercise. Please bring paper and pen. It’s the New Year, the first retreat of 2020, and perhaps […]

$15.00 – $35.00

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*Daylong Retreat – Rich Howard – Awareness Practice and Inquiry

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Awareness Practice and Inquiry Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard “Awareness knows” says Burmese monk and meditation teacher Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Sounds simple - is it? With all the approaches to mindfulness floating around, it may be a challenge to know how to practice a simple yet effective form of awareness that leads […]

$15.00 – $35.00

(Remote) Young Persons Sangha Daylong Retreat

Remote Meeting Zoom

To join this remote meeting, note the following: Online access: to be announced Phone access: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: to be announced ) For instructions on how to use the access methods listed above, click here. Young Persons Sangha Daylong Retreat This retreat will be a combination of sitting meditation, walking meditation, and peer-led discussion. […]

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(Status TBD) Beginning Meditation Class One-Day Retreat

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

In-person events will not be meeting at SDC through 4/15/20. SIM is considering the possibility of offering this retreat remotely and details will be announced soon. This retreat is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this retreat.