BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sactoinsight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sacramento Insight Meditation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251230T000035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T001532Z UID:49474-1775068200-1775073600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-439/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251215T231630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T041031Z UID:49400-1775156400-1775163600@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251230T000324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T001732Z UID:49475-1775673000-1775678400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-440/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251228T204937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T205311Z UID:49441-1775674800-1775680200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-132/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251229T203906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T174716Z UID:49454-1775761200-1775768400@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adam-stonebrakerx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251230T000820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T001718Z UID:49476-1776277800-1776283200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-441/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251229T204211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T232735Z UID:49456-1776366000-1776373200@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RichHoward-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251230T000948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T001741Z UID:49479-1776882600-1776888000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-442/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251228T205047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T205317Z UID:49442-1776884400-1776889800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-133/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251229T203428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T211642Z UID:49458-1776970800-1776978000@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112114 CREATED:20251230T004733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T003836Z UID:49501-1777039200-1777046400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Sit and Afternoon Tea with Walt Opie DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Afternoon Tea with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a three-day teacher weekend with new faculty member Walt Opie. We’ll begin with a 30-minute sit\, then gather for afternoon tea with light refreshments. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Walt and enjoy time together as a sangha. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nKindly RSVP below if you plan to attend. \n\n\n\nU \n\n\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n RSVP Tea Time\n \n Name(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 Friday Tea(Required)\n \n \n RSVP – YES\n \n \n \n RSVP – NO\n CommentsHave a comment or question for us? Do tell.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\n\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 Friday Tea Apr from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Fri Apr 24 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/tea-with-walt-20260424/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tea-GregScharf-e1744698893586.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112115 CREATED:20251230T001150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T001752Z UID:49480-1777487400-1777492800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-443/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T112115 CREATED:20251229T234235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T015900Z UID:49465-1777575600-1777582800@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kim-Allen-x250.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR