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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190128T183000
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-171/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190131T211500
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Entering the Stream
DESCRIPTION:Entering the Stream\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde \nBuddhist practice offers those who yearn for “awakening” a map of sorts. “Entering the Stream” or “Stream Enterer” is the first location on this map leading towards complete liberation. Tonight we will discuss the characteristics of a Stream Enterer and what needs to take place in order to realize the liberating qualities of being firmly on the path. \nAccording to the teachings\, entering the path of liberation means we should ultimately rely on our own direct experiential knowledge. The Buddha put himself practiced this way. Yet\, even the most gratifying experiences can be dangerous if we become attached to them. What “goes beyond all views” probably defines the experience of liberation when we are no longer clinging to experience of any kind—including book-learning\, rites or rituals\, or sophisticated techniques. Ironically\, due to its simplicity and elegance\, it can often appear difficult\, even though signposts on how to proceed are evident everywhere — if we pay attention. Stream Enterers\, according to the teachings\, are now firmly on the path to liberation. It is impossible to go back once this state is realized. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190201T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210729Z
CREATED:20181230T210729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210729Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190204T200000
DTSTAMP:20181203T035656Z
CREATED:20181203T035656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T035656Z
UID:9635-1549305000-1549310400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-172/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T211500
DTSTAMP:20190129T210757Z
CREATED:20181204T042940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T210757Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - How Good Do We Have To Be?
DESCRIPTION:How Good Do We Have To Be?\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal \nHow good do we have to be? And is this even the question we need to ask ourselves? Join Laura Rosenthal for a dharma talk and group conversation about how the notion of “being good” may or may not support us in walking the path of Buddhist practice – and in waking up. \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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-7/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T212422Z
CREATED:20181230T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T212422Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation (Ending Friday Offerings)
DESCRIPTION:* * * N O T I C E * * *\nFeb 8\, 2019 will end the Friday Morning Meditations. Going forward\, the morning Meditations will switch to Wednesday Mornings. \n\nAll are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-21/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190211T200000
DTSTAMP:20181203T035803Z
CREATED:20181203T035803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T035803Z
UID:9637-1549909800-1549915200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-173/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211541Z
CREATED:20181230T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211541Z
UID:9970-1550044800-1550048400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-22/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T211500
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CREATED:20181204T040911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190317T170607Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Loving Anger
DESCRIPTION:Loving Anger\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nN O T E  – Due to technical difficulties\, we couldn’t include this talk in our Audio Dharma library however we do have this handout that Rich provided the attendees – Loving Anger Resources (.pdf) \nWe may have idealized views of the spiritual path. We may not want to look at the shadow side of our personality. Yet “seeing things as they are” is the very meaning of “vipassana” or insight. It is only by allowing our anger\, fear\, and other challenging emotions to come into view and be known that we can move through them to a place of peace. At the same time\, we must be wary of “spiritual bypassing\,” a premature “transcendence” of uncomfortable emotions. As Rumi says in his poem The Guest House\, “meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.” We will spend this evening learning to work with\, and maybe even love\, uncomfortable emotions\, using anger as a case study.\nThis emotion is so important to understand that Thich Nhat Hanh has an entire book on it (“Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames”) and Bhikkhu Bodhi devotes Chapter III of “The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony” to anger (pages 47-68). Bring an open heart! \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190218T200000
DTSTAMP:20181203T035910Z
CREATED:20181203T035910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T035910Z
UID:9639-1550514600-1550520000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-174/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211617Z
CREATED:20181230T211017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211617Z
UID:9972-1550649600-1550653200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-23/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T203000
DTSTAMP:20190220T055335Z
CREATED:20190112T004735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T055335Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month\, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change. \n\nClimate Sangha participants\, \nHere is a message from our presenter\, Oscar Belaguer. We look forward to seeing you for tonight’s discussion. \nFor discussion at the Climate Sangha’s Feb 20 discussion of “engaged Buddhism”\, I propose we reflect on the following three questions and the below first four of the Order of Interbeing’s Precepts of Engaged Buddhism; and read this short article\, “A Stand Against Suffering”: \nQuestions \n\nDo you ever suffer – physically\, emotionally\, or spiritually – from experiencing or thinking about the effects of climate change on you and others? If so\, how do you respond?\nDo the terms engaged Buddhism and activism evoke positive\, negative\, or neutral sensations/ feeling tones for you?\nIs engaged Buddhism part of your practice? If so\, does it include activism?\n\n  \nThich Nhat Hanh\, Fourteen Precepts of Engaged Buddhism (first four) \n\nDo not be idolatrous about or bound to any doctrine\, theory\, or ideology\, even Buddhist ones. Buddhist systems of thought are guiding means; they are not absolute truth.\nDo not think the knowledge you presently possess is changeless\, absolute truth. Avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. Learn and practice nonattachment from views in order to be open to receive others’ viewpoints. Truth is found in life and not merely in conceptual knowledge. Be ready to learn throughout your entire life and to observe reality in yourself and in the world at all times.\nDo not force others\, including children\, by any means whatsoever\, to adopt your views\, whether by authority\, threat\, money\, propaganda\, or even education. However\, through compassionate dialogue\, help others renounce fanaticism and narrowness.\nDo not avoid contact with suffering or close your eyes before suffering. Do not lose awareness of the existence of suffering in the life of the world. Find ways to be with those who are suffering\, including personal contact\, visits\, images\, and sounds. By such means\, awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world.\n\nFrom “Interbeing: Fourteen Guidelines for Engaged Buddhism\,” Revised edition: Oct. 1993 by Thich Nhat Hanh\, published by Parallax Press\, Berkeley\, California. \nThank you very much\,\nOscar Belaguer
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190221T211500
DTSTAMP:20190310T230247Z
CREATED:20181204T043152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T230247Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - Near Misses in Practice
DESCRIPTION:What’s Really So: Near Misses in Practice\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal\nInitially this event was scheduled with visiting teacher Heather Sundberg however due to travel difficulties related to bad weather\, Heather could not attend and in her place\, Laura Rosenthal gave the talk instead. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this Heather Sundberg event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give. \n[give_form id=”4336″ show_title=”false” show_goal=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-heather-sundberg-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190225T200000
DTSTAMP:20181203T040012Z
CREATED:20181203T040012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T040012Z
UID:9641-1551119400-1551124800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-175/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211655Z
CREATED:20181230T211106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211655Z
UID:9974-1551254400-1551258000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T210000
DTSTAMP:20190228T160548Z
CREATED:20181204T043420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T160548Z
UID:9667-1551380400-1551387600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Entering the Stream\, Dealing with Doubt
DESCRIPTION:The Second in a series on “Entering the Stream” of Awakening. To listen to Diane first talk on this subject\, click here. \nEntering the Stream to Awakening\, Dealing with Doubt\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde \nYogis who are sincere in their practice\, and desire to alleviate suffering are said to be on the precipice of “Entering the Stream”. A Stream-Enterer\, known as a Sotapanna in Pali\, the ancient language of the Buddha\, is a practitioner who is well on the path to “awakening”\, which means cutting through and eliminating the fetters that cause suffering. The first fetter is understanding the delusion of self-identity\, the belief that each of us is a separate entity unto ourselves. The second fetter to be uprooted is doubt. Tonight we will briefly discuss self-identity\, which will be the topic of the Feb. 23rd daylong and examine in more detail\, the second “fetter” of doubt. Doubt is traditionally seen as having two aspects: skillful doubt\, which prods us into deeper experiential investigation of the path\, and unskillful doubt\, which is a dead-end\, leading to confusion and unhappiness. We will discuss the characteristics of both types of doubt and how skillful doubt is an aid in navigating the difficulties we often encounter in our own practice. Unskillful doubt is abandoned as we Enter the Stream. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190304T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T044643Z
CREATED:20190109T044643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T044643Z
UID:10077-1551724200-1551729600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-176/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211805Z
CREATED:20181230T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211805Z
UID:9976-1551859200-1551862800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T211500
DTSTAMP:20190220T034023Z
CREATED:20181204T042444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T034023Z
UID:9659-1551985200-1551993300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Working with Difficult Thinking
DESCRIPTION:The Important Things To Know In Working With Difficult\, Problematic and Obsessive Thinking.\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren \nWe all know that our minds have “a mind of their own.” It’s not uncommon to find ourselves in situations where we can’t stop thinking about things we don’t want to think about. Or we can’t think the way we want to think in dealing with highly emotional or pressurized issues. Thinking can be difficult\, problematic\, obsessive…and more. It plays a major role in nearly every\, if not every\, intra-personal\, interpersonal and existential question\, delima and dysfunction.\nThis evening will examine what’s important to know in working with thinking. What do we do when we are faced with a mind that seems out of control? How do we deal with thinking that just won’t stop? How do we develop the ability to think clearly and productively when we want to? What are the underlying principles that will help us understanding our thinking patterns and what to do about them?\nThere are basic approaches that will apply to all these topics whether your particular mind’s approach to “thinking” is based primarily on logic\, kinesthetic or body based\, through imagery or emotion\, or one of the other ways the mind processes information\, relates to experience and makes decisions.\nIn preparation for this evening\, please consider the following basic questions: \n\nWhat is “thinking” based on the teachings of the historical Buddha?\nWhat is “thinking” from a meditative and practice perspective?\n\nThis will be an interesting\, fun and\, ultimately\, practical evening. Everyone is welcome. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Dennis Warren and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-28/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190311T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T044810Z
CREATED:20190109T044810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T044810Z
UID:10079-1552329000-1552334400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-177/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211842Z
CREATED:20181230T211315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211842Z
UID:9978-1552464000-1552467600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-26/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T211500
DTSTAMP:20190308T192708Z
CREATED:20190109T045631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T192708Z
UID:10087-1552590000-1552598100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Patience: Antidote and Perfection
DESCRIPTION:Patience: Antidote and Perfection\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nBuilding on SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard’s talk on anger last month\, this evening’s presentation will explore the Buddhist view of patience. In his recent book “Perfecting Patience: Buddhist Techniques to Overcome Anger\,” the Dalai Lama writes\, “The only factor that can give refuge or protection from the destructive effects of anger and hatred is the practice of tolerance and patience.” So\, first we will look at this function of patience as an antidote. \nWe will then look at patience as one of the Paramis\, qualities we need to cultivate and develop to be truly free. The Historical Buddha called Patience the highest virtue\, so we will look into this important but seldom appreciated mind state. This will also be a good opportunity to inquire into the linked practices of refraining from harmful activities and cultivating healthy ones.\nRich will be available for discussion at the community potluck preceding this presentation. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190318T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T044932Z
CREATED:20190109T044932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T044932Z
UID:10081-1552933800-1552939200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-178/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032152Z
CREATED:20190409T032152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032152Z
UID:10947-1553068800-1553072400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-27/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T210000
DTSTAMP:20190128T072303Z
CREATED:20190112T004835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T072303Z
UID:10127-1553108400-1553115600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month\, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190321T210000
DTSTAMP:20190312T201343Z
CREATED:20190109T045913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T201343Z
UID:10090-1553194800-1553202000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Communicating with the “Other”
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with the “Other”\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde\nOur polarized society has caused many of us to not only avoid speaking to those who don’t share our political\, spiritual or cultural views\, but to avoid them altogether. Social scientists state that the animosity towards the “other” is as extreme as it was in the 60s and 70s during the Vietnam war. And yet\, it has never been as critical to speak about the perilous issues that effect everyone. Speaking to each other is a task we all must undertake because we now have no choice. Avoidance has been creating its own downward trajectory… the climate crisis worsens\, and political polarity has resulted in societal paralysis. \nTonight we will discuss steps we might consider taking in communicating with the “other.” The Buddha offered advise in many suttas\, and contemporary social scientists have weighed in on how to begin a conversation eliminating rigidly held dogma or self-righteous anger. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T045041Z
CREATED:20190109T045041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T045041Z
UID:10083-1553538600-1553544000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-179/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032239Z
CREATED:20190409T032239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032239Z
UID:10949-1553673600-1553677200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-28/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T211500
DTSTAMP:20190123T010104Z
CREATED:20190123T005834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T010104Z
UID:10186-1553799600-1553807700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom\nSit & Dharma Talk with Vance Pryor \nVANCE PRYOR\, PsyD\, began insight meditation in 1998. He has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Sayadaw U Pandita and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. His training to become a teacher has been supported by the mentorship of Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters. He is currently participating in IMS’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program. \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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-vance-pryor-cultivating-awareness-wisdom/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T045204Z
CREATED:20190109T045204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T045204Z
UID:10085-1554143400-1554148800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-180/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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