BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sacramento Insight Meditation 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050723Z CREATED:20241121T044435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050723Z UID:46082-1732732200-1732737600@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-408/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T235959 DTSTAMP:20241123T231047Z CREATED:20240921T175441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T231047Z UID:45142-1732752000-1732838399@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting – Federal Holiday DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024nov28/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diwali-2890605_640-B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050716Z CREATED:20241121T044602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050716Z UID:46083-1733337000-1733342400@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-409/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20241123T203143Z CREATED:20241123T202717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T203143Z UID:46147-1733338800-1733344200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 880 9521 0922) Passcode: 129532Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-105/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T210000 DTSTAMP:20241123T200145Z CREATED:20240921T191845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T200145Z UID:45178-1733425200-1733432400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Metta and Spiritual Friendship DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Vance Pryor\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Vance Pryor\, 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\nMetta and Spiritual FriendshipKindness (metta) serves as a foundation for nurturing spiritual friendships. This talk will explore the ways metta fosters trust and creates a sense of shared purpose in spiritual community.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nVance Pryor will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 05 Vance from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec05/ 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/2022/04/VancePryor-2022picSm2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050541Z CREATED:20241121T045205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050541Z UID:46087-1733941800-1733947200@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-411/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20241202T022421Z CREATED:20240921T192044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T022421Z UID:45180-1734030000-1734037200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Embracing the Dark\, Inviting the Light:  Winter Solstice Talk DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nEmbracing the Dark\, Inviting the Light:  Winter Solstice TalkNear the time of Winter Solstice\, this reflection will include teachings on the importance of ritual in our spiritual lives\, plus stories\, songs\, poetry and teachings of the Buddha on the themes of darkness and light.   \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 12 Heather from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec12/ 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/2022/01/Headshot-HeatherSundbergx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050548Z CREATED:20241121T045344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050548Z UID:46088-1734546600-1734552000@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-412/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T203000 DTSTAMP:20241123T203136Z CREATED:20241123T202900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T203136Z UID:46148-1734548400-1734553800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 880 9521 0922) Passcode: 129532Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-106/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T210000 DTSTAMP:20241215T224304Z CREATED:20240928T205631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T224304Z UID:45263-1734631200-1734642000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:SIM Holiday Gathering - Potluck DESCRIPTION:All are invited to an in-person community potluck to celebrate the holidays on Thursday December 19th\, 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Dharma Center. We will have festive decorations\, (nonalcoholic) drinks\, good food\, and cheer.This evening is a unique opportunity for us to gather as a community and create connections. It will be a fun and joyful way for us to spend time getting to know one another better\, a chance to see familiar friends\, and to meet new people. \n\n\n\nBring A Dish to ShareBring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share (8-10 servings). Please go to SignUpGenius to indicate what dish you would like to bring.Tell us if you’re GoingFor the potluck\, your RSVP is requested as it will help us estimate the number of tables and chairs we’ll be setting up. Please use the form shown below if you (or you and a friend/partner) are planning on attending. \n\n\n\n\n \n RSVP(Required)\n \n Yes I’ll attend\n \n \n Maybe – see comment\n How Many?(Required)Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.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 PhoneComment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\nIf there are any problems submitting your RSVP\, Click Here to reach our registrar. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/holiday-gathering-2024/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diwali-2890605_640-B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241225T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050556Z CREATED:20241121T045607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050556Z UID:46091-1735151400-1735156800@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-413/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T210000 DTSTAMP:20240928T210247Z CREATED:20240928T210054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T210247Z UID:45266-1735239600-1735246800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays! URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec26/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050607Z CREATED:20241121T045848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050607Z UID:46094-1735756200-1735761600@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-414/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T203000 DTSTAMP:20250104T233210Z CREATED:20250104T233206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T233210Z UID:46384-1735758000-1735763400@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\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T210000 DTSTAMP:20241202T024952Z CREATED:20240928T210610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T024952Z UID:45268-1735844400-1735851600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Practices of Deep Refuge and Transformation for the New Year DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPractices of Deep Refuge and Transformation for the New YearJoin us for a New Year’s teaching and simple ritual practice together!Connecting with Deep Refuge Calls in Spiritual Support: \n\n\n\n\nExploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.\n\n\n\nChanging the channel from self-based reactivity in the foreground to qualities of awakened mind in the foreground.\n\n\n\nUse of a simple mantra out of Southern Thailand used to call in metta\, benevolence\, and energetic support and can be used in meditation or anytime\n\n\n\nDedication of Merit\, to help connect us with the wider field of spiritual support always available\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Letting Go & Transformation: \n\n\n\n\nLearning how to Ground\, Resource\, and Discharge Reactivity all through the vehicle of the body.\n\n\n\nThrough developing the Refuge of Awareness of what is actually happening – clearing (releasing) perceptions distorted by reactivity\, anxiety.\n\n\n\nExploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.\n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 02 Heather from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan02/ 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/2022/01/Headshot-HeatherSundbergx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050615Z CREATED:20241121T050246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050615Z UID:46096-1736361000-1736366400@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-415/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T210000 DTSTAMP:20250109T034036Z CREATED:20240928T210755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T034036Z UID:45270-1736449200-1736456400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - The Beauty of Beginnings DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Senior 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\nThe Beauty of BeginningsThe new year often stirs a focus on “beginnings.” How might we align this fresh outlook with our practice and life in a way that feels uplifting and free? \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 09 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan09/ 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/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T024700Z CREATED:20241121T050424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T024700Z UID:46098-1736965800-1736971200@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\nMake a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-416/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T203000 DTSTAMP:20250104T234058Z CREATED:20250104T234053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T234058Z UID:46386-1736967600-1736973000@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\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T210000 DTSTAMP:20250121T190207Z CREATED:20240928T211035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T190207Z UID:45272-1737054000-1737061200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Clear Comprehension: Clarifying & Integrating Intention into Practice and Life DESCRIPTION:For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Jan 16 – SIM 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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan16/ 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/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T025855Z CREATED:20250106T034612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T025855Z UID:46412-1737570600-1737576000@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-417/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T210000 DTSTAMP:20250121T190828Z CREATED:20240928T211147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T190828Z UID:45273-1737658800-1737666000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - The Bias of Perception  DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Senior 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\nThe Bias of Perception \n\n\n\nIn this talk we will explore how our perceptions are often conditioned by many assumptions\, beliefs\, habits\, desires\, attachments\, misconceptions\, resentments\, and more. Through mindfulness practice\, we can even begin to train our perceptions and counteract our conditioning\, allowing us to respond to events with greater wisdom and less reactivity.  \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 the Thursday date Jan 23 – Walt from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE\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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan23/ 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:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T030021Z CREATED:20250106T034718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T030021Z UID:46414-1738175400-1738180800@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-418/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T203000 DTSTAMP:20250104T233923Z CREATED:20250104T233919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T233923Z UID:46388-1738177200-1738182600@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\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T210000 DTSTAMP:20250121T190946Z CREATED:20240928T211413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T190946Z UID:45274-1738263600-1738270800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Kim Allen - What is the Middle Way? DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Kim Allen\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Kim Allen\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Middle Way? \n\n\n\nThe Buddha used the term “middle way” a bit differently than we do in everyday language. It is not splitting the difference\, staying safely in a “middling” zone\, or even the literal avoidance of extremes\, but rather\, a distinct mode of action that leads to a superior result. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nKim Allen will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Jan 30 – Kim from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\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\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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan30/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T030100Z CREATED:20250106T034819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T030100Z UID:46415-1738780200-1738785600@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-419/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T210000 DTSTAMP:20250128T202105Z CREATED:20240928T211618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T202105Z UID:45278-1738868400-1738875600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - The Art of Being Wrong DESCRIPTION:For 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\nBe honest.  How well do you accept criticism or an admonishment?  What is your response when an action you have taken\, or a view you hold is challenged by another?  or corrected? Have you ever investigated your physical and mental response when you have been in this situation?  \n\n\n\nAccording to Buddhist philosophy\, a critique of an action or belief which is contrary to your own could be of strategic benefit to you… if you are able to hear it. One of the Buddha’s most well-known senior monks\, Mahamoggallana\, offered guidance on this subject — enumerating the qualities of someone who can and cannot be admonished. Equally important\, how do we effectively offer another person a differing —and often challenging — point of view or advice. Will we endanger our relationship? Mahamoggallana’s reflections are as relevant today as they were 2\,600 years ago. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Feb 6 – 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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025feb06/ 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/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T030555Z CREATED:20250106T034925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T030555Z UID:46416-1739385000-1739390400@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-420/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T203000 DTSTAMP:20250106T033118Z CREATED:20250106T033115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T033118Z UID:46402-1739386800-1739392200@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\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T210000 DTSTAMP:20250204T061723Z CREATED:20241202T031049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T061723Z UID:46192-1739473200-1739480400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) State of the Sangha - Dennis Warren\, Rich Howard\, and Amy Kovak DESCRIPTION:* The teachers 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\nSacramento Insight Meditation invites you to a special gathering where we’ll reflect on our journey as a community\, share our vision for the next five years\, and discuss the financial health of our sangha. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners\, learn about our five-year plan\, and explore how we can all contribute to creating a vibrant and sustainable future together. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll deepen our understanding of SIM’s initiatives in teaching\, leadership\, and infrastructure\, and consider how our collective efforts will support future generations of Dharma practitioners. \n\n\n\nYour presence and input are vital as we shape the path forward. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation to SIM\n\n\n\nSIM will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Feb 13 – SIM 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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025feb13/ 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/Buddha-Flowers-BW-400-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR