BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.15.16.1//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: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:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021256 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:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021256 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:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021256 CREATED:20251229T203428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T203428Z UID:49458-1776970800-1776978000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with 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\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 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:20260409T021256 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\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:20260430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T021256 CREATED:20251229T234235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T205600Z UID:49465-1777575600-1777582800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with Kim Allen 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