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: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 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:20260219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260213T064339Z CREATED:20251017T231420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T064339Z UID:49050-1771527600-1771534800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:State of the Sangha DESCRIPTION:State of the Sangha Gathering with Diane Wilde and Amy Kovak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for our 2026 State of the Sangha gathering. We continue the tradition begun last year of keeping our community informed about what is happening at SIM\, including updates on teaching\, finances\, and Board succession. \n\n\n\nWe will share where we are in our five-year plan\, reflect on the past year\, and offer a clear picture of SIM’s financial health. This is an opportunity to ask questions\, stay informed\, and better understand how our community is moving forward. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to gathering together in a spirit of transparency as we continue to strengthen our community. \n\n\n\nAmy Kovak(SIM Board of Directors President) \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nSIM will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Sangha – Feb 19 SIM from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thursday\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: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026feb19/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260123T175414Z CREATED:20251017T232153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T175414Z UID:49049-1770922800-1770930000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - “Mindfulness” in Buddhist Practice DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, 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“Mindfulness” in Buddhist Practice“Mindfulness” has become such a commonly used term in Western culture that its meaning now has a shape-shifting quality to it. Its definition depends on the person or group talking about it.This evening will focus on Right Mindfulness in Buddhist practice\, and distinguish it for the broader culture connotations it has taken on. Join us to explore together the following questions: \n\n\n\nWhat is “Right” mindfulness in Buddhist practice?Of what are we supposed to be mindful?Why is mindfulness important?How does one “do” or “be” mindful?What is the experience of mindfulness?Whether you’re just beginning your practice\, or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful at this SIM session. We invite you to join us in person or by ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person\, too\, to enjoy an evening of community and the teachings of the Historical Buddha. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Feb 12 Dennis 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: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026feb12/ 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/2025/07/Dennis-Warren-2508-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260129T180726Z CREATED:20251017T231659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T180726Z UID:49048-1770318000-1770325200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Right Concentration 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\nRight ConcentrationAs part of our ongoing series\, this talk will examine the final factor of the Noble Eightfold Path\, which is Right Concentration. Practicing Right Effort and Right Mindfulness\, in combination with a strong foundation in ethical behavior (Right Speech\, Right Action\, Right Livelihood) leads eventually to a more focused or unified mind that is easily able to stay with one object like the breath or to maintain continuous awareness as the objects of our attention change (thoughts\, sights\, sounds\, tastes\, etc). With this steady\, still\, undistracted mind\, we are then ready to cultivate insight which leads to wisdom (Right View\, Right Intention) and potentially to full awakening. \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 – Feb 5 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: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026feb05/ 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:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260122T011530Z CREATED:20251017T041432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T011530Z UID:49033-1769713200-1769720400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Right Effort DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor 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\nRight EffortTonight we continue our series on the Noble Eightfold Path with Right Effort\, the first of the “Samadhi” factors\, the teachings that deal with mental cultivation. \n\n\n\nRight Effort addresses our inner life: preventing unwholesome states from arising\, letting go of those that have already appeared\, and cultivating and sustaining wholesome qualities of mind. Traditionally\, it is not about striving or self-pressure\, but about wise discernment—knowing what nourishes clarity\, kindness\, and freedom\, and what leads to suffering. Learning what sort of effort to expend in our sitting meditation is crucial for developing insight. In daily life\, Right Effort shows up as choosing where we place our attention\, how we respond to habits and emotions\, and when we gently redirect ourselves rather than push or judge. It is the practice of effort that is balanced\, humane\, and aligned with our deepest values. \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 Talk – Jan 29 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: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan29/ 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:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260117T015908Z CREATED:20251017T041206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T015908Z UID:49032-1769108400-1769115600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Seeing Clearly\, Aiming Wisely DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM 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 via ZOOM.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nSeeing Clearly\, Aiming WiselyIn this talk in our series of talks on the Eightfold Path\, we’ll explore how the path begins on the inside with Right View and Right Intention. The way we interpret what’s happening and the motivations we bring\, quietly shape everything. We’ll look at how to recognize unhelpful momentum\, reconnect with what matters\, and let the path become something lived rather than merely understood. \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 22 Diana 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: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan22/ 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:20260115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T210000 DTSTAMP:20251219T191757Z CREATED:20251017T041016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T191757Z UID:49031-1768503600-1768510800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Speech\, Action\, Livelihood: Where the Rubber meets the Path DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM 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\nSpeech\, Action\, Livelihood: Where the Rubber meets the PathIn this second part of our six-week exploration of the Noble Eightfold Path\, we will delve into the three components of the training in sila\, the development of ethical conduct. While some elements of the Path may sound theoretical or far from our experience\, the practices of skillful speech\, right action\, and our very livelihood are at the heart of our everyday lives\, whether or not we consider ourselves “Buddhist.” Connecting these areas of our life to the other Path factors like intention and mindfulness brings richness and depth to everyday activities\, enhances the quality of our relationships\, and brings ease and the “bliss of blamelessness” to our lives “off the cushion.” The mission of Sacramento Insight Meditation is to integrate “meditation practices and awareness in all aspects of individual\, family\, educational\, institutional\, work\, and community life.” The training in sila is the way to do that. \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 – Jan 15 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: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan15/ 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:20260108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T210000 DTSTAMP:20251218T173718Z CREATED:20251017T040535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T173718Z UID:49030-1767898800-1767906000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Engaging the Eightfold Path DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM 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 via ZOOM 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\nEngaging the Eightfold PathThe Noble Eightfold Path isn’t just a set of ideals\, it’s a practical way through the tangles of daily life. What we receive from the Path depends on how we practice it: as an occasional reference point\, or as something we weave into the ordinary moments of our days. This talk introduces a talk series on bringing the Eightfold Path meaningfully into our lives. \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 8 Diana 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: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan08/ 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:20260101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T235959 DTSTAMP:20251020T064712Z CREATED:20251017T035338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T064712Z UID:49029-1767225600-1767311999@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/no-meeting-tonight/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T235959 DTSTAMP:20251020T064738Z CREATED:20250818T195628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T064738Z UID:48673-1766620800-1766707199@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec25/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T210000 DTSTAMP:20251114T002802Z CREATED:20250818T194706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T002802Z UID:48662-1766080800-1766091600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:SIM Holiday Gathering - Potluck DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us for SIM’s annual holiday community potluck on Thursday\, December 18\, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm\, in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to celebrate the season with festive decorations\, nonalcoholic drinks\, delicious food\, and warm company. \n\n\n\nThis evening is a special opportunity to connect as a sangha — sharing good food\, laughter\, and gratitude. It’s a joyful way to spend time with familiar friends and welcome new ones as we close out the year together. \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 ComingYour RSVP helps us plan for tables and chairs. Please use the form below if you (or you and a friend/partner) are planning to attend. \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 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/holiday-gathering-2025/ 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/2017/11/diwali-2890605_640-B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T210000 DTSTAMP:20251203T173759Z CREATED:20250818T193721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T173759Z UID:48660-1765479600-1765486800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Are You Listening? DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor 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\nAre You Listening?Really listening to another is an incredible skill… it’s almost magical.  When we listen to another\, we are not only giving them the gift of our whole-hearted attention\, we are also taming the ego-driven addiction of impatiently waiting for OUR turn to speak.  When the Buddha spoke about Right Speech\, he was including both sides of the communication equation; skillful means of intentional speech as well as intentional listening to others.  Intentionally listening also means listening to ourselves\, to our own innate wisdom which we often ignore. Skillful Listening is a mindful practice that changes attitudes and beliefs as well as enhances empathy and community.  It is a great gift to bring into this New Year… for ourselves\, our friends\, and to those with whom we disagree. \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 Talk – Dec 11 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec11/ 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:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T210000 DTSTAMP:20251124T173534Z CREATED:20250818T193504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173534Z UID:48657-1764874800-1764882000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - When Something Feels Off DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM 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 via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhen Something Feels OffMost of us know the quiet sense that something is not quite right. In this talk we’ll explore how the way forward can emerge from within the very moments that once felt so wrong. \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 – Dec 4 Diana 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec04/ 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:20251127T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T235959 DTSTAMP:20250818T193221Z CREATED:20250818T193219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T193221Z UID:48664-1764201600-1764287999@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting – Federal Holiday DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov27/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T210000 DTSTAMP:20251105T203241Z CREATED:20250818T192934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203241Z UID:48656-1763665200-1763672400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly” DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, 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 Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”One of the fundamental teachings we hear regularly is to “see things clearly as they are.” But Seeing Clearly is not an inherent quality of mind. It is a skill that matures through intentional development. Join us this evening to explore these questions:* What does it mean to “see clearly”?* What are we supposed to see clearly?* Why is seeing clearly so important?* What are the obstacles to seeing clearly? And what do we do about them?* How do we develop this skill? \n\n\n\nThe presentation and discussion will include a practical examination\, and handout\, of the critical elements of the Historical Buddha’s Psychology of Causation which explains the nature of suffering. We’ll apply Seeing Clearly to the stressful dynamics of being with family during the holidays.Whether you’re just beginning your practice\, or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful in this exploration. We welcome you to join us either in person or via ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person too to meet with old as well as new friends\, and enjoy an evening of community and exploring the Buddha’s teachings. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Nov 20 Dennis 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov20/ 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/2025/07/Dennis-Warren-2508-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20251031T230732Z CREATED:20250724T073607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T230732Z UID:48484-1763060400-1763067600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Greatest Blessings DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM 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\nGreatest BlessingsIn this season of gratitude\, Rich will bring reflections on the “greatest blessings” from the Maha-Mangala Sutta (Sutta Nipata 2.4). When asked to tell the greatest blessing\, the Buddha gave a short discourse in verse containing 38 blessings. This beloved sutta reminds us that\, even in the midst of loss and grief\, our ordinary lives contain so many sources of gratitude and happiness. In balancing our awareness of suffering with the uplifting conditions in life\, we come closer to seeing things as they are. This awareness provides a balance to our daily life practice and a motivation for skillful action in the world.Rich last offered a reflection on this sutta three years ago\, as we celebrated 20 years of SIM. This evening will be structured differently\, as we will explore the Buddha’s examples in small group discussions to find sources of happiness relevant to our lives today. November 13\, 2025 \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 – Nov 13 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov13/ 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:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T210000 DTSTAMP:20251103T213941Z CREATED:20250724T073150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T213941Z UID:48482-1762455600-1762462800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Mindfully Facing Our Own Mortality 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\nMindfully Facing Our Own MortalityOne of the keys to understanding the Buddhist practice of death contemplation is remembering that it’s not just about all things being impermanent. Rather\, it’s about mindfully facing our own death and understanding it could come at any time. The good news is that this practice can lead to lessening our fear of death and learning to live more fully (and even joyfully) each day. \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 – Nov 6 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov06/ 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:20251030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T210000 DTSTAMP:20251017T025835Z CREATED:20250724T071945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T025835Z UID:48470-1761850800-1761858000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Demystifying the Two Dimensions of Reality DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, 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\nDemystifying the Two Dimensions of RealityThe Historical Buddha’s teachings invite us to explore two profound dimensions of reality. Traditionally known as the Relative and Absolute (or Conventional and Ultimate) “truths”.  They are often misunderstood as abstract philosophical concepts.Instead\, these two dimensions offer us complementary and inter-dependent ways of understanding our lived experience here on planet earth\, in this universe. They also open two distinct pathways for practice that can enrich and deepen our journey.Join us this evening as we explore together: what each dimension really means; the unique role each plays in our practice; how each relates to the other; and why weaving both experiences into our daily lives is essential for moving towards greater satisfaction\, peace\, and awakening.Whether you’re just beginning your practice or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful in this exploration. We welcome you to join us either in person or via ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person too to meet with old as well as new friends\, and enjoy an evening of community and exploring the Buddha’s teachings. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 30 Dennis 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct30/ 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/2025/07/Dennis-Warren-2508-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T210000 DTSTAMP:20251015T002952Z CREATED:20250724T071647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T002952Z UID:48469-1761246000-1761253200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Mudita: “Finding joy in the happiness and well-being of others.” Why can it often be so difficult? DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor 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\nMudita: “Finding joy in the happiness and well-being of others.” Why can it often be so difficult?Thursday October 23 is the first in a series of talks prepared for the SIM mini-retreat which takes place on October 24 and 25. The mini-retreat is entitled\, “Applying the Buddha’s Antidotes in Daily Life.”   \n\n\n\nThe first talk is on Mudita\, also known as Sympathetic Joy. Mudita can be defined as enjoying the good fortune or happiness experienced by others as well as ourselves. In today’s fast-paced\, phone-obsessed\, competitive society\, we bypass much of the joy in our lives as well as in the lives of others. Additionally due to societal polarization\, as well as the emphasis on winning—no matter what it takes—we often find ourselves engaging in mind states that are the direct opposite of mudita.  Due to jealousy\, anger\, and toxic competitiveness\, we find ourselves taking delight in the misfortune of others.  This “dark glee” is called schadenfreud and continually engaging in this mind state has severe repercussions including the exacerbation of depression and anxiety. Tonight we will learn practical methods for decreasing schadenfreud and for elevating mudita in our lives\, thus increasing our own contentment\, ease and a sense of true connection with others. \n\n\n\n \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 Talk – Oct 23 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct23/ 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:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T210000 DTSTAMP:20251008T031412Z CREATED:20250724T071417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T031412Z UID:48468-1760641200-1760648400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - JD Doyle - Meeting the Moment with Mindfulness and Metta DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher JD Doyle\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher JD Doyle\, 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\nMeeting the Moment with Mindfulness and MettaAs we practice to meet the ups and downs of life\, we learn valuable insights about ourselves and each other. Rather than getting entrenched in our habits and blown around by uncertainty\, we cultivate the capacity to meet the world with more compassion and grace and learn ways to meet these perilous times. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nJD Doyle will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 16 JD 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct16/ 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/2020/11/JD-Doyle-200x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20251010T051252Z CREATED:20250724T070803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T051252Z UID:48467-1760036400-1760043600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Body As Teacher DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting 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\nCome join Heather and community for an evening of her favorite teachings and guided practices on the Body\, along with practical tips and discussion on how to use them to support more ease\, peace\, and release of reactivity in your daily life. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 9 Heather 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct09/ 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:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T210000 DTSTAMP:20250926T184859Z CREATED:20250724T065126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T184859Z UID:48461-1759431600-1759438800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Tony Bernhard - The Mirage of Self and the Liberation of the Heart DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Tony Bernhard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Tony Bernhard\, 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\n \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nTony Bernhard will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 2 Tony 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025oct02/ 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/TonyBernhard-400x-e1757526602383.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20250918T183554Z CREATED:20250627T000510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T183554Z UID:48061-1758826800-1758834000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Equanimity: Holding Lightly\, Living Fully DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\nThis talk is the final part of the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will via ZOOM 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\nHolding Lightly\, Living FullyThis talk explores equanimity—a steadiness of heart that allows us to meet life’s challenges. Through stories\, similes\, and reflections\, we’ll see how equanimity is not indifference but a warm\, caring presence that holds life lightly while engaging fully. \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 – Sep 25 Diana 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: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025sep25/ 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:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T210000 DTSTAMP:20250827T231152Z CREATED:20250627T000056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T231152Z UID:48059-1758222000-1758229200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Generosity As an Antidote and a Doorway DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nThis talk is part of the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-pesron at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nGenerosity As an Antidote and a DoorwayThe Historical Buddha considered Generosity the first and foundational parami (or essential quality of mind & heart that leads to awakening.) It’s use as an antidote\, as well as a path of practice\, can support a rich experience of daily life and the simultaneous development of gradual awakening. \n\n\n\nThis evening will place Generosity in the context of the Historical Buddha’s psychology and teachings. We’ll look closely at Generosity as an antidote to a number of problematic states of mind and habits of reactivity. \n\n\n\nThis will be the first of two related talks on Generosity. The second will be part of the two day SIM in person retreat on October 24 and 24. That second talk will explore a model of Generosity as a doorway and path moving from a sense of separation to connectedness and inter-relationship. This will include the Buddha’s advice that we should be generous in the way we think\, and by thinking\, create the world we live in \n\n\n\nThe subject matter of this evening will be appropriate for all stages of practice. You can attend in person or by ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person and encourages you to be there in person as well. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Sep 18 Dennis 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: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025sep18/ 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:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T210000 DTSTAMP:20250903T165301Z CREATED:20250626T235738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T165301Z UID:48057-1757617200-1757624400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Why Is Offering Forgiveness So Difficult? DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\nThis talk is part of the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. \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\nWhy Is Offering Forgiveness So Difficult?What happens when we refuse to forgive? We’ve all felt it—holding on to insults or painful actions done to us\, or replaying the memory of harm caused to others. Old wounds harden into resentment\, anger drains our energy\, and self-blame keeps us stuck in the past. Buddhism offers another way: forgiveness as a path to freedom. By letting go of grudges\, daring to ask for forgiveness\, and softening toward ourselves\, we release the poisons that cloud the heart. In doing so\, we also loosen the grip of the restless ego. \n\n\n\nTonight’s talk will offer some inspirational stories of forgiveness and will invite you to explore forgiveness in your own lives. Genuine forgiveness is not a weakness or forgetting\, but is a courageous practice that restores peace\, clarity\, and compassion. \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 Talk – Sep 11 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: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025sep11/ 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:20250904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T210000 DTSTAMP:20250825T162031Z CREATED:20250626T235319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T162031Z UID:48055-1757012400-1757019600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - The Buddha's Antidotes for Challenging Times: Gratitude 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\nThis talk is part of the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. \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 Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times: GratitudeIn the suttas\, the Buddha encouraged us to be grateful and thankful. Intentionally cultivating gratitude even during challenging times helps serve as an antidote to the negative bias of the mind. Otherwise\, we often focus too much of our energy on what is wrong or lacking in our lives\, rather than appreciating the many simple blessings all around us. Being grateful also counters tendencies towards greed\, envy\, jealousy and pride. \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 – Sep 4 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: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025sep04/ 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:20250829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T160000 DTSTAMP:20250813T074055Z CREATED:20250813T073510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T074055Z UID:48592-1756476000-1756483200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Sit and Afternoon Tea with Vance Pryor DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Afternoon Tea with SIM Teacher Vance Pryor\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Vance Pryor\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a three-day teacher weekend with new faculty member Vance Pryor. We’ll begin with a 30-minute sit\, then gather for afternoon tea with light refreshments. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Vance 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\nUse the GOING button shown below to submit an RSVP to this event. You won’t need to print the confirmation ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\nVance Pryor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nVance Pryor will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Friday Tea Aug 29 from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Fri Aug 29 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/tea-with-vance-20250829/ 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:20250828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T210000 DTSTAMP:20250821T014209Z CREATED:20250626T234437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T014209Z UID:48053-1756407600-1756414800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Metta as an Antidote to Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Vance Pryor\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Vance Pryor\, click here. \n\n\n\nThis talk is part of the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. \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\nMetta as an Antidote to Challenging TimesIn times of uncertainty\, conflict\, and distress\, the ancient practice of metta—loving-kindness meditation—offers a pathway to tending to both our hearts and our world. This talk explores how cultivating friendliness and goodwill\, beginning with ourselves and extending outward to all beings\, can transform our relationship to difficulty and become a source of resilience\, wisdom\, and compassionate action. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nVance Pryor will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Aug 28 Vance 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: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025aug28/ 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:20250821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20250802T061248Z CREATED:20250801T073419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T061248Z UID:48565-1755802800-1758834000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times (6-week talk series) DESCRIPTION:About the Talk Series\n\n\n\nThis Thursday evening talk series offers practical teachings on timeless qualities that can help us meet difficult times with wisdom and care: \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 21 — Introduction & Karuṇā (Compassion) \n\n\n\nThursday August 28 — Mettā (Loving-kindness) \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 4 — Gratitude \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 11 — Forgiveness \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 18 — Generosity \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 25 — Equanimity & Wrap-up \n\n\n\nInvitation to Connect\n\n\n\nSIM is offering an opportunity to help our community connect more deeply with the Dhamma and with each other. As part of the series\, we invite you to join a Kalyāṇamitta group — a small circle of spiritual friends who will explore these teachings together. \n\n\n\n\nKalyāṇamitta Groups for The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/the-buddhas-antidotes-for-challenging-times-6-week-talk-series/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Study Group,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T210000 DTSTAMP:20250810T135520Z CREATED:20250626T234105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T135520Z UID:48051-1755802800-1755810000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - The Buddhas's Antidotes for Challenging Times: Introduction & Karuṇā (Compassion) DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\nThis talk is first in the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. \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\nThis evening’s presentation is the first in a series of six offered by the SIM Faculty on “The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times.” Each presentation will explore a positive mind state that can be cultivated to bring happiness and contentment into our life while reducing the stress and dissatisfaction we cause ourselves and others. The faculty will conclude each session with questions for reflection\, which will serve as prompts for the kalyāņamitta groups that SIM is forming (see the announcement elsewhere in this newsletter for details). From October 23 to 25\, the faculty will offer an in-person mini-retreat to devote an extended practice period to each of these mind states\, as well as further instruction on applying the practices in daily life.In this first session\, SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard will introduce the entire series\, then focus on the quality of compassion (karunā in the ancient Pali language). With wisdom from Joanna Macy\, Bhikkhu Anālayo\, Andrea Gibson\, the Dalai Lama\, and others (offered as a handout for future reference)\, we will touch on what mindful compassion looks like\, what it is not\, and how to increase its appearance in our daily life. \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 – Aug 21 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: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025aug21/ 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:20250814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T210000 DTSTAMP:20250729T024658Z CREATED:20250626T232125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T024658Z UID:48049-1755198000-1755205200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk -Adam Stonebraker - The Wisdom of Release: Trusting the Flow of Impermanence DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with visiting presenter Adam Stonebraker\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 Wisdom of Release: Trusting the Flow of Impermanence“Just as a lump of foam is empty\, void\, and without substance…” — Phena Sutta (SN 22.95)In this powerful teaching\, the Buddha invites us to see the impermanent\, insubstantial nature of all experience—not as a reason for despair\, but as a gateway to freedom. When we meet the changing flow of life with wisdom and care\, the burden of clinging begins to dissolve. This talk will explore the Phena Sutta’s radical view of the five aggregates as empty like foam\, bubbles\, mirages\, and illusions—and how this vision can guide us toward release\, peace\, and the unshakable heart. \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 – Aug 14 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: 846 4947 9345 and Passcode: 111759)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025aug14/ 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 END:VCALENDAR