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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190425T190000
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Developing Right Effort in Our Practice
DESCRIPTION:Developing Right Effort in Our Practice\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Walt Opie\nWALT OPIE was first introduced to insight meditation in 1993 at Spirit Rock and began attending regular residential retreats in 2005. He is a graduate of both the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders’ (CDL4) training program and the Sati Center Buddhist Chaplaincy program. He has led sitting groups for people in recovery since 2011. Walt also serves as a volunteer chaplain with Buddhist Pathways Prison Project (BP3) at Solano state prison in Vacaville\, CA. In addition\, he is currently a trainee in the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) Teacher Training program based in Barre\, MA. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-walt-opie/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190424T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032747Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-32/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T210000
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CREATED:20190406T040716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190413T210203Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Two Types of Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Two Types of Thinking\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde\nThoughts… what a random mess! They come uninvited\, stick around for a bit and then they are off. Thoughts that we enjoy as well as thoughts that we would prefer to ignore. Thoughts that are inspirational and others which bring out our worst nature. The Buddha explains in the “Dvedhavitakka Sutta” that he too wrestled with uninvited thoughts. Using mindfulness practice\, he categorized arising thoughts into skillful and unskillful\, i.e. which of his thoughts alleviated suffering and which made things worse. In our contemporary lives\, we are unfortunately\, mostly unaware of the harm we needlessly cause ourselves because we rarely monitor our own thought processes. This is true for the dramatic “big issues”\, but it is also relevant for thoughts that arise from seemingly innocent and often mundane daily activities. Tonight we will discuss strategies for elevating our “thought experience” both on and off the cushion. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032538Z
CREATED:20190409T032538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032538Z
UID:10955-1555488000-1555491600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-31/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T211500
DTSTAMP:20190406T034452Z
CREATED:20181204T041323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T034452Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Meg Gawler - Happiness and the Arising of Samādhi
DESCRIPTION:Happiness and the Arising of Samādhi\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting teacher Meg Gawler \nHappiness (sukha in Pali) is the proximate cause for samādhi (collectedness\, concentration). It is also traditionally taught as one of the factors of absorption (jhana). On this evening\, Meg will explore the various meanings of happiness in a Buddhist context and the role it plays in our practice of meditative awareness. \nMEG GAWLER began practicing Buddhism in 1968 as a disciple of the Zen Master\, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi\, including over three years of monastic training. She earned a Master’s in Applied Ecology\, moved to Europe\, pursued an international career in nature conservation and human development\, and began practicing in the Theravāda tradition. She has trained with Gil Fronsdal\, Jack Kornfield\, Joseph Goldstein\, and others. Authorized as a Dharma teacher by Jack Kornfield and then by Gil Fronsdal\, Meg teaches retreats in both English and French in Switzerland\, and serves as a guest teacher at the Insight Meditation Center and elsewhere. Meg also holds a Master’s in Buddhist Studies\, specializing in early Theravāda studies. In addition\, she teaches Radiant Heart Qigong in the tradition of Teja Bell. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-meg-gawler-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032442Z
CREATED:20190409T032442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032442Z
UID:10953-1554883200-1554886800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-30/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T211500
DTSTAMP:20190423T201030Z
CREATED:20190109T050038Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Greed and Mindfulness of Death
DESCRIPTION:Greed and Mindfulness of Death\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard \nN O T E  – Due to technical difficulties\, we couldn’t include this talk in our Audio Dharma library. \nRich recently started a short series on working with the three roots of suffering – greed\, hatred\, and delusion. We looked at one version of hatred\, anger\, in February and one of its antidotes\, patience\, in March. On this evening\, we will look at greed (desire\, lobha\, sensual attachment) and one of its antidotes – mindfulness of death (maranasati). \nThe Buddha said\, “Mindfulness of death—when developed and pursued—is of great fruit and great benefit.” (AN 6:20)\nWhat are some of the benefits of looking at a subject that our culture often goes out of its way to avoid? What are some contemporary practices that we may use to work with desire beyond the practices recommended for monastics in India in 500 BCE? As with the previous two sessions in this series\, there will be handout of resources. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032350Z
CREATED:20190409T032350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032350Z
UID:10951-1554278400-1554282000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-29/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T211500
DTSTAMP:20190123T010104Z
CREATED:20190123T005834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T010104Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom\nSit & Dharma Talk with Vance Pryor \nVANCE PRYOR\, PsyD\, began insight meditation in 1998. He has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Sayadaw U Pandita and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. His training to become a teacher has been supported by the mentorship of Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters. He is currently participating in IMS’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-vance-pryor-cultivating-awareness-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032239Z
CREATED:20190409T032239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032239Z
UID:10949-1553673600-1553677200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-28/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190321T210000
DTSTAMP:20190312T201343Z
CREATED:20190109T045913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T201343Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Communicating with the “Other”
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with the “Other”\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde\nOur polarized society has caused many of us to not only avoid speaking to those who don’t share our political\, spiritual or cultural views\, but to avoid them altogether. Social scientists state that the animosity towards the “other” is as extreme as it was in the 60s and 70s during the Vietnam war. And yet\, it has never been as critical to speak about the perilous issues that effect everyone. Speaking to each other is a task we all must undertake because we now have no choice. Avoidance has been creating its own downward trajectory… the climate crisis worsens\, and political polarity has resulted in societal paralysis. \nTonight we will discuss steps we might consider taking in communicating with the “other.” The Buddha offered advise in many suttas\, and contemporary social scientists have weighed in on how to begin a conversation eliminating rigidly held dogma or self-righteous anger. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-4/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032152Z
CREATED:20190409T032152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032152Z
UID:10947-1553068800-1553072400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-27/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T211500
DTSTAMP:20190308T192708Z
CREATED:20190109T045631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T192708Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Patience: Antidote and Perfection
DESCRIPTION:Patience: Antidote and Perfection\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nBuilding on SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard’s talk on anger last month\, this evening’s presentation will explore the Buddhist view of patience. In his recent book “Perfecting Patience: Buddhist Techniques to Overcome Anger\,” the Dalai Lama writes\, “The only factor that can give refuge or protection from the destructive effects of anger and hatred is the practice of tolerance and patience.” So\, first we will look at this function of patience as an antidote. \nWe will then look at patience as one of the Paramis\, qualities we need to cultivate and develop to be truly free. The Historical Buddha called Patience the highest virtue\, so we will look into this important but seldom appreciated mind state. This will also be a good opportunity to inquire into the linked practices of refraining from harmful activities and cultivating healthy ones.\nRich will be available for discussion at the community potluck preceding this presentation. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-4/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211842Z
CREATED:20181230T211315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211842Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-26/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190307T211500
DTSTAMP:20190220T034023Z
CREATED:20181204T042444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T034023Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Working with Difficult Thinking
DESCRIPTION:The Important Things To Know In Working With Difficult\, Problematic and Obsessive Thinking.\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren \nWe all know that our minds have “a mind of their own.” It’s not uncommon to find ourselves in situations where we can’t stop thinking about things we don’t want to think about. Or we can’t think the way we want to think in dealing with highly emotional or pressurized issues. Thinking can be difficult\, problematic\, obsessive…and more. It plays a major role in nearly every\, if not every\, intra-personal\, interpersonal and existential question\, delima and dysfunction.\nThis evening will examine what’s important to know in working with thinking. What do we do when we are faced with a mind that seems out of control? How do we deal with thinking that just won’t stop? How do we develop the ability to think clearly and productively when we want to? What are the underlying principles that will help us understanding our thinking patterns and what to do about them?\nThere are basic approaches that will apply to all these topics whether your particular mind’s approach to “thinking” is based primarily on logic\, kinesthetic or body based\, through imagery or emotion\, or one of the other ways the mind processes information\, relates to experience and makes decisions.\nIn preparation for this evening\, please consider the following basic questions: \n\nWhat is “thinking” based on the teachings of the historical Buddha?\nWhat is “thinking” from a meditative and practice perspective?\n\nThis will be an interesting\, fun and\, ultimately\, practical evening. Everyone is welcome. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Dennis Warren and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-28/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190306T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211805Z
CREATED:20181230T211204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211805Z
UID:9976-1551859200-1551862800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-25/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190228T210000
DTSTAMP:20190228T160548Z
CREATED:20181204T043420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T160548Z
UID:9667-1551380400-1551387600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Entering the Stream\, Dealing with Doubt
DESCRIPTION:The Second in a series on “Entering the Stream” of Awakening. To listen to Diane first talk on this subject\, click here. \nEntering the Stream to Awakening\, Dealing with Doubt\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde \nYogis who are sincere in their practice\, and desire to alleviate suffering are said to be on the precipice of “Entering the Stream”. A Stream-Enterer\, known as a Sotapanna in Pali\, the ancient language of the Buddha\, is a practitioner who is well on the path to “awakening”\, which means cutting through and eliminating the fetters that cause suffering. The first fetter is understanding the delusion of self-identity\, the belief that each of us is a separate entity unto ourselves. The second fetter to be uprooted is doubt. Tonight we will briefly discuss self-identity\, which will be the topic of the Feb. 23rd daylong and examine in more detail\, the second “fetter” of doubt. Doubt is traditionally seen as having two aspects: skillful doubt\, which prods us into deeper experiential investigation of the path\, and unskillful doubt\, which is a dead-end\, leading to confusion and unhappiness. We will discuss the characteristics of both types of doubt and how skillful doubt is an aid in navigating the difficulties we often encounter in our own practice. Unskillful doubt is abandoned as we Enter the Stream. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211655Z
CREATED:20181230T211106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211655Z
UID:9974-1551254400-1551258000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-24/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190221T211500
DTSTAMP:20190310T230247Z
CREATED:20181204T043152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T230247Z
UID:9665-1550775600-1550783700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - Near Misses in Practice
DESCRIPTION:What’s Really So: Near Misses in Practice\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal\nInitially this event was scheduled with visiting teacher Heather Sundberg however due to travel difficulties related to bad weather\, Heather could not attend and in her place\, Laura Rosenthal gave the talk instead. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this Heather Sundberg event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give. \n[give_form id=”4336″ show_title=”false” show_goal=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-heather-sundberg-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211617Z
CREATED:20181230T211017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211617Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-23/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T211500
DTSTAMP:20190317T170607Z
CREATED:20181204T040911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190317T170607Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Loving Anger
DESCRIPTION:Loving Anger\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nN O T E  – Due to technical difficulties\, we couldn’t include this talk in our Audio Dharma library however we do have this handout that Rich provided the attendees – Loving Anger Resources (.pdf) \nWe may have idealized views of the spiritual path. We may not want to look at the shadow side of our personality. Yet “seeing things as they are” is the very meaning of “vipassana” or insight. It is only by allowing our anger\, fear\, and other challenging emotions to come into view and be known that we can move through them to a place of peace. At the same time\, we must be wary of “spiritual bypassing\,” a premature “transcendence” of uncomfortable emotions. As Rumi says in his poem The Guest House\, “meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.” We will spend this evening learning to work with\, and maybe even love\, uncomfortable emotions\, using anger as a case study.\nThis emotion is so important to understand that Thich Nhat Hanh has an entire book on it (“Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames”) and Bhikkhu Bodhi devotes Chapter III of “The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony” to anger (pages 47-68). Bring an open heart! \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T211541Z
CREATED:20181230T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T211541Z
UID:9970-1550044800-1550048400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-22/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T090000
DTSTAMP:20190129T212422Z
CREATED:20181230T210818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T212422Z
UID:9968-1549612800-1549616400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation (Ending Friday Offerings)
DESCRIPTION:* * * N O T I C E * * *\nFeb 8\, 2019 will end the Friday Morning Meditations. Going forward\, the morning Meditations will switch to Wednesday Mornings. \n\nAll are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-21/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190207T211500
DTSTAMP:20190129T210757Z
CREATED:20181204T042940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T210757Z
UID:9663-1549566000-1549574100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - How Good Do We Have To Be?
DESCRIPTION:How Good Do We Have To Be?\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal \nHow good do we have to be? And is this even the question we need to ask ourselves? Join Laura Rosenthal for a dharma talk and group conversation about how the notion of “being good” may or may not support us in walking the path of Buddhist practice – and in waking up. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-7/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190201T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210729Z
CREATED:20181230T210729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210729Z
UID:9966-1549008000-1549011600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-20/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190131T211500
DTSTAMP:20181230T205857Z
CREATED:20181204T042637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T205857Z
UID:9661-1548961200-1548969300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Entering the Stream
DESCRIPTION:Entering the Stream\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde \nBuddhist practice offers those who yearn for “awakening” a map of sorts. “Entering the Stream” or “Stream Enterer” is the first location on this map leading towards complete liberation. Tonight we will discuss the characteristics of a Stream Enterer and what needs to take place in order to realize the liberating qualities of being firmly on the path. \nAccording to the teachings\, entering the path of liberation means we should ultimately rely on our own direct experiential knowledge. The Buddha put himself practiced this way. Yet\, even the most gratifying experiences can be dangerous if we become attached to them. What “goes beyond all views” probably defines the experience of liberation when we are no longer clinging to experience of any kind—including book-learning\, rites or rituals\, or sophisticated techniques. Ironically\, due to its simplicity and elegance\, it can often appear difficult\, even though signposts on how to proceed are evident everywhere — if we pay attention. Stream Enterers\, according to the teachings\, are now firmly on the path to liberation. It is impossible to go back once this state is realized. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190125T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210631Z
CREATED:20181230T210631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210631Z
UID:9964-1548403200-1548406800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-19/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190124T211500
DTSTAMP:20190111T165543Z
CREATED:20181204T042337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190111T165543Z
UID:9657-1548356400-1548364500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Teacher Dennis Warren - Restless\, Worry and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Investigation Leading to Liberating Insight – A Practical Model For Working With Restless\, Worry and Anxiety\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\nHow can Restless\, Worry & Anxiety be investigated in a way that leads to liberating insight? This is one of the fundamental skills of a good practice. This evening will be devoted to examining a practical\, experiential and hands-on model of working with these obstacles and challenges to mindfulness and practice.\nWhile these states of mind can appear in different areas in our practice and our life\, they usually acts as an undermining factor in our confidence\, decision making and behavior. What are the related experiences of Restless\, Worry and Anxiety? What are their experiential origin? What causes them to be present? What causes them to diminish and no longer be present? What can we do to work with them skillfully while they present?\nAs preparation for this evening\, reflect on how Restless\, Worry and Anxiety has influenced your experience and decision making in the last year. Come prepared with questions you have regarding your experiences. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-27/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190118T090000
DTSTAMP:20181230T210538Z
CREATED:20181230T210538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210538Z
UID:9962-1547798400-1547802000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-18/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190117T211500
DTSTAMP:20190610T144809Z
CREATED:20181204T042115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T144809Z
UID:9655-1547751600-1547759700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Sue Taylor - Engaged Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Engaged Buddhism: A heart as wide as the world\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Sue Taylor \n\nTalk Handout (.pdf): Engaged Buddhism\n\nHow do we use our practice to build bridges of empathy and compassion in a confusing and challenging world? Tonight we will discuss the wisdom of elders who have spent their lives metaphorically walking between their internal “practice on the zafu” and their transformational external practice in the world.  We will explore the many ways their examples offer inspiration and courage\, as well as spaciousness and resilience. \n \n  \nSue Taylor\, PhD\, MSW\, is a member of the Sacramento Dharma Center Board\, an ordained Theravada Minister\, and an Environmental Chaplain. She is a professor at CSU Sacramento in the Department of Social Work. \nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. \n 
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-sue-taylor-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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