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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T210000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250821T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T190000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Jeff Hardin - Embodied Compassion: Loving Awareness of the Aging\, Ailing\, and Mortal Body
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Community Presenter Jeff Hardin\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Jeff Hardin\, 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\nEmbodied Compassion: Loving Awareness of the Aging\, Ailing\, and Mortal BodyThe Buddha named old age\, sickness\, and death as divine messengers—undeniable truths that call us to practice and open the path to awakening. In this Dharma talk\, we will explore how embodied compassion can become a liberating practice as we face the realities of an impermanent and mortal body.Drawing from the early teachings of the Buddha\, guided reflections\, and stories from Jeff’s work as a physician\, we’ll investigate how cultivating kind and mindful awareness of the body can support insight\, soften fear\, open the heart\, and deepen our capacity to meet life and death with wisdom and love. The evening will include a guided meditation\, Dharma reflections\, and time for discussion. \n\n\n\nJEFF HARDIN has practiced meditation since 2000\, with a foundation in daily mindfulness\, metta\, and concentration practices\, sutta study\, and Dharma service. He has accumulated over 500 days of intensive residential retreat practice. Jeff began teaching the Dharma in 2008 and previously served as a faculty mentor and instructor at Sacramento Insight Meditation (SIM). He is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leader training\, the SIM Mentor Training Program\, and the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher training.Jeff is a co-founder of Insight World Aid\, a nonprofit insight meditation community organization that offers compassionate service to individuals in need\, both locally and internationally. He has also held leadership and volunteer roles in several Dharma communities\, including SIM\, the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies\, and Verde Valley Insight Meditation Center.His teaching emphasizes the early Buddhist suttas\, embodied awareness\, and meditative concentration. Jeff lives in Charlotte\, NC with his wife and 3 cats and works as an integrative\, preventative and holistic medicine physician. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nJeff Hardin will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Aug 7 Jeff from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJEFF HARDIN has practiced meditation since 2000\, with a foundation in daily mindfulness\, metta\, and concentration practices\, sutta study\, and Dharma service. He has accumulated over 500 days of intensive residential retreat practice. Jeff began teaching the Dharma in 2008 and previously served as a faculty mentor and instructor at Sacramento Insight Meditation (SIM). He is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leader training\, the SIM Mentor Training Program\, and the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher training.Jeff is a co-founder of Insight World Aid\, a nonprofit insight meditation community organization that offers compassionate service to individuals in need\, both locally and internationally. He has also held leadership and volunteer roles in several Dharma communities\, including SIM\, the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies\, and Verde Valley Insight Meditation Center.His teaching emphasizes the early Buddhist suttas\, embodied awareness\, and meditative concentration. Jeff lives in Charlotte\, NC with his wife and 3 cats and works as an integrative\, preventative and holistic medicine physician. \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-2025aug07/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20250725T024230Z
CREATED:20250626T225512Z
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UID:48063-1753988400-1753995600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rick Maddock - How Practice Changes Us\, with a View from the Brain
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Community Presenter Rick Maddock\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rick Maddock\, 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\nHow Practice Changes Us\, with a View from the BrainIn his teaching on the four foundations of mindfulness\, the Buddha describes beneficial changes that result from cultivating these practices. This talk will explore many of the ways the mind can be shaped or transformed by our practice\, including findings from modern neuroscience that converge with what the Buddha taught. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nRick Maddock will pass any donations he receives to Sacramento Insight Meditation \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jul 31 SIM from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 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-2025jul31/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20250714T170738Z
CREATED:20250626T223906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T170738Z
UID:48045-1753383600-1753390800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Seth Castlemen - Working with Fear and Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, 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\nWorking with Fear and AnxietyThe dharma has much to teach us on how to work with the “afflictive emotions.” While fear and anxiety are a natural response to danger\, they are often rooted in a misinterpretation of reality and become a habitual reaction. With practice\, we can cultivate a more wholesome and healthy response\, becoming more effective in managing the challenges we face\, individually and collectively. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSeth Castleman will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jul 12 Seth 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-2025jul24/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T210000
DTSTAMP:20250625T220010Z
CREATED:20250410T221527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T220010Z
UID:47392-1752778800-1752786000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Rooted in the Dharma: A Celebration of Generosity
DESCRIPTION:A SIM Community Event\n\n\n\n\n* Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRooted in the Dharma: A Celebration of GenerosityJoin us for a special evening of community and celebration as we mark the success of our Five-Year Pledge Campaign and look ahead to the opportunities unfolding in our sangha. Together\, we’ll reflect on the generosity that sustains our shared path and explore what’s next in our collective journey of Dharma practice. \n\n\n\nAll are warmly welcome—and yes\, there will be treats! \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation to SIM\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jul 17 SIM from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 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-2025jul17/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20250703T003833Z
CREATED:20250410T221030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T003833Z
UID:47390-1752174000-1752181200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Tony Bernhard - Emptiness and Ethical Practice
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting 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\nEmptiness and Ethical PracticeWhat does ethical practice mean in the context of anattā/not self? \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 – Jul 10 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: 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-2025jul10/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250703T210000
DTSTAMP:20250624T151750Z
CREATED:20250410T215647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T151750Z
UID:47382-1751569200-1751576400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Seeing Clearly: The Foundation of Right View
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\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\nSeeing Clearly: The Foundation of Right ViewThis talk explores Right View as the starting point of the Eightfold Path. What will be explored is how clear understanding of suffering\, its causes\, and the path to its end shapes our choices and transforms our lives. \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 – Jul 3 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-2025jul03/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T210000
DTSTAMP:20250620T011550Z
CREATED:20250322T181039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T011550Z
UID:47240-1750964400-1750971600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Listening to the Cries of the World
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\nListening to the Cries of the WorldIt seems that the volume has been turned up in so many areas of modern life: political rhetoric\, forceful opinions\, horrific wars\, ….  Listening to an inner voice becomes harder\, and listening to others nearly impossible. Yet sustaining and developing our practice of mindful awareness requires listening to our heart’s subtle whispers\, and applying that practice in the world requires listening to the cries of the world to find where compassion is needed most. In addition\, our relationships require a deep listening to spoken and silent expressions of connection. We will explore the inner and outer practices of listening and look for applications in our meditation practice and 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 – Jun 26 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jun26/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20250611T160521Z
CREATED:20250322T180721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T160521Z
UID:47238-1750359600-1750366800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - On Thought and Thinking
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\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center. Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOn Thought and ThinkingMany practitioners relate to thought and thinking as obstacles to meditation and daily life practice. This evening\, in contrast\, will explore the Historical Buddha’s teachings that thought and thinking can be functions of wisdom. \n\n\n\nThe Buddha’s vision emphasizes the qualities of intention and discernment in thinking as guides for creating\, and testing\, a sound conceptual framework for practice. This approach includes mindful and intuitive reflection on the results or outcomes of one’s efforts. Thinking and thought can become powerful tools for developing clarity\, deepening insight\, and supporting ethical conduct. \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 – Jun 19 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jun19/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20250606T140552Z
CREATED:20250322T175151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T140552Z
UID:47228-1749754800-1749762000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Understanding The Four Noble Truths
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 remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding The Four Noble TruthsAccording to Bhikkhu Bodhi\, it is said that “the purpose of the Buddha’s appearance in the world… is to proclaim the four noble truths.” This was also the Buddha’s very first teaching where he “set in motion the wheel of the dhamma.”  \n\n\n\nWe will explore these four truths of suffering\, the origin of suffering\, the cessation of suffering and the way leading to the cessation of suffering\, and see how they can apply to modern life.  \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 – Jun 12 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jun12/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20250529T223704Z
CREATED:20250322T174716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T223704Z
UID:47226-1749150000-1749157200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Seth Castleman - Trying to Make Change in the World
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, 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\nTrying to Make Change in the WorldHow contemplative practice and non-violence approaches can bring about transformation\, not just internally but in the world at large. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSeth Castleman will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jun 5 Seth 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jun05/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T160000
DTSTAMP:20250514T215947Z
CREATED:20250514T214627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215947Z
UID:47779-1748613600-1748620800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) Sit and Afternoon Tea with Diana Clark
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Afternoon Tea with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in welcoming our new faculty member\, Diana Clark\, to the SIM community. We’ll begin with a 30-minute sit\, followed by an afternoon tea with light refreshments—a chance to get to know Diana and enjoy time together as a sangha. We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there! \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\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Friday Tea May 30 from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Fri May 30
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/tea-diana-20250530/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20250522T191344Z
CREATED:20250322T174220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T191344Z
UID:47223-1748545200-1748552400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - When the Heart Sees Clearly
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 in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhen the Heart Sees ClearlyIt’s not uncommon to think of insight as cool clarity\, but its deepest power may arise through the warmth of the heart. \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 – May 29 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025may29/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20250510T205708Z
CREATED:20250304T075958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T205708Z
UID:47054-1747940400-1747947600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard & Sara Denzler - The Fowler and the Quail: A Jataka Tale
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard & SIM Community Member Sara Denzler\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\nThe Fowler and the Quail: A Jataka TaleThe Jataka Tales are stories of the past lives of the Buddha. More importantly for our purposes\, they are teaching lessons about the qualities of heart and mind to be developed if we want to get free from the grips of greed\, aversion\, and delusion. For this evening’s presentation\, Rich will read Jataka 33\, the Sammodamana Jataka. We will then break into small groups (both in person and on Zoom) to discuss the lessons we can find from this simple story. Then Sara will read it again\, and the discussion groups will meet again to see what new insights arose from hearing the Tale a second time. We will close the evening by sharing with the large group. Join us for an evening of learning in community. \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 – May 22 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025may22/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T210000
DTSTAMP:20250510T205626Z
CREATED:20250304T075617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T205626Z
UID:47050-1747335600-1747342800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - JD Doyle - Reflections on Time and Timeless Awakening
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\nThe teacher will present remotely via Zoom. \n\n\n\nHybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nReflections on Time and Timeless AwakeningWe will look at the timeless nature of the Dharma\, exploring the question ~ What if time is part of the root of suffering? We’ll look at the impact of attachment to schedules and productivity and some of the ways that Buddhist teachings challenge these conventional understandings. And how as we practice and see more clearly\, we the possibility of liberation from suffering for ourselves and our communities deepen. \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 – May 15 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025may15/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20250508T193902Z
CREATED:20250304T075253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T193902Z
UID:47049-1746730800-1746738000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Reflections on the Life of the Buddha - Vance Pryor
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\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\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 – May 8 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025may08/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20250510T205448Z
CREATED:20250304T074000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T205448Z
UID:47037-1746126000-1746133200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma - Tony Bernhard - The Skandhas and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting 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\nThe Skandhas and the Four Foundations of MindfulnessThe skandhas and the four foundations of mindfulness map the same experiential territory. We’ll explore how seeing this can change our practice and point to a deeper understanding of not-self. \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 – May 1 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025may01/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T160000
DTSTAMP:20250415T070610Z
CREATED:20250415T061700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T070610Z
UID:47467-1745589600-1745596800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) Sit and Afternoon Tea with Walt Opie
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Afternoon Tea with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in welcoming our new faculty member\, Walt Opie\, to the SIM community. We’ll begin with a 30-minute sit\, followed by an afternoon tea with light refreshments—a chance to get to know Walt and enjoy time together as a sangha. We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there! \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\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nWalt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Fri – Apr 25 Walt from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Fri Apr 25
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/tea-walt-250425/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20250417T162532Z
CREATED:20250304T074315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T162532Z
UID:47035-1745521200-1745528400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Falling in Love with Meditation Practice
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\nFalling in Love with Meditation Practice \n\n\n\nAt some point\, hopefully we begin to fall in love with meditation and the inherent wisdom we gain from this path of practice. This means we really make it a top priority\, not because we “should” or think it’s a good idea\, but because we start to see the tangible benefits manifesting in our life. We may also begin to get a sense of spiritual urgency or samvega. We understand that meditation can be a stable\, reliable refuge for us even during the difficult times in our lives. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nWalt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Apr 24 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr24/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T210000
DTSTAMP:20250411T192109Z
CREATED:20250304T073526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T192109Z
UID:47034-1744916400-1744923600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Moral Injury
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\nMoral InjuryThe times they are a-changing! This could be stated by every generation and each new epoch in our human and natural history. But the rapidity of cultural\, political and environmental changes that are now taking place is unprecedented. Additionally\, we now have “alternate” views of reality or what is “truth” — leading to confusion and anxiety. The individual\, society and the earth herself are suffering from the abandonment of core values by individuals and members of society. The mental health world has a term for the psychological distress (dukkha)\, that takes place when our values are violated and/or discarded. It is called “Moral Injury”. How can Buddhist teachings and our practice help us right now in dealing with “Moral Injury?” Not an easy topic\, but one that needs our attention. \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 – Apr 17 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr17/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20250405T185653Z
CREATED:20250304T071940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T185653Z
UID:46841-1744311600-1744318800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - JD Doyle - Practicing with Fire
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\nPracticing with FireReflections on the fire element\, how it shows up in us and in society\, and suggestions for practice. \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 – Apr 10 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr10/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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