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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20250405T191408Z
CREATED:20250212T225839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T191408Z
UID:46829-1743706800-1743710400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED TALK TONIGHT - (Hybrid) Sitting Session 7PM - 8PM
DESCRIPTION:DONATE – Thu Talk
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr03/
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:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20250320T162446Z
CREATED:20250212T225120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T162446Z
UID:46825-1743102000-1743109200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Practice As Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nTalk Theme\n\n\n\nPractice As DiscoveryThe Historical Buddha said that he taught only suffering and the end of suffering. While this sounds straightforward\, the psychology\, multitude of methods\, and 1000s of the Buddha’s discourses can make understanding how to end suffering unclear and confusing.At the center of getting a sound overview of practice\, and understanding how the many pieces of practice fit together in one\, cohesive whole\, is the principle of discovery. It is the center piece around which all elements of practice revolve.The talk and discussion this evening will focus on this important principle and the role it plays in meditation\, daily life\, and relationships.The 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 – Mar 27 Dennis from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar27/
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:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20250310T225621Z
CREATED:20250212T224745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T225621Z
UID:46824-1742497200-1742504400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) SIM Community Gathering: Continuing the Conversation on SIM's Future
DESCRIPTION:* Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nSIM Community Gathering: Continuing the Conversation on SIM’s FutureJoin us as we continue the conversation from our February 13th introduction to SIM’s Five-Year Plan and fundraising effort. This gathering will be an opportunity for the community to ask questions\, share reflections\, and engage in small group discussions about the future of our sangha. \n\n\n\nIf you missed the February 13th presentation\, you can listen to the recording here: State of the Sangha. \n\n\n\nYour voice is essential as we navigate the choices ahead. Whether you have questions\, concerns\, or ideas to share\, we encourage you to participate in this important dialogue. Together\, we can shape a sustainable and thriving future for SIM. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Mar 20 SIM from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar20/
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:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20250312T034354Z
CREATED:20250212T224439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T034354Z
UID:46821-1741892400-1741899600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Adam Stonebraker - Expect Nothing\, Embrace Everything: A Path to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:* * The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center \n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when we let go of expectations and open fully to life as it is? This talk explores the freedom that comes from releasing grasping and resistance\, allowing us to meet each moment with wisdom\, compassion\, and ease. \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 – Mar 13 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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar13/
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:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20250302T030230Z
CREATED:20250212T222222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T030230Z
UID:46814-1741287600-1741294800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with Tony Bernhard
DESCRIPTION:For 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\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 – Mar 6 Tony B from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar06/
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:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20250225T022034Z
CREATED:20241204T205935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T022034Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Kodo Conlin - Serenity & Insight
DESCRIPTION:* 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\nSerenity & Insight \n\n\n\nEach moment\, the mind takes on an attitude\, perspective\, or way of seeing. These perspectives will often color our vision such that reality is missed and we see everything through me-colored glasses. Tonight we will talk about skillful ways of regarding experience that support us to take off distorted lenses and see the world anew. \n\n\n\nKODO CONLIN trains in both the Zen and Theravada traditions\, ordaining as a Soto Zen priest in 2015. His practice in Vipassana has included extended residential training in the tradition of S.N. Goenka\, as well as long retreats at Spirit Rock and Insight Retreat Center. He serves as the Co-Managing Director of Insight Retreat Center and is a participant in the 2021-2025 Dharma Teacher Training with Insight Meditation Center. Kodo’s teaching emphasizes the joyful\, comprehensive freedom of the heart—liberation—available through the Buddhist path.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nKodo Conlin will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Feb 27 Kodo from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025feb27/
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:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T210000
DTSTAMP:20250213T084512Z
CREATED:20241202T033639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T084512Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Yearning for Peace
DESCRIPTION:For biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nHybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYearning for Peace \n\n\n\nAll of us wish to live in peace\, yet we sometimes find ourselves in conflict with others. What can we learn from the Buddha’s teachings on how to effectively work with discord? \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 – Feb 20 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025feb20/
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:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T210000
DTSTAMP:20250204T061723Z
CREATED:20241202T031049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T061723Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) State of the Sangha - Dennis Warren\, Rich Howard\, and Amy Kovak
DESCRIPTION:* The teachers will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nSacramento Insight Meditation invites you to a special gathering where we’ll reflect on our journey as a community\, share our vision for the next five years\, and discuss the financial health of our sangha. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow practitioners\, learn about our five-year plan\, and explore how we can all contribute to creating a vibrant and sustainable future together. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll deepen our understanding of SIM’s initiatives in teaching\, leadership\, and infrastructure\, and consider how our collective efforts will support future generations of Dharma practitioners. \n\n\n\nYour presence and input are vital as we shape the path forward. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation to SIM\n\n\n\nSIM will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Feb 13 – SIM from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025feb13/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T210000
DTSTAMP:20250128T202105Z
CREATED:20240928T211618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T202105Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - The Art of Being Wrong
DESCRIPTION:For biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nBe honest.  How well do you accept criticism or an admonishment?  What is your response when an action you have taken\, or a view you hold is challenged by another?  or corrected? Have you ever investigated your physical and mental response when you have been in this situation?  \n\n\n\nAccording to Buddhist philosophy\, a critique of an action or belief which is contrary to your own could be of strategic benefit to you… if you are able to hear it. One of the Buddha’s most well-known senior monks\, Mahamoggallana\, offered guidance on this subject — enumerating the qualities of someone who can and cannot be admonished. Equally important\, how do we effectively offer another person a differing —and often challenging — point of view or advice. Will we endanger our relationship? Mahamoggallana’s reflections are as relevant today as they were 2\,600 years ago. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Feb 6 – Diane from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025feb06/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T210000
DTSTAMP:20250121T190946Z
CREATED:20240928T211413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T190946Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Kim Allen - What is the Middle Way?
DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Kim Allen\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Kim Allen\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Middle Way? \n\n\n\nThe Buddha used the term “middle way” a bit differently than we do in everyday language. It is not splitting the difference\, staying safely in a “middling” zone\, or even the literal avoidance of extremes\, but rather\, a distinct mode of action that leads to a superior result. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nKim Allen will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Jan 30 – Kim from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKIM ALLEN has been practicing Insight meditation since 2003\, and has trained intensively in the U.S. and Asia with cumulative years of silent retreat. She has practiced with primary teacher Gil Fronsdal and other Western teachers\, Theravādan monastics\, and a few Mahāyāna teachers\, and now offers retreats\, sutta study\, and experiential Dharma engagement. A teacher and author\, Kim aims to bring classical Dharma to a modern context and to encourage lay practitioners in fully living a life of Dharma. Her education includes a PhD in physics and a master’s degree in environmental sustainability\, and her website is http://www.uncontrived.org. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan30/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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