BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sacramento Insight Meditation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sactoinsight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sacramento Insight Meditation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T210000 DTSTAMP:20241202T024952Z CREATED:20240928T210610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T024952Z UID:45268-1735844400-1735851600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Practices of Deep Refuge and Transformation for the New Year DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPractices of Deep Refuge and Transformation for the New YearJoin us for a New Year’s teaching and simple ritual practice together!Connecting with Deep Refuge Calls in Spiritual Support: \n\n\n\n\nExploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.\n\n\n\nChanging the channel from self-based reactivity in the foreground to qualities of awakened mind in the foreground.\n\n\n\nUse of a simple mantra out of Southern Thailand used to call in metta\, benevolence\, and energetic support and can be used in meditation or anytime\n\n\n\nDedication of Merit\, to help connect us with the wider field of spiritual support always available\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Letting Go & Transformation: \n\n\n\n\nLearning how to Ground\, Resource\, and Discharge Reactivity all through the vehicle of the body.\n\n\n\nThrough developing the Refuge of Awareness of what is actually happening – clearing (releasing) perceptions distorted by reactivity\, anxiety.\n\n\n\nExploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.\n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 02 Heather from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\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-2025jan02/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Headshot-HeatherSundbergx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T163000 DTSTAMP:20241213T213254Z CREATED:20240824T113427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213254Z UID:44848-1735376400-1735403400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren (My-Self\, True-Self\, No Self) DESCRIPTION:A Practical One Day Exploration with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nMy-Self\, True-Self\, No SelfThe experience of Anatta (usually translated as no-self or non-self) is the most distinctive\, important\, and misunderstood feature of Buddhist practice.It is also the experience that can reshape our understanding of suffering\, happiness and what may be possible during this lifetime. It is the doorway to deeply experiencing the support and beauty of inter-dependence\, embodiment\, intuitive wisdom\, and the sacredness of being alive on this planet.This day will explore non-self from the perspectives of the Historical Buddha’s psychology\, teachings and methods\, and their relationship to Western psychology. It will include practices we can integrate into both our daily meditations and lives.The goal of the day is to have a practical\, helpful experience of non-self that can act as a foundation for further exploration and development.The subject matter of this one-day will be appropriate for all stages of practice. In person only. No Zoom. Plan on staying on-site for the who day. Bring your own lunch\, as well as a pen and note book. \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. All participants will attend in-person as the retreat will not be available via Zoom.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates that you’ll be attending in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n11/21/2024 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n12/28/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n12/28/2024 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration opens\, select the registration button to indicate you’ll be attending via in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. Note that fee amounts above the regular rate support Sacramento Insight Meditation and is distinct from teacher dana. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information. \n\n\n\nBefore registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-dec-28-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T210000 DTSTAMP:20240928T210247Z CREATED:20240928T210054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T210247Z UID:45266-1735239600-1735246800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays! URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec26/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T160000 DTSTAMP:20241215T230107Z CREATED:20240912T212917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T230107Z UID:45050-1734876000-1734883200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (1-year course 2025) DESCRIPTION:This is a 12-month course lead by SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde. Course participants meet in-person\, monthly in 2025 from January through December on the third Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be an introduction to the course on December 22\, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm). For more information\, visit the course overview page at A Year to Live. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nThis course is currently full and the wait list is closed. \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the registrar for information or assistance. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/a-year-to-live-2025/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Upcoming Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T210000 DTSTAMP:20241215T224304Z CREATED:20240928T205631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T224304Z UID:45263-1734631200-1734642000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:SIM Holiday Gathering - Potluck DESCRIPTION:All are invited to an in-person community potluck to celebrate the holidays on Thursday December 19th\, 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Dharma Center. We will have festive decorations\, (nonalcoholic) drinks\, good food\, and cheer.This evening is a unique opportunity for us to gather as a community and create connections. It will be a fun and joyful way for us to spend time getting to know one another better\, a chance to see familiar friends\, and to meet new people. \n\n\n\nBring A Dish to ShareBring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share (8-10 servings). Please go to SignUpGenius to indicate what dish you would like to bring.Tell us if you’re GoingFor the potluck\, your RSVP is requested as it will help us estimate the number of tables and chairs we’ll be setting up. Please use the form shown below if you (or you and a friend/partner) are planning on attending. \n\n\n\n\n \n RSVP(Required)\n \n Yes I’ll attend\n \n \n Maybe – see comment\n How Many?(Required)Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneComment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\nIf there are any problems submitting your RSVP\, Click Here to reach our registrar. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/holiday-gathering-2024/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diwali-2890605_640-B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20241202T022421Z CREATED:20240921T192044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T022421Z UID:45180-1734030000-1734037200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Embracing the Dark\, Inviting the Light:  Winter Solstice Talk DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nEmbracing the Dark\, Inviting the Light:  Winter Solstice TalkNear the time of Winter Solstice\, this reflection will include teachings on the importance of ritual in our spiritual lives\, plus stories\, songs\, poetry and teachings of the Buddha on the themes of darkness and light.   \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 12 Heather from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec12/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Headshot-HeatherSundbergx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T210000 DTSTAMP:20241123T200145Z CREATED:20240921T191845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T200145Z UID:45178-1733425200-1733432400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Metta and Spiritual Friendship DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project 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\nMetta and Spiritual FriendshipKindness (metta) serves as a foundation for nurturing spiritual friendships. This talk will explore the ways metta fosters trust and creates a sense of shared purpose in spiritual community.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nVance Pryor will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 05 Vance from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec05/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/VancePryor-2022picSm2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T235959 DTSTAMP:20241031T230848Z CREATED:20240824T113931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T230848Z UID:44851-1732924800-1733011199@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Monthly November Retreat DESCRIPTION:SIM will not be holding the regular end-of-month retreat for November. \n\n\n\n\nConsider attending the onsite\, 2-day Mini-Retreat from November 15 through 16. For mini-retreat details\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n(Onsite) Mini-Retreat (Friday and Saturday) Resting Into What Is Possible URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-nov-30-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T210000 DTSTAMP:20241106T022429Z CREATED:20240921T174800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T022429Z UID:45143-1732215600-1732222800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - The Factors of Momentum in Practice DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe Factors of Momentum in PracticeMomentum – the sense that the Dharma is taking hold and guiding us forward – is essential to our development as practitioners. It is key to experiencing confidence\, satisfaction and genuine pleasure in meditation and life.What are some of the factors that influence sustaining and cultivating Momentum? What are the factors the support expanding Momentum outside of our meditation practice and into our relationships and daily activities?These questions will be the focus of the presentation and our discussion this evening.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\nSelect the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 21 Dennis from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024nov21/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20241031T230634Z CREATED:20240921T185503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T230634Z UID:45160-1731747600-1731772800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Mini-Retreat Daylong with Diane Wilde and Kamala Masters DESCRIPTION:This is the final session of an onsite\, 2-day Mini-Retreat. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. For retreat and registration details\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nDonations designated for Friday will go to Sacramento Insight Meditation. Donations designated for Saturday will be offered to Kamala Masters. Use the DONATE button and select the retreat date from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Morning Session (9 am start) \n\n\n\nOpening & Theme Setting\, Guided Sitting\, Walking\, Dharma Talk (METTA) with Diane Wilde\, Q&R\, Meditation\, and a break for lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Afternoon Session (4 pm end) \n\n\n\nMovement\, Walking\, Dharma Talk (EQUANIMITY) with Kamala Master\, Q&R\, Meditation\, Go Around and Closing URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/https-sactoinsight-org-event-mini-retreat-241116/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20241114T215915Z CREATED:20240921T191226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T215915Z UID:45170-1731661200-1731772800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Mini-Retreat (Friday and Saturday) Resting Into What Is Possible DESCRIPTION:Resting Into What Is Possible – A mini-retreat with four teachers over two days \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist practice offers us the possibility of experiencing the expansive sense of satisfaction and joy that is waiting for us on the other side of suffering. Having this experience is not a question of fixing and doing. It is about resting into qualities of mind and heart that help develop and sustain a more open\, lighter and connected way of living and being in relationship with others.This retreat will provide participants with an understanding of the psychology\, meditation methods and daily practices which foster and support four special qualities of mind and heart. Friday will explore Letting Go/Forgiveness and Gratitude. Saturday will explore Loving Kindness and Equanimity.This two-day event will give SIM’s core faculty – Rich Howard\, Diane Wilde and Dennis Warren – a rare opportunity to teach together. They will be joined on Saturday afternoon by Senior Teacher Kamala Masters by Zoom from Hawaii. Movement each day will be led by therapist and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator Sam Halford.We encourage participation in both days of this special retreat. You have the option of attending just Friday or Saturday depending on your schedule. \n\n\n\nFriday Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, November 15\, daylong session with Dennis Warren (Letting Go & Forgiveness) and Rich Howard (Gratitude). Movement with Sam Halford.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDennis Warren\n\n\n\n\n\nRich Howard\n\n\n\n\n\nSam Halford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Retreat Overview\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 16\, daylong session with Diane Wide (Metta) and Kamala Masters (Equanimity). Movement with Sam Halford.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKamala Masters\n\n\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde\n\n\n\n\n\nSam Halford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nSIM teachers will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center and Kamala Masters will present remotely via Zoom. Registered participants will attend in-person as the retreat won’t be available via Zoom attendance.\n\n\n\nWe encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration ATTEND button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates which days you’ll be attending in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teachings. Donations designated for Friday will go to Sacramento Insight Meditation. Donations designated for Saturday will be offered to Kamala Masters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Schedule \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 Opening & Theme Setting with Dennis\n\n\n\n9:15 – 9:45 Guided Sitting\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:30 Walking\n\n\n\n10:30 – 1200 Letting Go & Forgiveness Talk\, Q&R\, Meditation with Dennis\n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:30 Movement with Sam (a therapist and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator)\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:00 Walking\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:30 Gratitude Talk\, Q&R\, Meditation with Rich\n\n\n\n3:30 – 4:00 Closing & Go Around with Rich\n\n\n\n\nFriday Donation \n\n\n\n\nChoose RETREAT – NOV 15 SIM from the dropdown list. Donate Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Schedule \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 Opening & Theme Setting with Diane\n\n\n\n9:15 – 9:45 Guided Sitting\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:30 Walking\n\n\n\n10:30 – 12:00 Metta Talk\, Q&R\, Meditation with Diane\n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:30 Movement with Sam (a therapist and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator)\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:00 Walking\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:30 Equanimity Talk\, Q&R\, Meditation with Kamala\n\n\n\n3:30 – 4:00 Go Around & Closing with Rich\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Donation \n\n\n\n\nChoose RETREAT – NOV 16 KAMALA from the dropdown list. Donate Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSelect the registration “REGISTER NOW” button to indicate that you’ll be attending in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person per day due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of adding an optional donation above the base rate. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering to this event\, click here to review the refund policy and terms of use for this website. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/mini-retreat-nov2024/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mini-reteat2024-teachers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T160000 DTSTAMP:20241031T230620Z CREATED:20240921T184631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T230620Z UID:45156-1731661200-1731686400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Mini-Retreat Daylong with Dennis Warren and Rich Howard DESCRIPTION:This is the first daylong of an onsite\, 2-day Mini-Retreat. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. For retreat and registration details\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nDonations designated for Friday will go to Sacramento Insight Meditation. Donations designated for Saturday will be offered to Kamala Masters. Use the DONATE button and select the retreat date from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Morning Session (9 am start) \n\n\n\nOpening and Theme Setting\, Guided Sitting\, Walking\, Dharma Talk (LETTING GO AND FORGIVENESS) with Dennis Warren\, Q&R\, Meditation\, and a break for lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Afternoon Session (4 pm end) \n\n\n\nMovement\, Walking\, Dharma Talk (GRATITUDE) with Rich Howard\, Q&R\, Meditation\, Go Around and Closing. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/https-sactoinsight-org-event-mini-retreat-241115/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T210000 DTSTAMP:20241107T050632Z CREATED:20240921T183909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T050632Z UID:45153-1731610800-1731618000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - The Courage to Be Vulnerable DESCRIPTION:Meditation & 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\nThe Courage to Be VulnerableVulnerability is a scary word.  We believe that if we become vulnerable\, we will lose control of the narrative that has defined ourselves\, our judgements… our control over our lives. Our stories have defined us\, yet we rarely ask if these stories are helpful or even true. Practicing mindfulness on the cushion and daily life could also be defined as learning to become vulnerable. The result of having the courage to be vulnerable allows genuine joy\, contentment and ease to arise. Tonight we will briefly summarize four practices that allow vulnerability to arise. The upcoming mini-retreat will go into much greater detail about meditation methods and daily practices which foster and support these four special qualities of mind and heart… letting go/forgiveness\, gratitude\, boundless friendliness and equanimity. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSelect the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 14 Diane from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024nov14/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T210000 DTSTAMP:20241030T161419Z CREATED:20240921T174438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T161419Z UID:45140-1731006000-1731013200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Lessons from the Last Days of the Buddha DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project 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\nLessons from the Last Days of the BuddhaIn the Maha-parinibbana Sutta\, we learn what occurred during the last few months of the Buddha’s life. We will explore a few episodes from this sutta and examine some of the Buddha’s compassionate teachings during this poignant time leading up to his death.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSelect the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 7 Walt from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024nov07/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T140000 DTSTAMP:20241001T055556Z CREATED:20241001T054021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T055556Z UID:45302-1730635200-1730642400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:Community Potluck for all 3 Sanghas DESCRIPTION:A message from Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group (SBMG)Let’s join together for lunch and a chance to get to know members of all of the sanghas that practice at SDC. All are welcome! RSVP and sign up to bring a dish to share\, click here. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/community-potluck-for-all-3-sanghas/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Community Service,SDC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img1479187968093.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T210000 DTSTAMP:20241028T212415Z CREATED:20240502T233057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T212415Z UID:43865-1730401200-1730408400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Meditation and Community Night DESCRIPTION:This evening will be facilitated by Rich Howard. It will feature a sit\, a dharmette on the theme of equanimity\, and small group discussions in the first hour.  The second hour will be for socializing with our community.  Bring a treat to share. No tricks! \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\nZoom attendance is available only for the first hour. Please come in-person for the socializing. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024oct31/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3.-YPS_thumbnail_homepage_raimond-klavins-unsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T153000 DTSTAMP:20241012T173358Z CREATED:20240824T113027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241012T173358Z UID:44846-1729933200-1729956600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Diane Wilde - Death As Our Teacher DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Reverend Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Participants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the SDC.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration ATTEND buttons shown below. Since your registration choice indicates if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nDeath As Our TeacherJust as life is happening all around us\, so is death. Human beings appear to be the only species that are conscious of our mortality. Yet most people purposefully ignore this fact of our existence\, preferring to put effort\, thoughts and practice on “more pleasant things”. We yearn to “wake up”\, to let go of our endless attachments and experience contentment and ease in our lives. Paradoxically\, facing the death of our loved ones and ourselves\, is one of the classic Buddhist teachings for accepting the truth of existence and waking up to impermanence. It is also a teaching that can greatly reduce and perhaps even eliminate the biggest delusion of all… that everyone else will die\, except me. By avoiding the reality of our own deaths\, we deny ourselves the life-affirming lessons that acceptance of death provides… that life CAN BE lived joyfully and with gratitude.Bring a lunch and plan on staying the entire day. \n\n\n\n\nThis daylong may not be suitable for those with anxiety\, trauma or those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. \n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n09/12/2024 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n10/26/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n10/26/2024 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering to this event\, click here to review the refund policy and terms of use for this website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n October Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend In-Person\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n October Daylong registration – Attend on Zoom \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend on Zoom\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe link to attend the retreat via Zoom appears in three places: The Zoom link is on this page – select the button “Join Retreat Online” to connect to the meeting.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join\, with Meeting ID: 843 9686 1442 and Passcode: 539833 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-oct-26-2/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T210000 DTSTAMP:20241015T192216Z CREATED:20240502T232623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T192216Z UID:43857-1729796400-1729803600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with Seth Castleman DESCRIPTION:Meditation & 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* 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\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”16677″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024oct24/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Seth-Castleman-x200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T210000 DTSTAMP:20241006T173833Z CREATED:20240502T232411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T173833Z UID:43862-1729191600-1729198800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren (Awakening – A Working Model for the Community Practitioner) DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nAwakening – A Working Model for the Community PractitionerAwakening\, or Enlightenment\, is considered the point of liberation when a practitioner exits the Wheel of Suffering associated with daily life. The biographies of those who practiced directly with the Historical Buddha are filled with stories of Awakening and Enlightenment…while meditating\, listening to a dharma talk\, during the course of daily monastic life.It’s reasonable to ask if this profound notion of liberation – where the mind is purified of all obstacles\, limitations and suffering – is relevant and realistic today for the community practitioner?This evening will explore the meaning and different models of Awakening or Enlightenment. It will examine a working model that may help us reframe our understanding and experience of this important potential in our lives\, and provide for a more satisfying practice and life.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\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024oct17/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T210000 DTSTAMP:20241006T175440Z CREATED:20240502T232234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T175440Z UID:43860-1728586800-1728594000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - The Story about Stories DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project 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 remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe Story about StoriesBrief description: Humans love stories. Part of the path of practice is to not only help us see the unspoken stories in our lives but also to help us discern whether they support greater freedom or not. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”40775″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024oct10/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T210000 DTSTAMP:20240919T225145Z CREATED:20240502T232108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T225145Z UID:43858-1727982000-1727989200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Peacemaking\, Outer and Inner DESCRIPTION:Meditation & 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\nPeacemaking: Outer and InnerHumans long for peace in our lives and in our world. In our practice of boundless kindness (Metta in Pali)\, we say\, “May you be peaceful.” So\, what are the conditions that lead to peace in the outer and inner worlds? The Buddha counseled rulers about outer peace\, and gave many instructions to practitioners about inner peace. We will examine these instructions and see how we might apply them to bring peace for ourselves\, those around us\, and our world.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024oct03/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RichHoward-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T163000 DTSTAMP:20240827T234741Z CREATED:20240403T203430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T234741Z UID:43435-1727512200-1727541000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren - Working with Memory\, Remembering\, Repetitive Thinking and Suffering DESCRIPTION:Daylong In-person Retreat with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nWorking with Memory\, Remembering\, Repetitive Thinking and SufferingAlmost all of us have had this experience: After an encounter with someone\, we reflect on the situation and think they are upset with or mad at us. Repetitive thought sets in re-enforcing and strengthening our concern. We become anxious and this affects our behavior. We feel uncomfortable when we see the person\, or maybe avoid them.And then…we talk with the person and find out they were never upset or mad in the first place. This is a wonderful illustration of the Historical Buddha’s teaching that we make not just the world\, but our suffering and happiness\, with our thoughts.This one-day workshop will explore the pivotal and major role that memory\, remembering and related repetitive thinking play in our identity and suffering. We will investigate and learn how to work skillfully with these qualities of mind from the perspectives of Buddhist psychology and modern memory research. It will involve meditations\, reflections\, dharma talks\, and small and large group discussions.The day is appropriate for all levels of practice experience. Please bring a pen/pencil and paper\, and your own lunch. Plan on staying on-site at the Sacramento Dharma Center all day during the retreat. \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Participants will attend this event in-person at the SDC. It’s not available via zoom.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration ATTEND button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates that you’ll be attending in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n08/24/2024 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n09/28/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n09/28/2024 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect the following registration “ATTEND” button to indicate that you’ll be attending in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering to this event\, click here to review the refund policy and terms of use for this website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Sep Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend In-Person\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/hybrid-daylong-retreat-with-sims-founding-teacher-dennis-warren/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T210000 DTSTAMP:20240926T054555Z CREATED:20240423T181702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T054555Z UID:43734-1727377200-1727384400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - John Travis - The Five Aggregates in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Senior Teacher John Travis\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the senior advisor teacher John Travis\, 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 Five Aggregates in Daily LifeI will go through the five aggregates — they are the essential explanation of the human condition:  Body\, feeling\, perception\, and mental formations…in the elusive consciousness.I’d look at these as the description of our human condition. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”14398″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: 136792 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024sep26/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/John-Travis2019-x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T210000 DTSTAMP:20240829T135604Z CREATED:20240423T181538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T135604Z UID:43732-1726772400-1726779600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Practice: A Path and Safety Net or Confusing Puzzle? DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPractice: A Path and Safety Net or Confusing Puzzle?The Historical Buddha’s teaching\, psychology and practice methods are frequently referred to as a Path or The Path. Sometimes\, they are presented as a vast inter-connected net that provides us with safety and stability. For many\, however\, the elements of practice sometimes feel more like a confusing puzzle or a basket of seemingly contradictory principles and recommendations.How do the elements of practice fit together in a cohesive system of meditation and life practices that are relevant\, useful\, helpful?This evening will explore some of the fundamental principles that help us to shift from uncertainty and confusion about practice\, to an understanding of how the elements fit together and support each other. It will examine a model of doing this where core principles help us move from a sense of separation to one of connectedness and inter-relationship.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\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: 136792 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024sep19/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20240908T192039Z CREATED:20240423T181337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T192039Z UID:43730-1726167600-1726174800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Adam Stonebraker - Revealing the City Within: A Journey to Insight and Freedom DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher 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\nRevealing the City Within: A Journey to Insight and FreedomIn this talk\, we’ll explore the metaphor of the ancient city as described in the City Sutta\, reflecting on how our journey toward liberation unfolds step by step. By integrating teachings from the Dhammapada and the principles of Ehipassiko and Opaniyiko\, we’ll examine how the path invites us to look within\, dismantle delusion\, and cultivate insight\, ultimately revealing the freedom already present within us. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”44988″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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\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: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: 136792 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024sep12/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adam-stonebrakerx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T210000 DTSTAMP:20240906T022546Z CREATED:20240423T181213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T022546Z UID:43728-1725562800-1725570000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with Tony Bernhard DESCRIPTION:Meditation & 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\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”15406″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: 136792 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024sep05/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TonyBernhard-400x-e1757526602383.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T160000 DTSTAMP:20240829T215136Z CREATED:20240403T203107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T215136Z UID:43433-1725094800-1725120000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Rich Howard - Acceptance and Cultivation: the Yin and Yang of Practice DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nAcceptance and Cultivation: the Yin and Yang of PracticeThe progress of meditation practice has its ups and downs\, peaks and valleys\, and plateaus when seemingly “nothing is happening.” Each of these phases requires different skills. Some practices of meditative awareness rely on acceptance and openness\, while others require cultivation and intention. Wisdom is the skill of discerning what is needed in any given moment or phase of practice and how to adjust (or not!). On this daylong retreat\, we will explore different practices of sitting and walking meditation on different points of the spectrum from acceptance to cultivation. There will be plenty of time for practice questions and discussion.Bring a lunch and plan to stay all day. \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Participants will attend this event in-person at the SDC. It’s not available via zoom.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration ATTEND button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates that you’ll be attending in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n07/26/2024 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n08/31/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n08/31/2024 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate that you’ll be attending in-person or online. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering to this event\, click here to review the refund policy and terms of use for this website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n August Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend In-Person\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nSacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and on the generosity of students and members of the meditative community in the form of financial support\, service and participation in events. With our practice of dana\, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-aug-31-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RichHoward-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T210000 DTSTAMP:20240825T033023Z CREATED:20240321T210307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T033023Z UID:43251-1724958000-1724965200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Concentration Is Really Composure of the Mind DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project 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 via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nConcentration Is Really Composure of the MindIn daily life\, we have a lot of distractions that can easily cause our minds to be quite scattered and distracted\, and lacking in composure or serenity. One aspect of insight meditation practice that we are gently cultivating is what we call concentration\, or samadhi in Pali. Buddhist scholar Bhikkhu Analayo says the term samadhi “carries nuances of a bringing together.” He writes that other translations for samadhi include “collectedness” and “composure of the mind.” In this talk\, we will explore various aspects of developing greater concentration and how it can help transform our practice and our life.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”14984″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: 136792 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024aug29/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T210000 DTSTAMP:20240810T143518Z CREATED:20240220T021843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T143518Z UID:42843-1724353200-1724360400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Walking the Path DESCRIPTION:Meditation & 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\nWalking the PathA community like SIM will have folks with a broad spectrum of experience and commitment to meditation and the teachings of the historical Buddha. Living into this way of mindful awareness has been likened to walking on a path. Where are you on the path? Is meditation an occasional hobby or a daily necessity? Does your practice include generosity and ethical behavior or do those qualities raise your hackles as “too religious?” What about cultivating other qualities like patience\, renunciation\, truthfulness\, kindness and equanimity (collectively known as the “paramis”). Wherever you are on the path\, you are welcome at SIM. And\, we encourage you to reflect on your practice(s) and living in harmony with your highest values. We will do just that on this evening by meditating together and discussing where we are along the path. Be prepared to ask and answer questions! \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 850 979 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024aug22/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RichHoward-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T210000 DTSTAMP:20240806T210803Z CREATED:20240220T021718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T210803Z UID:42848-1723748400-1723755600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - The Buddha’s To-Do List for a Happier Life DESCRIPTION:Meditation & 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* Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe Buddha’s To-Do List for a Happier LifeDiscursive\, subtle states of mind are difficult to isolate which makes it difficult to utilize methods to lessen their negative impact on us. They just seem to be “us”\, who we are. Even though they are almost always “invisible”\, you can count on experiencing their results… anxiety and more anxiety! The Buddha describes these troubling subtle states of mind as the Ten Fetters. He offers an approach\, a sort of “To-Do List” on how to mentally address the Fetters\, and what happens when we undertake the process of recognizing them. Tonight we will do a brief overview of the Ten Fetters and their unique properties. We’ll spend additional time on the first fetter\, which is the illusion we each have concerning our own personality\, or “personality view”. We will explore this first fetter through a few brief mental exercises. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \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: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: 136792 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024aug15/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR