BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sacramento Insight Meditation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sactoinsight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sacramento Insight Meditation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T210000 DTSTAMP:20250529T223704Z CREATED:20250322T174716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T223704Z UID:47226-1749150000-1749157200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Seth Castleman - Trying to Make Change in the World DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nTrying to Make Change in the WorldHow contemplative practice and non-violence approaches can bring about transformation\, not just internally but in the world at large. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSeth Castleman will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jun 5 Seth from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jun05/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation 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:20250531T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T153000 DTSTAMP:20250510T204311Z CREATED:20250212T231633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T204311Z UID:46836-1748683800-1748705400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Diana Clark - Exploring the Architecture of the Heart DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nExploring the Architecture of the HeartThis daylong invites us into the heart of mettā—an open\, inclusive warm-heartedness we can grow through simple\, steady practice. Rather than waiting for kind-heartedness to strike\, we learn to plant its seeds with intention\, letting phrases of goodwill reshape our thoughts and soften our hearts. Mettā isn’t about being perfect or polished; it’s about being real\, human\, and willing to care—including for ourselves. As our hearts stretch and hold more\, we create the conditions for both peace and connection to blossom. \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the 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 button 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\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n04/10/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n05/31/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n05/31/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\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 for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nNOTE: After we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nATTEND In-person\n\n\n\nATTEND on Zoom\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: 844 0427 6691 and Passcode:  998793\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExploring the Architecture of the Heart URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-may-31/ 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/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T160000 DTSTAMP:20250514T215947Z CREATED:20250514T214627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215947Z UID:47779-1748613600-1748620800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Sit and Afternoon Tea with Diana Clark DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Afternoon Tea with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in welcoming our new faculty member\, Diana Clark\, to the SIM community. We’ll begin with a 30-minute sit\, followed by an afternoon tea with light refreshments—a chance to get to know Diana and enjoy time together as a sangha. We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nUse the GOING button shown below to submit an RSVP to this event. You won’t need to print the confirmation ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Friday Tea May 30 from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Fri May 30 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/tea-diana-20250530/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tea-GregScharf-e1744698893586.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RichHoward-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JD-Doyle-200x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/VancePryor-2022picSm2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TonyBernhard-200x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T210000 DTSTAMP:20250404T172856Z CREATED:20240906T005720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T172856Z UID:44962-1745953200-1745960400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation (6-week course) DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nThis Beginning Meditation is a 6-week course that provides the basic techniques for learning Insight Meditation (vipassana)\, both during sitting meditation and in daily life. This is insight meditation that has been handed down from the time of the Buddha. This course is intended as an introduction to the practice of meditation as it is taught at the Sacramento Insight Meditation group. As an introduction to meditation\, it is meant to support and encourage you to take up the practice of meditation and to see if meditation is a worthwhile activity in your life. Visit our course overview page for more information about the course format and content. \n\n\n\nAn exciting development for this particular offering includesSIM’s newest Teachers agreeing to join in teaching this meditation course. \n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\n\n\nVance Pryor\n\n\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nParticipants meet for six weeks on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm from April 29 through June 3\, with a daylong retreat on Saturday\, May 24 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 pm. Registration opens two months before the first meeting. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration is open\, select the “REGISTER” button to indicate you’ll be attending\, otherwise we invite you to add your name to the wait list. If you have any questions\, please contact the registrar for information or assistance.Before registering for this course\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Wait List – Beginning Meditation (deprecated form)\n The course is currently full however you may use this form to add your name to the wait list. Plans do change and spaces may open up prior to the start of the class. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneGeneral Comment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-2025apr/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote,Upcoming Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RH-SD_bmc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T153000 DTSTAMP:20250410T060352Z CREATED:20250212T231044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T060352Z UID:46833-1745659800-1745681400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Walt Opie - Working with Distracting Thoughts DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme: Working with Distracting Thoughts\n\n\n\nOne of the most challenging aspects of meditation can be learning how to work with distracting thoughts that keep recurring or may feel particularly “sticky” in some way. There is a well-known sutta or discourse (MN 20) whose translated title is “The Removal of Distracting Thoughts.” We will explore the advice offered by the Buddha in this sutta\, as well as other teachings on this subject. At the same time\, this will be a daylong retreat focused mainly on the practice of insight meditation\, with periods of sitting and walking meditation\, plus dharma talks and time for discussion.Bring your lunch. Appropriate for beginning and experienced meditators.  \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nParticipants 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 button 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\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n03/05/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n04/26/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n04/26/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\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 for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nNOTE: After we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nATTEND In-Person\n\n\n\nATTEND on Zoom\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: 857 6491 8711 and Passcode: 478784 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-apr-26/ 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/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tea-GregScharf-e1744698893586.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JD-Doyle-200x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/canceled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T235959 DTSTAMP:20250510T213425Z CREATED:20231017T050715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T213425Z UID:41200-1743292800-1743983999@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:2025 SIM Residential Retreat - Returning to Presence\, Transforming the Heart DESCRIPTION:Sunday March 30-Sunday April 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\nVance Pryor\n\n\n\n\nOur 2025 residential retreat with SIM faculty Diana Clark\, Walt Opie\, and Vance Pryor is set for March 30 through April 6 at the Mercy Center in Auburn\, CA. \n\n\n\nFor general information about our retreats\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreats/residential-retreat/. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme: Returning to Presence\, Transforming the Heart\n\n\n\nThis annual SIM community silent retreat invites you to step away from the noise and stress of daily life and deeply connect with the present moment. Anchored in the Buddha’s teachings\, the retreat offers practices to awaken awareness\, calm the mind\, and nurture the qualities of lovingkindness\, compassion\, and equanimity. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners\, the program includes systematic meditation guidance (including metta/lovingkindness)\, Dharma talks\, and opportunities to meet with teachers to discuss your practice. Through stillness and presence\, participants will cultivate insight\, wisdom\, patience\, self-compassion and resilience for daily life. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat accommodates no more than 25 registrants. Registration on this webpage opened on January 29.The registration fee is $1000\, with an opportunity to later make a donation to support the retreat teachers. The registration fee covers the costs of accommodations\, meals\, and a portion of SIM’s administration costs. Once you fill out the registration form\, you will receive an invoice to be paid upon receipt. If the retreat fills before you complete your registration\, you will have the opportunity to add your name to the wait list. We encourage you to pay the full registration fee if your finances allow. However\, if needed\, you may pay a 50% deposit and the remaining balance must be paid by February 28. If the remaining balance is not received by February 28\, your deposit will be refunded automatically\, and your spot at the retreat will be offered to the next person on the Waiting List.To register\, find the “Register Now – Yes I Want to Attend” section of this page and fill out the registration form. \n\n\n\nPartial Scholarships\n\n\n\nSIM encourages registrants to pay the full registration fee if finances allow. However\, a limited number of partial scholarships (50% of cost) may be available\, depending on donations received. These scholarships are offered to members of SIM\, the Young Persons Sangha\, or other Sacramento Dharma Center sanghas (Valley Streams and SBMG). To register with scholarship assistance\, follow these two steps: 1) Find the “Register Now – Yes I Want to Attend” section of this page and submit the registration form. 2) Complete the Scholarship Request Form. After completing both steps\, a member of the SIM Residential Retreat Scholarship Committee will follow up with you via email. Scholarship requests must be submitted by February 14 or before the retreat fills\, whichever comes first. Please note that scholarship recipients will be invoiced for a $500 registration fee (50% of the full retreat cost) upon approval of their application. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy\n\n\n\n\nOn or before February 28: If you cancel and notify us by this date\, you will receive a full refund\, provided your spot is filled by someone on the waiting list.\n\n\n\nBetween February 29 and March 13: If you cancel during this period\, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee\, provided your spot is filled by someone on the waiting list.\n\n\n\nOn or after March 14: If you cancel on or after this date\, 50% of the paid fee will be retained by SIM. This balance may be refundable if your spot is filled by someone on the waiting list. Otherwise\, the balance will not be refunded.\n\n\n\n\nExceptions to this policy may be considered in limited circumstances\, such as a family emergency\, illness (with a doctor’s note)\, or financial hardship. \n\n\n\nSchedule – Summary of Dates\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 29: Registration opens.\n\n\n\nFebruary 14: Last day to request a scholarship (see “Partial Scholarships” above).\n\n\n\nFebruary 28:\n\nLast day to request a full refund (see “Cancellation Policy” above).\n\n\n\nRegistration payment in full due.\n\n\n\nRegistration closes.\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 13: Last day to request a refund of the balance paid (see “Cancellations” above).\n\n\n\nMarch 30: Retreat begins (check-in starts at 3:00 PM).\n\n\n\nApril 6: Retreat ends (check-out is at 10:00 AM).\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols\n\n\n\nThe wellbeing of everyone attending the SIM Annual Retreat is our top priority. Upon check-in\, a negative COVID test (or a photo of one) must be presented to the retreat manager. If you experience any symptoms or feel unwell prior to the retreat\, please contact the registrar promptly to cancel your registration. During the retreat\, masking indoors will be optional but encouraged as needed\, and social distancing will be practiced as space allows. We deeply appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe and supportive retreat environment. \n\n\n\nTeacher Donations\n\n\n\nAt the end of the retreat\, we invite you to support the teachers. To donate\, use the following Donate Now button and select “7-Night Residential Retreat” from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDonate Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Recordings\n\n\n\nTalks and meditations recorded during the retreat were be made available for a limited time to retreat attendees with password access. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nIf the retreat is full\, we’ll invite you to add your name to the wait list – click here.Please contact the retreat registrar with any questions. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2025-sim-residential-retreat/ LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SIM-LegacyTeachers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T150000 DTSTAMP:20250321T204508Z CREATED:20250204T064420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T204508Z UID:46757-1743238800-1743260400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat with Rich Howard - Awareness of Presence and Absence DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nAwareness of Presence and AbsenceIn these challenging and uncertain times\, our practice of awareness can benefit us greatly. Being aware of our state of mind\, we are less likely to react unconsciously when things don’t go our way. While we may be familiar with noticing what is present\, the historical Buddha instructed us in the Satipatthana Siutta section on “mindfulness of mind” (cittanupassana) to be aware also of what is absent: “ It’s when a [practitioner] understands mind with greed as ‘mind with greed\,’ and mind without greed as ‘mind without greed.’ They understand mind with hate as ‘mind with hate\,’ and mind without hate as ‘mind without hate.’ They understand mind with delusion as ‘mind with delusion\,’ and mind without delusion as ‘mind without delusion.’ etc.” In this daylong retreat\, we will explore awareness in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya\, with short instructional talks from Rich and ample opportunity for loosely structured sitting and walking practice\, as well as question/response periods. \n\n\n\nPlan to bring a lunch and stay all day. The intention for the day is to leave participants with confidence in there ability to bring awareness into diverse situations in this world\, right now.  \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThis is an IN-PERSON event only.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. 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\n02/03/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n03/29/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n03/29/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\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 for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nNOTE: After payment the registrar will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nATTEND In-person\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/onsite-daylong-retreat-with-rich-howard/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States 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: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 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: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Buddha-Flowers-BW-400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/adam-stonebrakerx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 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:20250227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T210000 DTSTAMP:20250225T022034Z CREATED:20241204T205935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T022034Z UID:46228-1740682800-1740690000@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kodo-Conlin-x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T153000 DTSTAMP:20250206T190412Z CREATED:20241204T211051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T190412Z UID:46232-1740216600-1740238200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Walt Opie - Inclining the Mind Towards Freedom DESCRIPTION:For biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nInclining the Mind Towards Freedom \n\n\n\nThis will be a traditional insight meditation daylong retreat\, with silent sitting and walking\, along with dharma talks and discussion. There will be an emphasis on the Third Foundation of Mindfulness\, namely mindfulness of the mind. The Buddha said we should become aware of the difference between wholesome thoughts and unwholesome thoughts. He also said\, “Whatever a person frequently thinks and ponders upon\, that will become the inclination of their mind.” We can incline the mind towards freedom by cultivating the right attitude towards whatever arises.  \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nParticipants 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 button 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\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n01/06/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n02/22/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n02/22/2025 – 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 for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nNOTE: After payment the registrar will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nAttend In-person\n\n\n\nAttend on Zoom\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: 869 5583 8892 and Passcode:  597968 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-feb22/ 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/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T210000 DTSTAMP:20250213T084512Z CREATED:20241202T033639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T084512Z UID:46193-1740078000-1740085200@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T210000 DTSTAMP:20250204T061723Z CREATED:20241202T031049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T061723Z UID:46192-1739473200-1739480400@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Buddha-Flowers-BW-400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T210000 DTSTAMP:20250128T202105Z CREATED:20240928T211618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T202105Z UID:45278-1738868400-1738875600@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T210000 DTSTAMP:20250121T190946Z CREATED:20240928T211413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T190946Z UID:45274-1738263600-1738270800@sactoinsight.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kim-Allen-x250.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T153000 DTSTAMP:20250124T195210Z CREATED:20241112T224124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T195210Z UID:46025-1737799200-1737819000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Heather Sundberg - Awakened Awareness Releases Reactivity DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with Visiting Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nAwakened Awareness Releases ReactivityDeepening our connection with Refuge through accessing Awareness\, ‘that which knows’ the experience of being human in this world is an important development on the spiritual path.  In this daylong we will cultivate the qualities of Spaciousness\, Presence and Equanimity to support the clear seeing and  transformation of the internal Reactive Patterns\, which run our mind and lives when we are unaware of them.  The teachings will come from the Buddha’s Fire Sermon as well as the Thai forest tradition. Enjoy a day of quiet sitting and walking meditation\, which allow our body & mind to settle down and our hearts to open to an inner wisdom. In addition to insight meditation practice\, Heather will offer teachings & guided meditations on the theme\, as well as discussion about how to live these teachings in our daily lives.In this daylong retreat\, we will: \n\n\n\n\nDeepen inner Resiliency through somatic practices.\n\n\n\nOpen the mind & heart to our natural capacity to be Aware and have a Wiser more Spacious perspective in our lives.\n\n\n\nUse the power of Spacious Awareness to identify and transform Reactivity patterns in our system.\n\n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present remotely via Zoom. 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 button 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/. Heather Sundberg receives 100% of your donation.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n01/02/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n01/25/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n01/25/2025 – 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 the retreat 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 for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nNOTE: After payment the registrar will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nAttend In-Person\n\n\n\nAttend on Zoom\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. Heather Sundberg receives 100% of your donation. \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: 837 9460 1962 and Passcode: 561005 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-jan25/ 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/2022/01/Headshot-HeatherSundbergx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T210000 DTSTAMP:20250121T190828Z CREATED:20240928T211147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T190828Z UID:45273-1737658800-1737666000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - The Bias of Perception  DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Senior 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\nThe Bias of Perception \n\n\n\nIn this talk we will explore how our perceptions are often conditioned by many assumptions\, beliefs\, habits\, desires\, attachments\, misconceptions\, resentments\, and more. Through mindfulness practice\, we can even begin to train our perceptions and counteract our conditioning\, allowing us to respond to events with greater wisdom and less reactivity.  \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 the Thursday date Jan 23 – Walt from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE\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-2025jan23/ 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:20250116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T210000 DTSTAMP:20250121T190207Z CREATED:20240928T211035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T190207Z UID:45272-1737054000-1737061200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Clear Comprehension: Clarifying & Integrating Intention into Practice and Life DESCRIPTION:For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Jan 16 – 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-2025jan16/ 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 END:VCALENDAR