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*Daylong Retreat – Rich Howard – Gratitude and Compassion

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Retreat Theme: Gratitude and Compassion Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard An attitude of gratitude can bring us joy and resilience. As the practice deepens, it opens us to the joys and sorrows of all beings. This daylong will combine silent meditation practice in the sitting, walking and standing postures with guided meditations […]

$15.00 – $35.00

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*Sit & Dharma Talk – Greg Scharf – Mindfulness of Mind

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Mindfulness of Mind Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Greg Scharf This talk will explore the nature of mind and will look at the Buddha's instructions in the Third Establishment of Mindfulness in the Satipatthana Sutta. The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most revered teachings in the Pali Canon and forms the […]

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SIM Community Potluck (Full Moon)

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Every year, Sacramento Insight Meditation (SIM) hosts a community potluck during the holidays. This event is open to the general dharma community. Savory or Sweet, bring a dish to share (6-8 Servings). In SIM’s tradition please bring your own plate, cup, utensils and as we attempt to go paperless, cloth napkins. Again this year we […]

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Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee. RICH HOWARD has been an active practitioner and volunteer at SIM since 2004. His area of interest is bringing meditative […]

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*Daylong Retreat – Dennis Warren – Exploring Realistic Standards

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Exploring Realistic Standards for Community Practice Comparing Monastic & Community Level Practice A One Day Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren The historical Buddha created different models of practice. One for monastics – nuns and monks - and another for community level practitioners with families whose lives are filled with obligations and responsibilities. The […]

$15.00 – $35.00

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Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee. RICH HOWARD has been an active practitioner and volunteer at SIM since 2004. His area of interest is bringing meditative […]

Free
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*Daylong Retreat – Diane Wilde – Tangled in Thought

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Tangled in Thought  -  How to beat your mind at its own game Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde Some new practical ideas will be offered at this daylong and there will be a writing/observation exercise. Please bring paper and pen. It’s the New Year, the first retreat of 2020, and perhaps […]

$15.00 – $35.00

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Beginning Meditation Class (6 Week Course)

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

This class is currently taught by SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard and SIM Community Mentor Sandra Sigrist and is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. Classes meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on February 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 plus a daylong retreat on […]

$35.00
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Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee. RICH HOWARD has been an active practitioner and volunteer at SIM since 2004. His area of interest is bringing meditative […]

Free
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*Daylong Retreat – Rich Howard – Awareness Practice and Inquiry

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Awareness Practice and Inquiry Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard “Awareness knows” says Burmese monk and meditation teacher Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Sounds simple - is it? With all the approaches to mindfulness floating around, it may be a challenge to know how to practice a simple yet effective form of awareness that leads […]

$15.00 – $35.00