Sacramento Insight Meditation

(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Rich Howard - Acceptance and Cultivation: the Yin and Yang of Practice
2024-08-31 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Rich Howard

For biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard, click here.

Retreat Theme

Acceptance 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.

About This Onsite Retreat

The 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.

Pre-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.

After 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/.

Summary of Important Dates

07/26/2024 – Registration opens.

08/31/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.

08/31/2024 – For registration after the retreat, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.

Registration

Select 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.

August Daylong registration – Attend in-person
$25.00 – $50.00
Attend In-Person

Questions for the Registrar?

If you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions, click here.

Teacher Dana

Sacramento 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.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with Tony Bernhard
2024-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard

For biographical details of the teacher Tony Bernhard, click here.

* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

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How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: [REDACTED] )For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Adam Stonebraker - Revealing the City Within: A Journey to Insight and Freedom
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Adam Stonebraker

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Revealing 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.

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ADAM 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.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: [REDACTED] )For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Practice: A Path and Safety Net or Confusing Puzzle?
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Practice: 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.

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How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: [REDACTED] )For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - John Travis - The Five Aggregates in Daily Life
2024-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with Senior Teacher John Travis

For biographical details of the senior advisor teacher John Travis, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

The 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.

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How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 850 9796 2731 and Passcode: [REDACTED] )For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren - Working with Memory, Remembering, Repetitive Thinking and Suffering
2024-09-28 08:30 - 16:30 | CA
Daylong In-person Retreat with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.

Retreat Theme

Working 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.

About This Onsite Retreat

The 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.

Pre-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.

After 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/.

Summary of Important Dates

08/24/2024 – Registration opens.

09/28/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.

09/28/2024 – For registration after the retreat, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.

Registration

Select 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.

Sep Daylong registration – Attend in-person
$25.00 – $50.00
Attend In-Person

Questions for the Registrar?

If you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions, click here.

Teacher Dana

Sacramento 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.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Peacemaking, Outer and Inner
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Rich Howard

For biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Peacemaking: 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.

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How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - The Story about Stories
2024-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Diana Clark

For biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark, click here.

* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

The 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.

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How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren (Awakening – A Working Model for the Community Practitioner)
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Awakening – 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.

Offer a Teacher Donation

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with Seth Castleman
2024-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman

For biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman, click here.

* Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

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How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Diane Wilde - Death As Our Teacher
2024-10-26 09:00 - 15:30 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Reverend Diane Wilde

For biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde, click here.

About This Hybrid Retreat

The teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Participants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the SDC.

Pre-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.

After 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/.

Retreat Theme

Death 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.

This daylong may not be suitable for those with anxiety, trauma or those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one.

Summary of Important Dates

09/12/2024 – Registration opens.

10/26/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.

10/26/2024 – For registration after the retreat, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.

Registration

Select 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.

October Daylong registration – Attend in-person
$25.00 – $50.00
Attend In-Person

October Daylong registration – Attend on Zoom
$25.00 – $50.00
Attend on Zoom

Questions for the Registrar?

If you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions, click here.

Teacher Dana

Sacramento 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.

How to Attend Remotely via Zoom

The 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.

The Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.

The Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join, with Meeting ID: 843 9686 1442 and Passcode: [REDACTED]

(Hybrid) Meditation and Community Night
2024-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
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!

How to Attend Remotely

Zoom attendance is available only for the first hour. Please come in-person for the socializing.

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

Community Potluck for all 3 Sanghas
2024-11-03 12:00 - 14:00 | CA
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.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Lessons from the Last Days of the Buddha
2024-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Walt Opie

For biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie, click here.

* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Lessons 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.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Select the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 7 Walt from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - The Courage to Be Vulnerable
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde

For biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

The 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.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Select the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 14 Diane from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Onsite) Mini-Retreat Daylong with Dennis Warren and Rich Howard
2024-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 | CA
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.

Teacher Dana

Donations 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.

Schedule Overview

Friday Morning Session (9 am start)

Opening and Theme Setting, Guided Sitting, Walking, Dharma Talk (LETTING GO AND FORGIVENESS) with Dennis Warren, Q&R, Meditation, and a break for lunch.

Friday Afternoon Session (4 pm end)

Movement, Walking, Dharma Talk (GRATITUDE) with Rich Howard, Q&R, Meditation, Go Around and Closing.

(Onsite) Mini-Retreat (Friday and Saturday) Resting Into What Is Possible
2024-11-15 09:00 - 2024-11-16 16:00 | CA
Resting Into What Is Possible – A mini-retreat with four teachers over two days

Buddhist 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.

Friday Retreat Overview

Friday, November 15, daylong session with Dennis Warren (Letting Go & Forgiveness) and Rich Howard (Gratitude). Movement with Sam Halford.

Dennis Warren

Rich Howard

Sam Halford

Saturday Retreat Overview

Saturday, November 16, daylong session with Diane Wide (Metta) and Kamala Masters (Equanimity). Movement with Sam Halford.

Kamala Masters

Diane Wilde

Sam Halford

About This Onsite Retreat

SIM 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.

We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed.

Pre-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.

After 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.

Friday Schedule

9:00 – 9:15 Opening & Theme Setting with Dennis

9:15 – 9:45 Guided Sitting

9:45 – 10:30 Walking

10:30 – 1200 Letting Go & Forgiveness Talk, Q&R, Meditation with Dennis

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 1:30 Movement with Sam (a therapist and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator)

1:30 – 2:00 Walking

2:00 – 3:30 Gratitude Talk, Q&R, Meditation with Rich

3:30 – 4:00 Closing & Go Around with Rich

Friday Donation

Choose RETREAT – NOV 15 SIM from the dropdown list. Donate Here

Saturday Schedule

9:00 – 9:15 Opening & Theme Setting with Diane

9:15 – 9:45 Guided Sitting

9:45 – 10:30 Walking

10:30 – 12:00 Metta Talk, Q&R, Meditation with Diane

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 1:30 Movement with Sam (a therapist and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator)

1:30 – 2:00 Walking

2:00 – 3:30 Equanimity Talk, Q&R, Meditation with Kamala

3:30 – 4:00 Go Around & Closing with Rich

Saturday Donation

Choose RETREAT – NOV 16 KAMALA from the dropdown list. Donate Here

Registration

Select 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.

Register Now

Questions for the Registrar?

If you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions, click here.

(Onsite) Mini-Retreat Daylong with Diane Wilde and Kamala Masters
2024-11-16 09:00 - 16:00 | CA
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.

Teacher Dana

Donations 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.

Schedule Overview

Saturday Morning Session (9 am start)

Opening & Theme Setting, Guided Sitting, Walking, Dharma Talk (METTA) with Diane Wilde, Q&R, Meditation, and a break for lunch.

Saturday Afternoon Session (4 pm end)

Movement, Walking, Dharma Talk (EQUANIMITY) with Kamala Master, Q&R, Meditation, Go Around and Closing

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - The Factors of Momentum in Practice
2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

The 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.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Select the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 21 Dennis from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] )For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

No Monthly November Retreat
2024-11-30 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
SIM will not be holding the regular end-of-month retreat for November.

Consider attending the onsite, 2-day Mini-Retreat from November 15 through 16. For mini-retreat details, click here.

(Onsite) Mini-Retreat (Friday and Saturday) Resting Into What Is Possible

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Metta and Spiritual Friendship
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Vance Pryor

For biographical details of the teacher Vance Pryor, click here.

* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Metta 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.

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Vance Pryor will receive 100% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 05 Vance from the dropdown list.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light: Winter Solstice Talk
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg

For biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg, click here.

* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Embracing 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.

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Heather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 12 Heather from the dropdown list.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

SIM Holiday Gathering - Potluck
2024-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 | CA
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.

Bring 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.

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(Onsite) A Year to Live (1-year course 2025)
2024-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
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.

Registration

This course is currently full and the wait list is closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the registrar for information or assistance.

No Meeting Tonight
2024-12-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Happy Holidays!

(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren (My-Self, True-Self, No Self)
2024-12-28 09:00 - 16:30 | CA
A Practical One Day Exploration with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.

Retreat Theme

My-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.

About This Onsite Retreat

The 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.

Pre-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.

After 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/.

Summary of Important Dates

11/21/2024 – Registration opens.

12/28/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.

12/28/2024 – For registration after the retreat, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.

Registration

After 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.

Before registering for this event, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy.

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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Practices of Deep Refuge and Transformation for the New Year
2025-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg

For biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg, click here.

* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Practices 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:

Exploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.

Changing the channel from self-based reactivity in the foreground to qualities of awakened mind in the foreground.

Use 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

Dedication of Merit, to help connect us with the wider field of spiritual support always available

The Power of Letting Go & Transformation:

Learning how to Ground, Resource, and Discharge Reactivity all through the vehicle of the body.

Through developing the Refuge of Awareness of what is actually happening – clearing (releasing) perceptions distorted by reactivity, anxiety.

Exploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Heather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 02 Heather from the dropdown list.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Remote) Experiencing Insight (3-month course)
2025-01-07 19:00 - 20:40 | Remote Meeting Zoom
This is a 3-month course lead by SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays every week* as on-line only sessions from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. * For more information, visit the course overview page at Experiencing Insight.

Registration

This course is currently full and the wait list is closed.

If you need to contact the registrar with any questions, click here.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - The Beauty of Beginnings
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Senior Teacher Diana Clark

For biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark, click here.

* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

The Beauty of BeginningsThe new year often stirs a focus on “beginnings.” How might we align this fresh outlook with our practice and life in a way that feels uplifting and free?

Offer a Teacher Donation

Diana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 09 Diana from the dropdown list.

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: [REDACTED] )For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Clear Comprehension: Clarifying & Integrating Intention into Practice and Life
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid (in-person and online), 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM), Sacramento, CA, 95826, United States
For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.

Use the following donate button and select the Thursday date Thu Jan 16 – SIM from the dropdown list.

DONATE – Thu Talk

How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: [REDACTED] tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
