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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161110T210000
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SUMMARY:Sit & Community Discussion\, led by SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Diane will give an overview on Right Speech and Skillful Listening and then invite the community to share what they found out about themselves and others with the home practice exercises offered at the 11-3-16 meeting.\nIf you are one of the sangha members who resist talking to a group\, please investigate your own response.  This is a great area of practice!  Consider that an entire community benefits from the shared experiences of all who are following the Buddha’s path to freedom.\nComing together as a community to share topics that are normally not discussed in “ordinary” society is one of the gifts of sangha and spiritual friends.  Please take part!
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-community-discussion-led-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20161012T000700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T024927Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA 95826 . \nFor additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-55/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20161011T231413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T053646Z
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SUMMARY:SDC dedication and celebration for the sustaining sanghas
DESCRIPTION:A celebration for the three sustaining sanghas will take place (Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group\, Sacramento Insight Meditation\, and Valley Streams Zen Sangha). Each sangha is invited to offer a dedication or blessing; a joint sitting may be planned; and conversation and refreshments will welcome everyone.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sdc-opening-sustaining-sanghas/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T211500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160717T042916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T221851Z
UID:1391-1478199600-1478207700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Friendship… the friend we are to others and the friendships we cultivate \nOur new home and the first SIM Dharma sitting practice and discussion at the Sacramento Dharma Center is a wonderful opportunity to look at friendship in this new\, expansive and beautiful venue… our new home. What kind of friends do we cultivate? What kind of friend are we to others? What hinders us from being a friend and why do some of us shy away from developing friendships? What can we learn from those whom we consider “difficult”? With three sanghas coming together in our shared space\, it is a timely topic. \nAll of us who practice and study the Buddha’s teachings at the Sacramento Dharma Center will all be asked to help and support our new home. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen old friendships and cultivate new ones. The Buddha offered wise and compassionate advise which couldn’t be more relevant then right now.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-3-7/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160831T201159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T024811Z
UID:1685-1477938600-1477944000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA 95826 . \nFor additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/ \n.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-54/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160717T042248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160912T043631Z
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SUMMARY:Day-long with Visiting Teacher\, Heather Sundberg
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Equanimity: Freedom from Hope & Fear \n** This is daylong one of two\, which can be attended separately or together. The second daylong is scheduled for November 19th\, hosted by SBMG. \n“How do I respond wisely to the changing conditions of my life and the world? \n“How do I find Equanimity in the middle of hoping things will be OK & fearing they won’t be OK?” \nEquanimity is the Balance of the Non-Reactive mind & heart\, grounded in Wisdom\, which supports a deep Caring and leads to an Appropriate Response. The quality of Equanimity allows us to be less reactive\, more compassionate and wise in the face of the underlying conditioned patterns of Hope & Fear. In this daylong we will identify and investigate these underlying patterns\, how they manifest in our minds/lives\, and examine what it means to have a heart open in the midst of all things. Teachings and practices will focus on developing the qualities of embodied groundedness\, spaciousness\, mindfulness\, equanimity\, and lovingkindness. \nEnjoy a day of quiet sitting and walking meditation\, which allow our minds to settle down\, and our hearts to open to an inner wisdom. In addition to insight meditation practice\, Heather will guide Equanimity Practices through sitting meditation\, somatic practices to help settle and discharge reactivity\, teachings\, simple movement practice and plenty of discussion about how to live with increasing wisdom based on the teachings. \nHeather Sundberg has taught insight meditation since 1999 and has completed the Spirit Rock/IMS Teacher Training. Beginning her own meditation practice in her late teens\, for the last 25 years\, Heather has studied with senior teachers in the Insight Meditation (Vipassana) and Tibetan (Vajrayana) traditions and has sat 1-3 months of retreat a year for almost 20 years. Between 2010- 2015 she spent a cumulative one-year in study\, practice\, and pilgrimage in Asia. Since 2011\, she has been a Teacher at Mountain Stream Meditation Center and sister communities in the Sierra Foothills\, and also teaches nationally\, especially at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. For more information about Heather visit heathersundberg.com or www.mtstream.org.   \nDana (donation) The Teacher offers the teachings freely in the tradition of the Buddha\, and her livelihood is completely sustained by the generosity of the communities she serves. Dana (donation) for these priceless teachings will be gratefully accepted by the teacher\, giving participants the opportunity to freely engage in the practice of generosity\, the first step toward freedom.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-visiting-teacher-heather-sundberg/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T211500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160717T041930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T222932Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Long-time SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:The Eight Worldly Winds encapsulate the many vagaries of life that can challenge our sense of balance and ease or\, as teacher Donald Rothberg says\, “the …ways…we may get blown off center.” Join Laura Rosenthal for a discussion of the role these “winds” play in our lives and in Buddhist practice. How do they challenge our equanimity and how are they a tool for cultivating greater insight and ease? \nLaura is a longtime SIM participant. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP4) and is currently participating in Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners Program.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-long-time-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-3/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T184500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160717T042126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161014T053534Z
UID:1386-1477591200-1477593900@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with Long-time SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-long-time-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20161003T223102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T223102Z
UID:1804-1477378800-1477429200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the 4th Tuesday of each month\, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change and how our dharma practice can address them. \nFor more information\, email SBMG’s Susan Orr or SIM’s Rich Howard. Want to join our mailing list?  Email Margaret Buss.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-2/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160831T201120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T231616Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA  95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).   \nWe explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation\, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery\, and open sharing. \n“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees.  We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses. \nFor additional information please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-53/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T211500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160717T041756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T034730Z
UID:1382-1476990000-1476998100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:CHANGE & ADAPTING TO CHANGE  \nWhile change is inevitable in our lives\, the appearance of things remaining the same seems to be the constant focus of our attention. Many\, if not most\, of our decisions are based on an assumption – the assumption that things will remain as they are. Why do our minds do this? \nThis evening with SIM’s Founding Teacher will explore the nature of change and adapting to change from the perspective of Buddhist psychology and practice. What are the conditions\, mind states\, and attitudes that allow us to adapt to change with a sense of ease\, acceptable and equanimity? And which hinder or act as obstacles to it? \nThis event will be held at the Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-4-6/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160831T201034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T231458Z
UID:1681-1476729000-1476734400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA  95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).   \nWe explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation\, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery\, and open sharing. \n“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees.  We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses.\nFor additional information please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-52/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T211500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160717T041531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161007T012859Z
UID:1381-1476385200-1476393300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Better than\, worse than\, the same as… \nThe habit of fault-finding and comparison is part of a larger pattern of insecurity in which we always feel the need to judge ourselves in regards to other people. It is as though we need to convince ourselves that we are okay\, which we can only do indirectly\, in comparison to people who we feel are superior\, are less okay or just like us.\nThe point is not to dwell on our own faults—or our own virtues\, for that matter. It is to see ourselves and others in a clear and unbiased way. It is to see\, but not to dwell on the seeing.\nThe first step in this practice is awareness of what we are doing\, actually seeing and experiencing the discontent of the comparing mind!\nWe will discuss the judging mind and the Buddha’s advise on how to abandon it.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-3-6/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160831T200951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T231415Z
UID:1679-1476124200-1476129600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA  95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).   \nWe explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation\, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery\, and open sharing. \n“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees.  We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses. \nFor additional information please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-51/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160717T041359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T221459Z
UID:1380-1475780400-1475787600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Community Discussion\, led by SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Depends on What?:   An Exploration of Causes and Conditions \nYou may have heard about the importance of “causes and conditions” but what does that mean to our practice in formal meditation and daily life? Can we learn to recognize how causes and conditions work in our lives experientially without making it into an intellectual analysis? What would it be like to know a peace that does not depend on outside circumstances? \nRich Howard will lead this evening exploring the practical application of the Buddhist understanding of conditionality. As a start\, notice how the experience of finding a parking place near the Friends’ Meeting House affects your mood!
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-community-discussion-led-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20161004T030332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T030608Z
UID:1822-1475589600-1475596800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Roseanne de Vlaming
DESCRIPTION:For the SIM Community\, All are invited to the Celebration of Life for Roseanne de Vlaming. Roseanne passed away on August 10\, 2016. SIM friends are invited to a celebration of life memorial service scheduled for Tuesday\, October 4\, 2016 beginning at 2 PM. The service will be held at 4281 Winding Woods Way\, Fair Oaks (a private residence). Parking may be a challenge\, so if you plan to attend the service allow sufficient time for that possibility. For more information contact Victor at 916-718-8290.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/celebration-life-roseanne-de-vlaming/
LOCATION:a private residence\, 4281 Winding Woods Way\, Fair Oaks\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160831T195638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T231335Z
UID:1677-1475519400-1475524800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA  95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).   \nWe explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation\, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery\, and open sharing. \n“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees.  We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses. \nFor additional information please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-50/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160729T010306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160729T010306Z
UID:1451-1475308800-1475326800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Dana Workday for the Sacramento Friends
DESCRIPTION:During this workday\, SIM community members will do 4-5 hours of light landscaping work (weed pulling and pruning shrubs) on the grounds of the Sacramento Friends Meeting House. This workday is intended as dana (generosity) for the Sacramento Friends for the many years they have allowed our community to rent the Sacramento Friends Meeting House for our events.  Please ware long pants\, long-sleeve shirts\, and sturdy protective footwear.  RSVP is required to participate. Please contact SIM Board member James Barnes at james@sactoinsight.org for more information or to RSVP.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/dana-workday-sacramento-friends/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Service,News
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031805
CREATED:20160925T004538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160925T004738Z
UID:1780-1475175600-1475182800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Long-time SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Faith and Challenges/Sustaining Practice \n\nIn the Insight Meditation tradition as practiced at SIM\, faith is an experiential quality of engagement rather than doctrinaire adherence to a top-down belief system. And obstacles to practice\, however unwelcome they may feel\, are the field of practice through which we learn about our own minds and the path away from “suffering” (the experience of “unsatisfactoriness”). Join Laura Rosenthal\, a long-time SIM participant\, for a group discussion about how we sustain our engagement with practice in the face of the obstacles\, many of them self-generated\, that we encounter. Laura will set the stage with a very brief overview of faith and “the hindrances” as well as basic principles of “dharma dialog\,” and will then facilitate a group discussion. We will sit in a circle to support active listening and sharing.\n\n\n\nLaura is a graduate of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioners’ Program. She is currently participating in Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners’ Program and Heather Sundberg’s Committed Students’ Program.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-with-long-time-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160906T185603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160925T040929Z
UID:1652-1475002800-1475010000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Sangha is meeting Tuesday\, September 27\, at 7 pm.\, at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The Climate Sangha provides a place for members concerned about the future that climate change will bring us \n\nto discuss those issues openly\nto use Buddhist practice to face the changes\nand to provide mutual support
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-201609/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Service,News
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160831T195522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T043040Z
UID:1675-1474914600-1474920000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However\, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background\, but more importantly\, a Buddhist background\, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering. \nFor additional information please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-49/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160717T040132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T200619Z
UID:1376-1474705800-1474734600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Day-long with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 24\, 8:30-4:30 pm. Daylong Retreat with Dennis Warren\, SIM Founding Instructor. \nTHE ROLE OF THE “BRAHMA VIHARAS” IN AN INTEGRATED PATH OF PRACTICE \nThe Brahma Viharas – loving kindness\, compassion\, sympathetic joy & equanimity – are what we would call the “heart” qualities in Buddhist practice. We frequently understand these as powerful states of mind that have healing qualities and can act as antidotes to negative mind states. What is not so often clearly understood is their foundational role in an integrated path of practice. \nThis one day retreat will explore the nature of these four significant heart practices and how they are essential to a mature and integrated spiritual practice. \nPlease bring a lunch and plan on staying on-site all day. A microwave and refrigerator are available.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T211500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160717T035442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T235757Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 22\, 7-9:15. Sitting and Dharma Talk/Discussion with Dennis Warren\, SIM Founding Instructor. \nTalk Topic: BEING OF SERVICE TO OTHERS & OURSELVES \nIt’s not unusual to think of “service” as something special we do: working at a soup kitchen\, homeless shelter\, dog shelter\, the pediatric unit in a hospital\, a clothing donation center. But “service”\, in a Buddhist sense\, is a much bigger idea that encompasses even small acts of supporting or helping a relative\, a friend or our spiritual community\, such as SIM. \nThis evening will explore the nature of service\, its values and its benefits. Dennis has been leading a year-long course entitled “How Can I Help” which includes each participant doing service in the community each month. A number of the insights and experiences from the course will be included in the discussion. \nDennis will also discuss a new effort by SIM to establish a sound\, new SIM volunteer infra-structure in anticipation of moving to the Sacramento Dharma Center building sometime in October. \nThis event will begin at 7:00 pm at Sacramento Friends Meetinghouse\, 890 57th Street.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-4-5/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T184500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160717T035621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160717T040328Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-2-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160831T195323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T144227Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:** Starting  Sep 19\, the meeting location has changed from the Friend’s Meeting House to the new Sacramento Dharma Center at 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA. \nOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However\, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background\, but more importantly\, a Buddhist background\, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering. \nFor additional informational please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-48/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160717T035326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T045316Z
UID:1372-1473966000-1473973200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher\, Heather Sundberg
DESCRIPTION:The talk topic is “The World IS a Benevolent Place” \nOK we all know the world is not always a Benevolent Place.  But what if\, as a practice\, we occasionally oriented towards the amazing acts of kindness\, generosity and discernment manifesting in our lives and on our planet right now?  Heather will share how this reality was re-opened to her in a new way over the summer\, and explore this topic through teachings and stories. \nVisiting teacher  Heather Sundberg’s will also be leading two day-long retreats scheduled for October 29th and November 19th.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-mentor-heather-sundberg/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160831T195224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T195224Z
UID:1670-1473705000-1473710400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Friend’s Meeting House located at 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95819. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However\, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background\, but more importantly\, a Buddhist background\, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering. \nFor additional informational please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-47/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160908T211500
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160717T034541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T042759Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Mentor\, Tony Bernhard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 8\, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with Tony Bernhard\, Visiting Teacher.\nDirections to the Middle Path: the Buddha’s roadmap to the end of suffering…
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-mentor-tony-bernhard/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20160831T195100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T195100Z
UID:1668-1473100200-1473105600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Friend’s Meeting House located at 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95819. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However\, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background\, but more importantly\, a Buddhist background\, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering. \nFor additional informational please call\, text\, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251\, brian@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-46/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 890 57th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819-3327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T031806
CREATED:20151207T000545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T144008Z
UID:1008-1472803200-1473613200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:2016 SIM Residential Retreat
DESCRIPTION:SIM’s 2016 Residential Retreat at the Angela Center\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, led by SIM Community Mentors Dennis Warren\, Diane Wilde\, and Rich Howard.  Please see the 2016 SIM Residential Retreat Flyer And Registration
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2016-sim-residential-retreat/
LOCATION:Angela Center\, 535 Angela Drive\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95403 \, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
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