Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session involves a 40-45 minute sitting, a limited about of meditation guidance, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the […]
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.
Becoming Authentic - Part II - Sit & Dharma Talk - A three part series with Community Mentor Diane Wilde To review Part I of the series, click here. Bringing our authentic selves into the world. Please read this short discourse from the Sutta Nipata* in preparation for the evening, Confession-and-Forgiveness.pdf. This sutta describes the importance of […]
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Befriending Impermanence and Uncertainty How do I stay grounded and open hearted in the midst of change and turmoil? How do I drink deeply of the Refuge of Impermanence? How can I further develop Non-Reactivity & Balance so I have more Clarity & Energy to Manifest an Appropriate Response? ‘Mei Neh’, as it’s said in the […]
Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
The SIM Board of Directors meets every month and all are welcome. If you can't attend this meeting, please join us for one of our other up-coming meetings. For details on contacting any of the board members, click here.
Meeting the 4th Tuesday of each month, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
Morning Meditation with Rich Howard All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session involves a 40-45 minute sitting, a limited about of meditation guidance, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the […]
THE ARISING OF WISDOM THROUGH ENGAGING “THE FIVE AGGREGATES” A Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Wisdom (Insight), from a Buddhist perspective, arises from “hearing” (listening to the Dharma), study and reflection capped by non-conceptual direct experience. This formula involves intentionally focusing the mind and attention on a number of different […]