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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190424T090000
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-32/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T200000
DTSTAMP:20190406T045306Z
CREATED:20190406T045306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T045306Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-183/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T203000
DTSTAMP:20190218T234120Z
CREATED:20190218T234120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T234120Z
UID:10505-1555956000-1555965000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIM Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sim-board-directors-meeting-21/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T210000
DTSTAMP:20190413T210203Z
CREATED:20190406T040716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190413T210203Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Two Types of Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Two Types of Thinking\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde\nThoughts… what a random mess! They come uninvited\, stick around for a bit and then they are off. Thoughts that we enjoy as well as thoughts that we would prefer to ignore. Thoughts that are inspirational and others which bring out our worst nature. The Buddha explains in the “Dvedhavitakka Sutta” that he too wrestled with uninvited thoughts. Using mindfulness practice\, he categorized arising thoughts into skillful and unskillful\, i.e. which of his thoughts alleviated suffering and which made things worse. In our contemporary lives\, we are unfortunately\, mostly unaware of the harm we needlessly cause ourselves because we rarely monitor our own thought processes. This is true for the dramatic “big issues”\, but it is also relevant for thoughts that arise from seemingly innocent and often mundane daily activities. Tonight we will discuss strategies for elevating our “thought experience” both on and off the cushion. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T200000
DTSTAMP:20190406T043351Z
CREATED:20190406T043351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T043351Z
UID:10896-1555525800-1555531200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month\, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-26/
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032538Z
CREATED:20190409T032538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032538Z
UID:10955-1555488000-1555491600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-31/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190415T200000
DTSTAMP:20190406T045148Z
CREATED:20190406T045125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T045148Z
UID:10912-1555353000-1555358400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-182/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190414T120000
DTSTAMP:20190109T044356Z
CREATED:20190109T044356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T044356Z
UID:10075-1555236000-1555243200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Family Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Family Sangha meets monthly on the second Sunday. If you have children\, grandchildren\, nieces\, nephews\, or young friends with whom you’d love to share the path of kindness and mindfulness – please bring them and stay for the morning. This program includes a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness\, art projects\, snacks\, and outdoor exploration and fun. The curriculum is inspired by Awakening Joy with Kids\, by James Baraz. \nFamily Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/family-sangha-29/
CATEGORIES:SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T211500
DTSTAMP:20190406T034452Z
CREATED:20181204T041323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T034452Z
UID:9650-1555009200-1555017300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Meg Gawler - Happiness and the Arising of Samādhi
DESCRIPTION:Happiness and the Arising of Samādhi\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting teacher Meg Gawler \nHappiness (sukha in Pali) is the proximate cause for samādhi (collectedness\, concentration). It is also traditionally taught as one of the factors of absorption (jhana). On this evening\, Meg will explore the various meanings of happiness in a Buddhist context and the role it plays in our practice of meditative awareness. \nMEG GAWLER began practicing Buddhism in 1968 as a disciple of the Zen Master\, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi\, including over three years of monastic training. She earned a Master’s in Applied Ecology\, moved to Europe\, pursued an international career in nature conservation and human development\, and began practicing in the Theravāda tradition. She has trained with Gil Fronsdal\, Jack Kornfield\, Joseph Goldstein\, and others. Authorized as a Dharma teacher by Jack Kornfield and then by Gil Fronsdal\, Meg teaches retreats in both English and French in Switzerland\, and serves as a guest teacher at the Insight Meditation Center and elsewhere. Meg also holds a Master’s in Buddhist Studies\, specializing in early Theravāda studies. In addition\, she teaches Radiant Heart Qigong in the tradition of Teja Bell. \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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-meg-gawler-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T190000
DTSTAMP:20190222T020148Z
CREATED:20190222T020146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T020148Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Sangha Over Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing Sangha Over Dinner meets informally at six o’clock on the second Thursday of the month\, before the regular dharma talk and sit. Please bring your dinner and something extra to share\, if you would like. We can continue to get to know one another and talk more about how SIM can support us in our practice. We’ll try this out for a few months and see if it is something we want to continue.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/nurturing-sangha-dinner-14/
CATEGORIES:Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T203000
DTSTAMP:20190211T045253Z
CREATED:20190205T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T045253Z
UID:10344-1554921000-1554928200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:MBSR Class Introductory Session
DESCRIPTION:MBSR Introduction Session\nThis is an Introductory Session of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. \n\nMBSR Flyer with more information\n\nAt the bottom of this page\, you may enter the number of people planning to attend this session and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.\nThis is an introductory to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in anticipation of the 8-week MBSR course which will be offered at SIM starting April 24\, 2019. Designed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979\, MBSR is an integrative and scientifically validated approach that combines mindfulness practices with group processing and psycho-education around stress. MBSR helps participants mobilize their inner resources to alleviate suffering associated with chronic pain and illness\, as well as conditions such as anxiety\, depression\, headaches\, high blood pressure\, sleep disturbances\, gastrointestinal problems and the stresses of everyday life. This work was featured in Bill Moyers’ television special\, “Healing and the Mind” in a dated but still compelling piece. \n Instructor: Matt Russell\, PhD\, is a UMass Med School Center for Mindfulness qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher and has been a member of the SIM community since 2010. Matt is a graduate of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies’ Chaplaincy Training Program in Redwood City. He has completed trainings with Mindful\nSchools and taught mindfulness to teenagers. \n 
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/mbsr-intro-session-0410/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Russell":MAILTO:mattbuffruss@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T120000
DTSTAMP:20190305T040447Z
CREATED:20190305T040447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T040447Z
UID:10666-1554890400-1554897600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Book Club (Wed Morn)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the second and fourth Wednesday of the month\, the Wednesday morning book club formed in February 2019. \nNOTE: This book club is no longer accepting new members. If you are not already a member of this group but are interested in joining as space permits\, or if you’d like to be a part of creating a new book club\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/interest-book-club/ for more information.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/book-club-wed-morn-3/
CATEGORIES:Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032442Z
CREATED:20190409T032442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032442Z
UID:10953-1554883200-1554886800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-30/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190408T200000
DTSTAMP:20190406T045041Z
CREATED:20190406T045041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T045041Z
UID:10910-1554748200-1554753600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-181/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T211500
DTSTAMP:20190423T201030Z
CREATED:20190109T050038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T201030Z
UID:10092-1554404400-1554412500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Greed and Mindfulness of Death
DESCRIPTION:Greed and Mindfulness of Death\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard \nN O T E  – Due to technical difficulties\, we couldn’t include this talk in our Audio Dharma library. \nRich recently started a short series on working with the three roots of suffering – greed\, hatred\, and delusion. We looked at one version of hatred\, anger\, in February and one of its antidotes\, patience\, in March. On this evening\, we will look at greed (desire\, lobha\, sensual attachment) and one of its antidotes – mindfulness of death (maranasati). \nThe Buddha said\, “Mindfulness of death—when developed and pursued—is of great fruit and great benefit.” (AN 6:20)\nWhat are some of the benefits of looking at a subject that our culture often goes out of its way to avoid? What are some contemporary practices that we may use to work with desire beyond the practices recommended for monastics in India in 500 BCE? As with the previous two sessions in this series\, there will be handout of resources. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032350Z
CREATED:20190409T032350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032350Z
UID:10951-1554278400-1554282000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-29/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T045204Z
CREATED:20190109T045204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T045204Z
UID:10085-1554143400-1554148800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-180/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190330T170000
DTSTAMP:20190330T070044Z
CREATED:20190123T010808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190330T070044Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat with Vance Pryor - Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:A One Day Retreat with visiting Teacher Vance Pryor\nRetreat Theme: Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom\nThis will be a beautiful peaceful day of Practice including both Sitting and Walking Meditation. There may also be time for questions\, answers and reflections. All are welcome. Come for all day or for a portion of the day. Please bring your lunch. \n\nRetreat Flyer (.pdf)\n\nNote that Vance Pryor\, along with Kamala Masters\, will also be teaching at SIM’s 7-night retreat in September 2019. For details about the residential retreat\, click here. \n \nVANCE PRYOR\, PsyD\, began insight meditation in 1998. He has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Sayadaw U Pandita and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. His training to become a teacher has been supported by the mentorship of Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters. He is currently participating in Insight Meditation Society’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program. \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. If you prefer to make a donation for this event online using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \nSummary of Important Dates\n\n01/22/2019 – Registration opens.\n03/29/2019 – Registration via this website is closed however there is space. Come and register in person on the day of the event.\n03/30/2019 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\nRegistration Details\nRegistration is $15.00 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 $25 or $35 dollars. To pay the registration fee online\, use the “Tickets” section at the bottom of this page. It’s not necessary to Log in before purchasing and you won’t need to print the ticket on paper. On the left side\, specify the number of people you are registering to this course. On the right side\, click the button “Buy now” and you’ll be automatically directed to a secure webpage where your registration payment can be made by credit card as a guest (no PayPal account required) or payment can be made by PayPal after you sign-in to your PayPal account if you have one.\nFor the registration fee on the day of the event\, we accept checks and cash. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information. Day-of registration will be on a first-come first-serve basis\, contingent on availability of space. \nBefore registering to this event\, click here to review the terms of use for this website. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nIt “takes a village” to put on a large event for our community. If you would be available to assist in set-up\, take-down\, tea service\, providing flowers or other duties for the event\, please contact the retreat registrar for more information.. \nQuestions for the Registrar?\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-mar-30/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T150000
DTSTAMP:20190315T181931Z
CREATED:20190315T181905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T181931Z
UID:10730-1553866200-1553871600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Tea with Vance Pryor
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for tea to meet and welcome Vance Pryor to Sacramento. This will be an opportunity for community members to get to know Vance\, who is leading our visiting teacher weekend this year\, and will also be assisting Kamala Masters in teaching SIM’s September Residential retreat. We hope that you can make it\, and look forward to seeing everyone there. If you plan to attend\, please send an email to info@sactoinsight.org or RSVP below. \nAt the bottom of this page\, you may enter the number of people planning to attend and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/tea-vance-pryor/
CATEGORIES:News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T211500
DTSTAMP:20190123T010104Z
CREATED:20190123T005834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T010104Z
UID:10186-1553799600-1553807700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Awareness and Wisdom\nSit & Dharma Talk with Vance Pryor \nVANCE PRYOR\, PsyD\, began insight meditation in 1998. He has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Sayadaw U Pandita and Sayadaw U Tejaniya. His training to become a teacher has been supported by the mentorship of Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters. He is currently participating in IMS’s 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program. \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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-vance-pryor-cultivating-awareness-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T190000
DTSTAMP:20190303T061844Z
CREATED:20190303T060928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T061844Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation
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. \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. \nAt the bottom of this page\, you may enter the number of people planning to attend and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-3/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T120000
DTSTAMP:20190305T040341Z
CREATED:20190305T040241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T040341Z
UID:10663-1553680800-1553688000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Book Club (Wed Morn)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the second and fourth Wednesday of the month\, the Wednesday morning book club formed in February 2019. \nNOTE: This book club is no longer accepting new members. If you are not already a member of this group but are interested in joining as space permits\, or if you’d like to be a part of creating a new book club\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/interest-book-club/ for more information.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/book-club-wed-morn-2/
CATEGORIES:Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032239Z
CREATED:20190409T032239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032239Z
UID:10949-1553673600-1553677200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-28/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T045041Z
CREATED:20190109T045041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T045041Z
UID:10083-1553538600-1553544000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-179/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T203000
DTSTAMP:20190218T234011Z
CREATED:20190218T234011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T234011Z
UID:10503-1553536800-1553545800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIM Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sim-board-directors-meeting-20/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190321T210000
DTSTAMP:20190312T201343Z
CREATED:20190109T045913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T201343Z
UID:10090-1553194800-1553202000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Communicating with the “Other”
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with the “Other”\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde\nOur polarized society has caused many of us to not only avoid speaking to those who don’t share our political\, spiritual or cultural views\, but to avoid them altogether. Social scientists state that the animosity towards the “other” is as extreme as it was in the 60s and 70s during the Vietnam war. And yet\, it has never been as critical to speak about the perilous issues that effect everyone. Speaking to each other is a task we all must undertake because we now have no choice. Avoidance has been creating its own downward trajectory… the climate crisis worsens\, and political polarity has resulted in societal paralysis. \nTonight we will discuss steps we might consider taking in communicating with the “other.” The Buddha offered advise in many suttas\, and contemporary social scientists have weighed in on how to begin a conversation eliminating rigidly held dogma or self-righteous anger. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-4/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T210000
DTSTAMP:20190128T072303Z
CREATED:20190112T004835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T072303Z
UID:10127-1553108400-1553115600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month\, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-25/
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T090000
DTSTAMP:20190409T032152Z
CREATED:20190409T032152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T032152Z
UID:10947-1553068800-1553072400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session is a 60 minute sitting hosted by a SIM Community Member. There’s a limited amount of meditation guidance\, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the world and your daily activities. daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-27/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190318T200000
DTSTAMP:20190109T044932Z
CREATED:20190109T044932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T044932Z
UID:10081-1552933800-1552939200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION: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/
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-178/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190314T211500
DTSTAMP:20190308T192708Z
CREATED:20190109T045631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T192708Z
UID:10087-1552590000-1552598100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Patience: Antidote and Perfection
DESCRIPTION:Patience: Antidote and Perfection\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\nBuilding on SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard’s talk on anger last month\, this evening’s presentation will explore the Buddhist view of patience. In his recent book “Perfecting Patience: Buddhist Techniques to Overcome Anger\,” the Dalai Lama writes\, “The only factor that can give refuge or protection from the destructive effects of anger and hatred is the practice of tolerance and patience.” So\, first we will look at this function of patience as an antidote. \nWe will then look at patience as one of the Paramis\, qualities we need to cultivate and develop to be truly free. The Historical Buddha called Patience the highest virtue\, so we will look into this important but seldom appreciated mind state. This will also be a good opportunity to inquire into the linked practices of refraining from harmful activities and cultivating healthy ones.\nRich will be available for discussion at the community potluck preceding this presentation. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-4/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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