BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sacramento Insight Meditation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sactoinsight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sacramento Insight Meditation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T192505Z CREATED:20240219T192227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T192505Z UID:42784-1716229800-1716235200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-381/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20240605T145543Z CREATED:20240605T145541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T145543Z UID:44151-1716127200-1716134400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (6 of 13) DESCRIPTION:This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December\, 2023. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit A Year to Live. \n\n\n\nNotify List \n\n\n\n\n \n \n The WAIT LIST for this course is currently closed. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)General Comment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-a-year-to-live-6-of-13/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Study Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T210000 DTSTAMP:20240520T183023Z CREATED:20240219T214954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T183023Z UID:42801-1715886000-1715893200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – The Parami of Wisdom** Experiencing Self and Experiencing Emptiness of Self DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center. Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPart 10 of a 10-part series on The Paramis : The Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers are presenting a 10-week series (March 14 through May 16) of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nMay 16                  Wisdom                  Dennis Warren \n\n\n\n\nThe Parami of Wisdom: Experiencing Self and Experiencing Emptiness of Self \n\n\n\nThe form of Wisdom described as “Insight” is the decisive center piece of the Theravadan-Vipassana tradition in Buddhism. In the West\, we refer to Vipassana meditation as “Insight Meditation” because it produces Insight – a spontaneous\, sudden change in how we understand ourselves and the world based on direct experience. During this evening we’ll explore the nature of the Insight experience and the difference in Insight which cognitive and that based on direct experience. We’ll also consider its different types – Insight that arises\, and is interpreted\, thru the self or ego\, and Insight which is “liberating” because it allows us to experience the world without the management\, control and interference of the self or ego. \n\n\n\nThis evening will be helpful for those attending Dennis’ one day retreat / workshop on Saturday\, May 25 entitled “When Life Changes.” 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. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 870 2524 1285 and Passcode: 328267 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024may16/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T192458Z CREATED:20240219T192143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T192458Z UID:42782-1715625000-1715630400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-380/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T210000 DTSTAMP:20240423T164253Z CREATED:20240219T214911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T164253Z UID:42800-1715281200-1715288400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Walt Opie – The Paramis**Truthfulness DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center. Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPart 9 of a 10-part series on The Paramis : The Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers are presenting a 10-week series (March 14 through May 16) of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nMay 9                  Truthfulness                  Walt Opie \n\n\n\n\nTruthfulnessAccording to Ajahn Sucitto in his book Parami: Ways to Cross Life’s Floods\, the parami of truthfulness can be understood in two ways. The obvious way is that we do not tell lies or mislead others with our speech (including written communication). The other way\, Ajahn Sucitto says\, “refers to perception\, to the ability to see or know things in an undistorted way.” This second way requires us to be totally honest with ourselves and to see with clarity\, which involves bringing mindfulness to each moment. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”14984″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 870 2524 1285 and Passcode: 328267 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024may09/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WaltOpie-2021picx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T203000 DTSTAMP:20240321T232453Z CREATED:20240321T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T232453Z UID:43259-1715194800-1715200200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 844 1073 1397) Passcode: 366431Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-89/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T192451Z CREATED:20240219T192058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T192451Z UID:42780-1715020200-1715025600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-379/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T210000 DTSTAMP:20240423T162053Z CREATED:20240219T214750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T162053Z UID:42799-1714676400-1714683600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Seth Castleman – The Paramis**Loving Kindness DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center. Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPart 8 of a 10-part series on The Paramis : The Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers are presenting a 10-week series (March 14 through May 16) of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nMay 2                  Loving Kindness                  Seth Castleman \n\n\n\n[give_form id=”16677″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 870 2524 1285 and Passcode: 328267 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024may02/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Seth-Castleman-x200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T000100 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T235900 DTSTAMP:20240419T210739Z CREATED:20240419T210422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T210739Z UID:43647-1714608060-1714694340@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:SIM & BIG DAY OF GIVING DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDARS – BIG DAY OF GIVINGFrom midnight to 11:59 p.m. on May 2! https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/ \n\n\n\nSIM is participating in the Big Day of Giving on May 2. If you plan on giving this day\, consider donating to SIM. We have a generous donor who has pledged to match all donations up to $1000. This giving campaign is a continuation of SIM’s efforts to make the Legacy Teacher Project sustainable and to carry SIM’s mission well into the future. We hope you will think of SIM on the Big Day of Giving! \n\n\n\nWhat is Big Day of Giving?Big Day of Giving is a once-annual 24-hour giving challenge to help local nonprofits raise funds to make a difference in the Sacramento region. It’s the culmination of an entire year’s worth of community-building and collaboration led by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation\, with support from community partners like Western Health Advantage\, and made possible by people like you! \n\n\n\nHow can I help?GIVE: You can donate to SIM by visiting www.bigdayofgiving.org on Thursday\, May 2\, and making a gift with a credit or debit card. \n\n\n\n\nDonations as little as $10 make a big difference.\n\n\n\nYour gifts can help us win some of the prizes that are up for grabs!\n\n\n\nHelp us reach our $1000 match from an anonymous donor; every donation will be doubled until the match has been completely met!\n\n\n\nYou can start giving from April 18 through May 2 during the Early Giving period. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sim-big-day-of-giving/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Big-Day-of-Giving.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T192444Z CREATED:20240219T191956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T192444Z UID:42778-1714415400-1714420800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-378/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T150000 DTSTAMP:20240410T155642Z CREATED:20240106T193509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T155642Z UID:42316-1714210200-1714230000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Vance Pryor - Recognizing and Understanding the 3 Characteristics DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Vance Pryor\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Vance Pryor\, click here. \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present remotely via Zoom. Participants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the Dharma Center.\n\n\n\nPre-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.\n\n\n\nAfter 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/.\n\n\n\n\nRecognizing and Understanding the 3 CharacteristicsThe emphasis of this daylong will be on exploring through our meditation\, reflections\, and question and response periods the 3 characteristics of experience. The 3 characteristics of impermanence\, unreliability\, and the not self nature of all phenomena are at the core of what we practice with in our insight meditation. The implications for deepening our experiential understanding of these 3 interconnected dimensions of our lives will be emphasized as well.  \n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n03/07/2024 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n04/27/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n04/28/2024 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect 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. 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 to this event\, click here to review the terms of use for this website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n April Daylong registration – Onsite at SDC \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend In-Person\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n April Daylong registration – Zoom \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend on Zoom\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\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. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration opens\, 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.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join\, with Meeting ID: 872 1797 6457 and Passcode: 159712 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-apr-27-2/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/VancePryor-2022picSm2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T194500 DTSTAMP:20240419T225145Z CREATED:20240419T223803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T225145Z UID:43656-1714073400-1714074300@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:Gratitude for Mary Howard DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 25\, 2024 to honor and thank Mary Howard for her years of service as the St. John’s monthly dinner coordinator. As part of the regular evening program\, we will take some time to show Mary our gratitude. Treats and tea will be offered during the break (some time between 7 and 8 pm). Hope to see you there! URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/gratitude-for-mary-howard/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T210000 DTSTAMP:20240410T155505Z CREATED:20240103T012618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T155505Z UID:42226-1714071600-1714078800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - The Paramis**Equanimity: Balanced\, Spacious\, and Engaged DESCRIPTION:W \n\n\n\nMeditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPart 7 of a 10-part series on The Paramis : The Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers are presenting a 10-week series (March 14 through May 16) of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nApril 25                  Equanimity             Rich Howard \n\n\n\n\nEquanimity: Balanced\, Spacious\, and EngagedIt can be hard to maintain an open-hearted balance in a world where we have access to immense suffering in every corner of the globe. We may be closed down into paralysis or panic. And yet our practice calls us to engage the suffering\, the world’s and our own\,  with compassion. How can we withstand and even thrive as the “worldly winds” blow around us?  The quality of Equanimity can be the refuge we seek. We will explore Equanimity (upekkha in Pali) as one of the Paramis\, as well as its place in the Brahmaviharas and the Seven Factors of Awakening.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 870 2524 1285 and Passcode: 328267 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024apr25/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RichHoward-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T203000 DTSTAMP:20240321T232443Z CREATED:20240321T231439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T232443Z UID:43261-1713985200-1713990600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 844 1073 1397) Passcode: 366431Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-88/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T192439Z CREATED:20240219T191909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T192439Z UID:42776-1713810600-1713816000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-377/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T160000 DTSTAMP:20240104T225251Z CREATED:20240104T225141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T225251Z UID:42250-1713708000-1713715200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (5 of 13) DESCRIPTION:This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December\, 2023. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit A Year to Live. \n\n\n\nNotify List \n\n\n\n \n \n The WAIT LIST for this course is currently closed. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)General Comment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2024-aytl-5-of-13/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Study Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T203000 DTSTAMP:20240417T185101Z CREATED:20240103T012332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T185101Z UID:42224-1713466800-1713472200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - The Paramis**Resolve In Daily Life as Practice DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center. Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPart 6 of a 10-part series on The Paramis : The Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers are presenting a 10-week series (March 14 through May 16) of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nApril 18                  Resolve                  Dennis Warren \n\n\n\n\nResolve In Daily Life as PracticeResolve or Determination is considered a pivotal skill in Buddhism. It is essential to implementing and sustaining our intention. It helps us mobilize and stabilize focus\, attention\, and effort. That’s what makes it a Parami\, a special quality of mind essential to deepening and maturing our meditation practice\, as well as living a full and satisfying life.This evening will be devoted to exploring the nature of Resolve\, how to develop it and specific ways to use it in meditation and daily 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. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 870 2524 1285 and Passcode: 328267 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024apr18/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T192431Z CREATED:20240219T191814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T192431Z UID:42775-1713205800-1713211200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-376/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T210000 DTSTAMP:20240410T155351Z CREATED:20240103T011906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T155351Z UID:42221-1712862000-1712869200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - JD Doyle - The Paramis**Renunciation DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher JD Doyle\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher JD Doyle\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom. Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPart 5 of a 10-part series on The Paramis : The Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers are presenting a 10-week series (March 14 through May 16) of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nApril 11                  Renunciation           J D Doyle \n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”17844″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 870 2524 1285 and Passcode: 328267 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024apr11/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JD-Doyle-200x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T203000 DTSTAMP:20240321T231210Z CREATED:20240321T231135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T231210Z UID:43256-1712775600-1712781000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 844 1073 1397) Passcode: 366431Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-87/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T192423Z CREATED:20240219T191630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T192423Z UID:42773-1712601000-1712606400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-375/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T210000 DTSTAMP:20240308T001527Z CREATED:20240103T011709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T001527Z UID:42219-1712257200-1712264400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - The Paramis**Energy DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Vance Pryor\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Vance Pryor\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers are presenting a 10-week series (March 14 through May 16) of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nApril 4                Energy                   Vance Pryor \n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”19397″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 870 2524 1285 and Passcode: 328267 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024apr04/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/VancePryor-2022picSm2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240401T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240401T200000 DTSTAMP:20240219T191437Z CREATED:20240103T001243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T191437Z UID:42189-1711996200-1712001600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 814 1151 8858 ) (Passcode: 265566 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-374/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T153000 DTSTAMP:20240311T235524Z CREATED:20231231T170151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T235524Z UID:42121-1711791000-1711812600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Diana Clark - Mindfulness of the Body DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Participants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the SDC.\n\n\n\nPre-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.\n\n\n\nAfter 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/.\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness of the BodyDespite the name\, “mind-fulness\,” meditation is not about the cerebral mind overcoming the physical body. Instead\, mindfulness practice includes deeply connecting with the body and learning to reap the support and wisdom it offers. Join us as we explore mindfulness of the body as an integral part of mindfulness practice. The day will include guided and silent meditations\, alternating periods of sitting and walking\, and short Dharma talks. \n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n01/29/2024 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n03/30/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n03/31/2024 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect 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. 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 to this event\, click here to review the terms of use for this website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n March Daylong registration – Onsite at SDC \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend In-Person\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n March Daylong registration – Zoom \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Attend on Zoom\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\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. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join\, with Meeting ID: 843 5699 7724 and Passcode: 741218 URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-mar-30-2/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T210000 DTSTAMP:20240311T233353Z CREATED:20240103T010633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T233353Z UID:42208-1711652400-1711659600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - The Paramis**Patience DESCRIPTION:Diana Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis – A Special Three Month Series of Talks (March 14 – May 16\, 2024) \n\n\n\nThe Paramis or “Perfections” are considered essential qualities of mind and heart that reshape our daily lives and lead to Buddhahood and awakening. The constitute a comprehensive path of practice which parallels and supports each of the practices of the Historical Buddha’s Eight-Fold Path. \n\n\n\nThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers will be presenting a 10-week series of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nMarch 28                Patience                 Diana Clark \n\n\n\n\nPatienceWe all know that having a sustained practice requires energy and effort.  But have you thought about the role of patience and how it can be a counter-balance to our energy and effort?  Join us as we explore the many ways patience is a support for our practice and our lives. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”40775″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 820 8055 1704 and Passcode: 254668 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024mar28/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T203000 DTSTAMP:20240219T190203Z CREATED:20240219T190147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T190203Z UID:42769-1711566000-1711571400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 819 8631 1241) Passcode: 408281Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-86/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T200000 DTSTAMP:20240103T000947Z CREATED:20240103T000928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T000947Z UID:42186-1711391400-1711396800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 826 6839 3111 ) (Passcode: 129777 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-373/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T210000 DTSTAMP:20240314T220714Z CREATED:20240103T010421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T220714Z UID:42206-1711047600-1711054800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - The Paramis**Generosity – A Mirror\, A Doorway\, A Path DESCRIPTION:Dennis Warren\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe Qualities That Reshape Daily Life & Lead to BuddhahoodThe Paramis – A Special Three Month Series of Talks (March 14 – May 16\, 2024) \n\n\n\nThe Paramis or “Perfections” are considered essential qualities of mind and heart that reshape our daily lives and lead to Buddhahood and awakening. The constitute a comprehensive path of practice which parallels and supports each of the practices of the Historical Buddha’s Eight-Fold Path. \n\n\n\nThe Paramis are: Ethics/Virtue\, Generosity\, Patience\, Energy\, Restraint/Renunciation\, Resolve\, Equanimity\, Loving Kindness\, Truthfulness and Wisdom. \n\n\n\nSIM’s teachers will be presenting a 10-week series of coordinated talks exploring the Paramis and their application in practice and daily life. We invite you to this special opportunity to deepen your practice in community with others on Thursday evenings. \n\n\n\n\nMarch 21                Generosity           Dennis Warren \n\n\n\n\nGenerosity: A Mirror\, A Doorway\, A PathThe Historical Buddha considered Generosity the first and foundational parami (or essential quality of mind & heart that leads to awakening.) While the possibilities for giving and sharing are endless\, we frequently not only miss the opportunity to be generous\, but fail even to see the opportunities. \n\n\n\nThis evening will explore Generosity as a practice of spiritual development\, rather than isolated and disconnected acts of giving or sharing. It will examine a model of doing this where Generosity serves as a mirror\, a doorway and a path moving from a sense of separation to connectedness and inter-relationship. It will include discussion of the Historical Buddha’s advice that we should be generous in the way we think\, and by thinking\, create the world we live in. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 820 8055 1704 and Passcode: 254668 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024mar21/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T210000 DTSTAMP:20240103T001737Z CREATED:20240102T233946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T001737Z UID:42162-1710874800-1710882000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation Class (6 of 6) DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details\, click here. If you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online\, click here. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/bmc2024feb6of6/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T200000 DTSTAMP:20240103T000700Z CREATED:20240103T000629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T000700Z UID:42183-1710786600-1710792000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Zoom) Buddhist Recovery Group – weekly DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets online every Monday evening. For additional information\, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 826 6839 3111 ) (Passcode: 129777 ) URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-372/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Online Remote ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR