• *Sit & Dharma Talk – Diane Wilde – The Third Precept, #MeToo, and what happens now

    The Third Precept, #MeToo, and what happens now. Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor Rev. Diane Wilde The Five Precepts are the training in moral conduct for the individual as well as providing safety for all sentient beings. The third precept is; “I will train in refraining from sexual misconduct”. This precept is […]

  • 2018 SIM Residential Retreat

    Community of the Great Commission 30303 Chicken Hawk Road, Foresthill, CA, United States

    SIM Residential Retreat with John Travis - Friday, September 7 through Friday, 12:00 Noon, September 14, 2018 John Travis, another of SIM’s Senior Teachers who has taught many of our retreats in the past, has graciously volunteered to teach for us again this year.  SIM is very grateful to John for his willingness to step […]

  • Friday Morning Meditation with Tom Hopkins

    Starting September 7, we are adding a new weekly sit on Friday mornings. A big thank you to Tom Hopkins for hosting the sit. 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 […]

  • Family Sangha

    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. […]

  • Buddhist Recovery Group

    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/

  • Morning Meditation with Michael Paddy

    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 […]

  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 8 Week Course

    Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8 Session Course: Wednesdays Sep 12 - Oct 31, 9:30 am to noon All Day Retreat: Saturday, Oct 20, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm For details about the free Introductory session on September 5, click here. Course flyer (pdf) MBSR is the most widely researched and utilized mindfulness program in […]

    $375.00
  • Nurturing Sangha Over Dinner

    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 […]

  • Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard

    Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard The topic of the talk is to be announced. Tony Bernhard is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s first Community Dharma Leadership training program, and the Sati Center’s Chaplaincy program. He is also a Sati Center board member. Along with being the founder/ teacher at Davis Middle […]

  • Morning Meditation with Tom Hopkins

    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 world and your daily activities.