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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171102T190000
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Special Event: State of the Sangha & Thank You
DESCRIPTION:A Special Event: State of the Sangha & Thank You \nNovember 2 will be a special evening to review the considerable accomplishments we’ve made as an organization on our one-year anniversary in the Sacramento Dharma Center. Members of the SIM Board will share their perspectives on the State of the Sangha and plans for 2018 and beyond. \nWe’ll celebrate all that we’ve achieved in moving to a new physical home\, building relationships with the other sanghas who are now our neighbors\, and rising to meet the financial challenges that accompanied our move. We are pleased to be able to present a positive year-end report and to share our plans for 2018. We’ll look forward to hearing community members share their observations about the last year as well as new ideas for improvement and change. \nAn important part of the evening will be an expression of gratitude for the indispensable help from all our volunteers during this year of transition and for all our members for being part of this community and providing essential financial support. \nWe also want to announce some significant changes in the operation of our Board. This includes several new officers as well as a new President who is scheduled to serve a full two-year term beginning in March of 2018. \nWe’ll sit\, have cake and tea\, then have presentations\, discussion and questions and answers. This will be a very special evening\, and we look forward to seeing and hearing from each of you.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-17/
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171101T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171101T080000
DTSTAMP:20171024T191558Z
CREATED:20170912T051851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T191558Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Cathy Vigran
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Cathy Vigran \nAll 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-cathy-vigran/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171031T211500
DTSTAMP:20170525T190327Z
CREATED:20170518T052150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T190327Z
UID:4326-1509476400-1509484500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (4 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-4-6/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171030T200000
DTSTAMP:20170920T045452Z
CREATED:20170920T045452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T045452Z
UID:5598-1509388200-1509393600@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-106/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171029T120000
DTSTAMP:20170920T043657Z
CREATED:20170920T043657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T043657Z
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SUMMARY:Yard Yogis Sunday Practice
DESCRIPTION:Meets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance\, indoor cleaning\, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana\, and community building!
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/yard-yogis-sunday-practice-4/
CATEGORIES:SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171028T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171028T153000
DTSTAMP:20171029T195036Z
CREATED:20170804T043655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171029T195036Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat with Ayya Santacitta and SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:The Brahmaviharas: Prescriptions for a Contented Life\nA Daylong Retreat with Ayya Santacitta from Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery and SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde. \nThe Brahmaviharas — also known as the Divine Abodes and/or the Four Immeasurables — are elevated states of mind that are cultivated through prescribed practice on the cushion\, and mindfulness practice in daily life. They are the antidotes for hatred\, cruelty\, jealousy and indifference. These difficult\, discursive states are replaced with benevolence\, compassion\, joy and equanimity. We will practice and discuss traditional methods of instilling these elevated in the mind\, as well as practical strategies for challenging situations in everyday life. \nEach participant will receive a gift packet of 4 booklets written by Ajahn Amaro that explains each specific Brahmavihara\, utilizing a light-hearted yet wise approach.\nAyya Santacitta will be available for practice interviews throughout the day. \nQuestions for the Registrar?\nUse the form below only if you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions. Expect a reply within 48 hours. \n[contact-form to=’website@sactoinsight.org; terri.townsend@gmail.com’ subject=’Question about October Daylong Retreat ({name})’][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Email’ type=’email’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Comments/Questions’ type=’textarea’/][contact-field label=’Yes\, subscribe me to the eNews.’ type=’checkbox’/][/contact-form]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-ayya-santacitta-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171026T211500
DTSTAMP:20171021T012637Z
CREATED:20170804T041112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171021T012637Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - Right View - Now???
DESCRIPTION:Right View – Now???\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal \nBuddhist teachings tell us that suffering arises from craving. We deludedly believe that things need to be a particular way in order for us to be happy. We resist unpleasant experience and grasp at pleasant experience\, not understanding that craving is the source of our unhappiness. This central understanding is articulated in many different ways in Buddhist thought\, including the teachings on the Four Noble Truths\, the Eight Worldly Winds\, the Three Characteristics\, the cycle of Dependent Origination\, and the Second Arrow. Deeply understanding the origin and cessation of suffering is known as Right View. \nWe nod in agreement when we hear these teachings in dharma talks. But how do we apply them when we’re faced with external circumstances that seem overwhelming\, such as the tragedies that have manifested recently in our world? Are these teachings a source of deep solace and empowerment\, or are they slogans? Join long-term SIM participant Laura Rosenthal for a group discussion about these questions. \nThis will primarily be a facilitated group conversation and will not be recorded.\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-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171026T184500
DTSTAMP:20171015T172556Z
CREATED:20170804T041631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171015T172556Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee. \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-meditation-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-2/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171025T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171025T080000
DTSTAMP:20170912T052229Z
CREATED:20170912T051711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T052229Z
UID:5501-1508914800-1508918400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Rich Howard \nAll 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-rich-howard-8/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171024T211500
DTSTAMP:20170525T190238Z
CREATED:20170518T052032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T190238Z
UID:4324-1508871600-1508879700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (3 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-3-6/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171024T210000
DTSTAMP:20170920T042541Z
CREATED:20170920T042541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T042541Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-9/
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T210000
DTSTAMP:20170629T035741Z
CREATED:20170629T035741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T035741Z
UID:4756-1508785200-1508792400@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-9/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T200000
DTSTAMP:20170920T045356Z
CREATED:20170920T045356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T045356Z
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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-105/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171019T210000
DTSTAMP:20171004T222306Z
CREATED:20170804T040906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T222306Z
UID:5144-1508439600-1508446800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Death and Dying as a Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Death and Dying as a Teaching\nDharma talk and discussion with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde. \nJust like in the Buddha’s time\, death is not an easy topic for people to consider.  Fear\, guilt\, denial\, and/or sadness all come to the surface when we speak of our own death\, or the deaths of those close to us.  This is exactly why the Buddha recommended that we don’t turn away\, but rather make this fact of our existence\, a subject of frequent reflection. Maranasati\, or Mindfulness of Death is a reflection on our death and the deaths of others.  Death of course\, is inevitable\, and when we can to begin to view it with the same acceptance as birth\, we start the process of uprooting ignorance and delusion. We will discuss how we can begin incorporating a “friendly” attitude towards death in our daily lives. \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-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-9/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171018T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171018T080000
DTSTAMP:20170912T052145Z
CREATED:20170912T051452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T052145Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren \nAll 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-dennis-warren-8/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171017T211500
DTSTAMP:20170910T045224Z
CREATED:20170518T051738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170910T045224Z
UID:4321-1508266800-1508274900@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (2 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 and to add your name to the class waitlist\, click here. \nNOTE: \nWalk-in registrations are not available since the course registrar provides follow-up course information required prior to your first class meeting.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-2of-6/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171016T200000
DTSTAMP:20170920T045300Z
CREATED:20170920T045300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T045300Z
UID:5594-1508178600-1508184000@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-104/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171012T211500
DTSTAMP:20170922T162755Z
CREATED:20170804T040655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T162755Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Non-Self – When What Is Not Present Helps Us Use What Is
DESCRIPTION:Non-Self – When What Is Not Present Helps Us Use What Is\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. \nThe principle that the absence of something can be as significant as the presence of something is a fundamental element of Buddhist practice. One of the more popular definitions of mindfulness expresses this as “moment to moment non-judgmental awareness.” Non-doing and non-clinging\, among other qualities of mind\, are considered core elements of an ethical and maturing practice.\nIn this context\, it’s important to remember that the historical Buddha considered everything to be non-self or not-self. In other words\, whatever non-self or not-self is or means is not unique or exclusive in its application to our western psychological notion of “self.” As a result\, it applies across the board to all of our experiences and everything else – you\, me\, animals\, plants\, rocks\, the environment\, our plant\, the universe.\nThe broad based application of the principle of non-self is one of the things that make it practical\, concrete and relevant to our sitting practice\, daily life\, relationships…and our death.\nFor those using In The Buddha’s Words – An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Cannon\, edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi as a reference\, please read the four (4) pages of the following suttas starting on page 341 and end on 345. \n\n(c) The Characteristic of NonSelf\n(d) Impermanent\, Suffering\, Nonself\n(e) A Lump of Foam\n\nFor those using online reference materials\, please read substantially the same materials under the following titles: \n\n(c) The Anatta-lakkhana Sutta: The Discourse on Not-self Characteristic\n(d) Impermanent\, Suffering\, Nonself – The Book of the Aggregates – Khandhavagga\n(e) The Phena Sutta: Foam
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-16/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171011T080000
DTSTAMP:20170912T052101Z
CREATED:20170912T051304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T052101Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Laura Rosenthal \nAll 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-laura-rosenthal-7/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171010T211500
DTSTAMP:20171013T234847Z
CREATED:20170518T052717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T234847Z
UID:4332-1507662000-1507670100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (6 week course)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. Registration for this course  opened on July 15\, 2017.  For course details and to add your name to the waitlist\, click here. \nNOTICE: \nWalk-in registrations are not available since the course registrar provides follow-up course information required prior to this first class meeting. \n \n 
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-7/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171009T200000
DTSTAMP:20170920T045200Z
CREATED:20170920T045200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T045200Z
UID:5592-1507573800-1507579200@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-103/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171008T120000
DTSTAMP:20170920T044257Z
CREATED:20170920T044257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T044257Z
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SUMMARY:Family Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Family Sangha meetings are held 10 am – noon on the second Sunday of the month. \nFamily Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting—parents\, grandparents\, uncles\, aunts\, and more. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for children\, expressing values of the Buddha way: compassion\, curiosity\, generosity\, kindness\, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation\, play\, and discussion. Please bring snacks\, clothes suitable for outdoor play\, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group. \nFamily Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/family-sangha-10/
CATEGORIES:SDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171005T235900
DTSTAMP:20170918T031711Z
CREATED:20170804T035524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T031711Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Uposatha: Deepening Practice
DESCRIPTION:Uposatha: Deepening Practice\nSit\, Dharma Talk\, Chanting and Further Practice with SIM Community Mentor Rich Howard \nSince the time of the historical Buddha\, the days of the full moon and new moon have been special days (and nights!) for Buddhist practice. Laypeople living near a monastery might visit\, bring offerings\, and stay to listen to a dharma talk and meditate with the monks or nuns. If they cannot participate at a monastery\, laypeople can still deepen their practice by meditating for a longer time\, chanting\, reading texts\, or giving in a special way. This October 5 is a full moon day. We will celebrate Uposatha by having our normal sitting and break. After the break\, SIM Community Mentor Rich Howard will give a brief description of the observance of Uposatha and answer any questions. We will then have an optional period of chanting\, sitting\, and walking meditation. We may also have another break for tea or additional sessions of chanting. You may stay as long or as short as you like; Rich will stay until midnight or until the last person has left! \nThere are several suttas that are specifically recommended for study on Uposatha days. Several alternative translations from Access to Insight are listed below; they are not found in “In the Buddha’s Words.” \n\nVisakhuposatha Sutta (“Discourse to Visakha on the Uposatha with the Eight Practices\,” AN 8.43) (translated by Bhikkhu Khantipalo).\nKaraniya-metta Sutta (“Discourse on Loving-kindness\,” Sn 1.8) (translated by The Amaravati Sangha) is the most familiar translation; you may also try:  (translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita); (translated by Piyadassi Thera); and (translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu).\nMaha-mangala Sutta (“Discourse on Blessings\,” Sn 2.4) (translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu); (translated by Narada Thera); (translated by Piyadassi Thera); (translated by Dr. R.L. Soni).\nRatana Sutta (“Jewel Discourse\,” Sn 2.1) (translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu); (translated by Piyadassi Thera).\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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-12/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171004T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171004T080000
DTSTAMP:20170912T051947Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Jerry Simkins
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Jerry Simkins \nAll 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-jerry-simkins/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T210000
DTSTAMP:20170919T231234Z
CREATED:20170919T231234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T231234Z
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SUMMARY:SIM Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting was originally planned for September 25 but was rescheduled for October 2. \n\nThe 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-11/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T200000
DTSTAMP:20170920T045057Z
CREATED:20170920T045057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T045057Z
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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-102/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170930T153000
DTSTAMP:20171002T222108Z
CREATED:20170705T035538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T222108Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Mentor\, Rev. Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:“Finding balance in an unbalanced world.” A one-day retreat with SIM Community Mentor\, Rev. Diane Wilde \nCreating balance both in ourselves and in our efforts to alleviate harm to all sentient beings\, has never been so important.  Personal\, political and environmental issues are creating deep divisions and suffering.  Along with sitting and walking meditation\, we will discuss methods for creating equanimity or balance in our lives. Equanimity enables us to engage skillfully both our inner lives as well as the external world\, with wisdom and compassion. \nDuring the day\, we will practice light movement.  We will be eating our noon meal in silence\, so please bring a lunch. \n  \nSummary of Important Dates\n\n08/27/2017 – Registration opens.\n09/25/2017 – Registration fee paid on or before this date.\n09/30/2017 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\nUse the form below only if you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions. Expect a reply within 48 hours. \n[contact-form to=’website@sactoinsight.org\, terri.townsend@gmail.com’ subject=’Question about September Day-long Retreat ({name})’][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Email’ type=’email’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Comments/Questions’ type=’textarea’/][contact-field label=’Yes\, subscribe me to the eNews.’ type=’checkbox’/][/contact-form] \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 mention this in the comments of contact information form shown above.\n——————
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-2/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T211500
DTSTAMP:20170912T044450Z
CREATED:20170705T034838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T044450Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Lori Wong - Not Holding to Fixed Views
DESCRIPTION:The topic of the talk is “Not Holding to Fixed Views“. How do we bring awareness to our views and implicit biases and open our hearts to see each other?\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Mentor\, Lori Wong \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. \nLori Wong is the founding teacher of Insight Meditation Central Valley and has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2003 under the guidance and mentorship of Gil Fronsdal\, who is the principal and founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in Redwood City\, CA. She is a former board member and former president of IMC\, a current board member of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies (also in Redwood City)\, and was a founding board member of the Buddhist Insight Network. She is a Community Dharma Leader trained through Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre\, CA.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-mentor-lori-wong/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170928T184500
DTSTAMP:20170827T044131Z
CREATED:20170705T035108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170827T044131Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with Visiting Mentor\, Lori Wong
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. \nLori Wong is the founding teacher of Insight Meditation Central Valley and has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2003 under the guidance and mentorship of Gil Fronsdal\, who is the principal and founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in Redwood City\, CA. She is a former board member and former president of IMC\, a current board member of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies (also in Redwood City)\, and was a founding board member of the Buddhist Insight Network. She is a Community Dharma Leader trained through Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre\, CA.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-visiting-mentor-lori-wong/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170927T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170927T080000
DTSTAMP:20170815T213254Z
CREATED:20170815T213254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T213254Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Diane Wilde \nAll 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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-diane-wilde-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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