• Beginning Meditation Class (3 of 6)

    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.

  • Morning Meditation with Rich Howard

    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 […]

  • *Sit & Dharma Talk – Laura Rosenthal – Right View – Now???

    Right View - Now??? Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member Laura Rosenthal Buddhist 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 […]

  • Daylong Retreat with Ayya Santacitta and SIM Community Mentor, Diane Wilde

    The Brahmaviharas: Prescriptions for a Contented Life A Daylong Retreat with Ayya Santacitta from Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery and SIM Community Mentor, Diane Wilde. The 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 […]

  • Yard Yogis Sunday Practice

    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!

  • 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/

  • Beginning Meditation Class (4 of 6)

    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.

  • Morning Meditation with Cathy Vigran

    Morning Meditation with Cathy Vigran 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 […]

  • *Sit & Special Event: State of the Sangha & Thank You

    A Special Event: State of the Sangha & Thank You November 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 […]