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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171024T190000
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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
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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
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CREATED:20170804T040906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T222306Z
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171005T235900
DTSTAMP:20170918T031711Z
CREATED:20170804T035524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T031711Z
UID:5140-1507230000-1507247940@sactoinsight.org
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
CREATED:20170912T051101Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T210000
DTSTAMP:20170919T231234Z
CREATED:20170919T231234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T231234Z
UID:5548-1506970800-1506978000@sactoinsight.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T200000
DTSTAMP:20170920T045057Z
CREATED:20170920T045057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T045057Z
UID:5590-1506969000-1506974400@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-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
UID:4835-1506625200-1506633300@sactoinsight.org
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
UID:4837-1506621600-1506624300@sactoinsight.org
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
UID:5297-1506495600-1506499200@sactoinsight.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T210000
DTSTAMP:20170605T044241Z
CREATED:20170605T044241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T044241Z
UID:4528-1506452400-1506459600@sactoinsight.org
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-8/
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170925T200000
DTSTAMP:20170804T055123Z
CREATED:20170804T055123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T055123Z
UID:5177-1506364200-1506369600@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-101/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170926
DTSTAMP:20170919T234229Z
CREATED:20170629T035641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T234229Z
UID:4754-1506297600-1506383999@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting Rescheduled to Oct 2
DESCRIPTION:This Board of Director’s meeting that would normally occur on Monday\, September 25\, 2017 has been rescheduled to Monday\, October 2\, 2017. \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-8/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170924T120000
DTSTAMP:20170605T043551Z
CREATED:20170605T043551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T043551Z
UID:4525-1506243600-1506254400@sactoinsight.org
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-3/
CATEGORIES:SDC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170921T210000
DTSTAMP:20170902T231132Z
CREATED:20170705T034703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170902T231132Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Is your meditation “working?”
DESCRIPTION:Is your meditation “working?”\nDharma Talk and Discussion with SIM Community Mentor\, Rev. Diane Wilde \nIs the same practice suitable for everyone? How do I know if this is the right practice for me?  The important point is: Have you fallen into a practice that is no longer evaluated and has become as “habitual” as many other facets of your life. After a person has been meditating for some time\, it’s important that he or she evaluate how the practice is developing. Is it working? Does it need adjustment? Is it even the right practice to be doing? Can it be improved? Some of this evaluation can be done on one’s own\, some with a teacher or with friends. Join us for an important discussion.\n 
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-5/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170920T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170920T080000
DTSTAMP:20170815T213113Z
CREATED:20170815T213113Z
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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-7/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170918T200000
DTSTAMP:20170804T054959Z
CREATED:20170804T054959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T054959Z
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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-100/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170914T211500
DTSTAMP:20170908T230035Z
CREATED:20170705T034530Z
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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-15/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170913T080000
DTSTAMP:20170907T043424Z
CREATED:20170815T212914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T043424Z
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170911T200000
DTSTAMP:20170804T054854Z
CREATED:20170804T054854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T054854Z
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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-99/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
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