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SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (1 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:A six week meditation course offered twice a year. \nAdditional Dana\n[give_form id=”3298″ show_title=”false” show_content=”above” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T042948Z
CREATED:20170103T042948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T042948Z
UID:2850-1487010600-1487016000@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-69/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170212T120000
DTSTAMP:20170104T231427Z
CREATED:20170104T231427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T231427Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170209T204500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195538Z
CREATED:20161014T150517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195538Z
UID:1868-1486666800-1486673100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:When Is Anger Skillful?\nIs anger an empowering and appropriate response to suffering and injustice\, or does it only cause more conflict? Is it skillful or unskillful? Does it help or hurt? With so many bad things happening in the world these days\, there’s a lot of debate about the proper role of anger. The answer may lie in the fundamental distinction Buddhism makes between anger and aggression. We’ll discuss how to channel anger appropriately as taught in the Pali Cannon\, as well as reflections from other teachers and sangha members. \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-02092017/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170207T210000
DTSTAMP:20170123T020114Z
CREATED:20161125T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T020114Z
UID:2125-1486494000-1486501200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Brahma Viharas Study Group (1 of 8)
DESCRIPTION:A Brahma Viharas eight month study group that’s facilitated by SIM Community Mentor Diane Wilde.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/brahma-viharas-study-group/
CATEGORIES:Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Wilde":MAILTO:diane@sactoinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T042816Z
CREATED:20170103T042816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T042816Z
UID:2847-1486405800-1486411200@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-68/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T210000
DTSTAMP:20170201T010123Z
CREATED:20161014T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T010123Z
UID:1866-1486062000-1486069200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:You Don’t Have to Be Buddhist\nRich just returned from Thailand\, where Theravada Buddhism is interwoven with Hinduism and native folk religion. Once again\, the question arises: Am I a Buddhist? Another question follows: Do I have to be Buddhist to practice at SIM? Spoiler Alert: No and No. Join Rich and the SIM community to explore how investigating these questions may shed light on why and how we practice. \nThe eNews listed this talk as Jan 26th but it's scheduled for Feb 2nd.\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-02022017/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T210000
DTSTAMP:20170120T214721Z
CREATED:20161123T045006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170120T214721Z
UID:2114-1485802800-1485810000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIM Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This SIM Board of Directors meeting was rescheduled from Monday Jan 23 to Monday Jan 30.  Please join us. All are welcome. For more information\, contact info@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sim-board-directors-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195551Z
CREATED:20161223T001551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195551Z
UID:2589-1485801000-1485806400@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-67/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170129T150000
DTSTAMP:20170105T071532Z
CREATED:20161012T000105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170105T071532Z
UID:1848-1485694800-1485702000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Grand Opening of Sacramento Dharma Center
DESCRIPTION:It’s the “Grand Opening” of the Sacramento Dharma Center. This event will include neighbors\, supporters\, and others in addition to the sustaining sanghas (Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group\, Sacramento Insight Meditation\, and Valley Streams Zen Sangha). SDC plans to show the neighbors the new building and grounds and give everyone a chance to learn a bit about the Sacramento Dharma Center (who the SDC is and what  the SDC does.) \nThis event will start off with a period of mingling\, followed by an exchange of gratitude\, welcoming\, and blessing by invited teachers and neighborhood leaders. We’ll conclude with more socializing and table hopping. Everyone is invited.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/grandopening-sdc/
CATEGORIES:News,SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170128T163000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195602Z
CREATED:20161011T234847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195602Z
UID:1846-1485597600-1485621000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Day-long Retreat with Visiting Teacher\, Amma Thanasanti
DESCRIPTION:Event registration requested\nFrom Separation to Seamless Reality \nBuddhist teachings emphasize the link between dukkha\, an inner dissatisfaction that keeps us from enjoying life and the delusive view of the self that we are separate from others. During this meditation day\, we will explore the conceptual proliferation that generates the sense of self and turn towards the fullness\, peace and potential that is our ever-present nature. Ending conceptual proliferation reveals a seamless reality at the heart of everything and fundamentally changes our way of being and living. The day will be informed by mindful investigation of our direct experience\, and framed within teachings on emptiness\, pervasive awareness and love. \nLunch will be a potluck. Please bring a non-meat dish as well as your own plate\, napkin\, and eating utensils. Offerings will be made to Amma. (Amma welcomes plenty of vegetables\, eggs\, cottage cheese and foods low in carbohydrates\, low inflammation\, and gluten free. She tries to avoid rice or other grains\, potatoes and other nightshades\, and gluten.) \nThe daylong will be dana only. We are sharing travel and lodging expenses with SBMG\, so cost should be minimal. Your RSVP will help our volunteers plan and setup the event space appropriately. \n(Amma) Thanasanti Bhikkhuni was born in California. She was first introduced to Buddhism and insight meditation in 1979 in a class taught by Jack Engler. From that time she consciously committed to awakening and envisioned living her life as a nun. After completing a BA in Biology from UC Santa Cruz\, she worked as an analytical chemist. In 1987 she went on a pilgrimage to India\, Nepal and Thailand to meet Dipa Ma\, HIs Holiness Dalai Lama\, Ajahn Chah\, and Ajahn Buddhadasa. She joined the comunity of nuns living at both Amaravati and Chithurst Buddhist Monasteries in England. She received ordination in 1991. As part of her monastic life she has spent extensive time in retreat in the remote bush of Australia. She founded Awakening Truth whose mission is to combine Forest traditions teachings with modern teachings on integration to allow greater capacity to meet what is arising in ourselves\, our relationships and the world. Eventually\, she aims to create a Bhikkhuni training based on these principles. In August 2010\, after 19 years of being a nun\, she formally joined the Bhikkhuni Sangha at Aranya Bodhi Forest Hermitage\, Sonoma CA\, in the first Theravada Bhikkhuni ordination to be conducted in North America. Ayya Tathaaloka is her preceptor. She blends rigor with gentle loving encouragement to find your own way – finding a balance between fierce holding of the Dhamma and compassion\, tenderness\, humor and empowerment. Currently she is based at the Shakti Vihara hermitage in Santa Rosa\, California as a solitary alms mendicant nun where her time is interspersed between writing\, teaching\, time meditating in the nearby Annadale State Park and caring for her elderly Mom\, Marley Fein. \n Scroll down to RSVP/Register to the event.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-visiting-teacher-amma-thanasanti/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T210000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195616Z
CREATED:20161011T234321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195616Z
UID:1844-1485457200-1485464400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher\, Heather Sundberg
DESCRIPTION:Talk Topic: See\, Care\, Respond!  \nThis talk 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-visiting-teacher-heather-sundberg/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T184500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195629Z
CREATED:20161011T234021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195629Z
UID:1842-1485453600-1485456300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170123T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195639Z
CREATED:20161223T001420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195639Z
UID:2587-1485196200-1485201600@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-66/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170122T163000
DTSTAMP:20170105T060308Z
CREATED:20170105T060307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170105T060308Z
UID:2914-1485091800-1485102600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer work afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Help SDC get ready for the Grand Opening coming up on Sunday\, Jan 29th. There is much to do indoors and outside.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/volunteer-work-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:News,SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170119T210000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195804Z
CREATED:20161011T233444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195804Z
UID:1838-1484852400-1484859600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with Long-time SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Wise Effort \nWise Effort is one of the “folds” of the Noble Eightfold Path\, the integrated Buddhist path of practice that points in the direction of awakening. What is Wise Effort anyway? Is it actually four efforts? Two? One? Why does the discussion of Wise Effort sometimes sound like a tongue twister? Join Laura Rosenthal for a dharma talk and group conversation about how wise (wholesome) effort can be a useful\, practical and accessible touchstone in both meditation and daily life.\nLaura has been a regular participant in SIM since 2004. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP4) and is currently enrolled in Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners Program as well as Heather Sundberg’s Committed Students Program.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-long-time-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal-4/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170117T210000
DTSTAMP:20170103T050659Z
CREATED:20170103T050659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T050659Z
UID:2885-1484677800-1484686800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:How Can I Help Study Group (last class)
DESCRIPTION:This will be the last class of the year-long course “How Can I Help”. Enrolled participants\, please bring your own dinner and we will eat in the dinning area from 6:30 to 7:30\, then proceed to the class.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/can-help-study-group-last-class/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170116T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195755Z
CREATED:20161223T001247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195755Z
UID:2585-1484591400-1484596800@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-65/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T211500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195746Z
CREATED:20161011T232637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195746Z
UID:1836-1484247600-1484255700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Recommendations for Practice in 2017 (Part 2) \nThe teachings of the historical Buddha are vast in number and seemingly complex in nature. But he also urged us not to rely on initial surface impressions; instead\, to look underneath and behind our impressions to what is really present. When we apply these principles to the Buddha’s teachings\, we discover an integrated system of methods and psychology that flow from a number of foundational elements.\nThis evening with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren will build upon and expand the discussion we began on Thursday\, January 5. That evening looked at a number of elements of practice to focus on in beginning 2017. It may be helpful to review Dennis’ (Part 1) talk on that evening.\nThe evening will include a number of special practice recommendations; examine why the inter-related nature of the Buddha’s teachings is so helpful in examining our own individual practices; and explore a number of potential risks or hazards on the path of practice.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170109T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195733Z
CREATED:20161223T000917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195733Z
UID:2583-1483986600-1483992000@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-64/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170108T120000
DTSTAMP:20170104T232520Z
CREATED:20170104T231205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T232520Z
UID:2892-1483869600-1483876800@sactoinsight.org
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-2/
CATEGORIES:SDC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170105T211500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195724Z
CREATED:20161011T232334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195724Z
UID:1834-1483642800-1483650900@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRACTICE IN 2017    \nThe first Thursday evening session of the year will focus on the elements of practice and recommendations to consider in developing and refining your meditation and daily life practices in 2017. This will be an interesting\, practical discussion\, including resources to help you evaluate and further cultivate your practice knowledge\, skill\, and experience. \nCome prepared with your questions about practice\, and your practice\, to supplement the presentation and discussion by SIM’s founding teacher\,  Dennis Warren. \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-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-6/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170102T200000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195715Z
CREATED:20161222T235841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195715Z
UID:2581-1483381800-1483387200@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-63/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161231T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161231T163000
DTSTAMP:20170321T195708Z
CREATED:20160717T045027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195708Z
UID:1409-1483173000-1483201800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:New Year’s Eve Day Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Finding Balance In The New America \nThe landscape of American society and politics is in the process of significant change. Many of us find this period of transition confusing\, troubling\, destabilizing. The future seems so uncertain. What do we do? \nThis one day retreat\, with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\, will end 2016\, and begin 2017\, with an exploration of how we cannot just survive\, but engage and thrive in this new environment. It will take all of our dharmic skills\, as well as our creativity\, engagement and the support of our community. During this one day retreat\, we’ll rest\, practice together in silence\, share our common distress\, set a number of themes in a dharma talk\, and work with questions and answers. An important part of the day will involve examining our common dilemma and looking at how we can mobilize our resources to take care of ourselves\, our families\, our community and our country in 2017. Bring a lunch and plan on staying on-site all day\, including the lunch period. \nYour RSVP will help our volunteers plan and setup the event space appropriately. \n Scroll down to RSVP to the event.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-2/
CATEGORIES:News,Retreat
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161229T211500
DTSTAMP:20170321T195700Z
CREATED:20160717T044919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195700Z
UID:1407-1483038000-1483046100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sitting and Dharma Reflection/Discussion with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:REFLECTION AT YEAR’S END:  THE PARAMIS \nFor SIM’s last Thursday gathering\, we will take time to reflect quietly together on the past year in terms of the Paramis\, those qualities that lead to peace when cultivated and perfected. Rather than evaluating or judging\, we will then use this reflection to assess our strengths and weaknesses as a way of setting intentions for our practice in the coming New Year. Join the SIM community one last evening in 2016 for a time of silence\, sharing\, reflection\, and community.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sitting-dharma-reflectiondiscussion-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard/
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161226T200000
DTSTAMP:20161222T235428Z
CREATED:20161022T020105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161222T235428Z
UID:1972-1482777000-1482782400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA 95826 . \nFor 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-62/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161222T211500
DTSTAMP:20161214T063018Z
CREATED:20160717T044645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T063018Z
UID:1403-1482433200-1482441300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Karma & Reincarnation from a Buddhist Perspective \nHere’s the topic that so many Buddhists try to avoid – Karma & Reincarnation. Some claim – incorrectly – that the historical Buddha did not teach reincarnation. Others claim that you don’t need to know about these teachings or take them seriously to engage in conscious Buddhist practice. Others are just confused and want to avoid the whole topic. But this is an important topic\, and one that needs to be thoughtfully and deeply considered if you take the Buddha’s teachings seriously. \nWhat did the historical Buddha actually teach regarding karma & reincarnation? How do these teachings differ\, if they do\, from the teachings on the same subject by other major spiritual and religious traditions of the day? Why are the Buddha’s teachings on karma & reincarnation relevant to our daily spiritual lives today ? \nThis evening with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren\, will explore these topics from both a short and long term perspective. As background for this evening\, you may find it helpful to review Dennis’  November 17th presentation on “Change and Karma”.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-4-8/
CATEGORIES:News,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161222T184500
DTSTAMP:20160717T044806Z
CREATED:20160717T044806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160717T044806Z
UID:1406-1482429600-1482432300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren
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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-2-4/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,News
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161219T200000
DTSTAMP:20161101T025853Z
CREATED:20161022T015927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T025853Z
UID:1970-1482172200-1482177600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA 95826 . \nFor 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-61/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161215T211500
DTSTAMP:20161123T045745Z
CREATED:20160717T044531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T045745Z
UID:1402-1481828400-1481836500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIM Community Holiday Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, SIM holds a community potluck during the holidays. Your RSVP is requested as it will help us estimate the number of tables and chairs we’ll be setting up. Event details and the RSVP are posted on Eventbrite at https://simpotluck.eventbrite.com/.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sim-community-holiday-potluck/
CATEGORIES:News
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