BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sactoinsight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sacramento Insight Meditation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T160000 DTSTAMP:20250709T030310Z CREATED:20250709T030307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T030310Z UID:48219-1763301600-1763308800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (12 of 13) DESCRIPTION:This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15\, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit A Year to Live. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2025-a-year-to-live-12of13/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Study Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T203000 DTSTAMP:20250820T014305Z CREATED:20250818T201700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T014305Z UID:48678-1763492400-1763497800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:From Meditation Obstacles to Meditation Objects (3 of 4) DESCRIPTION:Practicing with the Five Hindrances: a 4-week course with Diana Clark \n\n\n\nThis meeting is part of an online four week course lead by SIM teacher Diana Clark. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit the course over page Click-Here. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/hindances20253of4/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation Course END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20250818T021528Z CREATED:20250818T021219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T021528Z UID:48641-1763577000-1763582400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-31/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T203000 DTSTAMP:20250913T184330Z CREATED:20250913T183809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T184330Z UID:48825-1763578800-1763584200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-122/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T210000 DTSTAMP:20251105T203241Z CREATED:20250818T192934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T203241Z UID:48656-1763665200-1763672400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly” DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhat Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”One of the fundamental teachings we hear regularly is to “see things clearly as they are.” But Seeing Clearly is not an inherent quality of mind. It is a skill that matures through intentional development. Join us this evening to explore these questions:* What does it mean to “see clearly”?* What are we supposed to see clearly?* Why is seeing clearly so important?* What are the obstacles to seeing clearly? And what do we do about them?* How do we develop this skill? \n\n\n\nThe presentation and discussion will include a practical examination\, and handout\, of the critical elements of the Historical Buddha’s Psychology of Causation which explains the nature of suffering. We’ll apply Seeing Clearly to the stressful dynamics of being with family during the holidays.Whether you’re just beginning your practice\, or have been on the path for years\, you’ll find something helpful in this exploration. We welcome you to join us either in person or via ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person too to meet with old as well as new friends\, and enjoy an evening of community and exploring the Buddha’s teachings. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Nov 20 Dennis from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov20/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dennis-Warren-2508-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T203000 DTSTAMP:20250820T014204Z CREATED:20250818T201917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T014204Z UID:48680-1764097200-1764102600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:From Meditation Obstacles to Meditation Objects (4 of 4) DESCRIPTION:Practicing with the Five Hindrances: a 4-week course with Diana Clark \n\n\n\nThis meeting is part of an online four week course lead by SIM teacher Diana Clark. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit the course over page Click-Here. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/hindances20254of4/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation Course END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T200000 DTSTAMP:20250818T021534Z CREATED:20250818T021332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T021534Z UID:48642-1764181800-1764187200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-32/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251127T235959 DTSTAMP:20250818T193221Z CREATED:20250818T193219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T193221Z UID:48664-1764201600-1764287999@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting – Federal Holiday DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov27/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T163000 DTSTAMP:20251106T004333Z CREATED:20250819T192658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T004333Z UID:48698-1764406800-1764433800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren - Artificial Intelligence & Buddhist Practice: Harnessing AI to Support Study\, Meditation and Daily Life DESCRIPTION:Dennis Warren\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaylong Retreat/Workshop with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence & Buddhist Practice: Harnessing AI to Support Study\, Meditation and Daily LifeThis day of practice explores how emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can meaningfully support the study\, meditation and integration of Buddhist teachings into daily life.Participants will move beyond common technology-related concerns to engage with a grounded\, practical framework for working with the opportunities and challenges of using AI into a contemplative practice.The day is structured around real-world AI examples drawn from the teacher’s experience around three themes: What you can do with AI; How to do it; and What not to do.Participants will leave with specific guidelines and hands-on tools they can use immediately.Topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nWhat AI is\, and isn’t\, from a technological perspective.\n\n\n\nWhat AI is\, and isn’t\, from a Buddhist perspective.\n\n\n\nWhat a helpful Buddhist relationship with AI could look like.\n\n\n\nHow AI can support and deepen our study\, meditation\, and daily use of Buddhist teachings.\n\n\n\n\nDuring this one day\, we’ll have at least one period of mindful movement\, so please bring your yoga mat. The session will be led by Sandra (Sam) Halford\, a member of our community who is both a therapist and a trauma-sensitive certified yoga instructor. \n\n\n\nNo prior AI experience is necessary. The day is appropriate for all levels of practice and experience. Please bring a pen/pencil and paper\, and your own lunch. Plan on staying on-site at the Sacramento Dharma Center all day during the retreat. \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. All participants will attend in-person as the retreat will not be available via Zoom.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates that you’ll be attending in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n10/11/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n11/29/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n11/29/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect the Register Now button to indicate you’ll be attending in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\n \n November Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Register Now\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\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. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-daylong-retreat-with-dennis-warren/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dennis-Warren-2508-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T200000 DTSTAMP:20251017T033626Z CREATED:20251017T033138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033626Z UID:49001-1764786600-1764792000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-33/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T203000 DTSTAMP:20250913T184335Z CREATED:20250913T183938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T184335Z UID:48826-1764788400-1764793800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-123/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T210000 DTSTAMP:20251124T173534Z CREATED:20250818T193504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173534Z UID:48657-1764874800-1764882000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - When Something Feels Off DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhen Something Feels OffMost of us know the quiet sense that something is not quite right. In this talk we’ll explore how the way forward can emerge from within the very moments that once felt so wrong. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 4 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec04/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T200000 DTSTAMP:20250724T060545Z CREATED:20250723T214532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T060545Z UID:48453-1765216800-1765224000@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-of-directors-meeting-19/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="President Board of Directors":MAILTO:AmyK@sactoinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T200000 DTSTAMP:20251017T033632Z CREATED:20251017T033146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033632Z UID:49003-1765391400-1765396800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-34/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T210000 DTSTAMP:20251203T173759Z CREATED:20250818T193721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T173759Z UID:48660-1765479600-1765486800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Are You Listening? DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nAre You Listening?Really listening to another is an incredible skill… it’s almost magical.  When we listen to another\, we are not only giving them the gift of our whole-hearted attention\, we are also taming the ego-driven addiction of impatiently waiting for OUR turn to speak.  When the Buddha spoke about Right Speech\, he was including both sides of the communication equation; skillful means of intentional speech as well as intentional listening to others.  Intentionally listening also means listening to ourselves\, to our own innate wisdom which we often ignore. Skillful Listening is a mindful practice that changes attitudes and beliefs as well as enhances empathy and community.  It is a great gift to bring into this New Year… for ourselves\, our friends\, and to those with whom we disagree. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 11 Diane from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec11/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T200000 DTSTAMP:20251017T033638Z CREATED:20251017T033333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033638Z UID:49004-1765996200-1766001600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-35/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T203000 DTSTAMP:20250913T184341Z CREATED:20250913T184115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T184341Z UID:48829-1765998000-1766003400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-124/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T210000 DTSTAMP:20251114T002802Z CREATED:20250818T194706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T002802Z UID:48662-1766080800-1766091600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:SIM Holiday Gathering - Potluck DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us for SIM’s annual holiday community potluck on Thursday\, December 18\, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm\, in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to celebrate the season with festive decorations\, nonalcoholic drinks\, delicious food\, and warm company. \n\n\n\nThis evening is a special opportunity to connect as a sangha — sharing good food\, laughter\, and gratitude. It’s a joyful way to spend time with familiar friends and welcome new ones as we close out the year together. \n\n\n\nBring A Dish to ShareBring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share (8-10 servings). Please go to SignUpGenius to indicate what dish you would like to bring.Tell us if you’re ComingYour RSVP helps us plan for tables and chairs. Please use the form below if you (or you and a friend/partner) are planning to attend. \n\n\n\n\n \n RSVP(Required)\n \n Yes I’ll attend\n \n \n Maybe – see comment\n How Many?(Required)Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneComment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/holiday-gathering-2025/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/diwali-2890605_640-B.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T160000 DTSTAMP:20250709T030756Z CREATED:20250709T030753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T030756Z UID:48225-1766325600-1766332800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (13 of 13) DESCRIPTION:This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15\, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit A Year to Live. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2025-a-year-to-live-13of13/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Study Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T200000 DTSTAMP:20251017T033646Z CREATED:20251017T033408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033646Z UID:49005-1766601000-1766606400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-36/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T235959 DTSTAMP:20251020T064738Z CREATED:20250818T195628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T064738Z UID:48673-1766620800-1766707199@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec25/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T160000 DTSTAMP:20251203T174942Z CREATED:20251020T064101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T174942Z UID:49089-1766826000-1766851200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren - LOVE DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nLOVEThis one day that will explore the nature of Love that is individual and possessive vs that which is plural and non-attached. We’ll examine different viewpoints within Buddhism\, as well as other spiritual systems. While the difference between these two types of love may initially seem clear\, the actual experience and expressions of Love — when it is freed from craving\, clinging and identification — are diverse\, rich\, and inspiring. \n\n\n\nBefore his passing\, the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh gifted us with a beautiful and insightful little book entitled “How To Love.” In its pages\, he offers a direct and heartfelt exploration of what it truly means to love—ourselves\, one another\, all beings\, the natural world\, and the Dharma itself. True to its title\, he gently shows us how to practice this love in our daily lives.While Thich Nhat Hanh lived and practiced within the Mahayana Zen tradition\, the wisdom in this book resonates deeply with the psychology\, teachings\, and methods of the Historical Buddha in our Theravadan/Vipassana approach to Buddhism. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exploration of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat does Love mean from a Buddhist perspective?\n\n\n\nHow does it differ from our conventional understanding of love?\n\n\n\nHow can this particular approach to Love enrich our lives?\n\n\n\nWhat are specific\, practical ways we can integrate this form of Love into our daily lives and relationships?\n\n\n\n\nImportant Note: Reading and becoming familiar with the teachings in “How To Love” before the retreat will help you get the most out of our time together. During this one day\, we’ll have at least one period of mindful movement\, so please bring your yoga mat. The session will be led by Sandra (Sam) Halford\, a member of our community who is both a therapist and a trauma-sensitive certified yoga instructor. Plan to stay with us on site for the entire day\, and please bring a lunch to enjoy during our midday break. We warmly welcome you to join us in person on Saturday\, December 29th for this exploration of Love. We look forward to practicing together! \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. All participants will attend in-person as the retreat will not be available via Zoom.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates that you’ll be attending in-person\, registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n11/22/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n12/27/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n12/27/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect the Register Now button to indicate you’ll be attending in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially\, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\n \n December Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n $25.00 – $50.00 \n Register now\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\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. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-dec-27/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dennis-Warren-2508-400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T200000 DTSTAMP:20251017T033655Z CREATED:20251017T033439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033655Z UID:49006-1767205800-1767211200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-37/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T203000 DTSTAMP:20250913T184347Z CREATED:20250913T184217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T184347Z UID:48830-1767207600-1767213000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-125/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T235959 DTSTAMP:20251020T064712Z CREATED:20251017T035338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T064712Z UID:49029-1767225600-1767311999@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/no-meeting-tonight/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260106T230538Z CREATED:20250820T212659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T230538Z UID:48715-1767726000-1767733200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation (6-week course) DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRich Howard\n\n\n\nSara Denzler\n\n\n\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\n\nParticipants meet for six weeks on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm from January 6 through February 10\, with a daylong retreat on Saturday\, January 31 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 pm. For more information\, visit the course overview page. \n\n\n\n\nThe registration payment form displays “SOLD OUT” because the course is full and the wait list is closed. Click here for a list of other SIM courses are upcoming on the calendar. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration is open\, select the “REGISTER” button to indicate you’ll be attending. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this course\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\n\n \n Beginning Meditation 6-week Course \n $50.00 \n SOLD OUT – Course Full\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact the Registrar\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the registrar for information or assistance. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-2026jan/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote,Upcoming Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RH-SD_bmc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T200000 DTSTAMP:20251017T033942Z CREATED:20251017T033809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033942Z UID:49017-1767810600-1767816000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-38/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T210000 DTSTAMP:20251218T173718Z CREATED:20251017T040535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T173718Z UID:49030-1767898800-1767906000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - Engaging the Eightfold Path DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nEngaging the Eightfold PathThe Noble Eightfold Path isn’t just a set of ideals\, it’s a practical way through the tangles of daily life. What we receive from the Path depends on how we practice it: as an occasional reference point\, or as something we weave into the ordinary moments of our days. This talk introduces a talk series on bringing the Eightfold Path meaningfully into our lives. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 8 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 862 9909 1295 and Passcode: 115163)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2026jan08/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diana-Clarkx400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T200000 DTSTAMP:20251020T071058Z CREATED:20251020T071056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T071058Z UID:49096-1768240800-1768248000@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-of-directors-meeting-20/ LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="President Board of Directors":MAILTO:AmyK@sactoinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T210000 DTSTAMP:20251017T234956Z CREATED:20251017T234954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T234956Z UID:49070-1768330800-1768338000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) 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\, click here. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nIf you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online\, click here to visit the general donation page for all SIM courses. Select “DONATE DANA” and from the dropdown list\, select “Beg.Meditation 6-week“. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/bmc2026jan2of6/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR