Family Sangha (off-site)

Effie Yeaw Nature Center 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA, United States

Family 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, […]

Buddhist Recovery Group

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

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/

Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session involves a 40-45 minute sitting, a limited about of meditation guidance, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the […]

*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor, Diane Wilde

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

“What About God?”  Part 2     -     Sit & Dharma Talk with Diane Wilde “What About God” Part 1 addressed the Buddha’s perspective concerning god, which of course was strongly influenced by his own cultural imperatives.  Tonight we’ll begin the evening with a brief overview of how various contemporary teachers address this topic both personally and in […]

Buddhist Recovery Group

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

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/

Morning Meditation with Rich Howard

2232 10th Ave, Sacramento, CA, United States

Morning Meditation with Rich Howard All are welcome to this open sitting for anyone interested in starting their morning out by sitting with others. The session involves a 40-45 minute sitting, a limited about of meditation guidance, and a few comments at the end of the sitting to set a theme for moving into the […]

*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor, Rich Howard

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Engaged and Aware: Finding a Balance Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor, Rich Howard. For many of us, commitment to justice and ethics leads us to engage in action in the real world. But our practice of meditative awareness calls us to “be” not just "do.” Are these impulses opposed to each other? Or are they mutually supportive? How can we sustain […]

*Day-long Retreat on Earth Day with SIM Community Mentor, Rich Howard

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

Day-long Retreat on Earth Day with SIM Community Mentor, Rich Howard. The Buddha touched the Earth as witness to his awakening. He encouraged meditating under trees. Our practice benefits ever-expanding circles of beings when we connect it to the Earth. In this daylong retreat on Earth Day, we will combine mindful discussion with silent practice, including outdoor […]

Buddhist Recovery Group

Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/

SIM Board of Directors Meeting

Sacramento Dharma Center Building 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA, United States

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.