BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sacramento Insight Meditation - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sacramento Insight Meditation 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T203000 DTSTAMP:20250104T234058Z CREATED:20250104T234053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T234058Z UID:46386-1736967600-1736973000@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\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha-3/ CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T024700Z CREATED:20241121T050424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T024700Z UID:46098-1736965800-1736971200@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\nMake a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-416/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T204000 DTSTAMP:20250114T005038Z CREATED:20250106T040607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T005038Z UID:46430-1736881200-1736887200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Remote) Experiencing Insight (2 of 14) DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-month course lead by SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays every week* as on-line only sessions. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit Experiencing Insight. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/experiencing-insight-2-of-14/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation Course END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T210000 DTSTAMP:20250109T034036Z CREATED:20240928T210755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T034036Z UID:45270-1736449200-1736456400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - The Beauty of Beginnings DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Senior 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 remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe Beauty of BeginningsThe new year often stirs a focus on “beginnings.” How might we align this fresh outlook with our practice and life in a way that feels uplifting and free? \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 09 Diana from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan09/ 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:20250108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050615Z CREATED:20241121T050246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050615Z UID:46096-1736361000-1736366400@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-415/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T204000 DTSTAMP:20250109T204031Z CREATED:20240613T044247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T204031Z UID:44257-1736276400-1736282400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Remote) Experiencing Insight (3-month course) DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-month course lead by SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays every week* as on-line only sessions from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. * For more information\, visit the course overview page at Experiencing Insight. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nThis course is currently full and the wait list is closed. \n\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the registrar with any questions\, click here. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/experiencing-insight-2024/ LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Upcoming Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T210000 DTSTAMP:20241202T024952Z CREATED:20240928T210610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T024952Z UID:45268-1735844400-1735851600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Practices of Deep Refuge and Transformation for the New Year DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nPractices of Deep Refuge and Transformation for the New YearJoin us for a New Year’s teaching and simple ritual practice together!Connecting with Deep Refuge Calls in Spiritual Support: \n\n\n\n\nExploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.\n\n\n\nChanging the channel from self-based reactivity in the foreground to qualities of awakened mind in the foreground.\n\n\n\nUse of a simple mantra out of Southern Thailand used to call in metta\, benevolence\, and energetic support and can be used in meditation or anytime\n\n\n\nDedication of Merit\, to help connect us with the wider field of spiritual support always available\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Letting Go & Transformation: \n\n\n\n\nLearning how to Ground\, Resource\, and Discharge Reactivity all through the vehicle of the body.\n\n\n\nThrough developing the Refuge of Awareness of what is actually happening – clearing (releasing) perceptions distorted by reactivity\, anxiety.\n\n\n\nExploring a somatic practice of the layers of Letting Go using a teaching from Ajahn Chah.\n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Jan 02 Heather from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\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: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025jan02/ 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/2022/01/Headshot-HeatherSundbergx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T203000 DTSTAMP:20250104T233210Z CREATED:20250104T233206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T233210Z UID:46384-1735758000-1735763400@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\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha/ CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050607Z CREATED:20241121T045848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050607Z UID:46094-1735756200-1735761600@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-414/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241228T163000 DTSTAMP:20241213T213254Z CREATED:20240824T113427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T213254Z UID:44848-1735376400-1735403400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren (My-Self\, True-Self\, No Self) DESCRIPTION:A Practical One Day Exploration with SIM’s 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\nMy-Self\, True-Self\, No SelfThe experience of Anatta (usually translated as no-self or non-self) is the most distinctive\, important\, and misunderstood feature of Buddhist practice.It is also the experience that can reshape our understanding of suffering\, happiness and what may be possible during this lifetime. It is the doorway to deeply experiencing the support and beauty of inter-dependence\, embodiment\, intuitive wisdom\, and the sacredness of being alive on this planet.This day will explore non-self from the perspectives of the Historical Buddha’s psychology\, teachings and methods\, and their relationship to Western psychology. It will include practices we can integrate into both our daily meditations and lives.The goal of the day is to have a practical\, helpful experience of non-self that can act as a foundation for further exploration and development.The subject matter of this one-day will be appropriate for all stages of practice. In person only. No Zoom. Plan on staying on-site for the who day. Bring your own lunch\, as well as a pen and note book. \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\n11/21/2024 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n12/28/2024 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n12/28/2024 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registration opens\, select the registration button to indicate you’ll be attending via 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. Note that fee amounts above the regular rate support Sacramento Insight Meditation and is distinct from teacher dana. 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. \n\n\n\nBefore registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-dec-28-2/ CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241226T210000 DTSTAMP:20240928T210247Z CREATED:20240928T210054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T210247Z UID:45266-1735239600-1735246800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays! URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec26/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241225T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050556Z CREATED:20241121T045607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050556Z UID:46091-1735151400-1735156800@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-413/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T160000 DTSTAMP:20241215T230107Z CREATED:20240912T212917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T230107Z UID:45050-1734876000-1734883200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (1-year course 2025) DESCRIPTION:This is a 12-month course lead by SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde. Course participants meet in-person\, monthly in 2025 from January through December on the third Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be an introduction to the course on December 22\, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm). For more information\, visit the course overview page at A Year to Live. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nThis course is currently full and the wait list is closed. \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the registrar for information or assistance. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/a-year-to-live-2025/ CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Upcoming Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sactoinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DianeWilde-pic2022sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T210000 DTSTAMP:20241215T224304Z CREATED:20240928T205631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T224304Z UID:45263-1734631200-1734642000@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:SIM Holiday Gathering - Potluck DESCRIPTION:All are invited to an in-person community potluck to celebrate the holidays on Thursday December 19th\, 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Dharma Center. We will have festive decorations\, (nonalcoholic) drinks\, good food\, and cheer.This evening is a unique opportunity for us to gather as a community and create connections. It will be a fun and joyful way for us to spend time getting to know one another better\, a chance to see familiar friends\, and to meet new people. \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 GoingFor the potluck\, your RSVP is requested as it will help us estimate the number of tables and chairs we’ll be setting up. Please use the form shown below if you (or you and a friend/partner) are planning on attending. \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\n \n \n\n\n\nIf there are any problems submitting your RSVP\, Click Here to reach our registrar. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/holiday-gathering-2024/ 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:20241218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T203000 DTSTAMP:20241123T203136Z CREATED:20241123T202900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T203136Z UID:46148-1734548400-1734553800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 880 9521 0922) Passcode: 129532Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-106/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050548Z CREATED:20241121T045344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050548Z UID:46088-1734546600-1734552000@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-412/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241215T160000 DTSTAMP:20240605T150309Z CREATED:20240605T150306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T150309Z UID:44162-1734271200-1734278400@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\, 2023. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit A Year to Live. \n\n\n\nNotify List \n\n\n\n \n \n The WAIT LIST for this course is currently closed. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)General Comment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-a-year-to-live-13-of-13/ CATEGORIES:Study Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T210000 DTSTAMP:20241202T022421Z CREATED:20240921T192044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T022421Z UID:45180-1734030000-1734037200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - Embracing the Dark\, Inviting the Light:  Winter Solstice Talk DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Heather Sundberg\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nEmbracing the Dark\, Inviting the Light:  Winter Solstice TalkNear the time of Winter Solstice\, this reflection will include teachings on the importance of ritual in our spiritual lives\, plus stories\, songs\, poetry and teachings of the Buddha on the themes of darkness and light.   \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nHeather Sundberg will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 12 Heather from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec12/ 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/2022/01/Headshot-HeatherSundbergx200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050541Z CREATED:20241121T045205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050541Z UID:46087-1733941800-1733947200@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-411/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T210000 DTSTAMP:20241123T200145Z CREATED:20240921T191845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T200145Z UID:45178-1733425200-1733432400@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Vance Pryor - Metta and Spiritual Friendship DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Vance Pryor\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Vance Pryor\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nMetta and Spiritual FriendshipKindness (metta) serves as a foundation for nurturing spiritual friendships. This talk will explore the ways metta fosters trust and creates a sense of shared purpose in spiritual community.  \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nVance Pryor will receive 100% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 05 Vance from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024dec05/ 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/2022/04/VancePryor-2022picSm2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T203000 DTSTAMP:20241123T203143Z CREATED:20241123T202717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T203143Z UID:46147-1733338800-1733344200@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 880 9521 0922) Passcode: 129532Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-105/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050716Z CREATED:20241121T044602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050716Z UID:46083-1733337000-1733342400@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-409/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T235959 DTSTAMP:20241031T230848Z CREATED:20240824T113931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T230848Z UID:44851-1732924800-1733011199@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Monthly November Retreat DESCRIPTION:SIM will not be holding the regular end-of-month retreat for November. \n\n\n\n\nConsider attending the onsite\, 2-day Mini-Retreat from November 15 through 16. For mini-retreat details\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n(Onsite) Mini-Retreat (Friday and Saturday) Resting Into What Is Possible URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-nov-30-2/ CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T235959 DTSTAMP:20241123T231047Z CREATED:20240921T175441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T231047Z UID:45142-1732752000-1732838399@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:No Meeting – Federal Holiday DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024nov28/ CATEGORIES:Online Remote,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:20241127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050723Z CREATED:20241121T044435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050723Z UID:46082-1732732200-1732737600@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-408/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T210000 DTSTAMP:20241106T022429Z CREATED:20240921T174800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T022429Z UID:45143-1732215600-1732222800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - The Factors of Momentum in Practice DESCRIPTION:Meditation & 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\nThe Factors of Momentum in PracticeMomentum – the sense that the Dharma is taking hold and guiding us forward – is essential to our development as practitioners. It is key to experiencing confidence\, satisfaction and genuine pleasure in meditation and life.What are some of the factors that influence sustaining and cultivating Momentum? What are the factors the support expanding Momentum outside of our meditation practice and into our relationships and daily activities?These questions will be the focus of the presentation and our discussion this evening.The subject matter of this evening will be appropriate for all stages of practice. You can attend in person or by ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person and encourages you to be there in person as well. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nSelect the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 21 Dennis from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268 )For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2024nov21/ 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/2023/06/DennisW-pic2022-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T203000 DTSTAMP:20240930T232547Z CREATED:20240930T232521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T232547Z UID:45287-1732129200-1732134600@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Young Persons Sangha DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets every other Wednesday in a hybrid format. Attend in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center or online via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 880 9521 0922) Passcode: 129532Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog. \n\n\n\nYoung Person Sangha Dana\n\n\n\n[give_form id=”15771″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to support our Young Persons Sangha. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-104/ LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T050733Z CREATED:20241121T044250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T050733Z UID:46080-1732127400-1732132800@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\n\nBuddhist Recovery Group Dana[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-407/ CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T160000 DTSTAMP:20240605T150231Z CREATED:20240605T150229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T150231Z UID:44161-1731852000-1731859200@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\, 2023. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit A Year to Live. \n\n\n\nNotify List \n\n\n\n \n \n The WAIT LIST for this course is currently closed. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)General Comment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-a-year-to-live-12-of-13/ CATEGORIES:Study Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20241031T230634Z CREATED:20240921T185503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T230634Z UID:45160-1731747600-1731772800@sactoinsight.org SUMMARY:(Onsite) Mini-Retreat Daylong with Diane Wilde and Kamala Masters DESCRIPTION:This is the final session of an onsite\, 2-day Mini-Retreat. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. For retreat and registration details\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\n\nDonations designated for Friday will go to Sacramento Insight Meditation. Donations designated for Saturday will be offered to Kamala Masters. Use the DONATE button and select the retreat date from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Morning Session (9 am start) \n\n\n\nOpening & Theme Setting\, Guided Sitting\, Walking\, Dharma Talk (METTA) with Diane Wilde\, Q&R\, Meditation\, and a break for lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday Afternoon Session (4 pm end) \n\n\n\nMovement\, Walking\, Dharma Talk (EQUANIMITY) with Kamala Master\, Q&R\, Meditation\, Go Around and Closing URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/https-sactoinsight-org-event-mini-retreat-241116/ CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR