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. Lori Wong is the founding teacher of Insight Meditation Central Valley and has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2003 under […]
The topic of the talk is "Not Holding to Fixed Views". How do we bring awareness to our views and implicit biases and open our hearts to see each other? Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Mentor, Lori Wong Sacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained by the generosity of instructors in offering teachings freely and […]
"Finding balance in an unbalanced world." A one-day retreat with SIM Community Mentor, Rev. Diane Wilde Creating balance both in ourselves and in our efforts to alleviate harm to all sentient beings, has never been so important. Personal, political and environmental issues are creating deep divisions and suffering. Along with sitting and walking meditation, we will […]
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/
This meeting was originally planned for September 25 but was rescheduled for October 2. 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.
Morning Meditation with Jerry Simkins 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 […]
Uposatha: Deepening Practice Sit, Dharma Talk, Chanting and Further Practice with SIM Community Mentor Rich Howard Since the time of the historical Buddha, the days of the full moon and new moon have been special days (and nights!) for Buddhist practice. Laypeople living near a monastery might visit, bring offerings, and stay to listen to a […]
Family Sangha meetings are held 10 am – noon on the second Sunday of the month. 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. […]
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/
This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. Registration for this course opened on July 15, 2017. For course details and to add your name to the waitlist, click here. NOTICE: Walk-in registrations are not available since the course registrar provides follow-up course information required prior to this first class meeting. […]