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SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (6 Week Course)
DESCRIPTION:This class is currently taught by SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard and SIM Community Mentor Sandra Sigrist and is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. Classes meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on February 25\, March 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 and 31 plus a daylong retreat on Saturday\, March 21\, 2020 and details for this event are posted on the Course Overview page. If you have registered to this course and would like to make a donation to support SIM and the course instructors\, consider donating online via credit card or Paypal.\n \nRegistration Details\nWalk-in registrations are not available since the course registrar provides follow-up information required prior to this first class meeting. \nBefore making the $35 registration payment\, click here to review the terms of use for this website.  On Sunday\, December 15\, online registration opened. Pay the registration fee online using the “Tickets” section at the bottom of this page. Specify the number of people you are registering to this course and click the button “Get Tickets”. You’ll be automatically directed to a secure web-page where your registration payment can be made by credit card as a guest (no PayPal account required) or payment can be made by PayPal after you sign-in to your PayPal account if you have one. After you’ve paid the fee\, you’ll receive an email with the subject “You have tickets!” (but no need to print the ticket on paper). \nNote that all registrants will receive an email communication from the course registrar on the following dates: Saturday\, January 25 and Monday\, February 17. \nIf you can’t attend the class in February please add your name to the wait list (click here) and we’ll contact you when the next course offering is scheduled. If you need to contact the course registrar with any other questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-starts-feb2020/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200224T183000
DTSTAMP:20191217T025918Z
CREATED:20191217T025918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T025918Z
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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-228/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200220T210000
DTSTAMP:20200213T233545Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - The Truth About Lying
DESCRIPTION:The Truth About Lying\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde\nDo you lie? Yes you do. Research shows we all lie on a daily basis… often many times a day! Yet\, truthfulness\, and the avoidance of falsehood is emphasized over and over again in the Buddha’s teachings. Truthfulness is the first factor of Right Speech with specific guidelines on how to evaluate when\, and how\, to speak truthfully. Speaking truthfully is also the fourth of the Five Training Precepts\, which are the basic virtues to be cultivated on our path to ease and happiness. Yet\, we lie so frequently and for such a variety of reasons\, that lying becomes an acceptable “necessity.” We maintain that we have plausible reasoning for our lies. Did the Buddha mean we must always be truthful? Let’s find out! \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rev. Diane Wilde and SIM. \n[give_form id=”9758″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-diane-wilde-11/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200219T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T024152Z
CREATED:20191217T024152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T024152Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month\, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-35/
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T025827Z
CREATED:20191217T025827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T025827Z
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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-227/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T203000
DTSTAMP:20200216T001753Z
CREATED:20200216T001736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T001753Z
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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-directors-meeting-25/
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200217T160000
DTSTAMP:20200121T224929Z
CREATED:20191210T000247Z
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SUMMARY:A Year to Live (11 Month Course)
DESCRIPTION:A Year to Live\nThis is part of an eleven month course lead by SIM’s community teacher\, Reverend Diane Wilde. For course details\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/activities/study-groups/a-year-to-live/.\n \nRegistration Details\nIf you have already registered for this course\, you may pay the registration fee from this web-page. First\, click here to review the terms of use for this website.  Next\, pay the $35 course fee online using the “Tickets” section at the bottom of this page. On the left side\, specify the number of people you are registering to this course. On the right side\, click the button “Buy now” and you’ll be automatically directed to a secure web-page where your registration payment can be made by credit card as a guest (no PayPal account required) or payment can be made by PayPal after you sign-in to your PayPal account if you have one. Later\, you’ll receive a confirmation email and you won’t need to print the ticket on paper. \nIf the course is full (you’ll see a message OUT OF STOCK) or if you can’t attend this class that starts February please add your name to the wait list (click here) and we’ll contact you when the next course offering is scheduled. If you need to contact the course registrar with any other questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/year-live-course/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T211500
DTSTAMP:20200211T232544Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Heather Sundberg - the Fire Sermon
DESCRIPTION:Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Heather Sundberg\nHeather will be teaching on the Fire Sermon from the Buddha.  “The world is burning with reactivity. How do we practice to cool the fires?” \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this Heather Sundberg event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give. \n[give_form id=”4336″ show_title=”false” show_goal=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-heather-sundberg-8/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T210000
DTSTAMP:20191217T022837Z
CREATED:20191217T022837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T022837Z
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SUMMARY:Young Persons Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting on the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings in the SDC Library\, a ​young persons group studying mindfulness and meditation.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-18/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation,Young Person Sangha
ORGANIZER;CN="Idris Ahmed":MAILTO:idris.ahmed54@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200210T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T025641Z
CREATED:20191217T025641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T025641Z
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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-225/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T211500
DTSTAMP:20200130T235358Z
CREATED:20191119T220023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T235358Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Cross The River of Suffering
DESCRIPTION:What Does It Mean To Cross The River of Suffering\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren \nThe Historical Buddha used the image of our making our way across “the River of Suffering\,” then leaving the boat we arrived in at the water’s edge\, once we are safely on “the other shore.” What does it mean to “cross the river of suffering?” and to reach “the other shore?” Was the Buddha implying that it is our fate to continuously suffer until we have crossed the River?\nThis evening will examination the Buddha’s guidance for community level practitioners – non-monastics – about the pleasures of community life and practice in the context of the responsibilities and obligations of community life.\nThis guidance clearly points to the idea that the teachings are designed to support and create ease in our life\, not to foster a sense of struggle\, and an over-emphasis & self-indulgence\, on suffering that may be present. This guidance\, for those living full community lives\, is a necessary and important element in creating a balanced practice\, and a satisfying & happy life. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Dennis Warren and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-36/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200203T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T025533Z
CREATED:20191217T025533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T025533Z
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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-224/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200130T211500
DTSTAMP:20191119T221156Z
CREATED:20191119T221156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T221156Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Noliwe Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Talk topic to be announced\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Noliwe Alexander\nNOLIWE ALEXANDER has been a student of Vipassana meditation for over 15 years. Throughout this time of deep devotion to the Dharma\, Noliwe has become a dedicated practitioner\, teacher of various sitting groups around the Bay Area\, facilitator of community workshops and Buddhist meditation day longs and class series programs. She is a Life & Business Coach dedicating both her coaching & Dharma practice to the POC\, LGBT\, At Risk and Elder communities. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s CDL4 program and completed EBMC’s Commit 2 Dharma program in 2010. Noliwe is participating in the Spirit Rock Teacher Training from 2017-2020. Noliwe is a wisdom keeper and humbled by the presence of her ancestor’s spirit that lives within and walks beside her. \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-noliwe-alexander-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200128T210000
DTSTAMP:20200125T040912Z
CREATED:20191217T022744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T040912Z
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SUMMARY:Young Persons Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting on the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings in the SDC Library\, a ​young persons group studying mindfulness and meditation.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-17/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation,Young Person Sangha
ORGANIZER;CN="Idris Ahmed":MAILTO:idris.ahmed54@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200127T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T025328Z
CREATED:20191217T025328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T025328Z
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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-223/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T150000
DTSTAMP:20200119T222308Z
CREATED:20191027T184739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T222308Z
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SUMMARY:*Daylong Retreat - Diane Wilde - Tangled in Thought
DESCRIPTION:Tangled in Thought  –  How to beat your mind at its own game\nDaylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde \nSome new practical ideas will be offered at this daylong and there will be a writing/observation exercise. Please bring paper and pen. \nIt’s the New Year\, the first retreat of 2020\, and perhaps we made the resolution that this is the year where we are really going to develop a meaningful meditation practice. \nFor many of us\, the challenge for developing an ongoing meditation practice is the inability to let go of thought. Memories\, plans\, past and future… all seem to take us away from that perceived “blissful state” we long for. The good news is that we can actually work with the thinking process and incorporate it into our meditation practice. We will discuss our practice as well as practical strategies for working with ‘thinking” on January 25. Please bring your lunch. \n\nEvent Flyer (.pdf)\n\nDIANE WILDE has studied meditation in various traditions since 1990. In 2001 she was a founding member of Sacramento Insight Meditation. She founded Buddhist Pathways Prison Project (BP3) in 2010. Since 2003\, she has been a BP3 prison chaplain and aids in coordination of 75 volunteers who offer Buddhist services at numerous California prisons and jails. She is a graduate of Sati Center’s Buddhist Chaplaincy program and graduated from Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Community Dharma Leadership Training Program. She is a board member of Sati Center for Buddhist Studies\, Sacramento Dharma Center\, Buddhist Pathways Prison Project and California Dept. of Corrections Volunteer Advisory Board. In 2015 she was lay-ordained as a Buddhist minister by her teacher Gil Fronsdal. \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. If you prefer to make a donation for this event online using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \nSummary of Important Dates\n\n11/19/2019 – Registration opens.\n01/24/2020 – Registration via this website will close at 3:00 pm however you may register in person at least 15 minutes before the retreat begins. \n01/25/2010 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\nRegistration Details\nRegistration is $15.00 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 $25 or $35 dollars. To pay the registration fee online\, use the “Tickets” section at the bottom of this page. Specify the number of people you are registering to this retreat and click the button “Get Tickets”. You’ll be automatically directed to a secure web-page where your registration payment can be made by credit card as a guest (no PayPal account required) or payment can be made by PayPal after you sign-in to your PayPal account if you have one.\nFor the registration fee\, we accept checks and cash. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information. Day-of registration will be on a first-come first-serve basis\, contingent on availability of space. \nBefore registering to this event\, click here to review the terms of use for this website. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nIt “takes a village” to put on a large event for our community. If you would be available to assist in set-up\, take-down\, tea service\, providing flowers or other duties for the event\, please contact the retreat registrar for more information.. \nQuestions for the Registrar?\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-jan-25/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T211500
DTSTAMP:20191224T235456Z
CREATED:20191224T235456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T235456Z
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SUMMARY:Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Neesha Patel
DESCRIPTION:Talk topic to be announced\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Neesha Patel. \nWe are fortunate to have NEESHA PATEL\, PhD returning to SIM this evening. \n \nNEESHA PATEL\, PhD is deeply grateful for the liberative teachings of the Buddha. She has been fortunate to have practiced in both Asia and the US. Her practice has been influenced by the guidance of many wonderful teachers including Sayadaw U Tejaniya and Thai Forest Tradition teachers. She teaches mindfulness meditation at UC Davis and is a participant in the 2017-2021 Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training Program. \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-neesha-patel-3/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200123T190000
DTSTAMP:20191119T214822Z
CREATED:20191119T214822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T214822Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Teacher 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. \nRICH HOWARD has been an active practitioner and volunteer at SIM since 2004. His area of interest is bringing meditative awareness into everyday life. He participated in SIM’s 2007 India Pilgrimage and is a graduate of SIM’s second Practice Development and Leadership (PDL) program. The pilgrimage and the PDL program led to an interest in establishing the SIM Kalyana Mitta (Pali for spiritual friends) groups. He coordinated SIM’s network of Kalyana Mitta groups until he joined the SIM Board in 2010. He was one of the SIM representatives to the Inter-Sangha Coordinating Committee\, predecessor to the Sacramento Dharma Center Board\, which now runs our shared space for Buddhist sanghas in Sacramento. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in southern Africa in the 1970s and is fluent in Spanish. He is a past president of the SIM Board. His teachers are Dennis Warren and Steve Armstrong. \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. \nAt the bottom of this page\, you may enter the number of people planning to attend and select the button “Confirm RSVP“.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-3/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200120T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T025147Z
CREATED:20191217T025147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T025147Z
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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-222/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200116T211500
DTSTAMP:20200113T024857Z
CREATED:20191119T220632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T024857Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Tony Bernhard - Suburban Arhats
DESCRIPTION:Suburban Arhats — exploring the possibilities of full awakening for those of us living a lay lifestyle\nSit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard\nTony Bernhard is a Buddhist chaplain and teacher. He maintains an active practice with inmates in Folsom Prison and hosts sitting groups in Davis. He sits on the board of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies and teaches regularly around the bay area and central valley. His practice is non-traditional\, guided by his chaplaincy work in prison\, his teaching and by his study of the early Pali scriptures. \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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-visiting-teacher-tony-bernhard-6/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T024047Z
CREATED:20191217T024047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T024047Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month\, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-34/
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha,SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200114T210000
DTSTAMP:20200125T044803Z
CREATED:20191217T022646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T044803Z
UID:13229-1579028400-1579035600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Young Persons Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Meeting on the Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings in the SDC Library\, a ​young persons group studying mindfulness and meditation.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/young-persons-sangha-16/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation,Young Person Sangha
ORGANIZER;CN="Idris Ahmed":MAILTO:idris.ahmed54@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200113T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T025016Z
CREATED:20191217T025016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T025016Z
UID:13252-1578940200-1578945600@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-221/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T120000
DTSTAMP:20191120T200118Z
CREATED:20191120T200118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T200118Z
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SUMMARY:Family Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Family Sangha meets monthly on the second Sunday. If you have children\, grandchildren\, nieces\, nephews\, or young friends with whom you’d love to share the path of kindness and mindfulness – please bring them and stay for the morning. This program includes a child-friendly introduction to mindfulness\, art projects\, snacks\, and outdoor exploration and fun. The curriculum is inspired by Awakening Joy with Kids\, by James Baraz. \nFamily Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/family-sangha-30/
CATEGORIES:SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T211500
DTSTAMP:20200105T232641Z
CREATED:20191119T215446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T232641Z
UID:12840-1578596400-1578604500@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - The Five Reflections
DESCRIPTION:The Five Reflections: The Adult Facts of Life\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard.\nThe Five Reflections are that we are subject (1) to aging\, (2) to illness\, and (3) to death; (4) that we will be separated from all that is dear to us; and (5) that we are responsible for our own actions and destiny. Many Buddhists throughout the world take these as a daily practice\, a reminder that everything is impermanent and that loss is never far away. The historical Buddha recommended reflecting often on these facts “whether one is a woman or a man\, lay or ordained.” On this evening of reflection and discussion\, we will examine each of these “adult facts of life” and explore our relationship to them. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-9/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200106T200000
DTSTAMP:20191217T024909Z
CREATED:20191217T024804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T024909Z
UID:13250-1578335400-1578340800@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-220/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T211500
DTSTAMP:20191227T060743Z
CREATED:20191119T215916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191227T060743Z
UID:12842-1577991600-1577999700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Starting Anew - Expectations For Practice
DESCRIPTION:Starting Anew – Expectations For Practice During The Next Decade\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren \nWith the start of a new decade\, there is real value in looking at what we can reasonably expect from our individual practices as community level practitioners? What tests or standards did the historical Buddha recommend for assessing how we have done in the last decade\, and what we may achieve in the new decade?\nThis evening will involve an examination of the historical context the lead to the Buddha’s approaches to psychological\, emotional and spiritual development. It will also involve an investigation of guidelines for creating a sound practice and assessing it impact in our lives.\nThe discussion this evening will build on a number of themes explored in Dennis’ presentation on December 19 “Craving and Clinging – Stepping Stones on The Path of Both Suffering & Awakening.” You can listen to the Dec 19th talk that’s posted to our audio dharma library (click here). \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Dennis Warren and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10310″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-35/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T203000
DTSTAMP:20191009T220817Z
CREATED:20191009T220817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T220817Z
UID:12598-1577730600-1577737800@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-219/
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T163000
DTSTAMP:20191201T215546Z
CREATED:20191027T183325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T215546Z
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SUMMARY:*Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren - Exploring Realistic Standards
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Realistic Standards for Community Practice\nComparing Monastic & Community Level Practice\nA One Day Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\nThe historical Buddha created different models of practice. One for monastics – nuns and monks – and another for community level practitioners with families whose lives are filled with obligations and responsibilities.\nThe practice approach we’re developing here in the West is an attempt to blend these two models. We are studying and practicing from teachings that were\, for the most part\, intended for monastics. These individuals were engaged in intense\, deep and sophisticated practices in protected environments shielded from most of the pressures\, stresses and responsibilities each of us routinely face every day. The monastic model\, as well\, did not involve responsibility for addressing the real-life social\, economic\, family and political conditions that contribute so substantially to the stress of community level practitioners.\nThis one-day retreat will examine the different models of practice offered by the historical Buddha. It will explore questions about\, and the implications of\, our attempt to blend them into a new western model. Our goal for the day will be a relaxed discussion that will help each of us establish realistic standards for our individual practices informed by historical context.\nDennis will also discuss a new 2020 SIM course entitled “Living and Practicing on the Other Side of Suffering” that is directly related to issues that will be raised during this one-day. \n\nRetreat flyer (.PDF)\n\nDENNIS WARREN is SIM’s Founding Teacher and has been teaching mindfulness\, meditation and contemplative practices since 1998. He recently completed his 11th year as a Volunteer Clinical Professor in Mindfulness in the Division of Pain Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine and Medical Center. He is certified as a Mindfulness Teacher\, Professional Level (CMT-P)\, by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. He is a graduate of the professional trainings in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. He also is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Medication Center’s Dharma leaders training program. You can learn more about Dennis’ background and activities at https://www.denniswarren.net/ .\nDennis has been participating in residential meditation retreats\, and has maintained a daily meditation practice\, in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition for over 30 years. 2018 was his 20th year of teaching Insight Meditation and mindfulness practices in residential\, retreat\, educational\, medical\, corporate and community settings. In 2007 and 2014\, Dennis led month long pilgrimages and moving retreats in Thailand\, India and Nepal. A third is being planned for late 2021. \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. If you prefer to make a donation for this event online using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE. \nSummary of Important Dates\n\n10/28/2019 – Registration opens.\n12/27/2019 – Registration via this website will close at 4:00 pm. After this time\, please register in person at least 15 minutes before the retreat begins. \n12/28/2019 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\nRegistration Details\nRegistration is $15.00 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 $25 or $35 dollars. To pay the registration fee online\, use the “Tickets” section at the bottom of this page. It’s not necessary to Log in before purchasing and you won’t need to print the ticket on paper. On the left side\, specify the number of people you are registering to this retreat. On the right side\, click the button “Buy now” and you’ll be automatically directed to a secure webpage where your registration payment can be made by credit card as a guest (no PayPal account required) or payment can be made by PayPal after you sign-in to your PayPal account if you have one.\nFor the registration fee\, we accept checks and cash. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information. Day-of registration will be on a first-come first-serve basis\, contingent on availability of space. \nBefore registering to this event\, click here to review the terms of use for this website. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nIt “takes a village” to put on a large event for our community. If you would be available to assist in set-up\, take-down\, tea service\, providing flowers or other duties for the event\, please contact the retreat registrar for more information.. \nQuestions for the Registrar?\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-dec-28/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191226T211500
DTSTAMP:20191206T003025Z
CREATED:20191119T215324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T003025Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Dana in Theory and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dana in Theory and Practice\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard.\nDana is one of the core practices of our Insight/Vipassana tradition\, and it is fraught with potential baggage. On this evening\, we will examine dana and related concepts (giving\, generosity\, renunciation)\, its place on various Buddhist lists\, and how it might fit into our contemporary practice. Rich will include some of the classical stories of dana from the Pali Canon and invite discussion of how this practice\, which like many Buddhist practices runs “against the stream” of current American culture\, has been working for you. \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. \nThursday Night Talk Dana\n“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha\nWe recognize that donating by cash or check at the time you attend this event may not always be convenient for you. If that’s the case\, please use the form below to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM. \n[give_form id=”10304″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-teacher-rich-howard-8/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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