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. RICH HOWARD has been an active practitioner and volunteer at SIM since 2004. His area of interest is bringing meditative […]
Reconciliation: The Truth Beyond Forgiveness - CONTINUED from last week's talk on March 15. Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor, Rich Howard Reconciliation is a process that has been used in areas torn by violence, from Argentina to Yugoslavia. Perhaps the best known example is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa […]
Dennis Warren completed his term as President of the SIM Board last month. Please join us to celebrate his extraordinary contributions. We will have refreshments at the break and an opportunity to thank Dennis for his great work during the last two and a half years. All are invited. We hope to see you!
Meets the last Sunday of each month. All volunteers are welcome to help with outdoor maintenance, indoor cleaning, and other tasks. A wonderful opportunity for work Dana, and community building!
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/
Meeting the 4th Tuesday of each month, the Sacramento Climate Sangha provides dharmic support and a refuge for exploration of our hopes and fears about climate change.
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 […]
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The Five Ethical Precepts – a Guide on Our Inner Journey Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member, Laura Rosenthal In Buddhist understanding, ethical conduct is one of three interwoven trainings that form the integrated “eightfold path” of practice. The other two trainings are mind-training (including awareness and collectedness of mind) and wisdom (insight). The […]
Integrating Insights into Our Daily Lives This will be a beautiful peaceful day of Practice including both Sitting and Walking Meditation. There may also be time for questions, answers and reflections. All are welcome. Come for all day or for a portion of the day. Please bring your lunch. Sacramento Insight Meditation events are sustained […]