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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Uncertainty and Doubt\nWe may come to practice in search of clear answers\, but as practice matures\, we become more comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. Suzuki Roshi wrote\, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities\, but in the expert’s mind there are few. ” Maintaining this “beginner’s mind” keeps practice fresh and opens the mind to surprising insights. Too much uncertainty and ambiguity may lead to doubt. Let’s explore this rich territory together and see what it means for our formal and daily practice. Bring your experiences with uncertainty and doubt for sharing with the community.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-with-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20170103T043417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043417Z
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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-73/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161125T202225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170211T035448Z
UID:2128-1488913200-1488920400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Brahma Viharas Study Group (2 of 8)
DESCRIPTION:A Brahma Viharas eight month study group that’s facilitated by SIM Community Mentor Diane Wilde. \nAdditional Dana\n[give_form id=”3261″ show_title=”false” show_content=”above” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/brahma-viharas-study-group-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Wilde":MAILTO:diane@sactoinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T211500
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161125T205754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195427Z
UID:2148-1488913200-1488921300@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (4 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. It is currently CLOSED to new\, unregistered participants.  \nAdditional Dana\n[give_form id=”3298″ show_title=”false” show_content=”above” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T211500
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161022T014121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195418Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Revisiting the Meaning\, Benefits & Risks of Suffering\nWe talk so much about “suffering” in Buddhist practice\, we sometimes lost touch with the original meaning of suffering found in the historical Buddha’s teaching. Instead\, we turn we slide into a western psychological meaning. And we also lose touch with the tangible benefits and the clear risks or dangers of suffering.\nThis evening with SIM Founding Teacher\, Dennis Warren\, will explore the meaning\, benefits and risks of suffering from a Buddhist perspective. It will extend a number of the principles outlined in Dennis’s talk on February 16th. You may want to review that talk as a way of preparing for this evening.\nCome prepared with your questions on these topics to supplement the talk and discussion with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-13/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161125T211455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195408Z
UID:2154-1489221000-1489249800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class One-Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must be registered to the course to attend this retreat.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-one-day-retreat/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20170104T231826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T231826Z
UID:2897-1489312800-1489320000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Family Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Family Sangha meetings are held 10 am – noon on the second Sunday of the month. \nFamily 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\, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group. \nFamily Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/family-sangha-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20170103T043515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043515Z
UID:2861-1489429800-1489435200@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-74/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170314T211500
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161125T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195358Z
UID:2150-1489518000-1489526100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (5 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. It is currently CLOSED to new\, unregistered participants.  \nAdditional Dana\n[give_form id=”3298″ show_title=”false” show_content=”above” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170315T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20170306T051001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T051001Z
UID:3621-1489561200-1489564800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Dennis Warren \nAll 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 world and your daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-dennis-warren/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170316T204500
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161022T014317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T221423Z
UID:1956-1489690800-1489697100@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:“I’m Right\, you’re wrong… end of discussion”\nPart 1 of Right View — the views we hold in everyday life\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde. During this historic and volatile period in our nations’s history\, it is helpful to return to the guidance provided by the basic principles of this practice — Right View or Wise View\, “samma ditthi.”  All of us across the political and social spectrums are tenaciously cleaning to our views which we summarily declare as “truth.” Too often fear\, anger\, resentment and even hatred are propelling us in one direction or another.  If we take the time to take inventory\, we might discover which closely-held views are wise and compassionate and which promote ignorance and cruelty.  Looking at these beliefs in our lives is practicing Skillful or Wise View in daily life. Clearly seeing how things are is a formidable task\, yet this is what is asked of us if we truly desire to decrease\, and hopefully eliminate\, suffering in our lives. \nWe will leave time to discuss the views in our own lives and how they enhance or promote suffering. \nPart 2 of Right View on March 30 will investigate the “enlightened” state of not clinging to a view.   What does that really mean?  Is this possible\, or even desirable\, in today’s world?
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20170103T043615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043615Z
UID:2863-1490032800-1490040000@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-75/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170321T211500
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161125T210058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T195344Z
UID:2152-1490122800-1490130900@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Meditation Class (6 of 6)
DESCRIPTION:This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. It is currently CLOSED to new\, unregistered participants.  \nAdditional Dana\n[give_form id=”3298″ show_title=”false” show_content=”above” display_style=”reveal”]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-class-6/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170322T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20170306T051149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T051149Z
UID:3623-1490166000-1490169600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Laura Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Laura Rosenthal \nAll 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 world and your daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-laura-rosenthal/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T184500
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161022T015139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170318T211608Z
UID:1964-1490292000-1490294700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Mentor\, 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. \nIntroduction to Meditation with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T211500
DTSTAMP:20260409T035617
CREATED:20161022T014457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170318T211909Z
UID:1958-1490295600-1490303700@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Four “Nobel” Truths: Bob Dylan’s Dharma\nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Mentor\, Rich Howard. \nBob Dylan received the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” His poetic song lyrics have an ambiguity that allows for many different interpretations. This Thursday night\, “far between sundown’s finish an’ midnight’s broken toll\,” we will re-visit one of the core teachings of the historical Buddha\, through the lens of the words of a Jew who converted to Christianity. Even if Dylan did not have a Buddhist background like Leonard Cohen or Jane Hirshfield\, we might learn something about the Four Noble Truths from the lyrics of this important American singer-songwriter-poet. Whether you are a big Dylan fan\, or someone for whom he is ancient history from your grandparents’ time\, or just one of the “searching ones\, on their speechless\, seeking trail\,” join us for an evening of poetry\, dharma\, and discussion.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035618
CREATED:20161022T014900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170423T190328Z
UID:1962-1490430600-1490454000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Day-long Retreat with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:“The most difficult person in your life is your best teacher…”  The Dalai Lama\nDay-long Retreat with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde. For a biography of Diane Wilde\, click here. \nAlong with periods of walking and meditation\, we will spend time investigating the “difficult person” in our lives through guided meditation and discussion.  When practicing metta (boundless friendliness)\, this person is traditionally defined as the “enemy.” Our goal with metta practice is to feel a sense of benevolence even to him or her!  Quite a goal and what a relief when it actually happens!\nPlease bring your lunch.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035618
CREATED:20170103T043718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T043718Z
UID:2866-1490639400-1490644800@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-76/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035618
CREATED:20161123T050451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161123T050451Z
UID:2121-1490641200-1490648400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIM Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The SIM Board of Directors meets every 4th Monday of the month at 7 PM. Please join us. All are welcome. For more information\, contact info@sactoinsight.org.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sim-board-directors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170329T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170329T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035618
CREATED:20170306T051349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T051349Z
UID:3625-1490770800-1490774400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Rich Howard
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Rich Howard \nAll 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 world and your daily activities.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/morning-meditation-rich-howard/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035618
CREATED:20161022T014622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T190127Z
UID:1960-1490900400-1490907600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Discussion with SIM Community Mentor\, Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:What about God???\nIt seems appropriate to discuss god and its compatibility — or not — with the holiest seasons in the Judeo-Christian calendar approaching in April.  In the West\, there is a widespread assumption that you can’t be a Buddhist and believe in a supreme being.\nAt prison\, inmates — especially people who are new to the practice —frequently ask about Buddhism and its teachings on god.  Underlying this question is a concern about being cajoled to “convert to Buddhism.”  (As I have stated numerous times to inmates\, the only conversion is the desire to investigate your own mind.) At SIM as well\, practitioners often embrace the Buddha’s path and simultaneously maintain a strong allegiance to a belief system which defines “God” as the supreme being.  Tonight we will discuss the “gods” that were an important component of the Buddha’s culture\, as well as the Buddha’s teachings on god. For many westerners\, reconciling a belief in god while following the Buddha’s path of alleviating suffering can cause confusion. For others there is no problem at all\, with a comfortable marrying of both.\nShould make for a lively discussion!
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-discussion-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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