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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-89/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170705T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170705T080000
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170705T210000
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SUMMARY:Brahma Viharas Study Group (6 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-6/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Study Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Wilde":MAILTO:diane@sactoinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20161222T203625Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - A Fortunate Rebirth
DESCRIPTION:A Fortunate Rebirth…  \nA talk and discussion on what rebirth means\, both in the future and in this lifetime\, with Diane Wilde. \nRaphael Calix will share his own story of rebirth as a former “lifer” in prison and the changes that came with his mediation practice.\nDiane Wilde will lead a Dharma talk/discussion on rebirth\, both from the orthodox viewpoint\, as stated in the Pali Cannon\, and as the rebirth of our authentic selves when we courageously look at our lives. We will discuss the importance of recognizing what is “kusala” (skillful) and what is “akusala” (unskillful) karma\, and the importance of investigating our lives on and off the cushion. \nRaphael Calix has been invited to share his own story.  Raphael was an inmate at San Quentin prison until January 2017.  As a “lifer\,” he was told he would never be released. He created his own akusala karma as a young man\, and yet found “freedom” with his mediation practice while incarcerated.   As he pursued meditation and daily mindfulness practice\, he began courageously facing the harm he caused others\, as well as his own self-hatred. His story is a profound statement on the changes that can take place when each of us we are able to investigate ourselves with “scales falling from our eyes.”\nIf you are so inclined\, please read pages 145 – through the first paragraph on page 147 In Bikkhu Bodhi’s book “In the Buddha’s Own Words”; the chapter on “The Way to a Fortunate Rebirth.”  Please read the first sutta\, “The Law of Karma” on page 155-156.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-diane-wilde-8/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170427T054030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T054030Z
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SUMMARY:Family Sangha
DESCRIPTION: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. 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-8/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170621T050240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T050240Z
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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-90/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170712T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170712T080000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170629T041116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T024350Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170713T211500
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20161222T203036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T200036Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Rich Howard - Approaching the Dhamma
DESCRIPTION:In the Buddha’s Words:  Approaching the Dhamma \n“It is fitting for you to be perplexed\, O Kalamas.” These words spoken by the Buddha to the citizens of Kesaputta ring true for us today. How do we approach the teachings of the Buddha\, when there are so many competing spiritual\, philosophical\, and secular teachings\, so many schools of Buddhism\, and so many interpretations and teachers even within our own Insight (vipassana) tradition? \nDennis\, Diane\, and Rich have chosen a book called “In the Buddha’s Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon” edited and introduced by Bhikkhu Bodhi (Wisdom Publications\, 2005) as the theme for presentations at SIM through the end of this year. This evening\, we will explore Chapter III\, Approaching the Dhamma. As a starting point\, Rich will lead a discussion of the Buddha’s teaching to the Kalamas (AN 3:65)\, including Bhikkhu Bodhi’s point of view on the message of this sutta. \nTo prepare for this evening\, please read the first half of the Introduction to Chapter III (pages 81-85\, first paragraph)\, and texts III\,1 and III\,2 (pages 88-91).  If you do not have the book yet\, here are some alternative citations from accesstoinsight.org: \n\nKalama Sutta: To the Kalamas — translation of the Kalama Sutta by Thanissaro Bhikkhu\nA Look at the Kalama Sutta — commentary by Bhikkhu Bodhi ( very similar to what is in the book)\n\nYou’ll enjoy the talk even if you do not have the book or haven’t had time to read the suggested preparatory passages.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-mentor-rich-howard-9/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170621T050329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T050329Z
UID:4668-1500316200-1500321600@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-91/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170719T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170719T080000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170629T041220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T024445Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Morning Meditation with Diane Wilde \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-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170720T211500
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20161222T203217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170709T035257Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - The Five Aggregates: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The Arising Of Wisdom Through Engaging “The Five Aggregates” – Part 2 \nSit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. \nWisdom (Insight)\, from a Buddhist perspective\, arises from “hearing” (listening to the Dharma)\, study and reflection capped by non-conceptual direct experience. This formula involves intentionally focusing the mind and attention on a number of different experiences\, supported by the underlying psychology outlined by the historical Buddha.\nThis will be the second in a series of interlocking talks about the arising of Wisdom (Insight). The first talk focused on the dilemma of suffering thru clinging (becoming attached) to\, then identifying with five separate\, but tightly related features of human experience – form\, feeling\, perception\, volitional or mental formations (deeply embedded habits of mind) and consciousness. It will be helpful to review the first talk in this series https://sactoinsight.org/06292017-engaging-the-five-aggregates-with-dennis-warren/. \nFor those who are using the book In The Buddha’s Words – An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Cannon\, edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi as a reference\, please read the following: VII. The Path To Liberation – Introduction\, pages 301-309\, and the sutta at pages 335 to 337. \nIn the alternative\, follow these links to see Samyutta Nikaya 22\, The Connected Discourses on the Aggregates\, 56 (on https://suttacentral.net/): \n\nThe Phases of Clinging Aggregates (SN 22.56)\nThe Seven Cases (SN 22.57)
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-founding-teacher-dennis-warren-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170621T050421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T050421Z
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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-92/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170427T053230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T053230Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Sangha
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/climate-sangha-6/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Climate Sangha
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170726T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170726T080000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170629T041328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T024541Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T184500
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20161222T203452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T021536Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal
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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/introduction-meditation-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20161222T201159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T030237Z
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SUMMARY:*Sit & Dharma Talk - Laura Rosenthal - The Dharma of Poetry and the Poetry of Dharma
DESCRIPTION:The Dharma of Poetry and the Poetry of Dharma  –  Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Member\, Laura Rosenthal \nDharma practice and poetry have a natural resonance. Both affect us deeply through direct\, “felt experience.” Both may use words in non-literal ways to point us to the intuitive crux of experience. Both invite us to tell the truth to ourselves and to others. In this conversation with long-term SIM participant Laura Rosenthal\, we will discuss some of the ways in which dharma and poetry complement each other and we will read a few poems that bring us closer to the insights of practice. Laura’s choice of topic is inspired by her own love of reading and writing poetry and by a recent daylong on poetry and dharma offered by Buddhist teacher Phillip Moffitt at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. \nLaura has participated in SIM since 2004. She graduated from Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioners Program (DPP 4) in 2013 and from Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners Program this spring. She continues to participate in Heather Sundberg’s Committed Students Program.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sit-dharma-talk-sim-community-member-laura-rosenthal/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20161222T204053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T030701Z
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SUMMARY:Day-long Retreat with Visiting Teacher Ayyas Santacitta
DESCRIPTION:For details about Ayya Santacitta from Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery\, click here. \nThe retreat theme is “Entering the Heart of Practice“. \nAt the heart of Buddhist practice is the union of wisdom & compassion\, cultivated through mindfulness and a skillful response to live. Through developing the qualities of the heart and seeing clearly\, we can transform ingrained habits that limit our experience and open hearts and minds to greater freedom. During this daylong we come together as a community to support each other by keeping Noble Silence. There will be a shared vegetarian meal; you are invited to bring…….. \n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\nUse the form below only if you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions. Expect a reply within 48 hours. If you are ready to register for the retreat\, click here. \n[contact-form to=’website@sactoinsight.org’ subject=’Question about July Day-long Retreat’][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Email’ type=’email’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Comments/Questions’ type=’textarea’/][contact-field label=’Yes\, subscribe me to the eNews.’ type=’checkbox’/][/contact-form]
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/day-long-retreat-visiting-teachers-ayyas-santacitta-anandabodhi/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170605T043311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T043311Z
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SUMMARY:Yard Yogis Sunday Practice
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/yard-yogis-sunday-practice/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:SDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170731T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20170621T050540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T050540Z
UID:4672-1501525800-1501531200@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-93/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Balter":MAILTO:dianebalter2003@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T165653
CREATED:20161222T234143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T025037Z
UID:2576-1501527600-1501534800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:SIM Board of Directors Meeting - rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:** NOTICE: This meeting was rescheduled from July 24th to July 31st. \nThe 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-6/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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