Great news for SIM families, grandparents, aunts and uncles! Family Sangha is returning (Sunday, March 27th); whether you are a parent, aunt or uncle, or grandparent, you are invited to bring your child/children to Sacramento Dharma Center for our first IN-PERSON Family Sangha gathering since the start of the pandemic. Come celebrate. This is a mahasangha event. Follow […]
Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87807139796 Passcode: 533507 Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 878 0713 9796 ) For tips and instructions on how to participate, check this news blog. To make a donation for this event, click here. Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page […]
This class is currently taught by SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard (click here for his biography), assisted by SIM Community Member Sara Denzler and is part of a six-week meditation course offered twice a year. For details, visit the Course Overview page (click here). After you enroll, if you'd like to make a donation to […]
Talk topic: The Paradox of Shame Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rev. Diane Wilde * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The teacher plans to attend in-person. We all experience shame. It is a universal emotion with some social scientists and psychologists saying it is […]
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/. Buddhist Recovery Group Dana “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284794280 Passcode: 638196 Join by […]
A young persons group (Young Persons Sangha) that studies mindfulness and meditation. On the first Tuesday of the month, the group meets remotely via Zoom. On the second and fourth Tuesdays the group utilizes a hybrid format, meeting both via Zoom and in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. (The schedule venue and title description indicate […]
This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details, click here. If you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online, click here.
Talk Topic: Death, Dying, and Loss Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The teacher will present on location. Thursday Night Talk Dana “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form […]
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.
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/. Buddhist Recovery Group Dana “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284794280 Passcode: 638196 Join by […]
This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details, click here. If you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online, click here.
A young persons group (Young Persons Sangha) that studies mindfulness and meditation. On the first Tuesday of the month, the group meets remotely via Zoom. On the second and fourth Tuesdays the group utilizes a hybrid format, meeting both via Zoom and in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. (The schedule venue and title description indicate […]
Ethics and Wisdom Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Vance Pryor * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The teacher will present via Zoom. Often times the practice of living ethically is considered a foundational aspect of the path. Ethical conduct is also a clear […]
This is part of a twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher, Reverend Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December, 2021. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit https://sactoinsight.org/activities/study-groups/a-year-to-live/.
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/. Buddhist Recovery Group Dana “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284794280 Passcode: 638196 Join by […]
This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details, click here. If you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online, click here.
Each year a Senior Teacher visits Sacramento Insight Meditation for a weekend of teaching. For further details, click any of the events listed below: Thursday April 21, 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Greg Scharf – Walking The PathFriday April 22, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm(Onsite) Tea with Senior Teacher Greg […]
Walking The Path Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Senior Teacher Greg Scharf * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The teacher will present on location. Thursday Night Talk Dana “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use the form above to […]
Come join us for an informal gathering at the Sacramento Dharma Center (in-person, mostly outside) – Bring snacks that are easily shared and your own tea/coffee mug if you like (tea will be available), and your Dharma or personal practice questions for Greg. GREG SCHARF, an Insight Meditation Society guiding teacher, has practiced with Western […]
Daylong Retreat with Visiting Senior Teacher Greg Scharf About This Hybrid Retreat Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. For this retreat, the teacher will present on location.Pre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance. This helps us determine how many people will […]
Family Sangha welcomes children with their parents, uncles, aunts, and grandparents to a morning of mindfulness, art, nature activities and fun. For event details, click here - https://sbmg.org/event/in-person-family-sangha/.
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/. Buddhist Recovery Group Dana “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical BuddhaPlease use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284794280 Passcode: 638196 Join by […]
This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class. For course details, click here. If you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online, click here.
A young persons group (Young Persons Sangha) that studies mindfulness and meditation. On the first Tuesday of the month, the group meets remotely via Zoom. On the second and fourth Tuesdays the group utilizes a hybrid format, meeting both via Zoom and in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. (The schedule venue and title description indicate […]
To join this remote meeting, note the following: Join Online: * https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87339028191 , Passcode: 778626Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 873 3902 8191 )For instructions on how to join the meeting, click here. This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday […]
Talk Topic: Revisiting Fundamentals: The Meaning of “The Middle Way” Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. * Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The teacher plans to present via Zoom. The Historical Buddha explicitly described the three trainings of the Eight-Fold Path as […]
This class is part of a six week meditation course offered twice a year. You must pre-register to the course before attending this class retreat. For course details, click here. If you are a course participant and would like to make a donation online, click here.