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SUMMARY:(Remote) Experiencing Insight (11 of 14) Trio Meeting
DESCRIPTION:T \n\n\n\nThis is a 3-month course lead by SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays every week* as on-line only sessions. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit Experiencing Insight. \n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the registrar with any questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/experiencing-insight-11-of-14/
LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T200000
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-423/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T190000
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk with Tony Bernhard
DESCRIPTION:For biographical details of the teacher Tony Bernhard\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present remotely via Zoom.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nTony Bernhard will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Mar 6 Tony B from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar06/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T204000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250106T045534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T010746Z
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SUMMARY:(Remote) Experiencing Insight (12 of 14)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-month course lead by SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays every week* as on-line only sessions. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit Experiencing Insight. \n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the registrar with any questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/experiencing-insight-12-of-14/
LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250213T090229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T091217Z
UID:46856-1741804200-1741809600@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-424/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250106T033447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T043619Z
UID:46404-1741806000-1741811400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha-6/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250212T224439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T034354Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Adam Stonebraker - Expect Nothing\, Embrace Everything: A Path to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:* * The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center \n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when we let go of expectations and open fully to life as it is? This talk explores the freedom that comes from releasing grasping and resistance\, allowing us to meet each moment with wisdom\, compassion\, and ease. \n\n\n\nADAM STONEBRAKER\, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999\, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation\, in Nevada City\, CA. Adam’s teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma\, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.In 2019\, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nAdam Stonebraker will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Mar 13 Adam from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar13/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) Experiencing Insight (13 of 14) Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-month course lead by SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays every week* as on-line only sessions. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit Experiencing Insight. \n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the registrar with any questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/experiencing-insight-13-of-14/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20240912T215454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T215456Z
UID:45059-1742133600-1742140800@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (4 of 13)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15\, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit A Year to Live.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2025-a-year-to-live-4of13/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T204000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250106T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T010829Z
UID:46472-1742324400-1742330400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Remote) Experiencing Insight (14 of 14)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3-month course lead by SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays every week* as on-line only sessions. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course\, visit Experiencing Insight. \n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the registrar with any questions\, click here.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/experiencing-insight-14-of-14/
LOCATION:Remote Meeting Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250213T090354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T091229Z
UID:46857-1742409000-1742414400@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-425/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250212T224745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T225621Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) SIM Community Gathering: Continuing the Conversation on SIM's Future
DESCRIPTION:* Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nSIM Community Gathering: Continuing the Conversation on SIM’s FutureJoin us as we continue the conversation from our February 13th introduction to SIM’s Five-Year Plan and fundraising effort. This gathering will be an opportunity for the community to ask questions\, share reflections\, and engage in small group discussions about the future of our sangha. \n\n\n\nIf you missed the February 13th presentation\, you can listen to the recording here: State of the Sangha. \n\n\n\nYour voice is essential as we navigate the choices ahead. Whether you have questions\, concerns\, or ideas to share\, we encourage you to participate in this important dialogue. Together\, we can shape a sustainable and thriving future for SIM. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Mar 20 SIM from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar20/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250213T090504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T091239Z
UID:46858-1743013800-1743019200@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets in-person every Wednesday evening. For additional information\, visit the Buddhist Recovery Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/. \n\n\n\nOnline Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/buddhist-recovery-group-426/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250106T033639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T044028Z
UID:46405-1743015600-1743021000@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nOffer a Donation\n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-young-persons-sangha-7/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250212T225120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T162446Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Dennis Warren - Practice As Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nTalk Theme\n\n\n\nPractice As DiscoveryThe Historical Buddha said that he taught only suffering and the end of suffering. While this sounds straightforward\, the psychology\, multitude of methods\, and 1000s of the Buddha’s discourses can make understanding how to end suffering unclear and confusing.At the center of getting a sound overview of practice\, and understanding how the many pieces of practice fit together in one\, cohesive whole\, is the principle of discovery. It is the center piece around which all elements of practice revolve.The talk and discussion this evening will focus on this important principle and the role it plays in meditation\, daily life\, and relationships.The subject matter of this evening will be appropriate for all stages of practice. You can attend in person or by ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person and encourages you to be there in person as well. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Mar 27 Dennis from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Thu Talk\n\n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833( Meeting ID: 821 5948 5895 and Passcode: 927093)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025mar27/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T224934
CREATED:20250204T064420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T204508Z
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat with Rich Howard - Awareness of Presence and Absence
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nAwareness of Presence and AbsenceIn these challenging and uncertain times\, our practice of awareness can benefit us greatly. Being aware of our state of mind\, we are less likely to react unconsciously when things don’t go our way. While we may be familiar with noticing what is present\, the historical Buddha instructed us in the Satipatthana Siutta section on “mindfulness of mind” (cittanupassana) to be aware also of what is absent: “ It’s when a [practitioner] understands mind with greed as ‘mind with greed\,’ and mind without greed as ‘mind without greed.’ They understand mind with hate as ‘mind with hate\,’ and mind without hate as ‘mind without hate.’ They understand mind with delusion as ‘mind with delusion\,’ and mind without delusion as ‘mind without delusion.’ etc.” In this daylong retreat\, we will explore awareness in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya\, with short instructional talks from Rich and ample opportunity for loosely structured sitting and walking practice\, as well as question/response periods.  \n\n\n\nPlan to bring a lunch and stay all day. The intention for the day is to leave participants with confidence in there ability to bring awareness into diverse situations in this world\, right now.  \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThis is an IN-PERSON event only.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Registering early helps us determine how many people the meditation room should accommodate.\n\n\n\nAfter you’ve registered you may later offer a donation in gratitude of the teacher. To offer teacher dana\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreat-dana-online/.\n\n\n\n\nSummary of Important Dates\n\n\n\n\n02/03/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n03/29/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n03/29/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect the following registration “ATTEND” button to indicate that you’ll be attending in-person. The fee is $25.00 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 $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee\, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.Before registering for this event\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\nNOTE: After payment the registrar will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nATTEND In-person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions for the Registrar?\n\n\n\nIf you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions\, click here. \n\n\n\nTeacher Dana\n\n\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. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account\, click here to DONATE ONLINE.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/onsite-daylong-retreat-with-rich-howard/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T235959
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SUMMARY:2025 SIM Residential Retreat - Returning to Presence\, Transforming the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Sunday March 30-Sunday April 6\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\nVance Pryor\n\n\n\n\nOur 2025 residential retreat with SIM faculty Diana Clark\, Walt Opie\, and Vance Pryor is set for March 30 through April 6 at the Mercy Center in Auburn\, CA. \n\n\n\nFor general information about our retreats\, visit https://sactoinsight.org/retreats/residential-retreat/. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme: Returning to Presence\, Transforming the Heart\n\n\n\nThis annual SIM community silent retreat invites you to step away from the noise and stress of daily life and deeply connect with the present moment. Anchored in the Buddha’s teachings\, the retreat offers practices to awaken awareness\, calm the mind\, and nurture the qualities of lovingkindness\, compassion\, and equanimity. Suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners\, the program includes systematic meditation guidance (including metta/lovingkindness)\, Dharma talks\, and opportunities to meet with teachers to discuss your practice. Through stillness and presence\, participants will cultivate insight\, wisdom\, patience\, self-compassion and resilience for daily life. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat accommodates no more than 25 registrants. Registration on this webpage opened on January 29.The registration fee is $1000\, with an opportunity to later make a donation to support the retreat teachers. The registration fee covers the costs of accommodations\, meals\, and a portion of SIM’s administration costs. Once you fill out the registration form\, you will receive an invoice to be paid upon receipt. If the retreat fills before you complete your registration\, you will have the opportunity to add your name to the wait list. We encourage you to pay the full registration fee if your finances allow. However\, if needed\, you may pay a 50% deposit and the remaining balance must be paid by February 28. If the remaining balance is not received by February 28\, your deposit will be refunded automatically\, and your spot at the retreat will be offered to the next person on the Waiting List.To register\, find the “Register Now – Yes I Want to Attend” section of this page and fill out the registration form. \n\n\n\nPartial Scholarships\n\n\n\nSIM encourages registrants to pay the full registration fee if finances allow. However\, a limited number of partial scholarships (50% of cost) may be available\, depending on donations received. These scholarships are offered to members of SIM\, the Young Persons Sangha\, or other Sacramento Dharma Center sanghas (Valley Streams and SBMG). To register with scholarship assistance\, follow these two steps: 1) Find the “Register Now – Yes I Want to Attend” section of this page and submit the registration form. 2) Complete the Scholarship Request Form. After completing both steps\, a member of the SIM Residential Retreat Scholarship Committee will follow up with you via email. Scholarship requests must be submitted by February 14 or before the retreat fills\, whichever comes first. Please note that scholarship recipients will be invoiced for a $500 registration fee (50% of the full retreat cost) upon approval of their application. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy\n\n\n\n\nOn or before February 28: If you cancel and notify us by this date\, you will receive a full refund\, provided your spot is filled by someone on the waiting list.\n\n\n\nBetween February 29 and March 13: If you cancel during this period\, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee\, provided your spot is filled by someone on the waiting list.\n\n\n\nOn or after March 14: If you cancel on or after this date\, 50% of the paid fee will be retained by SIM. This balance may be refundable if your spot is filled by someone on the waiting list. Otherwise\, the balance will not be refunded.\n\n\n\n\nExceptions to this policy may be considered in limited circumstances\, such as a family emergency\, illness (with a doctor’s note)\, or financial hardship. \n\n\n\nSchedule – Summary of Dates\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 29: Registration opens.\n\n\n\nFebruary 14: Last day to request a scholarship (see “Partial Scholarships” above).\n\n\n\nFebruary 28:\n\nLast day to request a full refund (see “Cancellation Policy” above).\n\n\n\nRegistration payment in full due.\n\n\n\nRegistration closes.\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 13: Last day to request a refund of the balance paid (see “Cancellations” above).\n\n\n\nMarch 30: Retreat begins (check-in starts at 3:00 PM).\n\n\n\nApril 6: Retreat ends (check-out is at 10:00 AM).\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Protocols\n\n\n\nThe wellbeing of everyone attending the SIM Annual Retreat is our top priority. Upon check-in\, a negative COVID test (or a photo of one) must be presented to the retreat manager. If you experience any symptoms or feel unwell prior to the retreat\, please contact the registrar promptly to cancel your registration. During the retreat\, masking indoors will be optional but encouraged as needed\, and social distancing will be practiced as space allows. We deeply appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe and supportive retreat environment. \n\n\n\nTeacher Donations\n\n\n\nAt the end of the retreat\, we invite you to support the teachers. To donate\, use the following Donate Now button and select “7-Night Residential Retreat” from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDonate Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio Recordings\n\n\n\nTalks and meditations recorded during the retreat were be made available for a limited time to retreat attendees with password access. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nIf the retreat is full\, we’ll invite you to add your name to the wait list – click here.Please contact the retreat registrar with any questions.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/2025-sim-residential-retreat/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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