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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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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-427/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T190000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED TALK TONIGHT - (Hybrid) Sitting Session 7PM - 8PM
DESCRIPTION:DONATE – Thu Talk
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr03/
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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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-428/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231949
CREATED:20250106T033824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T145604Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) 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\nAbout This Hybrid Event\n\n\n\n\nThe guest teacher will present remotely via Zoom. Participants may attend via Zoom or in-person at the SDC.\n\n\n\nJoin online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/join ( Meeting ID: 865 7204 3088) Passcode: 186468Join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-6833. For tips and instructions on how to participate\, check this news blog.\n\n\n\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-8/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T190000
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CREATED:20250304T071940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T185653Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - JD Doyle - Practicing with Fire
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher JD Doyle\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher JD Doyle\, 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\nPracticing with FireReflections on the fire element\, how it shows up in us and in society\, and suggestions for practice. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nJD Doyle will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Apr 10 JD 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr10/
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:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231949
CREATED:20250213T091443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T091507Z
UID:46866-1744828200-1744833600@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-429/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T210000
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CREATED:20250304T073526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T192109Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Moral Injury
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde\, 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\nMoral InjuryThe times they are a-changing! This could be stated by every generation and each new epoch in our human and natural history. But the rapidity of cultural\, political and environmental changes that are now taking place is unprecedented. Additionally\, we now have “alternate” views of reality or what is “truth” — leading to confusion and anxiety. The individual\, society and the earth herself are suffering from the abandonment of core values by individuals and members of society. The mental health world has a term for the psychological distress (dukkha)\, that takes place when our values are violated and/or discarded. It is called “Moral Injury”. How can Buddhist teachings and our practice help us right now in dealing with “Moral Injury?” Not an easy topic\, but one that needs our attention. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Apr 17 Diane 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr17/
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:20250420T140000
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (5 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-5of13/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231949
CREATED:20250322T172555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T173112Z
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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/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231949
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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/young-persons-sangha-107/
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:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231949
CREATED:20250304T074315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T162532Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Walt Opie - Falling in Love with Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, 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\nFalling in Love with Meditation Practice \n\n\n\nAt some point\, hopefully we begin to fall in love with meditation and the inherent wisdom we gain from this path of practice. This means we really make it a top priority\, not because we “should” or think it’s a good idea\, but because we start to see the tangible benefits manifesting in our life. We may also begin to get a sense of spiritual urgency or samvega. We understand that meditation can be a stable\, reliable refuge for us even during the difficult times in our lives. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nWalt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Apr 24 Walt 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: 824 3438 6704 and Passcode: 244812)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025apr24/
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:20250425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231949
CREATED:20250415T061700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T070610Z
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) Sit and Afternoon Tea with Walt Opie
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Afternoon Tea with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in welcoming our new faculty member\, Walt Opie\, to the SIM community. We’ll begin with a 30-minute sit\, followed by an afternoon tea with light refreshments—a chance to get to know Walt and enjoy time together as a sangha. We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nUse the GOING button shown below to submit an RSVP to this event. You won’t need to print the confirmation ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nWalt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Fri – Apr 25 Walt from the dropdown list. \n\n\n\n\nDONATE – Fri Apr 25
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/tea-walt-250425/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T231949
CREATED:20250212T231044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T060352Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Daylong Retreat - Walt Opie - Working with Distracting Thoughts
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Teacher Walt Opie\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme: Working with Distracting Thoughts\n\n\n\nOne of the most challenging aspects of meditation can be learning how to work with distracting thoughts that keep recurring or may feel particularly “sticky” in some way. There is a well-known sutta or discourse (MN 20) whose translated title is “The Removal of Distracting Thoughts.” We will explore the advice offered by the Buddha in this sutta\, as well as other teachings on this subject. At the same time\, this will be a daylong retreat focused mainly on the practice of insight meditation\, with periods of sitting and walking meditation\, plus dharma talks and time for discussion.Bring your lunch. Appropriate for beginning and experienced meditators.  \n\n\n\nAbout This Hybrid Retreat\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may attend this Hybrid event via Zoom or in-person at the SDC.\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required and we recommend you pay the registration fee in advance using the registration button shown below. Since your registration choice indicates if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person\, 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\n03/05/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n04/26/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n04/26/2025 – 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 one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate if you’ll be attending via Zoom or 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 we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\nATTEND In-Person\n\n\n\nATTEND on Zoom\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. \n\n\n\nHow to Attend Remotely via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe link to attend the retreat via Zoom appears in three places: The Zoom link is on this page – select the button “Join Retreat Online” to connect to the meeting.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is included in the automated email sent with your “Attend on Zoom” registration.\n\n\n\nThe Zoom link is https://joinconferencing.zoom.us/join\, with Meeting ID: 857 6491 8711 and Passcode: 478784
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/retreat-apr-26/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Retreat
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Beginning Meditation (6-week course)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nThis Beginning Meditation is a 6-week course that provides the basic techniques for learning Insight Meditation (vipassana)\, both during sitting meditation and in daily life. This is insight meditation that has been handed down from the time of the Buddha. This course is intended as an introduction to the practice of meditation as it is taught at the Sacramento Insight Meditation group. As an introduction to meditation\, it is meant to support and encourage you to take up the practice of meditation and to see if meditation is a worthwhile activity in your life. Visit our course overview page for more information about the course format and content. \n\n\n\nAn exciting development for this particular offering includesSIM’s newest Teachers agreeing to join in teaching this meditation course. \n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Clark\n\n\n\n\n\nVance Pryor\n\n\n\n\n\nWalt Opie\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nParticipants meet for six weeks on Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm from April 29 through June 3\, with a daylong retreat on Saturday\, May 24 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 pm. Registration opens two months before the first meeting. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration is open\, select the “REGISTER” button to indicate you’ll be attending\, otherwise we invite you to add your name to the wait list. If you have any questions\, please contact the registrar for information or assistance.Before registering for this course\, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy. \n\n\n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Wait List – Beginning Meditation (deprecated form)\n                            The course is currently full however you may use this form to add your name to the wait list. Plans do change and spaces may open up prior to the start of the class. \n                        \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        PhoneGeneral Comment\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/beginning-meditation-2025apr/
LOCATION:Hybrid (in-person and online)\, 3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Course,Online Remote,Upcoming Classes
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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-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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