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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T183000
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CREATED:20251017T033138Z
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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-33/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250913T183938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T184335Z
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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-123/
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:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250818T193504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173534Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diana Clark - When Something Feels Off
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n* The teacher will present via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\n\nWhen Something Feels OffMost of us know the quiet sense that something is not quite right. In this talk we’ll explore how the way forward can emerge from within the very moments that once felt so wrong. \n\n\n\nOffer a Teacher Donation\n\n\n\nDiana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation. \n\n\n\nUse the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 4 Diana 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec04/
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:20251208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250723T214532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T060545Z
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SUMMARY:SIM Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/sim-board-of-directors-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="President Board of Directors":MAILTO:AmyK@sactoinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20251017T033146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033632Z
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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-34/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250818T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T173759Z
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk - Diane Wilde - Are You Listening?
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\nAre You Listening?Really listening to another is an incredible skill… it’s almost magical.  When we listen to another\, we are not only giving them the gift of our whole-hearted attention\, we are also taming the ego-driven addiction of impatiently waiting for OUR turn to speak.  When the Buddha spoke about Right Speech\, he was including both sides of the communication equation; skillful means of intentional speech as well as intentional listening to others.  Intentionally listening also means listening to ourselves\, to our own innate wisdom which we often ignore. Skillful Listening is a mindful practice that changes attitudes and beliefs as well as enhances empathy and community.  It is a great gift to bring into this New Year… for ourselves\, our friends\, and to those with whom we disagree. \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 – Dec 11 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)For tips and instructions to join the meeting\, click here to check this news blog.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec11/
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:20251217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20251017T033333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033638Z
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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-35/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250913T184115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T184341Z
UID:48829-1765998000-1766003400@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/young-persons-sangha-124/
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:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250818T194706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T002802Z
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SUMMARY:SIM Holiday Gathering - Potluck
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us for SIM’s annual holiday community potluck on Thursday\, December 18\, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm\, in person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to celebrate the season with festive decorations\, nonalcoholic drinks\, delicious food\, and warm company. \n\n\n\nThis evening is a special opportunity to connect as a sangha — sharing good food\, laughter\, and gratitude. It’s a joyful way to spend time with familiar friends and welcome new ones as we close out the year together. \n\n\n\nBring A Dish to ShareBring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share (8-10 servings). Please go to SignUpGenius to indicate what dish you would like to bring.Tell us if you’re ComingYour RSVP helps us plan for tables and chairs. Please use the form below if you (or you and a friend/partner) are planning to attend. \n\n\n\n\n                \n                        RSVP(Required)\n								\n								Yes I’ll attend\n							\n								\n								Maybe – see comment\n							How Many?(Required)Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                                \n                                    Enter Email\n                                    \n                                \n                                \n                                    Confirm Email\n                                    \n                                \n                                \n                            PhoneComment\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/holiday-gathering-2025/
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:20251221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T160000
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CREATED:20250709T030753Z
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) A Year to Live (13 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-13of13/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20251017T033408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033646Z
UID:49005-1766601000-1766606400@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-36/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250818T195628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T064738Z
UID:48673-1766620800-1766707199@sactoinsight.org
SUMMARY:No Meeting Tonight
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays.
URL:https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025dec25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Online Remote,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20251020T064101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T174942Z
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SUMMARY:(Onsite) Daylong Retreat - Dennis Warren - LOVE
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren\n\n\n\nFor biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren\, click here. \n\n\n\nRetreat Theme\n\n\n\nLOVEThis one day that will explore the nature of Love that is individual and possessive vs that which is plural and non-attached. We’ll examine different viewpoints within Buddhism\, as well as other spiritual systems. While the difference between these two types of love may initially seem clear\, the actual experience and expressions of Love — when it is freed from craving\, clinging and identification — are diverse\, rich\, and inspiring. \n\n\n\nBefore his passing\, the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh gifted us with a beautiful and insightful little book entitled “How To Love.” In its pages\, he offers a direct and heartfelt exploration of what it truly means to love—ourselves\, one another\, all beings\, the natural world\, and the Dharma itself. True to its title\, he gently shows us how to practice this love in our daily lives.While Thich Nhat Hanh lived and practiced within the Mahayana Zen tradition\, the wisdom in this book resonates deeply with the psychology\, teachings\, and methods of the Historical Buddha in our Theravadan/Vipassana approach to Buddhism. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exploration of: \n\n\n\n\nWhat does Love mean from a Buddhist perspective?\n\n\n\nHow does it differ from our conventional understanding of love?\n\n\n\nHow can this particular approach to Love enrich our lives?\n\n\n\nWhat are specific\, practical ways we can integrate this form of Love into our daily lives and relationships?\n\n\n\n\nImportant Note: Reading and becoming familiar with the teachings in “How To Love” before the retreat will help you get the most out of our time together. During this one day\, we’ll have at least one period of mindful movement\, so please bring your yoga mat. The session will be led by Sandra (Sam) Halford\, a member of our community who is both a therapist and a trauma-sensitive certified yoga instructor. Plan to stay with us on site for the entire day\, and please bring a lunch to enjoy during our midday break. We warmly welcome you to join us in person on Saturday\, December 29th for this exploration of Love. We look forward to practicing together! \n\n\n\nAbout This Onsite Retreat\n\n\n\n\nThe teacher will present in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center. All participants will attend in-person as the retreat will not be available via Zoom.\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 that you’ll be attending 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\n11/22/2025 – Registration opens.\n\n\n\n12/27/2025 – Attend and enjoy the wonderful retreat.\n\n\n\n12/27/2025 – For registration after the retreat\, send a message to the registrar to arrange payment.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSelect the Register Now button to indicate 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\nAfter we receive your registration payment\, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience. \n\n\n\n\n  \n      December Daylong registration – Attend in-person \n      $25.00 – $50.00 \n    Register now\n  \n    \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/retreat-dec-27/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20251017T033439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T033655Z
UID:49006-1767205800-1767211200@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-37/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Recovery Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Hopkins":MAILTO:thopkins415@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T002007
CREATED:20250913T184217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T184347Z
UID:48830-1767207600-1767213000@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/young-persons-sangha-125/
LOCATION:Sacramento Dharma Center Building\, 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Person Sangha
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