If you want to attend any of our Thursday night talks remotely via Zoom (October 1 through December 31), use this button at the time of the meeting to join in.
If you don’t have a computer/smartphone/internet access, you can still join a meeting by regular phone. If you’re in California, dial 1-669-900-6833. To find a local number in a different state or country, visit (https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kgzz84Yos). After you dial the Join-Zoom number, enter the Meeting ID: 870 6359 1101& Passcode: 679854.
Note: When Zoom is an option for any event at SIM, you can always locate the Join Meeting link by checking our calendar (click here) for the specific day and time of the event of interest.If a meeting link ever fails, try this alternate link https://www.zoom.us/join and manually enter the posted meeting ID and passcode.
Starting January 7, 2027, the Join Meeting on Zoom details will change to use Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209.
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On December 1, 2022 we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of SIM’s supporting those practicing in the Insight (Vipassana) Meditation tradition. This could not have happened without the dedication of the Sangha, our volunteers, and financial supporters. We are deeply grateful to you.
In addition to our longtime faculty of Dennis Warren, Rich Howard, and Diane Wilde, visiting teachers rounded out a rich year of teaching at SIM.
Because of your dana in 2022 we were able to:
continue to offer hybrid events and classes at the Sacramento Dharma Center, allowing us to meet again in person in the meditation hall, as well as on Zoom. Meeting together strengthens our community.
hold our annual week-long residential retreat at Mercy Center Auburn under the leadership of Senior Teacher Greg Scharf. Our thanks to the volunteer Retreat Committee, Greg, the caring staff at the Mercy Center, and the generous dana of attendees.
create the Legacy Project, a plan to carry SIM into the future by nurturing and supporting new teachers in the Vipassana tradition. Details of the Legacy Project will be presented at the December 1 anniversary celebration.
Our fund-raising goals for 2022 include the continued expression of gratitude to our faculty through a year-end dana contribution as well as ongoing support for SIM’s Teaching and Development Initiative, including the new Legacy Project.
As you plan your year-end giving, we sincerely hope that you will continue to support SIM. You can do so through a one-time, year-end contribution and/or signing up for a monthly, automatic on-line contribution to SIM. Monthly contributions are key to our long-term financial health; all donations are received with deep gratitude.
Use the DONATE button below to make a year-end or monthly donation to Sacramento Insight Meditation. To donate online without a PayPal account, enter a donation amount and select “PayPal” along with the button “Donate Now”. Then select “Donate with a Debit or Credit Card“. To donate by personal check, enter a donation amount andselect the “Offline Donation” option.
Celebrating the end of the Residential Retreat 2022
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It has been said that we can’t fix samsara, the cycle of repeated existence, we can only learn how to escape it. This talk will explore the implications of this in our own lives.
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Hybrid (in-person and online)
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Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209) For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
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CA
95826United States
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Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209) For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM) Sacramento,
CA
95826United States
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Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209) For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM) Sacramento,
CA
95826United States
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Thursday Night Talks Zoom Link (Oct-Nov-Dec)
NewsIf you want to attend any of our Thursday night talks remotely via Zoom (October 1 through December 31), use this button at the time of the meeting to join in.
Optionally, you may download and import this iCalendar (.ics) file (click here) to your calendar system.
If you don’t have a computer/smartphone/internet access, you can still join a meeting by regular phone. If you’re in California, dial 1-669-900-6833. To find a local number in a different state or country, visit (https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kgzz84Yos).
After you dial the Join-Zoom number, enter the Meeting ID: 870 6359 1101 & Passcode: 679854.
Note: When Zoom is an option for any event at SIM, you can always locate the Join Meeting link by checking our calendar (click here) for the specific day and time of the event of interest. If a meeting link ever fails, try this alternate link https://www.zoom.us/join and manually enter the posted meeting ID and passcode.
Your generosity helps SIM thrive!
NewsDear SIM Friends,
On December 1, 2022 we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of SIM’s supporting those practicing in the Insight (Vipassana) Meditation tradition. This could not have happened without the dedication of the Sangha, our volunteers, and financial supporters. We are deeply grateful to you.
In addition to our longtime faculty of Dennis Warren, Rich Howard, and Diane Wilde, visiting teachers rounded out a rich year of teaching at SIM.
Because of your dana in 2022 we were able to:
Our fund-raising goals for 2022 include the continued expression of gratitude to our faculty through a year-end dana contribution as well as ongoing support for SIM’s Teaching and Development Initiative, including the new Legacy Project.
As you plan your year-end giving, we sincerely hope that you will continue to support SIM. You can do so through a one-time, year-end contribution and/or signing up for a monthly, automatic on-line contribution to SIM. Monthly contributions are key to our long-term financial health; all donations are received with deep gratitude.
To donate today, use the form shown below or visit https://sactoinsight.org/what-is-dana/.
Sara E. Denzler
Treasurer, SIM Board of Directors
11/12/2026 “Coming to Terms with Samsara” with Walt Opie
Audio DharmaIt has been said that we can’t fix samsara, the cycle of repeated existence, we can only learn how to escape it. This talk will explore the implications of this in our own lives.
(ZOOM) Sit & Dharma Talk with JD Doyle
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationMarch 4, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Visiting Teacher JD Doyle
For biographical details of the teacher JD Doyle, click here.
Offer a Teacher Donation
JD Doyle will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Mar 4 – JD from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk with Walt Opie
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationFebruary 25, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Walt Opie
For biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie, click here.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Walt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Feb 25 – Walt from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(ZOOM) Sit & Dharma Talk with Diana Clark
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationFebruary 18, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark
For biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark, click here.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Diana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Feb 18 – Diana from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk with Dennis Warren
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationFebruary 11, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Diane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Feb 11 – Dennis from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 834 5935 0244 and Passcode: 482209)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupFebruary 24, 2027 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PST
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/.
Online Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group
Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.
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Tom Hopkins
1-916-307-8066
thopkins415@gmail.com
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupFebruary 17, 2027 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PST
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/.
Online Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group
Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.
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Tom Hopkins
1-916-307-8066
thopkins415@gmail.com
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupFebruary 10, 2027 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PST
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/.
Online Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group
Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.
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Tom Hopkins
1-916-307-8066
thopkins415@gmail.com
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupFebruary 3, 2027 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PST
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/.
Online Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group
Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.
.
Tom Hopkins
1-916-307-8066
thopkins415@gmail.com
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupJanuary 27, 2027 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PST
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/.
Online Donations – Buddhist Recovery Group
Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.
.
Tom Hopkins
1-916-307-8066
thopkins415@gmail.com
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States