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What is Dana?
Dana is a Buddhist word that means generosity or heart. Nearly all Sacramento Insight Meditation activities are offered on a dana (donations) basis. This means our programs 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. Practice dana, please support our Sangha. DONATE NOW
(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery GroupDecember 3, 2025 @ 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
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Tom Hopkins
1-916-307-8066
thopkins415@gmail.com
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
10/9/2025 “Body As Teacher” with Heather Sundberg
Audio DharmaCome join Heather and community for an evening of her favorite teachings and guided practices on the Body, along with practical tips and discussion on how to use them to support more ease, peace, and release of reactivity in your daily life.
10/2/2025 “The Mirage of Self and the Liberation of the Heart” with Tony Bernhard
Audio DharmaThe Mirage of Self and the Liberation of the Heart
Registration Now Open (From Meditation Obstacles to Meditation Objects)
Course Portal, NewsRegistration is now open for this four week online course facilitated by SIM Teacher Diana Clark.
As anyone who has tried to establish a meditation practice knows, different mind states often arise that make meditation (and living our wisest life) difficult. Please join us as we explore and discuss well-known obstructions, the “Five Hindrances.” In this course we’ll explore how to skillfully address sensual desire, ill will, sloth & torpor, restlessness & worry and doubt using mindfulness and practical antidotes. We’ll practice how to turn these potential stumbling blocks into stepping stones to greater ease and happiness. The course will include talks, guided meditations and discussions.
This course meets remotely via Zoom for four consecutive Tuesday evenings on November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 from 7pm to 8:30pm.
For registration details, visit https://sactoinsight.org/event/5-hindrances-2025/
9/25/2025 “Equanimity: Holding Lightly, Living Fully” with Diana Clark
Audio DharmaThis talk explores equanimity—a steadiness of heart that allows us to meet life’s challenges. Through stories, similes, and reflections, we’ll see how equanimity is not indifference but a warm, caring presence that holds life lightly while engaging fully.
9/18/2025 “Generosity As an Antidote and a Doorway” with Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaThe Historical Buddha considered Generosity the first and foundational parami (or essential quality of mind & heart that leads to awakening.) It’s use as an antidote, as well as a path of practice, can support a rich experience of daily life and the simultaneous development of gradual awakening.
This evening will place Generosity in the context of the Historical Buddha’s psychology and teachings. We’ll look closely at Generosity as an antidote to a number of problematic states of mind and habits of reactivity.
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaDecember 31, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST
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.
Offer a Donation
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Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaDecember 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST
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.
Offer a Donation
Use the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaDecember 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST
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.
Offer a Donation
Use the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaNovember 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST
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.
Offer a Donation
Use the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map