(Remote) Introduction to Meditation with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren

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To join this remote meeting, note the following:
Join Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91367163182
Passcode: 098212
Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 913 6716 3182 )
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This 45-minute course is suitable for beginners or anyone who would like a refresher. It is offered on the fourth Thursday of every month before the regular sitting and dharma talk. There is no fee.

DENNIS WARREN is SIM’s Founding Teacher and has been teaching mindfulness, meditation and contemplative practices since 1998. He recently completed his 11th year as a Volunteer Clinical Professor in Mindfulness in the Division of Pain Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine and Medical Center. He is certified as a Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level (CMT-P), by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. He is a graduate of the professional trainings in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. He also is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Medication Center’s Dharma leaders training program. You can learn more about Dennis’ background and activities at https://www.denniswarren.net/ .
Dennis has been participating in residential meditation retreats, and has maintained a daily meditation practice, in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition for over 30 years. 2018 was his 20th year of teaching Insight Meditation and mindfulness practices in residential, retreat, educational, medical, corporate and community settings. In 2007 and 2014, Dennis led month long pilgrimages and moving retreats in Thailand, India and Nepal. A third is being planned for late 2021.

Sacramento 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.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

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Dear SIM attendees,

First, a reminder that we’ve created this resources page listing some essential services for our community.

If you’d like support in your practice, we’re restarting the Practice Buddy Program, where you can be paired up with another practitioner to check in and share how your practice is going.  Email Demetra Ornofos if you are interested. 

If you’d like some additional physical, emotional or practice support, you can email Diane Wilde, who is a trained Buddhist Chaplain, to set up an appointment. Learn more about our Chaplaincy Council .

We’re continuing to meet using the Zoom application for Thursday evenings and classes. 

The SIM Board is aware of the current security concerns being raised about Zoom in the media and is looking at ways to reduce possible risks associated with using it. 

For this week:

  • Along with the link, there is a password for you to use for the Thursday night meeting if you are asked for one.
  • When you connect to the meeting, you will likely be sent to a “waiting room” before the host lets you into the meeting.
  • We recommend that you close other applications on your computer before you open Zoom.
  • After you leave the meeting, go to the top left corner of your screen to quit the Zoom program.

Note: Links for meetings will be also listed each week on SIM’s online calendar. Go to the event you are interested in and click on the event title to get the details and link to the meeting with the passcode if there is one.  A link for event dana will also be on the event page.

A word about dana:  Our Dharma teachers rely on the generosity of our attendees. We encourage you to give as generously as you can to support them.

Please take a moment to think of members of our SIM community who might not be comfortable going online and reach out to them directly or email sarad@sactoinsight.org or jerrys@sactoinsigt.org to let us know so we can follow up with them. We want to include as many as possible as we begin using this technology to meet!

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(Remote) Intro to Zoom Session

SIM has shifted many events for remote participation and we’re using the ZOOM application. Are you just getting started with Zoom? Do you have Questions? Join us for an informal 30 minute drop in session to go over the nuts and bolts for participating in SIM events.

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/j/775178663
Passcode: Dharma2020
Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 775 178 663 )
For tips and instructions on how to use the access methods listed above, check this news blog.

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04/02/2020 “Practicing the Heart Qualities Together” with Rich Howard

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To download this talk, right-click and select ‘save audio as’ or select the 3-dot menu to the right of the speaker icon.

In these challenging times, we need to cultivate both wisdom and the qualities of the heart. In this evening of practice and discussion, we will practice gratitude and the four brahmaviharas: metta (boundless friendliness, loving kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy), upekkha (equanimity). Between each of these short meditations, we will discuss what came up and how it felt. Join us for an evening of opening the heart and creating community.

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(Remote) Intro to Zoom Session

SIM has shifted many events for remote participation and we’re using the ZOOM application. Are you just getting started with Zoom? Do you have Questions? Join us for an informal 30 minute drop in session to go over the nuts and bolts for participating in SIM events.

Join Online: https://zoom.us/j/268591834
Join by phone: 1-669-900-9128 ( Meeting ID: 268 591 834 )
For tips and instructions on how to use the access methods listed above, check this news blog.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

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Dear SIM attendees,

To help you get what you need while staying at home, we’ve created a resources sheet listing some essential services for our community. This list is posted to our website under the Resources menu.

It includes information on:

  • Food Delivery/Pick-Up Options
  • Stores with Drive-Thru/Curbside Pick-Up/Delivery Pharmacy Support
    • Stores with Senior Hours

Check it out! Email Davidg@sactoinsight.org if you need some help accessing online resources.

We’re continuing to meet using the Zoom application for Thursday evenings and classes. 

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COVID-19 Resource List, General

Essential Services for Our Community

To help you get what you need while staying at home, we’ve created this resources post listing some essential services for our community. (current as of 3/25/20)

Food Delivery/Pick-Up Options

  • Instacart (delivery service that requires creation of account)
  • Amazon Prime Delivery (from Whole Foods; requires an Amazon Prime account; found under Whole Foods Market)
  • Restaurant Delivery (delivery services that require creation of an account; Doordash, GrubHub, Postmates*)
      • includes prepared food from grocery stores
  • Pickupfixe (launching soon) (delivery service that requires creation of account; local app for pre-made meals that can be picked up curbside from various restaurants)
  • Farm Fresh to You (CSA/Produce delivery service)
  • Walmart (Delivery & Pick-Up)
  • Safeway (requires an account) (pick-up and delivery)
  • Raley’s (requires an account)
    • E-Cart delivery has quite a few days turn-around (6 days)
    • https://www.raleys.com/about/giving/crisis-response/covid-19-update/
    • Raley’s Pharmacy Pick-Up w/credit card/debit card (cannot have food and pharmacy together)
      • Raley’s Senior Essentials Bags (48 hrs. in advance – pick-up only)
      • $20 Bag: Contains a mix of fresh items and pantry staples.
        • Raley’s Instant Oatmeal, 11.8-15.1 oz. box
        • Raley’s Condensed Soup, 10.5 oz. can
        • Raley’s Chunk Light Tuna, in Water, 5 oz. can
        • Raley’s Peanut Butter, 16 oz. jar
        • Raley’s Pinto, Kidney or Garbanzo Bean, 15.5 oz. can
        • Raley’s Diced or Stewed Tomatoes, 14.5 oz. can
        • Raley’s Canned Fruit, 15-15.25 oz. can
        • Raley’s Instant Mashed Potatoes, 14 oz. box
        • Raley’s Mac & Cheese
        • Raley’s Pasta, 12-16 oz.
        • Raley’s Pasta Sauce, 23-24 oz.
        • Bananas, 1 bunch, (5-6 bananas roughly 2 lbs.)
        • (3) Large Navel Oranges, per lb. (roughly 2 lbs.)
        • (3) Fuji Apples, per lb. (roughly 2 lbs.)
        • (3) Bulk Russet Potatoes, per lb. (roughly 2 lbs.)
        • Raley’s Mild, Hot or Breakfast Sausage Roll, 16 oz.
      • $35 Bag: Freshly cooked, heat-and-eat entrées and salads. Product mix depends upon availability.
        • Ready-to-Go Chicken Alfredo
        • Ready-to-Go Mac & Cheese
        • Ready-to-Go Chicken Enchilada with Verde Sauce
        • Fresh Green Salad, Purely Made Chicken Tortilla Soup
        • Purely Made Chicken Noodle Soup
        • Purely Made Sacratomato Soup
        • 4-count Blueberry Muffins

Stores with Drive-Thru/Curbside Pick-Up/Delivery Pharmacy Support

Stores with Seniors’ Hours/Support

Additional Resources

Email DavidG@sactoinsight.org if you need some help accessing online resources.

Above Resource List in (.pdf)Download

For communication from SIM related to COVID-19, check https://sactoinsight.org/category/covid-19/. Additionally you can visit the California Department of Public Health website for current updates.

COVID-19 News
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Dharma Talk with Rich Howard – 2021 Donation

Sit & Dharma Talk with SIM Community Teacher Rich Howard

Rich Howard  offers dharma talks to groups outside of Sacramento Insight Meditation. Please use this donation page to give your support.

Dana for Dharma Talks in Rockin, CA with Rich Howard

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“Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
Please use the form above to donate by credit card or your PayPal account. Enter the amount you’d like to give and your donation will be shared with Rich Howard and SIM.

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03/26/2020 “Dealing with the Present Moment” with Dennis Warren

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To download this talk, right-click and select ‘save audio as’ or select the 3-dot menu to the right of the speaker icon.
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(Remote) Intro to Zoom Session

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SIM has shifted many events for remote participation and we’re using the ZOOM application. Are you just getting started with Zoom? Do you have Questions? Join us for an informal 30 minute drop in session to go over the nuts and bolts for participating in SIM events.

Join Online: https://zoom.us/j/333557730
Join by phone: 1-669-900-9128 ( Meeting ID: 333 557 730 )
For tips and instructions on how to use the access methods listed above, check this news blog.

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