SIM Holiday Gathering – Potluck

December 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST

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.

Let’s come together to celebrate the season with festive decorations, nonalcoholic drinks, delicious food, and warm company.

This 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.

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Bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share (8-10 servings). Please go to SignUpGenius to indicate what dish you would like to bring.
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Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diane Wilde – Are You Listening?

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Hybrid Event

December 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST

Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde

For biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde, click here.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.
Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

Are 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.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Diane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 11 Diane from the dropdown list.

DONATE – Thu Talk
How to Attend Remotely
Join Zoom Meeting

Join 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.

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diana Clark – When Something Feels Off

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Hybrid Event

December 4, 2025 @ 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.

* The teacher will present via ZOOM at the Dharma Center.
Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

When Something Feels Off
Most 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.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Diana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Dec 4 Diana from the dropdown list.

DONATE – Thu Talk
How to Attend Remotely
Join Zoom Meeting

Join 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.

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”

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Hybrid Event

November 20, 2025 @ 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.

* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.
Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center.

What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”
One of the fundamental teachings we hear regularly is to “see things clearly as they are.” But Seeing Clearly is not an inherent quality of mind. It is a skill that matures through intentional development. Join us this evening to explore these questions:
* What does it mean to “see clearly”?
* What are we supposed to see clearly?
* Why is seeing clearly so important?
* What are the obstacles to seeing clearly? And what do we do about them?
* How do we develop this skill?

The presentation and discussion will include a practical examination, and handout, of the critical elements of the Historical Buddha’s Psychology of Causation which explains the nature of suffering. We’ll apply Seeing Clearly to the stressful dynamics of being with family during the holidays.
Whether you’re just beginning your practice, or have been on the path for years, you’ll find something helpful in this exploration. We welcome you to join us either in person or via ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person too to meet with old as well as new friends, and enjoy an evening of community and exploring the Buddha’s teachings.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Dennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Nov 20 Dennis from the dropdown list.

DONATE – Thu Talk
How to Attend Remotely
Join Zoom Meeting

Join 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.

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group

November 26, 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

Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.

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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group

November 19, 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

Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.

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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group

November 12, 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

Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.

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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group

November 5, 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

Use the following donate button and select Buddhist Recovery Group from the dropdown list.

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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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(Onsite) Buddhist Recovery Group

October 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm PDT

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

Sacramento Dharma Center Building

3111 Wissemann Drive
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
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