Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Rich Howard

For biographical details of the teacher Rich Howard, 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.

Greatest Blessings
In this season of gratitude, Rich will bring reflections on the “greatest blessings” from the Maha-Mangala Sutta (Sutta Nipata 2.4). When asked to tell the greatest blessing, the Buddha gave a short discourse in verse containing 38 blessings. This beloved sutta reminds us that, even in the midst of loss and grief, our ordinary lives contain so many sources of gratitude and happiness. In balancing our awareness of suffering with the uplifting conditions in life, we come closer to seeing things as they are. This awareness provides a balance to our daily life practice and a motivation for skillful action in the world.
Rich last offered a reflection on this sutta three years ago, as we celebrated 20 years of SIM. This evening will be structured differently, as we will explore the Buddha’s examples in small group discussions to find sources of happiness relevant to our lives today. November 13, 2025

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Rich Howard will receive at least 75% of your donation.

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How to Attend Remotely

Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)
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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.

Demystifying the Two Dimensions of Reality
The Historical Buddha’s teachings invite us to explore two profound dimensions of reality. Traditionally known as the Relative and Absolute (or Conventional and Ultimate) “truths”.  They are often misunderstood as abstract philosophical concepts.
Instead, these two dimensions offer us complementary and inter-dependent ways of understanding our lived experience here on planet earth, in this universe. They also open two distinct pathways for practice that can enrich and deepen our journey.
Join us this evening as we explore together: what each dimension really means; the unique role each plays in our practice; how each relates to the other; and why weaving both experiences into our daily lives is essential for moving towards greater satisfaction, peace, and awakening.
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.

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

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 30 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)
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Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher JD Doyle

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

Meeting the Moment with Mindfulness and Metta
As we practice to meet the ups and downs of life, we learn valuable insights about ourselves and each other. Rather than getting entrenched in our habits and blown around by uncertainty, we cultivate the capacity to meet the world with more compassion and grace and learn ways to meet these perilous times.

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JD Doyle will receive at least 75% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 16 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)
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Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Tony Bernhard

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

Offer a Teacher Donation

Tony Bernhard will receive at least 75% of your donation.

Use the following donate button and select Talk – Oct 2 Tony 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: 893 8282 0540 and Passcode: 121034)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.