Family Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting—parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and more. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for children, expressing values of the Buddha way: compassion, curiosity, generosity, kindness, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation, play, and discussion. Please bring snacks, clothes suitable for outdoor play, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
Due to a scheduling conflict at the Sacramento Dharma Center building, this meeting will be held offsite, rain or shine.
The venue is Effie Yeaw Nature Center located inside the Ancil Hoffman County Park. Internet mapping software often gives inaccurate directions through San Lorenzo Way but this entrance is permanently locked and the only way to access the Effie Yeaw Nature Center by car is from Tarshes Drive and California Avenue. Click here for complete directions or visit www.sacnaturecenter.net.
Please meet at the kiosk at the entrance to the Nature Center right next to the sidewalk. It’s the only way to enter once you’ve parked and there is a $5 per car parking fee. This fee pays for a full-day of accessing trails, the museum, and visitor center.
The meeting will last approximately one hour. We are planning various mindful- and nature-based activities for children as well as the adults in and around the Nature Center. Activities may include walking on trails near the Nature Center within Ancil Hoffman County Park.
01/12/2017 “Recommendations for Practice in 2017 – part 2” Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaRecommendations for Practice in 2017 (Part 2)
The teachings of the historical Buddha are vast in number and seemingly complex in nature. But he also urged us not to rely on initial surface impressions; instead, to look underneath and behind our impressions to what is really present. When we apply these principles to the Buddha’s teachings, we discover an integrated system of methods and psychology that flow from a number of foundational elements.
Audio PlayerThis evening with SIM’s Founding Teacher Dennis Warren will build upon and expand the discussion we began on Thursday, January 5. That evening looked at a number of elements of practice to focus on in beginning 2017. It may be helpful to review Dennis’ (Part 1) talk on that evening.
The evening will include a number of special practice recommendations; examine why the inter-related nature of the Buddha’s teachings is so helpful in examining our own individual practices; and explore a number of potential risks or hazards on the path of practice.
To view the handout for this talk, click here.
If you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
01/05/2017 “Recommendations for Practice in 2017” Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaRecommendations for Practice in 2017
The first Thursday evening session of the year will focus on the elements of practice and recommendations to consider in developing and refining your meditation and daily life practices in 2017. This will be an interesting, practical discussion, including resources to help you evaluate and further cultivate your practice knowledge, skill, and experience.
Come prepared with your questions about practice, and your practice, to supplement the presentation and discussion by SIM’s founding teacher, Dennis Warren. To view the handout for this talk, click here.
Audio PlayerIf you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here.
To listen to Part 2 of the series, click here.
Volunteer work afternoon
News, SDCHelp SDC get ready for the Grand Opening coming up on Sunday, Jan 29th. There is much to do indoors and outside.
Family Sangha (cancelled due to Mother’s Day)
SDCThis Family Sangha meeting has been canceled due to Mother’s Day.
Family Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting—parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and more. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for children, expressing values of the Buddha way: compassion, curiosity, generosity, kindness, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation, play, and discussion. Please bring snacks, clothes suitable for outdoor play, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
Family Sangha (off-site)
SDCFamily Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting—parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and more. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for children, expressing values of the Buddha way: compassion, curiosity, generosity, kindness, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation, play, and discussion. Please bring snacks, clothes suitable for outdoor play, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
Due to a scheduling conflict at the Sacramento Dharma Center building, this meeting will be held offsite, rain or shine.
The venue is Effie Yeaw Nature Center located inside the Ancil Hoffman County Park. Internet mapping software often gives inaccurate directions through San Lorenzo Way but this entrance is permanently locked and the only way to access the Effie Yeaw Nature Center by car is from Tarshes Drive and California Avenue. Click here for complete directions or visit www.sacnaturecenter.net.
Please meet at the kiosk at the entrance to the Nature Center right next to the sidewalk. It’s the only way to enter once you’ve parked and there is a $5 per car parking fee. This fee pays for a full-day of accessing trails, the museum, and visitor center.
The meeting will last approximately one hour. We are planning various mindful- and nature-based activities for children as well as the adults in and around the Nature Center. Activities may include walking on trails near the Nature Center within Ancil Hoffman County Park.
Family Sangha
SDCFamily Sangha meetings are held 10 am – noon on the second Sunday of the month.
Family Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting—parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and more. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for children, expressing values of the Buddha way: compassion, curiosity, generosity, kindness, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation, play, and discussion. Please bring snacks, clothes suitable for outdoor play, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
Family Sangha
SDCFamily Sangha meetings are held 10 am – noon on the second Sunday of the month.
Family Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting—parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and more. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for children, expressing values of the Buddha way: compassion, curiosity, generosity, kindness, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation, play, and discussion. Please bring snacks, clothes suitable for outdoor play, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
Family Sangha
SDCFamily Sangha meetings are held 10 am – noon on the second Sunday of the month.
Family Sangha welcomes those who want to develop dharma practice in a family setting—parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and more. We offer indoor and outdoor activities for children, expressing values of the Buddha way: compassion, curiosity, generosity, kindness, and mindfulness. Adults have time for meditation, play, and discussion. Please bring snacks, clothes suitable for outdoor play, and remain on the premises for the entire session if you bring children. Please let us know if you are interested in a tween and teen group.
Family Sangha is sponsored by the Sacramento Dharma Center; any dana you can offer for expenses is gratefully appreciated.
How Can I Help Study Group (last class)
Meditation CourseThis will be the last class of the year-long course “How Can I Help”. Enrolled participants, please bring your own dinner and we will eat in the dinning area from 6:30 to 7:30, then proceed to the class.
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery Group, Weekly MeditationOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/