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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
Location changed for Buddhist Recovery Group meeting
NewsThe Monday meetings will be changed from the Friends Meeting House to the Sacramento Dharma Center at 3111 Wissemann Dr., Sacramento, CA. Enter through the front doors and it’s the 5th room to the right. Signs will be posted.
For additional information please call, text, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251.
SIM 2016 Residential Retreat
Audio DharmaSIM 2016 Residential Retreat with Dennis Warren, Diane Wilde, and Rich Howard.
** If you would like to download any of the following dharma talks, please right click on the talk’s link “talk x of y” and select “save as”.
“An integrated path of practice (1)” – talk 1 of 7 with Dennis Warren
Audio Player“Metta” – talk 2 of 7 with Diane Wilde
Audio Player“Compassion” – talk 3 of 7 with Rich Howard
Audio Player“An integrated path of practice (2) Key elements” – talk 4 of 7 with Dennis Warren
Audio Player“Sympathetic joy” – talk 5 of 7 with Diane Wilde
Audio Player“Equanimity” – talk 6 of 7 with Rich Howard
Audio Player“An integrated path of practice (3) Spiritual and Daily Life” – talk 7 of 7 with Dennis Warren
Audio Player09/08/2016 “Directions to the Middle Path” with Tony Bernhard
Audio DharmaThursday, September 8, 7-9 pm. Sitting and Dharma Talk with Tony Bernhard, Visiting Teacher. Directions to the Middle Path: the Buddha’s roadmap to the end of suffering…
This talk references a handout: click here
Audio PlayerIf you would like to download this talk, please right click and select “save as” here
Climate Sangha
Community Service, NewsThe Climate Sangha is meeting Tuesday, September 27, at 7 pm., at the Sacramento Dharma Center. The Climate Sangha provides a place for members concerned about the future that climate change will bring us
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery Group, Weekly MeditationOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826 .
For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/
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Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery Group, Weekly MeditationOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).
We explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery, and open sharing.
“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses.
For additional information please call, text, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251, brian@sactoinsight.org.
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery Group, Weekly MeditationOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).
We explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery, and open sharing.
“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses.
For additional information please call, text, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251, brian@sactoinsight.org.
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery Group, Weekly MeditationOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).
We explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery, and open sharing.
“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses.
For additional information please call, text, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251, brian@sactoinsight.org.
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery Group, Weekly MeditationOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm at the Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826 (off Folsom Blvd. between Howe and Watt Avenues).
We explore how the Buddha’s teachings — the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path – can heal the pain and suffering that addiction and compulsive behaviors have caused in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The meeting includes a period of meditation, readings that investigate the benefits of applying Buddhist teachings to our recovery, and open sharing.
“Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. Advance registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. We “pass the hat” to cover rent and literature expenses.
For additional information please call, text, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251, brian@sactoinsight.org.
Buddhist Recovery Group
Buddhist Recovery Group, Weekly MeditationOur Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm. “Newcomers” and “old timers” alike are welcome to attend. The solution to craving and addictive behaviors will be explored using the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is not required nor are there any dues or fees. However, to cover rent and literature we will pass the “hat.” We have a Sit and Read from an Author who has not only a personal 12 Step background, but more importantly, a Buddhist background, on how to use our Buddhist Practice in conjunction with the 12 Steps to Recover from extreme Suffering.
For additional information please call, text, or email Brian McKinsey at (916) 225-7251, brian@sactoinsight.org.