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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
(Remote) From Meditation Obstacles to Meditation Objects (4-week course) Practicing with the Five Hindrances
Meditation Course, Upcoming ClassesNovember 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST
From Meditation Obstacles to Meditation Objects
Practicing with the Five Hindrances: a 4-week course with Diana Clark
This is a 4-week online course lead by SIM Teacher Diana Clark. For more information, visit the course overview page.
Registration
The fee is $50.00 per person due before the start of the first class meeting. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially, you have the option of a registration fee of either $75 or $100 dollars. For the registration fee, we also accept personal checks; please contact the registrar for more information.
Before registering for this course, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy.
After we receive payment, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. If the class fills up, the registration fee automatically secures your place on the course wait list.
From Meditation Obstacles to Meditation Objects 4-week Course
$50.00
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7/10/2025 “Emptiness and Ethical Practice” with Tony Bernhard
Audio DharmaWhat does ethical practice mean in the context of anattā/not self?
(Onsite) A Year to Live (13 of 13)
Study GroupDecember 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Onsite) A Year to Live (12 of 13)
Study GroupNovember 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Onsite) A Year to Live (11 of 13)
Study GroupOctober 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Onsite) A Year to Live (10 of 13)
Study GroupSeptember 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Onsite) A Year to Live (9 of 13)
Study GroupAugust 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
This is part of an twelve month course lead by SIM’s community teacher Diane Wilde. The first introductory meeting was in December 15, 2024. For course details or to make a teacher donation while participating in the course, visit A Year to Live.
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaSeptember 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PDT
The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Offer a Donation
Use the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaAugust 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PDT
The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Offer a Donation
Use the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
Remote Meeting Zoom
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaAugust 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PDT
The Young Persons Sangha is a meditation group for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. The group meets in-person every other Wednesday at the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Offer a Donation
Use the following donate button and select Young Persons Sangha from the dropdown list.
Remote Meeting Zoom