(Onsite) Mini-Retreat Daylong with Diane Wilde and Kamala Masters

November 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm PST

This is the final session of an onsite, 2-day Mini-Retreat. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. For retreat and registration details, click here.

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Donations designated for Friday will go to Sacramento Insight Meditation. Donations designated for Saturday will be offered to Kamala Masters. Use the DONATE button and select the retreat date from the dropdown list.

Schedule Overview

Saturday Morning Session (9 am start)

Opening & Theme Setting, Guided Sitting, Walking, Dharma Talk (METTA) with Diane Wilde, Q&R, Meditation, and a break for lunch.

Saturday Afternoon Session (4 pm end)

Movement, Walking, Dharma Talk (EQUANIMITY) with Kamala Master, Q&R, Meditation, Go Around and Closing

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(Onsite) Mini-Retreat Daylong with Dennis Warren and Rich Howard

November 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm PST

This is the first daylong of an onsite, 2-day Mini-Retreat. We encourage everyone to sign up for both days but you may register for a single day if needed. For retreat and registration details, click here.

Teacher Dana

Donations designated for Friday will go to Sacramento Insight Meditation. Donations designated for Saturday will be offered to Kamala Masters. Use the DONATE button and select the retreat date from the dropdown list.

Schedule Overview

Friday Morning Session (9 am start)

Opening and Theme Setting, Guided Sitting, Walking, Dharma Talk (LETTING GO AND FORGIVENESS) with Dennis Warren, Q&R, Meditation, and a break for lunch.

Friday Afternoon Session (4 pm end)

Movement, Walking, Dharma Talk (GRATITUDE) with Rich Howard, Q&R, Meditation, Go Around and Closing.

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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diane Wilde – The Courage to Be Vulnerable

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Hybrid Event

November 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST

Meditation & 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.

The Courage to Be Vulnerable
Vulnerability is a scary word.  We believe that if we become vulnerable, we will lose control of the narrative that has defined ourselves, our judgements… our control over our lives. Our stories have defined us, yet we rarely ask if these stories are helpful or even true. Practicing mindfulness on the cushion and daily life could also be defined as learning to become vulnerable. The result of having the courage to be vulnerable allows genuine joy, contentment and ease to arise. 
Tonight we will briefly summarize four practices that allow vulnerability to arise. The upcoming mini-retreat will go into much greater detail about meditation methods and daily practices which foster and support these four special qualities of mind and heart… letting go/forgiveness, gratitude, boundless friendliness and equanimity.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Select the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 14 Diane from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation.

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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – The Factors of Momentum in Practice

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Hybrid Event

November 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST

Meditation & 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.

The Factors of Momentum in Practice
Momentum – the sense that the Dharma is taking hold and guiding us forward – is essential to our development as practitioners. It is key to experiencing confidence, satisfaction and genuine pleasure in meditation and life.
What are some of the factors that influence sustaining and cultivating Momentum? What are the factors the support expanding Momentum outside of our meditation practice and into our relationships and daily activities?
These questions will be the focus of the presentation and our discussion this evening.
The subject matter of this evening will be appropriate for all stages of practice. You can attend in person or by ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person and encourages you to be there in person as well.

Offer a Teacher Donation

Select the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 21 Dennis from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation.

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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268 )
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Walt Opie – Lessons from the Last Days of the Buddha

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Hybrid Event

November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST

Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Legacy Project Teacher Walt Opie

For biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie, click here.

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

Lessons from the Last Days of the Buddha
In the Maha-parinibbana Sutta, we learn what occurred during the last few months of the Buddha’s life. We will explore a few episodes from this sutta and examine some of the Buddha’s compassionate teachings during this poignant time leading up to his death. 

Offer a Teacher Donation

Select the Donate button and choose TALK – Nov 7 Walt from the dropdown list. The teacher receives at least 75% of your donation.

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: 898 3348 9002 and Passcode: 806268)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.

Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
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9/19/2024 “Practice: A Path and Safety Net or Confusing Puzzle?” with Dennis Warren

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The Historical Buddha’s teaching, psychology and practice methods are frequently referred to as a Path or The Path. Sometimes, they are presented as a vast inter-connected net that provides us with safety and stability. For many, however, the elements of practice sometimes feel more like a confusing puzzle or a basket of seemingly contradictory principles and recommendations.

How do the elements of practice fit together in a cohesive system of meditation and life practices that are relevant, useful, helpful?

This evening will explore some of the fundamental principles that help us to shift from uncertainty and confusion about practice, to an understanding of how the elements fit together and support each other. It will examine a model of doing this where core principles help us move from a sense of separation to one of connectedness and inter-relationship.

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9/12/2024 “Revealing the City Within: A Journey to Insight and Freedom” with Adam Stonebraker

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In this talk, we’ll explore the metaphor of the ancient city as described in the City Sutta, reflecting on how our journey toward liberation unfolds step by step. By integrating teachings from the Dhammapada and the principles of Ehipassiko and Opaniyiko, we’ll examine how the path invites us to look within, dismantle delusion, and cultivate insight, ultimately revealing the freedom already present within us.

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(Onsite) A Year to Live (5 of 13)

April 20, 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.

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(Onsite) A Year to Live (4 of 13)

March 16, 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.

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