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(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – The Factors of Momentum in Practice
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationNovember 21 @ 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 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 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)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – Walt Opie – Lessons from the Last Days of the Buddha
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationNovember 7 @ 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.
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 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)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
9/19/2024 “Practice: A Path and Safety Net or Confusing Puzzle?” with Dennis Warren
Audio DharmaThe 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.
9/12/2024 “Revealing the City Within: A Journey to Insight and Freedom” with Adam Stonebraker
Audio DharmaIn 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.
(Onsite) A Year to Live (5 of 13)
Study GroupApril 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.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (4 of 13)
Study GroupMarch 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.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (3 of 13)
Study GroupFebruary 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.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (2 of 13)
Study GroupJanuary 19, 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.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(Onsite) A Year to Live (1-year course 2025)
Meditation Course, Upcoming ClassesDecember 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST
This is a 12-month course lead by SIM Community Teacher Diane Wilde. Course participants meet in-person, monthly in 2025 from January through December on the third Sunday of each month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be an introduction to the course on December 22, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm). For more information, visit the course overview page at A Year to Live.
Registration
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The fee is $50.00 per person. 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. Note that fee amounts above the regular rate support Sacramento Insight Meditation and is distinct from a donation to the teacher. For the registration fee, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact the course registrar for more information.
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Wait List – A Year to Live
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Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
September Monthly Donor Campaign
NewsFor the month of September SIM is having a monthly donor campaign. If you are not currently a monthly donor, consider signing up. Your monthly recurring donations will provide steady and reliable revenues, which allows us to plan responsibly and to make future commitments. As a thank you gift, we have a choice between two books,
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