October 29
@
7:00 pm
–
9:00 pm
PDT
Insight Meditation and 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 Legend of Mass-Murderer Angulimala … it probes some very deep issues.
The redemption of the mass murderer Angulimala, is memorialized in the Pali Canon in Majjhima Nikaya 86. Angulimala’s brutality and his ultimate liberation has long been an inspiring story to Buddhist practitioners. There is a deeper meaning behind the legend of this serial killer whose story is found in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions. While the acts committed by Angulimala caused unspeakable suffering, a question which is often ignored is how did he contend with the karma resulting from the harm he caused? In our own lives, how do we contend with the harm we have caused, both in regards to ourselves and others? How do we respond to others who have harmed us? We will look at this legend of Angulimala from a variety of vantage points and the lessons it offers.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Diane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Oct 29 – Diane from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 870 6359 1101 and Passcode: 679854)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Dharma Center Anniversary
NewsJoin us for an ice cream social to celebrate ten years as a beacon of the Buddha’s compassion and wisdom in our community. Saturday, August 15, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
8/6/2026 “Here I Am: The Four Essential Parts of Presence…and of Life” with Seth Castleman
Audio Dharma(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaOctober 21 @ 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.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaOctober 7 @ 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.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaSeptember 23 @ 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.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(Onsite) Young Persons Sangha
Young Person SanghaSeptember 9 @ 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.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk with Walt Opie
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationNovember 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Walt Opie
For biographical details of the teacher Walt Opie, click here.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Walt Opie will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Nov 12 – Walt from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 870 6359 1101 and Passcode: 679854)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(ZOOM) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diana Clark – When Holding On Doesn’t Help
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationNovember 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diana Clark
For biographical details of the teacher Diana Clark, click here.
When Holding On Doesn’t Help
When life feels uncertain, our instinct is often to hold on a little tighter. Yet sometimes the very things we do to feel secure leave us more vulnerable. This talk explores an alternative understanding of safety, inspired by the wisdom of an early Buddhist nun.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Diana Clark will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Nov 5 – Diana from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 870 6359 1101 and Passcode: 679854)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk – Diane Wilde – The Legend of Mass-Murderer Angulimala … it probes some very deep issues.
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationOctober 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PDT
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Diane Wilde
For biographical details of the teacher Diane Wilde, click here.
The Legend of Mass-Murderer Angulimala … it probes some very deep issues.
The redemption of the mass murderer Angulimala, is memorialized in the Pali Canon in Majjhima Nikaya 86. Angulimala’s brutality and his ultimate liberation has long been an inspiring story to Buddhist practitioners. There is a deeper meaning behind the legend of this serial killer whose story is found in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions. While the acts committed by Angulimala caused unspeakable suffering, a question which is often ignored is how did he contend with the karma resulting from the harm he caused? In our own lives, how do we contend with the harm we have caused, both in regards to ourselves and others? How do we respond to others who have harmed us? We will look at this legend of Angulimala from a variety of vantage points and the lessons it offers.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Diane Wilde will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Oct 29 – Diane from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 870 6359 1101 and Passcode: 679854)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map
(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk – Tony Bernhard – Dharma Practices of Engagement
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationOctober 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PDT
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Tony Bernhard
For biographical details of the teacher Tony Bernhard, click here.
Dharma Practices of Engagement
This evening we will explore some particular practices for engagement to compliment the practices of seclusion like mindfulness and monastic practice.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Tony Bernhard will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Oct 22 – Tony from the dropdown list.
How to Attend Remotely
Join online meeting: https://zoom.us/join or join by phone at 1-669-900-6833
( Meeting ID: 870 6359 1101 and Passcode: 679854)
For tips and instructions to join the meeting, click here to check this news blog.
Sacramento Dharma Center Building
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States + Google Map