October 15
@
7:00 pm
–
9:00 pm
PDT
Insight Meditation and 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 First Practice
Among the vast treasury of teachings offered by the Historical Buddha, there was one practice he would return to again and again as the place to begin. This foundational practice illuminates the path ahead, grounding us in direct experience, and opening the door to the deeper practices of relationship, mental cultivation, the heart’s higher emotions, and wisdom itself.
We’ll explore this familiar practice this Thursday evening from a different perspective, as the first practice, guided by a few questions:
What is this foundational practice?
How do we practice it?
Why did the Buddha so often recommend it first?
How does it represent a model that shapes the entire path?
We invite you to join us either in person or by ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person, as well, to meet with old, as well as new, friends and enjoy an evening of community and investigation the Historical Buddha’s teachings.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Dennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Oct 15 – Dennis 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.
(IN-PERSON) Sit & Dharma Talk – Dennis Warren – The First Practice
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationOctober 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PDT
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.
The First Practice
Among the vast treasury of teachings offered by the Historical Buddha, there was one practice he would return to again and again as the place to begin. This foundational practice illuminates the path ahead, grounding us in direct experience, and opening the door to the deeper practices of relationship, mental cultivation, the heart’s higher emotions, and wisdom itself.
We’ll explore this familiar practice this Thursday evening from a different perspective, as the first practice, guided by a few questions:
What is this foundational practice?
How do we practice it?
Why did the Buddha so often recommend it first?
How does it represent a model that shapes the entire path?
We invite you to join us either in person or by ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person, as well, to meet with old, as well as new, friends and enjoy an evening of community and investigation the Historical Buddha’s teachings.
Offer a Teacher Donation
Dennis Warren will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Oct 15 – Dennis 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.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
(ZOOM) Sit & Dharma Talk – Heather Sundberg – Standing Inside and Outside of Time
Online Remote, Weekly MeditationOctober 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PDT
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Heather Sundberg
For biographical details of the teacher Heather Sundberg, click here.
Standing Inside and Outside of Time
Through teaching and short guided practice, we’ll explore the mind which leans forward, pulls back, and tries to make a stand on controlled OKness; and then open up to a conceptual tongue-twister of a teaching from Ajahn Chah which invites us to experience the OKness revealed through resting outside of these conditioned patterns, without negating them. Be prepared for moments when the conceptual mind stops in its tracks… 🙂
Offer a Teacher Donation
Heather Sundberg will receive at least 75% of your donation.
Use the following donate button and select Thu Oct 8 – Heather 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.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
7/30/2026 “Clear Comprehension, Everyday Mindfulness and the Brain” with Rick Maddock
Audio DharmaClear comprehension (sampajañña in Pali) is an essential part of the mindfulness practices taught by the Buddha. It brings awareness to how our actions of body, speech and mind are always shaping the person we are becoming. Tonight’s talk will explore this practice and include a neuroscience perspective on becoming aware of our intentions and their suitability.
7/23/2026 “Seeing Clearly, Holding Gently” with Diana Clark
Audio DharmaSometimes clear seeing gets confused with criticism. This talk explores what becomes possible when honesty is joined with kindness.
7/16/2026 “How Mindfulness Matures” with Tanya Wiser
Audio DharmaMindfulness is often described as paying attention to the present moment. Yet throughout the early Buddhist teachings, the Buddha presents mindfulness and clear comprehension together. Over time, we begin to recognize how these two qualities work in partnership: mindfulness helps us know what is happening, while clear comprehension reveals what we might otherwise overlook.We’ll explore how this deepening understanding supports greater wisdom, responsiveness, and care in our daily lives.
(IN-PERSON) Daylong Retreat with Dennis Warren
Online Remote, RetreatDecember 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm PST
Daylong Retreat with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren
For biographical details of the teacher Dennis Warren, click here.
About This Hybrid Retreat
Summary of Important Dates
Registration
After registration opens, select one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.
Before registering for this event, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy.
After we receive your registration payment, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience.
Questions for the Registrar?
If you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions, click here.
Teacher Dana
Sacramento Insight Meditation events 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. With our practice of dana, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account, click here to DONATE ONLINE.
How to Attend Remotely via Zoom
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
No Meeting – No Daylong Retreat
Online Remote, RetreatNovember 28 All day
Questions for the Registrar?
If you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions, click here.
(IN-PERSON) Daylong Retreat – Seth Castleman – Telling Our Story: Meditation, Writing, and Living into Our Truth
Online Remote, RetreatOctober 31 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm PDT
Daylong Retreat with SIM Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman
For biographical details of the teacher Seth Castleman, click here.
Telling Our Story: Meditation, Writing, and Living into Our Truth
A daylong retreat with Seth Castleman including meditation instructions, silent sitting and walking practice, and periods of writing from our life’s experience. Experienced and novice meditators and writers welcome.
** Please bring a notebook and something to write with to this retreat **
About This Hybrid Retreat
Summary of Important Dates
Registration
After registration opens, select one of the following registration “ATTEND” buttons to indicate if you’ll be attending via Zoom or in-person. The fee is $25.00 per person due before the start of the event. If you are able and interested in further supporting SIM financially, you have the option of a registration fee of either $35 or $50 dollars. For the registration fee, we also accept personal checks. No one will be turned away for lack of funds; please contact the registrar for more information.
Before registering for this event, please click here to review SIM’s Registration Refund Policy.
After we receive your registration payment, SIM will confirm your registration within 48 hours. Thanks for your patience.
October Daylong registration – Attend in-person
$25.00 – $50.00
Attend In-personOctober Daylong Registration – Attend on Zoom
$25.00 – $50.00
Attend on ZoomQuestions for the Registrar?
If you need to contact the retreat registrar with any questions, click here.
Teacher Dana
Sacramento Insight Meditation events 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. With our practice of dana, we support our Sangha. To make a donation for this event using a credit card or PayPal account, click here to DONATE ONLINE.
How to Attend Remotely via Zoom
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
SDC 10th Anniversary
SDCAugust 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
The Sacramento Dharma Center celebrates ten years! Join us for an ice cream social to celebrate ten years as a beacon of the Buddha’s compassion and wisdom in our community. For event details, click here.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
7/2/2026 “Mindful Non-Violence” with Seth Castleman
Audio Dharma