Hybrid Event

June 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm 9:15 pm PDT

Talk Topic: to be announced

Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Seth Castleman

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

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SETH CASTLEMAN is a teacher, writer, and storyteller with over twenty years experience teaching mindfulness and spiritual practice. Castleman is trained in both the Jewish and Buddhist traditions. After 20 years of meditation practice and two years of silent retreat as a lay-person in the US, India, and Nepal and as a monk in Burma, Seth was trained as a teacher by Jack Kornfield at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA. He was authorized as a meditation/dharma teacher in 2008. Following eight years of rabbinical studies in the US and Israel/Palestine, Castleman was ordained in 2011 as a rabbi by one Orthodox, one Conservative, and one Reform rabbi. Castleman has published in two dozen newspapers, periodicals, and anthologies on the intersection of contemplative practice and social justice and the transformational power of brokenness. As a storyteller, Seth has performed in theaters, on radio and television, and at countless kitchen tables. Seth uses myth, storytelling, and humor as central tools in his teaching and counseling work. Seth Castleman is married to Reverend Elizabeth Griswold, making them, quite possibly, the only rabbi—Christian minister married couple in the US. Seth and Elizabeth live in Davis, CA with their three children.

Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
Hybrid Event

June 2, 2022 @ 7:00 pm 9:15 pm PDT

Talk Topic: to be announced

Sit & Dharma Talk with Visiting Teacher Walt Opie

* Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Sacramento Dharma Center

Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87885906521, Passcode: 564755
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Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States
Virtual Event

June 27, 2022 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm PDT

Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/.

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Passcode: 638196
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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Remote Meeting Zoom

Virtual Event

June 20, 2022 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm PDT

Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/.

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Passcode: 638196
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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Remote Meeting Zoom

Virtual Event

June 13, 2022 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm PDT

Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/.

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Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284794280
Passcode: 638196
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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Remote Meeting Zoom

Virtual Event

June 6, 2022 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm PDT

Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/.

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Passcode: 638196
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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Remote Meeting Zoom

Virtual Event

May 30, 2022 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm PDT

Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/.

Buddhist Recovery Group Dana
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Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284794280
Passcode: 638196
Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833 ( Meeting ID: 812 8479 4280 ) For tips and instructions on how to participate, check this news blog.

Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Remote Meeting Zoom

Virtual Event

May 23, 2022 @ 6:30 pm 8:00 pm PDT

Our Buddhist Recovery Group meets every Monday evening. For additional information, visit the 12 Step Sangha page at https://sactoinsight.org/activities/practice-opportunities/12-step-sangha/.

Buddhist Recovery Group Dana
[give_form id=”14562″ show_title=”false” show_content=”none” display_style=”reveal”] “Generosity is the virtue that leads to peace.” – The Historical Buddha
Please use this form to donate by credit card or your PayPal account.

Join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284794280
Passcode: 638196
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Tom Hopkins

1-916-307-8066

Remote Meeting Zoom

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The Historical Buddha explicitly described the three trainings of the Eight-Fold Path as “the Middle Way.” At first glance, this description seems to provide a clear and tangible guide to evaluating elements of practice: What practice represents the middle point between extremes?

Is this what is meant by this teaching? Is it that simple? What standard would we use to make this seemly straight-forward evaluation? Or is there something more? How does the notion of “the Middle Way” fit into the Buddha’s finely woven net of teachings, psychology, methods and values.

During this evening we’ll examine the historical factors that led to this teaching. The context in which it was first introduced. And practical and powerful applications which provide a more expansive basis for understanding the role of the Middle Way in practice and life. The subject matter of this evening is appropriate for all stages of practice.

May 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am 4:00 pm PDT

This retreat is sponsored by SBMG. Noliwe Alexander has taught for SIM several times and has not been able to recently. We’re highlighting this retreat as we expect there are many in the SIM community who would like to attend this daylong.

Retreat Theme: The Vicissitudes of Life (8 Worldly Winds)

SBMG (Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group)

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Hybrid (in-person and online)

3111 Wissemann Drive (or *ZOOM)
Sacramento, CA 95826 United States