Sacramento Insight Meditation

03/27/2026

We have an upcoming Three-Day Teacher Weekend with Walt Opie.
This is a wonderful opportunity to practice with Walt and get to know him better and we hope you can join us!
* Thursday April 23 Sit & Dharma Talk – 7:00 to 9:00 pm
* Friday April 24 Sit & Afternoon Tea – 2:00 to 4:00 pm (Please RSVP)
* Saturday April 25 – Daylong Retreat – (Please register in advance)

Join us for a 2026 teacher weekend! This is a wonderful opportunity to practice with Walt and get to know him better. We hope you can join us! 

03/22/2026

03/03/2026

Registration is still open for SIM’s Non-Residential, Silent Retreat with SIM Teachers Diana Clark and Walt Opie. The retreat will take place from Monday, March 16th - Wednesday March 18th at the Sacramento Dharma Center. This will be a hybrid retreat, although in person attendance is highly encouraged. Both Diana & Walt will be presenting in person.

The theme for this year is: A Heart at Ease: Awareness and Wisdom in Challenging Times

For information and to register for the retreat, go to: https://sactoinsight.org/event/nonres-retreat-2026mar/

Overview
This three-day, non-residential silent meditation retreat invites participants to cultivate awareness and wisdom as a pathway to a heart at ease. Inspired in part by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya, we’ll practice paying careful attention to the present moment experience—not only during formal sitting and walking meditation, but also throughout the flow of daily life.

With an emphasis on continuity of awareness, both at the retreat center and in the hours before and after, participants are encouraged to nurture a gentle, receptive heart that learns to meet each moment with wisdom and ease.

Non-residential retreats offer a unique opportunity for deep and sustained meditation practice in the company of others, while returning home to one’s own space at night. For some, this format provides a gentle introduction to the rhythm of residential retreats. For others, it allows for intensive practice while remaining available for evening responsibilities. Whatever the circumstances, a non-residential retreat offers a precious chance to strengthen mindfulness, cultivate continuity of awareness, and experience the support and inspiration of practicing together in person.
If you have any questions, please click here. We hope you’ll be able to join us.

Warmly,
SIM Board of Directors

Non-residential, Silent Retreat with SIM Teachers Diana Clark and Walt Opie For biographical details of the teachers, click the links Diana Clark / Walt Opie. Retreat Theme A Heart at […]

02/22/2026

This three-day, non-residential silent meditation retreat invites participants to cultivate awareness and wisdom as a pathway to a heart at ease. Inspired in part by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya, we’ll practice paying careful attention to the present moment experience—not only during formal sitting and walking meditation, but also throughout the flow of daily life. With an emphasis on continuity of awareness, both at the retreat center and in the hours before and after, participants are encouraged to nurture a gentle, receptive heart that learns to meet each moment with wisdom and ease.
Non-residential retreats offer a unique opportunity for deep and sustained meditation practice in the company of others, while returning home to one’s own space at night. For some, this format provides a gentle introduction to the rhythm of residential retreats. For others, it allows for intensive practice while remaining available for evening responsibilities. Whatever the circumstances, a non-residential retreat offers a precious chance to strengthen mindfulness, cultivate continuity of awareness, and experience the support and inspiration of practicing together in person.

02/22/2026

ADAM STONEBRAKER, a dedicated practitioner of Yoga and Meditation since 1999, serves as the Guiding Teacher for Mountain Stream Meditation, in Nevada City, CA. Adam’s teachings are deeply rooted in his extensive training in Yoga and a long-standing devotion to Buddhadharma, which inspire him to guide others towards realizing their unique potential in mind and body. His primary goal is to help individuals trust their innate wisdom and embrace the profound sense of interconnection that defines our existence.
In 2019, Adam completed a Master’s degree in the pioneering Mindfulness Studies Program at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, further enriching his understanding and teaching of mindfulness practices.

02/15/2026

State of the Sangha Gathering with Diane Wilde and Amy Kovak
Please join us for our 2026 State of the Sangha gathering. We continue the tradition begun last year of keeping our community informed about what is happening at SIM, including updates on teaching, finances, and Board succession.

We will share where we are in our five-year plan, reflect on the past year, and offer a clear picture of SIM’s financial health. This is an opportunity to ask questions, stay informed, and better understand how our community is moving forward.

We look forward to gathering together in a spirit of transparency as we continue to strengthen our community.

Amy Kovak
(SIM Board of Directors President)

02/12/2026

We invite you to sign up for "Cultivating The Seven Factors of Awakening: a 5-week course with Walt Opie". This course meets remotely via Zoom for five consecutive Tuesday evenings on February 10, 17, 24, and March 3,10, 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm.

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If you weren’t able to register before week-1 started, it’s not too late. Register now and you’ll get access to recordings of any previous class sessions you may have missed. For registration details, visit https://sactoinsight.org/event/7-factors-awaken-2026/.