Mini-Retreat on Compassion and Metta
with Walt Opie and Rich Howard
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Past Events
Practicing with Self-Compassion
with Walt Opie
Practicing with Self-Compassion
with Walt Opie When learning about compassion, we often hear from students that cultivating it for themselves is the hardest part. But how can we cultivate compassion or loving-kindness for others if we cannot start with the person closest to us? During this year-long program, a variety of IMS Online teachers will guide us through the tender […]
(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times: Gratitude
Insight Meditation and Dharma Talk with SIM Teacher Walt Opie This talk is part of the six-week talk series The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times. * The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center, Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or onsite at the Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826 The […]
Insight Recovery Sangha (Online via Zoom)
The Insight Recovery Sangha will meet monthly on Zoom and is for anyone (self-identified) who is working with strong cravings or addictions. We will meditate, hear short dharma talks related to Buddhist teachings and recovery, and share candidly with each other about our challenges and insights. Facilitators: Walt Opie and Dalila Bothwell About Walt Opie: […]
CIMC Wednesday Evening Sit and Dharma Talk – Insights Into Perception and Equanimity (Online)
Topic: Insights Into Perception and Equanimity Teacher: Walt Opie Walt Opie is a dharma teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition. He is a core faculty member with Sacramento Insight Meditation (SIM). He co-leads the monthly Insight Recovery Sangha through IMS Online with Dalila Bothwell. In addition, Walt currently serves as Board President for the Buddhist […]
Dharma and Recovery Group (Online via Zoom)
Our Dharma & Recovery group explores the intersection of recovery with Buddhist teachings and practices. We welcome all people who identify with any of the full range of addictions, from substances to behaviors, as well as habitual thought and emotional patterns. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. Teacher: Kevin Griffin, MFA Features: • Closed Captioning […]
Sunday Night Sit (Online via Zoom)
This Sunday night sit will be held online and Walt Opie is teaching this week. Zoom Information: • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/770594036?pwd=UVJwNmF0azdmTy9BcVpXd2p1N3dXQT09 • Meeting ID: 770 594 036 • Password: SFISunday (Zoom app) / 272263 (phone) • Phone: (669) 900-9128 People of all experience levels are welcome to join our weekly sittings. Drop-in.