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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: […]
This online course meets via Zoom for five consecutive Tuesday evenings on February 10, 17, 24, and March 3,10, 2026. For details, visit the course overview page. Registration: $50 – $100 Registration fee The fee is $50.00 per person due before the start of the first class meeting. If you are able and interested in further […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 Ease: Awareness and Wisdom in Challenging Times About This Retreat This three-day, non-residential silent meditation retreat invites participants to cultivate awareness and wisdom as a pathway to a […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
with Walt Opie and Rich Howard
with Walt Opie
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 […]
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 […]
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.