Meditation & Dharma Talk with Dennis Warren (What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”) Hybrid event

Name: Meditation & Dharma Talk with Dennis Warren (What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”) Hybrid event
Start: 2025-11-20T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-20T21:00:00-08:00
Location: Sacramento Insight Meditation

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Sacramento Insight Meditation | Sacramento, CA

Insight Meditation & Dharma Talk with SIM Founding Teacher Dennis Warren (Hybrid event)
Talk topic - What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”
* The teacher will present in-person at the Dharma Center.
Hybrid events can be attended via Zoom or in-person.
Approximate Schedule:
- 7:00 pm Announcements & Greetings
- 7:10 pm Sitting Meditation
- 7:40 pm Break
- 7:50 pm Dharma talk / discussion
- 9:00 pm End talk / discussion
What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”
What Are We Supposed to “See Clearly”
One of the fundamental teachings we hear regularly is to “see things clearly as they are.” But Seeing Clearly is not an inherent quality of mind. It is a skill that matures through intentional development. Join us this evening to explore these questions:
* What does it mean to “see clearly”?
* What are we supposed to see clearly?
* Why is seeing clearly so important?
* What are the obstacles to seeing clearly? And what do we do about them?
* How do we develop this skill?
The presentation and discussion will include a practical examination, and handout, of the critical elements of the Historical Buddha’s Psychology of Causation which explains the nature of suffering. We’ll apply Seeing Clearly to the stressful dynamics of being with family during the holidays.
Whether you’re just beginning your practice, or have been on the path for years, you’ll find something helpful in this exploration. We welcome you to join us either in person or via ZOOM. Dennis will be presenting in person. He encourages you to be there in person too to meet with old as well as new friends, and enjoy an evening of community and exploring the Buddha’s teachings.
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This hybrid event is free however donations are gratefully accepted as SIM is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Donations may be tax deductible consistent with current state and federal guidelines.
To offer a donation or to join this event via Zoom visit https://sactoinsight.org/event/weekly-meeting-2025nov20/. To attend in-person, which we encourage, visit 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA.
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DENNIS WARREN is SIM’s Founding Teacher and has been teaching mindfulness, meditation and contemplative practices since 1998. He recently completed his 11th year as a Volunteer Clinical Professor in Mindfulness in the Division of Pain Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine and Medical Center. He is certified as a Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level (CMT-P), by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. He is a graduate of the professional trainings in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression. He also is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Medication Center’s Dharma leaders training program. You can learn more about Dennis’ background and activities at https://www.denniswarren.net/ .
Dennis has been participating in residential meditation retreats, and has maintained a daily meditation practice, in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition for over 30 years. 2018 was his 20th year of teaching Insight Meditation and mindfulness practices in residential, retreat, educational, medical, corporate and community settings. In 2007 and 2014, Dennis led month long pilgrimages and moving retreats in Thailand, India and Nepal. A third is being planned for late 2021.