Talk

(Hybrid) Sit & Dharma Talk – The Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times: Gratitude

Sep 4, 2025
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 Buddha’s Antidotes for Challenging Times: Gratitude
In the suttas, the Buddha encouraged us to be grateful and thankful. Intentionally cultivating gratitude even during challenging times helps serve as an antidote to the negative bias of the mind. Otherwise, we often focus too much of our energy on what is wrong or lacking in our lives, rather than appreciating the many simple blessings all around us. Being grateful also counters tendencies towards greed, envy, jealousy and pride.

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Event Details

Date & Time

Sep 4, 2025

7:00 PM - 9:00PM

Location

Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento

Hosted by

Sacramento Insight Meditation

Walt Opie

Insight Meditation teacher offering dharma talks, guided meditations, and retreat teachings to support your journey toward greater awareness and peace.

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Berkeley, CA • Ancestral land of the Chochenyo speaking Ohlone people