Daylong with Dennis Warren
Topic: LOVE – An Exploration in Meaning and Practice
Location: In Person, Nevada City Insight Center, 710 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Daylong Registration Fees:
Service Trade
For those who are unable to pay, we offer a service trade option where volunteer hours are traded for attending the program.
For those with physical limitations or disabilities, full scholarships are available without offering service- reach out to lauren@mtstream.org
Scholarship — $50
Reserved for those who live on a limited or fixed income
Helps cover basic operating costs for the program like utilities, flowers and supplies
Standard — $80
For those who are on a tight budget, but who have some funds available to support social and spiritual activities.
Covers program expenses for the day
Sustaining — $108
For those who are on a modest budget but who are more financially comfortable
Helps sustain Mountain Stream’s ongoing offerings
Covers operating expenses for the day, as well as program expenses
Steward — $150
For those who have the means to give a bit more in support of the Dharma
Helps Mountain Stream break even, provide ongoing dana-based programming and builds the foundation for us to grow and thrive
Covers operating and program expenses and helps provide scholarships for others
Pre-registration is encouraged by noon on Friday, February 20.
To register, visit https://square.link/u/76prFTRn
Your emailed payment receipt is your registration confirmation.
If you are interested in sponsoring lunch for the teacher or offering flowers, please email lauren@mtstream.org
If you would like to contribute to our scholarship fund, please donate here.
Daylong Description: This daylong explores two different kinds of love: conventional, or person love versus spiritual, or “dharmic” love. Join us for a heartfelt investigation of:
What does Love mean from a Buddhist and spiritual perspective?
How does it differ from our conventional understanding of love?
How can we integrate, or blend, a Buddhist, or more spiritual form of Love, into our current relationships?
We’ll examine the teachings of the Historical Buddha that inform these questions.
We’ll explore together the Buddhist psychology that leads to real-life models and practices of how to love, and sustain relationships, in a more expansive, caring, and wise way.
It is recommended that participants read Thich Nhat Hanh’s small, short, insightful book, “How To Love,” as preparation for this day.
Dana: During the day, there is an opportunity to offer a financial donation to Dennis as part of the Buddhist practice of dana (the practice of giving and receiving). All offerings are gratefully received and support the continuation of the Buddha’s teachings. DENNIS WARREN DONATION (DANA)
Bio: Dennis Warren is the founding teacher of Sacramento Insight Meditation. He has maintained a daily meditation practice in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition for over 30 years. Since 1998, Dennis has taught Insight Meditation and mindfulness practices in residential retreat, educational, medical, corporate and community settings. He is 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, and a graduate of the Spirit Rock Medication Center’s Dharma leaders training program.
For further biographical information go to https://sactoinsight.org/about-us/faculty/