Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation
October 25, 2018 @ 7:15 pm PDT - 9:00 pm PDT
An event every week that begins at 7:15 pm UTC on Thursday, repeating until December 13, 2018
A practical approach to working with five classic hindrances.
A Six-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen
October 25 – December 13, 2018
7:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Silence begins at 7:00.
Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period.
MEDITATION PRACTICE cultivates inner peace, clarity, concentration
and joy. However, to experience these beautiful qualities we must overcome
obstacles such as agitation, dullness, distraction, obsessive thinking, painful
emotions, and reactivity. Mastering these hindrances helps us work skillfully
with pain, illness, fear, and a wide range of obstructive patterns.
This six-week course will include introductory mindfulness meditation
instruction and focus on practical strategies for identifying and working with
common hindrances in meditation practice. We will nurture the skills that
will enable us to work with the hindrances and thereby transform negative
patterns into positive states.
- October 25—Working with Obstacles as the Path with Sharon Allen
- November 1—Unseduced by the Desire for Pleasure with Shaila
Catherine - November 8—Overcoming Aversion, Judgment and Anger with
Shaila Catherine - November 15—Staying Awake in the Face of Dullness and Boredom
with Shaila Catherine - November 22—No class tonight. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday
- November 29—Calming the Restless and Distracted Mind with
Sharon Allen - December 6 —Freedom from Doubt with Shaila Catherine
- December 13—Experiencing Mindfulness and Tranquility: A drop-in
evening for meditation practice with Shaila Catherine
WHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners.
COURSE LEVELS: This is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link
for a key to course level designations .
Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs.
REGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course, the Tickets heading might not yet appear, so please check again later.) To register for a course, you purchase one ticket, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session.
Course Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation.
Scholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $45 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance and can volunteer to help, please inquire with the registrar about service scholarships by contacting ThursdayClass
.
Tax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes.
Cancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.