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Online Course – The Liberating Practice of Metta (Loving Kindness)
OnlineRegistration has opened for this online classroom experience with Shaila Catherine. Registration period: November 1, 2016 - January 10, 2017 Course period: January 15- March 19, 2017 Visit Bodhi Courses for details and registration: www.bodhicourses.org.
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 301 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 301 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for [...]
Course: Mindfulness in the Buddhist Tradition
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindfulness in the Buddhist Tradition: A short course on the four modes of mindfulness called Satipatthana A practical and direct path. Presented by Shaila Catherine and Richard Shankman A series of new classes on meditation and Buddhism will be offered by Insight Meditation South Bay starting January 19, 2017. The classroom structure offers many advantages for continuity [...]
Register for Sutta Study 2017 Discussion Groups
Registration has opened for our 9-month sutta study group that starts in January 2017. We'll be studying the Numerical Discourses of the Buddha. Registration opens September 1, 2016 Courses begin January 2017 Registration closes with the February 2017 meetings Discussion groups will take place at three locations and times. Monday evenings online Friday mornings in Palo Alto, CA [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 301 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 302 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 302 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Course: Developing a Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesDeveloping a Mindfulness Meditation Practice — A skill-building class This course is taught by Sharon Allen, Janetti Marotta, and Laura Lin. 6 Thursdays, February 23 - March 30, 2017 To live with mindful awareness in our world, we must become well grounded in a meditation practice. This course will focus on understanding, practicing, and developing mindful awareness, so [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 302 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 303 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 303 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for [...]
Register Now! The Art of Happiness: Loving Kindness Course in San Jose/Saratoga
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRegistration has opened for a 6 week course on cultivating Loving Kindness/Metta Meditation with Shaila Catherine and guest teachers. Course starts April 20. Register now! Visit the Events Page for more information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-loving-kindness-metta/2017-04-20/
Course: The Art of Happiness; The Power of Loving Kindness (Metta)
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesNOTE: This course began April 20, but late registrations will still be accepted. A practical course on developing the profound benevolence that heals the heart. Presented by Shaila Catherine and 3 guest teachers: Sharon Allen, Berget Jelane, and Laura Lin. April 20 — Metta for category of self — with Shaila Catherine April 27 — Metta for category [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 303 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 304 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 304 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 304 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 305 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 305 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Register Now! Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts. A 6-week course in Saratoga.
Registration has opened for a 6 week course on Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts with Shaila Catherine and guest teachers. Register now! Course starts June 8. Visit the Events Page for more information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-strategies-for-overcoming-distracting-thoughts/
Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesStrategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 305 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Meditation Retreat in Santa Rosa, CA with Shaila Catherine and Ann Dillon
Angela Retreat Center 535 Angela Dr., Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesAn Intensive Concentration and Insight Retreat THIS RETREAT HAS FILLED. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. In 2018 we will offer two retreats in California: April 5-15, and September 27 - October 4. Information will be posted soon to this website for advanced registration. with Shaila Catherine and Ann Dillon June 15 - 25, 2017 Thursday, June 15, [...]
Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesStrategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 306 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 306 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 306 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Registration has opened for a Course on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark
Registration has opened for a 6 week course on The Buddha's Teachings on Wisdom. with Kim Allen and Diana Clark Register now! Course starts July 27. Visit the Events Page for more information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-the-buddhas-teachings-on-wisdom-with-kim-allen-and-diana-clark/2017-07-27/
Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesSee for Yourself: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom A 6 week course led by Kimberly Allen and Diana Clark Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. The Buddha had much to say about Wisdom, the natural quality of mind that sees things as they are and brings about liberation. In this 6-week class running from [...]
Monthly Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 307 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 307 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 307 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Register for the Dhamma of Aging. A 6-week course led by Robert Cusick.
Registration has opened for a 6 week course on The Dhamma of Aging. with Robert Cusick Registration is required! Course starts September 14. Visit the Events Page for more information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-dhamma-of-aging-with-robert-cusick/
Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesThe Dhamma of Aging A 6 week course led by Robert Cusick Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Aging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change, too, is a dynamic natural process. To [...]
Online Course – Satipatthana: Mindfulness of the Body – Registration closes Oct 15 so register now!
OnlineSatipatthana: Mindfulness of the Body An Online Course with Shaila Catherine Now through October 15: Registration period October 22 - December 17, 2017: Course includes 6 content modules in ten-day sections, plus welcome and wrap up modules. REGISTER NOW! Exciting Announcement: Bhikkhu Analayo will offer a special guest teacher appearance along with a question and answer [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 308 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 308 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Register for 10-week Thursday Class in Saratoga: Buddhism and Social Harmony
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesClick here to jump to the registration page with the ticketing options. A ten-week sutta study discussion course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen In this course we will study Bhikkhu Bodhi's powerful collection of discourses from the Pali Canon that address issues relevant to our times: communication, anger, conflict resolution, friendship, social equity, and interpersonal [...]
Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA 5-week sutta study discussion course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen In this course we will study Bhikkhu Bodhi’s powerful collection of discourses from the Pali Canon that address issues relevant to our times: communication, anger, conflict resolution, friendship, social equity, and interpersonal dynamics. This 5-week course offers a discussion format for sutta [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 308 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Day of Meditation in Indianapolis with Shaila Catherine
Shaila Catherine will lead a day long event near Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday Nov 4, 2017, from 10am - 5pm. The theme is: "Relax, Let Go, Keep Trying!" Balanced and skillful effort is a vital meditative skill. This daylong program will cultivate relaxation, letting go, and persistence as we learn a how gentle diligent effort supports [...]
Sutta Study – Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online This is the final meeting for the 2016 course. Registration details for our 2017 sutta study course [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 309 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine THE READING ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS SESSION IS LISTED AS MONTH 309 IN YOUR COURSE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – Menlo Park
Numerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in December 2017 and concluding in October 2018. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment [...]
De-Stress in December!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesDe-Stress in December! A 5-week course on mindfulness meditation practices — to create peace in the holiday season and beyond. As the year comes to an end, night falls sooner, and the holidays approach, people sometimes feel increasingly stressed. Mindfulness practice helps us release the inner tensions that keep us entangled in unhealthy or unhappy [...]
Monthly Sutta Study – Anguttara Nikaya – Online
OnlineNumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in December 2017 and concluding in October 2018. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – in Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANumerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in December 2017 and concluding in October 2018. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment [...]
Annual New Year’s Retreat in Texas with Shaila Catherine Dec 27 – Jan 1
Margaret Austin Retreat Center 6650 County Road 117, Chappell Hill, TX, United StatesDecember 27, 2017 - January 1, 2018 Retreat Theme: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts Mental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that all practitioners struggle to overcome. We can refine our skills for working with the modes of thinking that distract us from being mindful: critical thoughts, planning, worrying, lustful thoughts, judging, memories, internal [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – in Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CANote: Today's Sutta Study Group has been cancelled due to illness. Numerical Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in December 2017 and concluding in October 2018. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in [...]
Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindfulness In The World A Practice-Based Course led by Sharon Allen, Jill Shepherd, Jennifer Dungan, and Bill Kostura. January 25 - March 1, 2018 Life in the world can be stressful – but you can do something about it. This six-week course will emphasize teachings and practices from Buddhism that can make the difference between [...]
Course: Mindful Speech
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindful Speech Bringing clarity and peace to communication. A 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Chris Clifford. March 15 — Defining Right And Wrong Speech, with Sharon Allen March 22 — Difficult Communications; Responding to Anger, with Shaila Catherine March 29 — No meeting this week. Church needs the room for their Easter events. [...]
Concentration and Insight Retreat in Northern, CA with Shaila Catherine and Ann Dillon
Saratoga Springs Retreat Center 10243 Saratoga Springs Road, Upper Lake, United StatesRegistration Has Closed. Important Note: This retreat was previously scheduled to take place at Angela Center in Santa Rosa, but will now take place at Saratoga Springs Retreat Center in Upper Lake, CA (near Ukiah). We are confident that this site will offer tranquil and conducive conditions for our program. Updated registration information for our [...]
Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindful Self-Esteem: Cultivating Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion Led by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. A 6-week course based on the book 50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem: Everyday Practices for Cultivating Self-Acceptance & Self-Compassion Low self-esteem is such a common issue because we’re conditioned to look for comfort and security in outside factors that are constantly changing. We struggle to [...]
Register to attend a course in Mindful Self-Esteem, -Acceptance, and -Compassion
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesFor course information and registration details visit our Events Page at: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-mindful-self-esteem-with-janetti-marotta/2018-05-10/
Online Course – Satipatthana: Mindfulness of Mind – Registration closes May 31. Register now!
OnlineSatipatthana: Mindfulness of Mind An Online Course with Shaila Catherine Registration is open now through May 31. Course runs June 7 - August 15. REGISTER NOW! The course will include recorded lectures, reading assignments, sutta study, guided meditations, discussion forums, and optional audio conferences with Shaila Catherine. The core text will be Perspectives on Satipatthāna [...]
Retreat with Shaila in Germany
Retreats with Shaila at Buddha's Weg near Frankfurt in Germany June 3-8, 2018 Shaila Catherine will lead a 5-night residential retreat , June 9, 2018 Shaila will lead a day long that is open to the public along and the retreat participants For details and registration information please follow these links to the Buddha's Weg website. [...]
Course: Joy On Demand
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesJoy on Demand A 6-week class on cultivating joy Led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen, with a special question and answer session with the acclaimed author, Chade-Meng Tan. Joy is a potent guide for spiritual development. Joy supports the development of many beautiful qualities including concentration, wisdom, and letting go. This course will follow the [...]
Liberating the Mind and Heart – A Retreat Developing Compassion and Joy – near Pescadero, CA – with Shaila Catherine
Redwood Glen Retreat Center 100 Wright Drive, Loma Mar, CALiberating Mind and Heart: A weeklong retreat on Cultivating Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity with Shaila Catherine Monday, September 17, 2018 – Sunday September 23, 2018. Partial attendance can be arranged for the first 3 or 4 nights. DON'T WAIT! Registration closes August 31. LOVING KINDNESS is a profound quality of friendliness toward all of [...]
Online Course – Focused and Fearless: Deepening Your Concentration – Registration closes Oct 17. Register now!
OnlineFocused and Fearless: Deepening Your Concentration An Online Course with Shaila Catherine Registration Period: July 1 to October 17, 2018 Course Dates: October 20 to December 15, 2018 REGISTER NOW! The course will include recorded lectures, reading assignments, sutta study, guided meditations, discussion forums, and optional audio conferences with Shaila Catherine. The core text will [...]
Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA 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, [...]
Course: Buddhist Fundamentals
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA six-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Chris Clifford. Demystifying the core beliefs of Buddhism Thursdays, January 10 - February 21, 2019 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. This course will provide a nuts-and-bolts guide to the core [...]
Week-long Meditation Retreat in Florida
Franciscan Center of Tampa, Florida 3010 N Perry Ave., Tampa, FL, United StatesStrategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A week-long meditation retreat in Florida with Shaila Catherine Friday, February 22 - Friday, March 1, 2019 The retreat begins with registration at 3:00 pm on Friday, February 22, and ends with a noon lunch on Friday, March 1. Mental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that all practitioners [...]
Course: Pain and Freedom
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesPain and Freedom Finding peace in the midst of pain A six-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Janetti Marotta. February 28 - April 11, 2019 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00 pm Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. Life is uncertain and our bodies are vulnerable [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – Digha Nikaya – in Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesLong Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for this [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – Digha Nikaya – in Palo Alto
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CA-Long Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for this [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – Digha Nikaya– Online
OnlineLong Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for this [...]
Register now for our next Sutta Study Course! Offering online and local groups.
OnlineThe Long Discourses of the Buddha (Digha Nikaya) A nine month study and discussion group led by Shaila Catherine Our next sutta study course will begin in March 2019 and run for 9 monthly sessions. There are local groups Friday mornings and Wednesday evenings, and an online group Monday evenings. Read more information and REGISTER [...]
Course: The Development of Happiness
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA six-week course led by Kim Allen A practical approach to training in happiness. April 25 – May 30, 2019 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. The Buddhist path can be viewed as the cultivation of deeper and deeper forms of [...]
Week-long retreat in Calgary, Canada
FCJ Retreat and Conference Center in Canada 219 - 19th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, CanadaStrategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A week-long mindfulness meditation retreat in Calgary, Canada with Shaila Catherine Monday, June 17 - Sunday, June 23, 2019 The retreat begins with registration at 3:00 pm on Monday, June 17, and ends at 11:00 on Sunday, June 23. Mental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that all practitioners [...]
Course: Working Skillfully with Anger
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA 6-week workshop on letting go Led by Sharon Allen and Shaila Catherine Thursdays, June 20 - August 8, 2019 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. Anger is a powerful emotion. When unchecked and unexamined, anger has enormous potential to harm [...]
Deep States of Samadhi – A dialog with Ajahn Brahm and Shaila Catherine
The Deep States of Samadhi A dialog with Ajahn Brahm and Shaila Catherine Moderated by Daniel Aitken This discussion will feature in the schedule of the 11th Global Conference on Buddhism, in Berkeley, CA. Sunday, June 30, 2019. 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Registration is required. Conference tickets are available with flexible pricing. You may use the [...]
Three summer retreats in Netherlands
Naarden, Netherlands Naarden, NetherlandsShaila Catherine will lead 3 summer retreats in Netherlands DATES: Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, August 4, 2019 Concentration Through Anapanasati Samadhi Monday, August 5 – Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Insight Through Anapanasati Thursday, August 15 – Sunday, August 18, 2019 Energy, Effort, and Ease in Meditation RETREAT DESCRIPTIONS: Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, August [...]
Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesCultivating the conditions for deep concentration in the midst of daily life A six-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen August 22 - September 26, 2019 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. This six-week course is designed to strengthen the [...]
Concentration, Jhana, and Breath: 9-night Retreat in North Carolina
Heartwood Refuge 159 Osceola Road, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesTHIS RETREAT IS FULL. REGISRATION HAS CLOSED. Concentration, Jhana, and Breath: a 9-night Meditation Retreat in North Carolina led by Shaila Catherine Friday, October 4, 2019 – Sunday, October 13, 2019 The retreat begins with registration from 2:00 - 3:30 pm on Friday, October 4. The retreat ends at 11:00 am on Sunday, October 13. [...]
Advanced Online Course “Exploring Jhana States” is open for registration.
Shaila Catherine is offering a new online course for experienced meditators. Exploring Jhana States Register now! at: https://bodhicourses.org/jhana-states/ Registration closes: October 13, 2019 Course dates: October 18 - December 31, 2019
Course: Mindfulness Meditation
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA six-week course taught by Shaila Catherine, Janetti Marotta, and Aishin Leonard. A liberating practice for body and mind. Thursdays, October 17 - December 5, 2019 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. Living with mindful awareness grounds us in the present moment. [...]
Retreat in Missouri – CANCELLED
Mid America Dharma - at Mercy Center in St.Louis, Missouri 2039 N. Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO, United StatesTHIS RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS November 3-10, 2019 A week-long retreat near St. Louis, Missouri with Shaila Catherine and Philip Jones Mindfulness Meditation and the Seven Factors of Awakening This week-long retreat focuses on developingmindfulness meditation in conjunction with seven qualities that prepare the mind for awakening: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, [...]
Weekend Retreat in Texas
Margaret Austin Retreat Center 6650 County Road 117, Chappell Hill, TX, United StatesPath of Wisdom and Awakening An Insight Meditation Retreat with Shaila Catherine November 13-17, 2019 Led by Shaila Catherine This silent retreat offers practical instruction in mindfulness, concentration, and insight meditation practice (vipassana). Through developing mindfulness of breath, body, feelings, and mind, meditators will find that habitual judgments, fear, and craving will fall away, and the [...]
Course: Let Go!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesLet Go! A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits A 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Dawn Neal, Chris Clifford, Ying Chen, Kim Allen, and Janetti Marotta Experience the wondrous freedom of release! Thursdays, January 16 – February 20, 2020 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – Digha Nikaya – Online
OnlineLong Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in January 2020. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for this [...]
Monthly Sutta Study Group – Digha Nikaya – in Menlo Park
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesLong Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in February 2020. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for this [...]
Monthly Sutta Study – Digha Nikaya – Friday Group
Long Discourses of the Buddha with Shaila Catherine Our nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in February 2020. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: Friday mornings in Palo Alto Wednesday evenings in Menlo Park Monday evenings online Enrollment will remain open for this [...]
Sutta Study Group in Menlo Park – CANCELLED
Location in Menlo Park Menlo Park, CA, United StatesAll in-person programs in April are cancelled. If you are registered for the Digha Nikaya Study Group, please join us in the ONLINE section Monday April 20, 5:00 - 7:00. We hope to resume our in-person discussion groups in May. We will arrange the seating to maintain a 6 foot distance between participants. Long Discourses of [...]
Sutta Study Group in Palo Alto – CANCELLED
Palo Alto 3942 Duncan Place, Palo Alto, CA, United StatesAll in-person programs in April are cancelled. If you are registered for the Digha Nikaya Study Group, please join us in the ONLINE section Monday April 20, 5:00 - 7:00. We hope to resume our in-person discussion groups in May. We will arrange the seating to maintain a 6 foot distance between participants. The Friday Palo [...]
ONLINE RETREAT – Feeling, Joy, Equanimity
OnlineREGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. RETREAT IS FULL. Cultivating Equanimity and Joy through Mindfulness of Feeling An online retreat with Shaila Catherine May 15-17, 2020 Registration is required. Scroll down to choose a ticket level. This at-home online weekend retreat will focus on Mindfulness of Feeling as the second establishment of mindfulness presented in the Satipatthana Sutta. [...]
ONLINE RETREAT – Mindfulness of Mind
OnlineRegistration is now closed. Our next at-home weekend retreat will be in October and focus on Mindfulness of Body. See: https://www.imsb.org/event/online-retreat-four-elements-meditation/ Mirror of Mindfulness: Knowing Your Own Mind Practicing Mindfulness of Mind An online retreat with Shaila Catherine July 17-19, 2020 Registration is required. Scroll down to choose a ticket level. This at-home online weekend [...]
Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesIf you are interested in registering for this class, please contact the registrar (ThursdayClass) to express your interest. It has not yet been determined if this class will be offered online, cancelled, or meet as an in-person course in the church garden due to Covid-19 precautions. A six-week course led by Kim Allen and Shaila [...]
Course: Effort and Ease
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesBalancing Effort and Ease in Meditation and in Life A 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine and _______________ Developing the energies that transform and awaken the mind! Thursdays, November 5 – December 17, 2020 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. Right effort [...]
NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice
OnlineRegistration is now closed. Emptiness in Buddhist Practice An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Since the County of Santa Clara has been moved into the Purple Tier (Tier One), we will no longer [...]
Weekend Online Retreat: Mindfulness of Death
Shaila Catherine will lead this ONLINE weekend meditation program on the theme of Mindfulness of Death October 8 and 9, 2022 Organized by the Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community in Nevada. For information and registration details, visit the Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community website at: https://dharmazephyr.org/event/mindfulness-of-death-an-online-weekend-retreat-via-zoom-with-shaila-catherine/ This event is offered on the basis of generosity [...]