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SUMMARY:Half-Day Meditation | Los Gatos | Mindfulness with Breathing #3
DESCRIPTION:A meditation program with Shaila Catherine\nTopic — Mindfulness with Breath: 16 Easy to Follow Steps that Develop Concentration and Liberating Insight\nThe Buddha described mindfulness with breathing as a practice of joy. His teachings on mindfulness with breathing were preserved in The Anapanasati Sutta—a discourse that presents sixteen practical instructions that together map an accessible\, joyful\, comprehensive\, and liberating approach to mindfulness. \nThis systematic structure is clearly described in the ancient texts\, yet divergent interpretations have developed regarding how to put the instructions into practice. In this series\, Shaila Catherine will offer her own interpretations of the 16-step sequence and provide snapshots of perspectives promoted by other widely respected dharma teachers. This in-depth consideration of the Anapanasati Sutta will demonstrate how meditation on breathing can deepen both concentration and insight\, and lead efficiently to a direct experience of awakening. \n\nSeptember 19\, 2026 — Always Mindful with Breathing\nOctober 24 — Specific Phases of Breathing\nDecember 5 — Total Experience of Breathing\nJanuary xx\, 2027 — Calmness with Breathing\nFebruary xx — Joy with Breathing\nMarch xx — Pleasure with Breathing\nApril xx — Clarity with Breathing\nMay xx — Harmony with Breathing\nJune xx — Experiencing Your Own Mind with Breathing\nJuly xx — Gladdening Your Mind with Breathing\nAugust xx — Concentrating Your Mind with Breathing\nSeptember xx — Liberating Your Mind with Breathing\nOctober xx — Insights into Impermanence with Breathing\nNovember xx — Disenchantment while Breathing\nDecember xx — Cessation while Breathing\nJanuary xx\, 2028 — Relinquishment while Breathing\n\nOur half-day meditation programs nurture the development of mindfulness\, concentration\, and full awareness in activities. We teach classic Buddhist approaches that enhance attention skills\, bring mindfulness to meet the everyday experiences\, and cultivate deep calm and liberating wisdom. \nThe program will include sitting and walking meditation\, and meditation instructions. There may be opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This half-day program is appropriate for new and experienced meditators. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Reservations\, tickets\, and donations are non-refundable. IMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. \nIf attendees arrive without a reservation\, they may register at the door. Drop-in attendance is welcome.  \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The program includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we may open doors and windows during the event. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided\, and you might like to bring a cushion for added comfort. \nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/half-day-2026-12/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Los Gatos\, 15980 Blossom Hill Rd.\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,In-Person,Local
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