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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: 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. 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.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX 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. \nCANCELLATION 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.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130627
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Intoxication
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Intoxication\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nApril 6\, 2021 \nTonight’s talk will explore the fifth precept—the commitment to refrain from intoxicating the mind through the use of alcohol\, drugs\, or addictive desires. Originally this precept highlighted the dangers of home-brewed alcohol but can be expanded to address the many ways we may seek to excite\, dull\, distort\, or intoxicate our minds. By working with this precept\, we not only strengthen our capacity for restraint but importantly\, we investigate how the force of craving may be affecting our decisions and actions. \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and 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. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-catherine-20210406/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
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SUMMARY:ONLINE RETREAT: Experiencing Insight
DESCRIPTION:Experiencing Insight\nWith Shaila Catherine\nAn At-home Online Retreat\nRegistration is required. Scroll down to choose a ticket level. Registration will close when full or  3 days prior to the retreat\, so don’t wait to the last minute!\nThis at-home online weekend retreat will include instructions for practicing insight meditation. The teachings will highlight ways to contemplate the impermanent\, unsatisfactory\, and not-self characteristics of experience—these are the key insights that lead to liberation.  \nPlease join us as we deepen our practice together through a program of live video conferences with Shaila Catherine. The online meetings will include guided meditations\, Dharma talks\, question and answer sessions\, and small group discussions.  \nMore information\, an expanded schedule\, and a link to join the video conferences will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the retreat. All sessions will take place via Zoom.  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE (Times are given in Pacific Time PDT) \nFriday\n5:30 – 7:00 pm – Opening Session – The Experience of Insight \nSaturday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – Contemplating the Impermanence of Body and Mind\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Morning Session – Liberating Potential of Change\n2:00 – 4:00 pm – Afternoon Session – Radical Perception of Dukkha \nSunday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – What is Not-Self?\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Morning Session – Liberating Insights \nVisit our Founding Teacher page for biography and photograph of the teacher\, Shaila Catherine. \nQuestions?: For more information contact meditate \nCo-sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay \nRegistration: 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.  \nCourse Fee: The non-refundable registration fee is based on a sliding scale of $600 to $190. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income to attend our programs\, and also supports the teacher. Our teacher relies upon the generosity of students for her livelihood\, so we encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. Thank you for your generosity! The ticketing process will give you the option of paying by credit card\, Pay Pal\, or by mailing a check. \nTeacher Dana: Donations to support the teacher are much appreciated. Opportunities to give are listed on our Donate page. The Base Rate and Scholarship Rate do not include Teacher Dana. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $105 is offered for those with very limited financial means. To request a scholarship\, contact the registrar at meditate. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee (Base Rate of $190) and the scholarship rates do not include teacher dana and are not tax deductible. By selecting a ticket level above $190\, you will be contributing to teacher dana and the amount above $190 will be considered a voluntary tax deductible Teacher Dana contribution. In January of the following year\, the treasurer will mail a letter acknowledging all donations made in the preceding year for your tax records. \nCancellation 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 meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for either a future IMSB or Bodhi-Retreats program. 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 meeting are not eligible for the voucher credit. \nMailing List\nYou may to receive a notifications about future events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-retreat-experiencing-insight/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130627
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Bhikkhu U Jagara—Life\, Death\, and the Process of Creation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Bhikkhu U Jagara—Life\, Death\, and the Process of Creation\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Bhikkhu U Jagara \nApril 13\, 2021 \nOur practice is about understanding our life—and to understand life\, we must also understand death. Life and death function together in a process of constant creation. How can we best know the beauty that lies within this ever-changing tapestry of life and death? How can we find the fulfillment we always seem to be seeking but never seem to fully realize? Who are we? Meditation brings us closer to that process of creation and shows us how to participate in it\, in ways that are often unexpected\, rewarding\, and even fun. \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and 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. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-bhikku-u-jagara-20210413/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220439Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: 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. 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.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX 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. \nCANCELLATION 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.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130627
CREATED:20210214T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T000858Z
UID:10009274-1618943400-1618948800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Mark Nunberg—Relating Wisely to this Sensual World
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Mark Nunberg—Relating Wisely to this Sensual World\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Mark Nunberg \nApril 20\, 2021 \nThe Buddha’s teachings encourage us to cultivate an intimate ongoing mindful presence\, a deep respect for cause and effect\, and a profound equanimity as we live our sensual embodied lives. The Buddha asks us to directly discern the very real experience of gratification\, the inevitable stress that arises with any attachment to sensuality\, and the deepening insight of the heart’s release from the burning of craving and dependence that we experience in our wiser moments. \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and 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. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-mark-nunberg-20210420/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130627
CREATED:20210115T040538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T040550Z
UID:10009261-1619510400-1619542800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating the Jhana Factors - Register now for this 2-month ONLINE course
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your concentration. Cultivate the Jhana Factors!\nRegistration has opened for this online classroom experience led by Shaila Catherine.\nRegistration period: now through April 27\nCourse period: April 28 – June 19\, 2021 \nFor information and registration: https://bodhicourses.org/cultivating-jhana-factors/ \nCo-sponsored by IMSB and Bodhi Courses\nwww.bodhicourses.org.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/cultivating-the-jhana-factors-register-now-for-this-2-month-online-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Courses Online":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130627
CREATED:20210214T210255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T210255Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let's Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let’s Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!\nan evening of guided meditation practice \nwith Shaila Catherine \nApril 27\, 2021 \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and 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. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-catherine-20210427/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: 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. 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.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX 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. \nCANCELLATION 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.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
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