• Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The 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 [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The 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 [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The 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 [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The 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 [...]

  • Register for 10-week Thursday Class in Saratoga: Buddhism and Social Harmony

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Click 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

    Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • De-Stress in December!

    De-Stress in December!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    De-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 [...]

  • De-Stress in December!

    De-Stress in December!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    De-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 [...]

  • De-Stress In December! Register now for a 5-week course on mindfulness meditation practices.

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    De-Stress in December! A 5-week course on mindfulness meditation practices — to create peace in the holiday season and beyond. For information and registration details, click here to visit our course page. https://www.imsb.org/event/de-stress-in-december/2017-11-30/

  • De-Stress in December!

    De-Stress in December!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    De-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 [...]

  • De-Stress in December!

    De-Stress in December!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    De-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 [...]

  • De-Stress in December!

    De-Stress in December!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    De-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 [...]

  • Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Sharon Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Sharon Allen. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]

  • Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindfulness 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindfulness 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindfulness 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindfulness 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindfulness 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindfulness 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 [...]

  • Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Sharon Allen and Bill Kostura

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight's session is led by Sharon Allen and Bill Kostura. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice [...]

  • Course: Mindful Speech

    Course: Mindful Speech

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindful Speech

    Course: Mindful Speech

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindful Speech

    Course: Mindful Speech

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindful Speech

    Course: Mindful Speech

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindful Speech

    Course: Mindful Speech

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindful Speech

    Course: Mindful Speech

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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. [...]

  • Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Sharon Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Sharon Allen. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]

  • Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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 [...]

  • Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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 [...]

  • Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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 [...]

  • Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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 [...]

  • Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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 [...]

  • Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindful 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 [...]

  • Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Shaila Catherine

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Shaila Catherine. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]

  • Course: Untangling Self

    Course: Untangling Self

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Untangling Self A practical inquiry into who we think we are. A course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays June 28 - August 9, 2018 There will be no meeting on July 5 due to Independence Day holidays. In this 6-week, teacher-led book group, we will contemplate Untangling Self by Andrew Olendzki—an intriguing [...]

  • No Meeting Tonight

    No Meeting Tonight

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Our usual Thursday evening class or meditation session has been cancelled for tonight. Please join us next week!

  • Course: Untangling Self

    Course: Untangling Self

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Untangling Self A practical inquiry into who we think we are. A course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays June 28 - August 9, 2018 There will be no meeting on July 5 due to Independence Day holidays. In this 6-week, teacher-led book group, we will contemplate Untangling Self by Andrew Olendzki—an intriguing [...]

  • Course: Untangling Self

    Course: Untangling Self

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Untangling Self A practical inquiry into who we think we are. A course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays June 28 - August 9, 2018 There will be no meeting on July 5 due to Independence Day holidays. In this 6-week, teacher-led book group, we will contemplate Untangling Self by Andrew Olendzki—an intriguing [...]

  • Course: Untangling Self

    Course: Untangling Self

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Untangling Self A practical inquiry into who we think we are. A course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays June 28 - August 9, 2018 There will be no meeting on July 5 due to Independence Day holidays. In this 6-week, teacher-led book group, we will contemplate Untangling Self by Andrew Olendzki—an intriguing [...]

  • Course: Untangling Self

    Course: Untangling Self

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Untangling Self A practical inquiry into who we think we are. A course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays June 28 - August 9, 2018 There will be no meeting on July 5 due to Independence Day holidays. In this 6-week, teacher-led book group, we will contemplate Untangling Self by Andrew Olendzki—an intriguing [...]

  • Course: Untangling Self

    Course: Untangling Self

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Untangling Self A practical inquiry into who we think we are. A course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays June 28 - August 9, 2018 There will be no meeting on July 5 due to Independence Day holidays. In this 6-week, teacher-led book group, we will contemplate Untangling Self by Andrew Olendzki—an intriguing [...]

  • No Meeting Tonight

    No Meeting Tonight

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Our usual Thursday evening class or meditation session has been cancelled for tonight. Please join us next week!

  • Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Shaila Catherine

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Shaila Catherine For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]

  • Course: Joy On Demand

    Course: Joy On Demand

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Joy 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 [...]

  • Course: Joy On Demand

    Course: Joy On Demand

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Joy 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 [...]

  • Course: Joy On Demand

    Course: Joy On Demand

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Joy 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 [...]

  • Course: Joy On Demand

    Course: Joy On Demand

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Joy 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 [...]

  • Course: Joy On Demand

    Course: Joy On Demand

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Joy 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 [...]

  • Course: Joy On Demand

    Course: Joy On Demand

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Joy 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their practice with an evening [...]

  • No Meeting Tonight

    No Meeting Tonight

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Our usual Thursday evening class or meditation session has been cancelled for tonight. Please join us next week!

  • Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    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, [...]

  • Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    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, [...]

  • Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    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, [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their practice with an evening [...]

  • Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    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, [...]

  • Weekly Meditation CANCELLED for tonight

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week after the holidays. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga.  

  • Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    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, [...]

  • Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    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, [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their practice with an evening [...]

  • Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Course: Buddhist Fundamentals

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their practice with an evening [...]

  • Course: Pain and Freedom

    Course: Pain and Freedom

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Pain 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 [...]

  • Course: Pain and Freedom

    Course: Pain and Freedom

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Pain 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 [...]

  • Course: Pain and Freedom

    Course: Pain and Freedom

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Pain 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 [...]

  • Course: Pain and Freedom

    Course: Pain and Freedom

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Pain 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 [...]

  • Course: Pain and Freedom

    Course: Pain and Freedom

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Pain 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 [...]

  • Course: Pain and Freedom

    Course: Pain and Freedom

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Pain 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Led by Janetti Marotta Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their [...]

  • Course: Pain and Freedom

    Course: Pain and Freedom

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Pain 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 [...]

  • Course: The Development of Happiness

    Course: The Development of Happiness

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • DEVELOP HAPPINESS! – A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Register now for The Development Of Happiness, a new 6-week course in Saratoga. A practical approach to training in happiness. Led by Kimberly Allen. For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/the-development-of-happiniess/2019-04-25/

  • Course: The Development of Happiness

    Course: The Development of Happiness

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Development of Happiness

    Course: The Development of Happiness

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Development of Happiness

    Course: The Development of Happiness

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Development of Happiness

    Course: The Development of Happiness

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: The Development of Happiness

    Course: The Development of Happiness

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Led by Janetti Marotta Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their [...]

  • No Weekly Class Tonight

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Tonight’s Thursday class is cancelled. Enjoy the summer break. Our regular weekly program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga.

  • Course: Working Skillfully with Anger

    Course: Working Skillfully with Anger

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: Working Skillfully with Anger

    Course: Working Skillfully with Anger

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Course: Working Skillfully with Anger

    Course: Working Skillfully with Anger

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Led by Sharon Allen Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their [...]

  • No Weekly Class Tonight

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    No Weekly Class Tonight. Enjoy the summer break. Our Thursday class series will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in [...]

  • Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Cultivating 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 [...]

  • Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Cultivating 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 [...]

  • Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Cultivating 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 [...]

  • Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Cultivating 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 [...]

  • Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Cultivating 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 [...]

  • Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Cultivating 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Led by Janetti Marotta Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their [...]

  • Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Cultivating 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 [...]

  • No Weekly Class Tonight

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    No weekly class tonight. Enjoy the Autumn break. Our Thursday class series will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in [...]

  • Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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. [...]

  • Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Course: Mindfulness Meditation

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    A 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. [...]

  • Weekly Meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight – enjoy the holidays

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Weekly Meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight Classes will resume on January 2nd. Enjoy the holidays! Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in [...]

  • Let Go! – A new Thursday evening course in Saratoga. Register Now!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Register now for Let Go! A 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Dawn Neal, Chris Clifford, Ying Chen, Kim Allen, and Janetti Marotta For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-let-go/2020-01-16/ https://www.imsb.org/event/course-let-go/2020-01-16/

  • Course: Let Go!

    Course: Let Go!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Let 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 [...]

  • Course: Let Go!

    Course: Let Go!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Let 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 [...]

  • Course: Let Go!

    Course: Let Go!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Let 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 [...]

  • Course: Let Go!

    Course: Let Go!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Let 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 [...]

  • Course: Let Go!

    Course: Let Go!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Let 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 [...]

  • Course: Let Go!

    Course: Let Go!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Let 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 [...]

  • Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    An Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Led by Kim Allen Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Satipatthana. Register now for an advanced ONLINE mindfulness course.

    Online

    Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An 8-week ONLINE course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Register Now! Registration will be open for only one week to offer an online meditation course in the face of the coronavirus response. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your meditation practice at home. Register before March 25! For [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19. REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen A practical training leading to the final goal. Thursdays, March 5 – April 30, 2020 5:30 [...]

  • Famous Buddhist Similes. A new ONLINE course. Introduction to sutta study. Register now!

    Online

    Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha Register Now! An ONLINE 6-week course on Thursday evenings with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen For more information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-introducing-the-suttas-through-similes/2020-05-21/ https://www.imsb.org/event/course-introducing-the-suttas-through-similes/2020-05-21/

  • ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format starting May 21. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha An ONLINE 6-week Introduction to Sutta Study with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays, May 21 – [...]

  • ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format starting May 21. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha An ONLINE 6-week Introduction to Sutta Study with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays, May 21 – [...]

  • ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format starting May 21. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha An ONLINE 6-week Introduction to Sutta Study with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays, May 21 – [...]

  • ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format starting May 21. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha An ONLINE 6-week Introduction to Sutta Study with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays, May 21 – [...]

  • ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format starting May 21. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha An ONLINE 6-week Introduction to Sutta Study with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays, May 21 – [...]

  • ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    ONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes

    Online

    Due to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format starting May 21. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha An ONLINE 6-week Introduction to Sutta Study with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays, May 21 – [...]

  • Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    If 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: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    If 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: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    If 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: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    If 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: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    If 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: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    If 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

    Course: Effort and Ease

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Balancing 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 [...]

  • Course: Effort and Ease

    Course: Effort and Ease

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Balancing 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 [...]

  • Course: Effort and Ease

    Course: Effort and Ease

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Balancing 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 [...]

  • Course: Effort and Ease

    Course: Effort and Ease

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Balancing 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 [...]

  • Course: Effort and Ease

    Course: Effort and Ease

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Balancing 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 [...]

  • Course: Effort and Ease

    Course: Effort and Ease

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Balancing 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 [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]