BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Meditation South Bay - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Insight Meditation South Bay X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.imsb.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Insight Meditation South Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241125T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20240914T040153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T201724Z UID:10009483-1732561200-1732566600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Doorways to Insight DESCRIPTION:Discovering liberation through the ordinary \nwith Shaila Catherine and Maria Straatman \nYou know everything changes\, so why do you suffer when possessions are lost\, relationships end\, or friends die? \nEach day\, we experience changing sensory impressions; we cannot control what happens\, and we have never succeeded in attaining lasting happiness from transient phenomena. Insight meditation is oriented toward seeing three characteristics—the impermanence\, unsatisfactoriness\, and emptiness of experience. \nIn some ways\, these are ordinary and obvious insights. Yet\, these simple truths have the profound power to uproot our deepest misperceptions. When we see them clearly\, we do not cling; when not clinging\, the mind\, body and heart are liberated. This series will explore the nature of wisdom\, perception and liberating insights with an emphasis on what are called the three characteristics\, or three doorways to Nibbana. \nNovember 18 — Insight into Impermanence with Maria Straatman\nNovember 25 — Insight into Unsatisfactoriness with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 2 — Insight into Emptiness with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 9 — Insight Knowledge with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 16 — Experience of Insight with Shaila Catherine \n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nTeachers:\nPlease visit these pages for biographies and photos of our principal teacher\, Shaila Catherine\, and guest speakers. \nUsual Schedule (subject to change):\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings and Discussion\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Departure \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings from our principal teacher Shaila Catherine or guest teachers. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open at least partially during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided; you may bring a cushion or back support to increase your comfort while sitting. \n\nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. This code will reduce any ticket option by 50%. If you cannot make any financial contribution to support the event or the teacher\, come anyway—you will be welcome at the door. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Each ticket reserves your space for one evening in this series. \nPlease purchase the number of tickets that correspond to the number of evenings you wish to attend in this series. For example\, if you can only attend 3 evenings\, please click the + button up to number 3. If you wish to attend the full series\, please click the + button up to number 5. By clicking up to 5 tickets you have essentially bought a pass for the full series. In this way\, our ticket options give you the option to select both the rate you wish to offer\, and the number of evenings you wish to attend. \nIMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. If attendees arrive without a reservation\, they will be admitted as space permits. Drop-in attendance is welcome. \n  URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/doorways-to-insight/2024-11-25/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Local,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.imsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RexNaden_Metallic_800x450_CANCELED.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20240914T040153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T201724Z UID:10009482-1731956400-1731961800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Doorways to Insight DESCRIPTION:Discovering liberation through the ordinary \nwith Shaila Catherine and Maria Straatman \nYou know everything changes\, so why do you suffer when possessions are lost\, relationships end\, or friends die? \nEach day\, we experience changing sensory impressions; we cannot control what happens\, and we have never succeeded in attaining lasting happiness from transient phenomena. Insight meditation is oriented toward seeing three characteristics—the impermanence\, unsatisfactoriness\, and emptiness of experience. \nIn some ways\, these are ordinary and obvious insights. Yet\, these simple truths have the profound power to uproot our deepest misperceptions. When we see them clearly\, we do not cling; when not clinging\, the mind\, body and heart are liberated. This series will explore the nature of wisdom\, perception and liberating insights with an emphasis on what are called the three characteristics\, or three doorways to Nibbana. \nNovember 18 — Insight into Impermanence with Maria Straatman\nNovember 25 — Insight into Unsatisfactoriness with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 2 — Insight into Emptiness with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 9 — Insight Knowledge with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 16 — Experience of Insight with Shaila Catherine \n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nTeachers:\nPlease visit these pages for biographies and photos of our principal teacher\, Shaila Catherine\, and guest speakers. \nUsual Schedule (subject to change):\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings and Discussion\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Departure \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings from our principal teacher Shaila Catherine or guest teachers. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open at least partially during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided; you may bring a cushion or back support to increase your comfort while sitting. \n\nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. This code will reduce any ticket option by 50%. If you cannot make any financial contribution to support the event or the teacher\, come anyway—you will be welcome at the door. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Each ticket reserves your space for one evening in this series. \nPlease purchase the number of tickets that correspond to the number of evenings you wish to attend in this series. For example\, if you can only attend 3 evenings\, please click the + button up to number 3. If you wish to attend the full series\, please click the + button up to number 5. By clicking up to 5 tickets you have essentially bought a pass for the full series. In this way\, our ticket options give you the option to select both the rate you wish to offer\, and the number of evenings you wish to attend. \nIMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. If attendees arrive without a reservation\, they will be admitted as space permits. Drop-in attendance is welcome. \n  URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/doorways-to-insight/2024-11-18/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Local,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.imsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RexNaden_Metallic_800x450_CANCELED.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20240914T013617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185433Z UID:10009424-1730142000-1730147400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Awaken the Boundless Heart DESCRIPTION:A series that will open the heart and bring balance in relationships. \nwith Shaila Catherine \nThis series will nurture the development of four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. These four qualities express a powerful and immeasurable intention of kindness toward ourselves and all beings. They are traditionally called the Divine Abodes (Brahma Viharas). When these qualities are well developed the heart-mind will be liberated from ill will\, cruelty\, envy\, expectation and demand—one will dwell with a pure “divine” perception of all things. \nSeptember 30 — Cultivating Loving Kindness\nOctober 7 — Cultivating Compassion\nOctober 14 — Cultivating Joy\nOctober 21 — Cultivating Equanimity\nOctober 28 — Integrating Heart Practices into Life \n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nTeachers:\nPlease visit these pages for biographies and photos of our principal teacher\, Shaila Catherine\, and guest speakers. \nUsual Schedule (subject to change):\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings and Discussion\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Departure \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings from our principal teacher Shaila Catherine or guest teachers. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open at least partially during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided; you may bring a cushion or back support to increase your comfort while sitting. \n\nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. This code will reduce any ticket option by 50%. If you cannot make any financial contribution to support the event or the teacher\, come anyway—you will be welcome at the door. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Each ticket reserves your space for one evening in this series. \nPlease purchase the number of tickets that correspond to the number of evenings you wish to attend in this series. For example\, if you can only attend 3 evenings\, please click the + button up to number 3. If you wish to attend the full series\, please click the + button up to number 5. By clicking up to 5 tickets you have essentially bought a pass for the full series. In this way\, our ticket options give you the option to select both the rate you wish to offer\, and the number of evenings you wish to attend. \nIMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. If attendees arrive without a reservation\, they will be admitted as space permits. Drop-in attendance is welcome. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/2024heart/2024-10-28/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Local,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.imsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RexNaden_Cleft_800x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241021T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20240914T013617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185433Z UID:10009423-1729537200-1729542600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Awaken the Boundless Heart DESCRIPTION:A series that will open the heart and bring balance in relationships. \nwith Shaila Catherine \nThis series will nurture the development of four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. These four qualities express a powerful and immeasurable intention of kindness toward ourselves and all beings. They are traditionally called the Divine Abodes (Brahma Viharas). When these qualities are well developed the heart-mind will be liberated from ill will\, cruelty\, envy\, expectation and demand—one will dwell with a pure “divine” perception of all things. \nSeptember 30 — Cultivating Loving Kindness\nOctober 7 — Cultivating Compassion\nOctober 14 — Cultivating Joy\nOctober 21 — Cultivating Equanimity\nOctober 28 — Integrating Heart Practices into Life \n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nTeachers:\nPlease visit these pages for biographies and photos of our principal teacher\, Shaila Catherine\, and guest speakers. \nUsual Schedule (subject to change):\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings and Discussion\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Departure \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings from our principal teacher Shaila Catherine or guest teachers. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open at least partially during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided; you may bring a cushion or back support to increase your comfort while sitting. \n\nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. This code will reduce any ticket option by 50%. If you cannot make any financial contribution to support the event or the teacher\, come anyway—you will be welcome at the door. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Each ticket reserves your space for one evening in this series. \nPlease purchase the number of tickets that correspond to the number of evenings you wish to attend in this series. For example\, if you can only attend 3 evenings\, please click the + button up to number 3. If you wish to attend the full series\, please click the + button up to number 5. By clicking up to 5 tickets you have essentially bought a pass for the full series. In this way\, our ticket options give you the option to select both the rate you wish to offer\, and the number of evenings you wish to attend. \nIMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. If attendees arrive without a reservation\, they will be admitted as space permits. Drop-in attendance is welcome. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/2024heart/2024-10-21/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Local,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.imsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RexNaden_Cleft_800x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20240914T013617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185433Z UID:10009422-1728932400-1728937800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Awaken the Boundless Heart DESCRIPTION:A series that will open the heart and bring balance in relationships. \nwith Shaila Catherine \nThis series will nurture the development of four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. These four qualities express a powerful and immeasurable intention of kindness toward ourselves and all beings. They are traditionally called the Divine Abodes (Brahma Viharas). When these qualities are well developed the heart-mind will be liberated from ill will\, cruelty\, envy\, expectation and demand—one will dwell with a pure “divine” perception of all things. \nSeptember 30 — Cultivating Loving Kindness\nOctober 7 — Cultivating Compassion\nOctober 14 — Cultivating Joy\nOctober 21 — Cultivating Equanimity\nOctober 28 — Integrating Heart Practices into Life \n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nTeachers:\nPlease visit these pages for biographies and photos of our principal teacher\, Shaila Catherine\, and guest speakers. \nUsual Schedule (subject to change):\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings and Discussion\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Departure \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings from our principal teacher Shaila Catherine or guest teachers. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open at least partially during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided; you may bring a cushion or back support to increase your comfort while sitting. \n\nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. This code will reduce any ticket option by 50%. If you cannot make any financial contribution to support the event or the teacher\, come anyway—you will be welcome at the door. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Each ticket reserves your space for one evening in this series. \nPlease purchase the number of tickets that correspond to the number of evenings you wish to attend in this series. For example\, if you can only attend 3 evenings\, please click the + button up to number 3. If you wish to attend the full series\, please click the + button up to number 5. By clicking up to 5 tickets you have essentially bought a pass for the full series. In this way\, our ticket options give you the option to select both the rate you wish to offer\, and the number of evenings you wish to attend. \nIMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. If attendees arrive without a reservation\, they will be admitted as space permits. Drop-in attendance is welcome. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/2024heart/2024-10-14/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Local,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.imsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RexNaden_Cleft_800x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20240914T013617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185433Z UID:10009421-1728327600-1728333000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Awaken the Boundless Heart DESCRIPTION:A series that will open the heart and bring balance in relationships. \nwith Shaila Catherine \nThis series will nurture the development of four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. These four qualities express a powerful and immeasurable intention of kindness toward ourselves and all beings. They are traditionally called the Divine Abodes (Brahma Viharas). When these qualities are well developed the heart-mind will be liberated from ill will\, cruelty\, envy\, expectation and demand—one will dwell with a pure “divine” perception of all things. \nSeptember 30 — Cultivating Loving Kindness\nOctober 7 — Cultivating Compassion\nOctober 14 — Cultivating Joy\nOctober 21 — Cultivating Equanimity\nOctober 28 — Integrating Heart Practices into Life \n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nTeachers:\nPlease visit these pages for biographies and photos of our principal teacher\, Shaila Catherine\, and guest speakers. \nUsual Schedule (subject to change):\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings and Discussion\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Departure \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings from our principal teacher Shaila Catherine or guest teachers. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open at least partially during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided; you may bring a cushion or back support to increase your comfort while sitting. \n\nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. This code will reduce any ticket option by 50%. If you cannot make any financial contribution to support the event or the teacher\, come anyway—you will be welcome at the door. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Each ticket reserves your space for one evening in this series. \nPlease purchase the number of tickets that correspond to the number of evenings you wish to attend in this series. For example\, if you can only attend 3 evenings\, please click the + button up to number 3. If you wish to attend the full series\, please click the + button up to number 5. By clicking up to 5 tickets you have essentially bought a pass for the full series. In this way\, our ticket options give you the option to select both the rate you wish to offer\, and the number of evenings you wish to attend. \nIMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. If attendees arrive without a reservation\, they will be admitted as space permits. Drop-in attendance is welcome. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/2024heart/2024-10-07/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Local,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.imsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RexNaden_Cleft_800x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20240914T013617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185433Z UID:10009420-1727722800-1727728200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Awaken the Boundless Heart DESCRIPTION:A series that will open the heart and bring balance in relationships. \nwith Shaila Catherine \nThis series will nurture the development of four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. These four qualities express a powerful and immeasurable intention of kindness toward ourselves and all beings. They are traditionally called the Divine Abodes (Brahma Viharas). When these qualities are well developed the heart-mind will be liberated from ill will\, cruelty\, envy\, expectation and demand—one will dwell with a pure “divine” perception of all things. \nSeptember 30 — Cultivating Loving Kindness\nOctober 7 — Cultivating Compassion\nOctober 14 — Cultivating Joy\nOctober 21 — Cultivating Equanimity\nOctober 28 — Integrating Heart Practices into Life \n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nTeachers:\nPlease visit these pages for biographies and photos of our principal teacher\, Shaila Catherine\, and guest speakers. \nUsual Schedule (subject to change):\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings and Discussion\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Departure \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings from our principal teacher Shaila Catherine or guest teachers. \nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open at least partially during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided; you may bring a cushion or back support to increase your comfort while sitting. \n\nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. \nFinancial Need Scholarships:\nIf you cannot afford any of the sliding scale ticket options\, you may self-select a reduced scholarship rate by utilizing the coupon code\, halftherate\, during the ticketing process. This code will reduce any ticket option by 50%. If you cannot make any financial contribution to support the event or the teacher\, come anyway—you will be welcome at the door. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online. Each ticket reserves your space for one evening in this series. \nPlease purchase the number of tickets that correspond to the number of evenings you wish to attend in this series. For example\, if you can only attend 3 evenings\, please click the + button up to number 3. If you wish to attend the full series\, please click the + button up to number 5. By clicking up to 5 tickets you have essentially bought a pass for the full series. In this way\, our ticket options give you the option to select both the rate you wish to offer\, and the number of evenings you wish to attend. \nIMSB will include the billing address entered during the ticketing process on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time. If attendees arrive without a reservation\, they will be admitted as space permits. Drop-in attendance is welcome. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/2024heart/2024-09-30/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Local,Weekly Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.imsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RexNaden_Cleft_800x450.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210215T000131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T000131Z UID:10009277-1624991400-1624996800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Diana Winston—The Spectrum of Awareness Practices DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Diana Winston—The Spectrum of Awareness Practices\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Diana Winston \nJune 29\, 2021 \nMany people practice mindfulness in a focused way—attending to their breathing\, and returning to their breath when their attention has wandered. But there are actually many different ways to practice with awareness. In this retreat\, we will learn about the Spectrum of Awareness Practices\, from focused awareness to investigative and choiceless awareness\, to natural awareness. Natural awareness is an effortless\, radiant\, and spacious state of being that includes awareness of awareness \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-diana-winston-20210629/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210214T211039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T211039Z UID:10009272-1621967400-1621972800@www.imsb.org 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 \nMay 25\, 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-20210525/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210214T205526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T142659Z UID:10009270-1621362600-1621368000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Using Money Without Regret DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Using Money Without Regret\nan evening of meditation and teaching on the topic of a wise use of wealth \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMay 18\, 2021 \nTonight’s topic is To Be Announced \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-20210518/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210214T235004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T032059Z UID:10009276-1620757800-1620763200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Lila Kate Wheeler—Practical Dharma DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Lila Kate Wheeler—Practical Dharma\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Lila Kate Wheeler \nMay 11\, 2021 \nThe Buddha’s teachings are often compared to a finger pointing to the moon. Without that finger\, we might never lift our gaze and see for ourselves. Tonight’s talk offers encouragement to stay present and awake as a lived experience so that we can lead a more centered\, caring\, ethical life. As Dharma practitioners\, we make efforts to be more present for the experiences in ourselves and others. As we do so we’ll surely hear and see things we didn’t expect or want. Here\, the teaching of the five hindrances supports us to shift our gaze yet again\, recognize more clearly and respond differently when wisdom and caring are weakened. With these skills\, we will know for sure there is no bad habit or difficult situation that cannot be softened and worked with—even liberated. \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-lila-kate-wheeler-20210511/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210214T234150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T220929Z UID:10009275-1620153000-1620158400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Heather Sundberg—Emptiness & Suchness DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Heather Sundberg\nThe Relationship Between Emptiness and Suchness in Practice\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Heather Sundberg \nMay 4\, 2021 \nWhen we understand that direct experience is not solid/not separate\, we can embrace experience in its changing conditionality with the heart of compassion and inclusion born of non-clinging. This is the inter-weaving of the teachings of emptiness and suchness\, and the talk will explore teachings and practices which support us to live from this wiser view. \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-heather-sundberg-20210504/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210214T210255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T210255Z UID:10009271-1619548200-1619553600@www.imsb.org 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 ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210214T232242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T210901Z UID:10009273-1618338600-1618344000@www.imsb.org 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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210214T204730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T204730Z UID:10009269-1617733800-1617739200@www.imsb.org 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. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201230T210653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T210653Z UID:10009259-1617127200-1617134400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Wrong Speech DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine\n—Refraining from Wrong Speech\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMarch 30\, 2021 \nTonight’s talk will explore the four components of wrong speech and the reasons why we might engage in speech that causes harm to ourselves or others. These four components include lies and deception; slander or malicious talk; harsh or rude words; and trivial prattle. \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-20210330/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20210115T210137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T211343Z UID:10009262-1616524200-1616529600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Guy Armstrong—Deepening in Emptiness DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Guy Armstrong—Deepening in Emptiness\nan evening with Guy Armstrong\nauthor of Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators \nMarch 23\, 2021\nNOTE: This date has been changed! \nEmptiness has been one of the most important themes in Buddhist teachings since their very beginning. This evening we will explore how the realization of emptiness unfolds in us through dharma practice to lead to greater and greater degrees of freedom. \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-guy-armstrong-20210323/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201230T223627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T211051Z UID:10009260-1615919400-1615924800@www.imsb.org 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 \nMarch 16\, 2021\nNOTE: This date has been changed! \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-catherinr-20210316/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201230T210049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T210049Z UID:10009258-1615314600-1615320000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Sexual Misconduct DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Sexual Misconduct\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMarch 9\, 2021 \nTonight’s talk explores the ethical dimensions of sexuality. We will touch on themes of forgiveness\, gender identities\, sexual fantasies\, the option of celibacy\, and the influence of craving. Restraint does not require abstinence; it implies bringing mindfulness and virtue into our sexual experiences. \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-sharila-catherine-20210309/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201216T215606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T193414Z UID:10009257-1614709800-1614715200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Dawn Scott—Biological Imperatives for Freedom DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Dawn Scott—Biological Imperatives for Freedom\nan evening meditation and teaching \nwith Dawn Scott \nMarch 2\, 2021 \nAt times\, the aspirations of the biological imperative for freedom and the reactivity of the biological imperative to avoid pain can feel as if they are at cross-purposes. However\, when we have an honest encounter with our reactivity through summoning patience\, self-compassion\, and empathy\, we integrate these two imperatives in service of full liberation.  \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-dawn-scott-20210302/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201208T190424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T224707Z UID:10009250-1614105000-1614110400@www.imsb.org 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 \nFebruary 23\, 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-20210223/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201208T203123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T183829Z UID:10009252-1613500200-1613505600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Ying Chen—Living a Dharma Life DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Ying Chen—Living a Dharma Life\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Ying Chen \nFebruary 16\, 2021 \nHow does your dharma life look like? Does it look like a fixed schedule where you meditate at a fixed time each day\, or does it look like some retreat vacation where you get a temporary recharge from time to time? In this talk\, we explore how walking the Dharma path involves all aspects of our lives. To engage in dharma practices is to live a Dharma life\, nothing excluded. When we open our dharma practice up to include all aspects of our lives\, our relationships\, our work\, our chores\, our inner being and our outer being\, we allow Dharma to guide us in life. \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-20210216/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201208T185933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T204755Z UID:10009249-1612895400-1612900800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Restraint\, Generosity\, and the Vow to Not Steal DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Restraint\, Generosity\, and the Vow to Not Steal\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nFebruary 9\, 2021 \nTonight’s talk will describe the powerful impact that a commitment to not stealing can have on our practice. The Abhidhamma analysis of mental states demonstrates how contentment\, joyful giving\, ease in letting go\, and freedom from craving are among the positive experiences that develop by keeping the precept to not steal. \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-20210209/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201208T202819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T202040Z UID:10009251-1612290600-1612296000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Robin Boudette—Finding Freedom from Habitual Patterns DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Robin Boudette—Finding Freedom from Habitual Patterns\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Robin Boudette \nFebruary 2\, 2021 \nIn the chaos of our everyday lives\, we often run on auto-pilot finding ourselves caught in unhealthy habit patterns. In our attempts to help ourselves\, we might watch too much news\, plan for every possible situation\, reach for our favorite comfort food or engage in other unhealthy behaviors\, unwittingly feeding our anxiety and making things worse. Fortunately\, mindfulness provides practices and skills that can help us change unhealthy habits and live in greater harmony with life. But how? The Buddha taught that disenchantment is key. In this evening session\, we will explore self-reflections to illuminate habit loops and explore how we can tap into the direct experience of disenchantment. The taste of disenchantment opens the space to let go\, without effort. We can develop the mind’s propensity to form habits to strengthen wholesome states and wise action and transform the roots of suffering. \nRecommended reading:  Judson Brewer\, MD\, PhD.\, The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and how We Can Break Bad Habits \nDana from this event will be offered to Southern Comfort Animal Rescue\, a small rescue in rural Georgia where there are no other resources for homeless dogs.\nSouthern Comfort Animal Rescue\, 1484 N. Hwy. 19\, Glenwood\, GA 30428 \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-20210202/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201207T194433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T001747Z UID:10009248-1611685800-1611691200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Cathy A. Small—Buddhist Insights from Encounters with Homelessness DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—When We Meet Suffering: Buddhist Insights from Encounters with Homelessness\nan evening with Cathy A. Small\nauthor of The Man in the Dog Park \nJanuary 26\, 2021 \n \nThis talk looks at the intersection of practice and life\, through the issue of homelessness. Based on her book\, The Man in the Dog Park\, co-authored with a homeless man\, Dr. Cathy Small (a cultural anthropologist and meditation teacher) explores how social issues can become part of our practice\, and how her decade-long journey with people experiencing homelessness offered Buddhist lessons about love and fear\, self and other\, and compassion and equanimity. \nThe order of this event will differ from our usual meditate/teachings/Q&A pattern. We will begin with the teachings followed by meditation and Q&A. \nAbout the book:\nThe Man in the Dog Park: Coming Up Close to Homelessness is available through \n\nthe publisher\, Cornell University Press in hardcover and ebook formats\non Amazon in Kindle\, audiobook\, hardcover\, and CD\n\nCathy Small and co-author. Ross Moore\, discuss the book on YouTube. \n  \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-cathy-a-small_20210126/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201207T185309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T191227Z UID:10009247-1611081000-1611086400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Kim Allen—Speech from the Heart DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Kim Allen—Speech from the Heart\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Kim Allen \nJanuary 19\, 2021 \nFrom where does speech originate? How does our speech feed back to affect our own heart (in addition to other people)? These are worthy investigations in Buddhist practice. Speech ties back to the three unwholesome roots of greed\, hatred\, and delusion\, as well as the three wholesome roots of non-greed\, non-hatred\, and non-delusion. Our choices in this realm have a major impact. At a time when the quality of public discourse is very low\, we can endeavor to speak in ways that are true\, unifying\, heartfelt\, and beneficial. \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/kim-allen-20210119/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201206T232821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T185844Z UID:10009246-1610476200-1610481600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—How Conduct Bears Fruit: Training in Not-Killing DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—How Conduct Bears Fruit: Training in Not-Killing\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nJanuary 12\, 2021 \nShaila Catherine will explore the fruits of karma and the consequences of action through a detailed consideration of why and how we practice ethical precepts. The focus for tonight’s talk is the commitment to not kill.  \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-20210112/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20170816T025235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T171759Z UID:10008819-1609442100-1609448400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Weekly meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight - enjoy the holidays! DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation course is cancelled.\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week\, after the holidays. \n\n  URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-meditation-is-cancelled-for-tonight-2019-07-04/2020-12-31/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Thursday Class,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave Saratoga CA 95070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12850 Saratoga Ave:geo:-122.0012909,37.2819775 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201229T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201229T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T231522 CREATED:20201010T004916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T004916Z UID:10009234-1609266600-1609272000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—CANCELLED for tonight—enjoy the holidays! DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—CANCELLED for tonight—enjoy the holidays!\nDecember 29\, 2020 \nTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled due to the holidays. \nOur regular program will resume next week. \nDue to coronavirus concerns\, we are holding our Tuesday meetings online. \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-20201229/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR