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:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173542Z UID:10004741-1477423800-1477429200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-09-27/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation 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:20161020T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150715T005032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173512Z UID:10008637-1476990900-1476997200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:Ways to realize the end of suffering.\nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet we do. The first sermon that the Buddha gave after his awakening addressed the issue of suffering. He articulated four basic tenants that have been remembered as the four noble truths. They include the full understanding of suffering\, the abandoning of the causes of suffering\, the realization of the end of suffering\, and the cultivation of the path leading to the end of suffering. It is through a wise relationship to suffering\, that freedom will be known. \n\nSeptember 29 – First Noble Truth with Sharon Allen\nOctober 6 – Second Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 13 – Third Noble Truth with Laura Lin\nOctober 20 – Fourth Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 27 – Deepening practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/four-noble-truths/2016-10-20/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB":MAILTO:Click the 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:20161013T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150715T005032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173512Z UID:10008636-1476386100-1476392400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:Ways to realize the end of suffering.\nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet we do. The first sermon that the Buddha gave after his awakening addressed the issue of suffering. He articulated four basic tenants that have been remembered as the four noble truths. They include the full understanding of suffering\, the abandoning of the causes of suffering\, the realization of the end of suffering\, and the cultivation of the path leading to the end of suffering. It is through a wise relationship to suffering\, that freedom will be known. \n\nSeptember 29 – First Noble Truth with Sharon Allen\nOctober 6 – Second Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 13 – Third Noble Truth with Laura Lin\nOctober 20 – Fourth Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 27 – Deepening practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/four-noble-truths/2016-10-13/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB":MAILTO:Click the 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:20161006T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150715T005032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173512Z UID:10008635-1475781300-1475787600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:Ways to realize the end of suffering.\nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet we do. The first sermon that the Buddha gave after his awakening addressed the issue of suffering. He articulated four basic tenants that have been remembered as the four noble truths. They include the full understanding of suffering\, the abandoning of the causes of suffering\, the realization of the end of suffering\, and the cultivation of the path leading to the end of suffering. It is through a wise relationship to suffering\, that freedom will be known. \n\nSeptember 29 – First Noble Truth with Sharon Allen\nOctober 6 – Second Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 13 – Third Noble Truth with Laura Lin\nOctober 20 – Fourth Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 27 – Deepening practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/four-noble-truths/2016-10-06/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB":MAILTO:Click the 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:20160929T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150715T005032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173512Z UID:10008634-1475176500-1475182800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:Ways to realize the end of suffering.\nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet we do. The first sermon that the Buddha gave after his awakening addressed the issue of suffering. He articulated four basic tenants that have been remembered as the four noble truths. They include the full understanding of suffering\, the abandoning of the causes of suffering\, the realization of the end of suffering\, and the cultivation of the path leading to the end of suffering. It is through a wise relationship to suffering\, that freedom will be known. \n\nSeptember 29 – First Noble Truth with Sharon Allen\nOctober 6 – Second Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 13 – Third Noble Truth with Laura Lin\nOctober 20 – Fourth Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 27 – Deepening practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/four-noble-truths/2016-09-29/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB":MAILTO:Click the 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:20160927T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173543Z UID:10004745-1475004600-1475010000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Guest Teacher in Mountain View: Thanissaro Bhikkhu DESCRIPTION:IMSB is privileged to host Thanissaro Bhikkhu as our guest teacher tonight. \nFor biography of guest speakers\, see our Teachers Page. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-10-25/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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:20160922T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150518T150349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173517Z UID:10008603-1474571700-1474578000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Beautiful Mind – Five Faculties DESCRIPTION:Nurturing the best in ourselves. \nThis series will explore the five spiritual faculties and their cultivation in meditation: faith\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom. The Buddha stressed the importance of these controlling faculties and powers\, which offer a complete structure for meditative development and culminate with final liberation. They are necessary features of meditative progress that can be undertaken as a sequential training or as a finely balanced system of wholesome forces. \n\nAugust 18 – Faith with Shaila Catherine\nAugust 25 – Energy with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 1 – Mindfulness with Robert Cusick\nSeptember 8 – Concentration with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 15 – Wisdom with Chris Clifford\nSeptember 22 – Meditation and Community Meeting with Sharon Allen and Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-08-18-2016-09-22/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,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:20160830T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160830T211500 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173546Z UID:10004739-1472584500-1472591700@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Special Event in Saratoga with Chade-Meng Tan – Author of Joy on Demand DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s special author event will feature best selling author Chade-Meng Tan speaking about his newest book\, Joy on Demand. Books will be available at the event and signing will occur after the talk. \n7:00 Doors Open (please arrive before the meditation begins)\n7:15  Meditation Begins\n8:00 Meng Speaks\n9:00 Book Signing \nPlease notice that the event will be held at our site on Saratoga Ave\, just off highway 85\, instead of our usual Tuesday night location. \n\nChade­-Meng Tan (Meng) is a Google pioneer\, award­winning engineer\, international bestselling author\, thought leader and philanthropist. At Google\, he brought the practice of mindfulness into the workplace with his mindfulness-based emotional intelligence course\, Search Inside Yourself. Search Inside Yourself is also the title of Meng’s New York Times bestselling book which has been endorsed by world leaders such as President Carter of the United States\, business leaders such as Eric Schmidt of Google and John Mackey of Whole Foods Markets\, and spiritual leaders such as the Dalai Lama. His most recent book is titled Joy On Demand: The Art of Discovering The Happiness Within. \nMeng is the founding chair of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute\, and co­-chair of One Billion Acts of Peace\, an international global citizen’s movement that has  received seven nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. \nMeng delivered a TED talk on compassion at the United Nations and spoke at the White House about the development of kindness. He retired from Google as its “Jolly Good Fellow” at the age of 45. His personal motto is\, “Life is too important to be taken seriously.” \nFor biographies and photos of our guest speakers see our Teachers Page. \nBy Donation: Meng has offered both his books and talk as a benefit for IMSB. We hope you will be inspired by what he calls “maximum generosity” and choose to give generously. IMSB is incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Donation baskets will be available at the event\, or you may contribute online and designate the donation “Joy On Demand.” \n  \n\n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-08-30/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,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:20160823T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160823T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173547Z UID:10008290-1471980600-1471986000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Guest Speaker - Robert Cusick DESCRIPTION:IMSB is privileged to welcome guest speaker Robert Cusick. \nHe’ll be speaking on: TBA \nVisit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our guest speakers. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-08-23/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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:20160818T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150518T150349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173518Z UID:10008601-1471547700-1471554000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Beautiful Mind – Five Faculties DESCRIPTION:Nurturing the best in ourselves. \nThis series will explore the five spiritual faculties and their cultivation in meditation: faith\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom. The Buddha stressed the importance of these controlling faculties and powers\, which offer a complete structure for meditative development and culminate with final liberation. They are necessary features of meditative progress that can be undertaken as a sequential training or as a finely balanced system of wholesome forces. \n\nAugust 18 – Faith with Shaila Catherine\nAugust 25 – Energy with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 1 – Mindfulness with Robert Cusick\nSeptember 8 – Concentration with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 15 – Wisdom with Chris Clifford\nSeptember 22 – Deepening Practice with Farzaneh Azadan\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-08-18/2016-08-18/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,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:20160809T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160809T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173539Z UID:10008289-1470771000-1470776400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Guest: Jennifer Dungan - Right Action In The Face of Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Right Action In The Face Of Climate Change: Can we practice non-harming?\nBefore he went forth\, Siddartha Gautama had a palace for the cold season\, one for the hot season\, and one for the four months of the rainy season. He lived over two and a half millennia ago during the Holocene epoch. We now live in what has been called the Anthropocene epoch\, in which global warming is occurring and disrupting the seasonal patterns that had been relatively stable since Gautama’s time. This disruption\, and the extreme weather events that go along with it\, pose threats to all living beings. Tonight’s talk will explore the concept of non-harming\, right action\, and the three marks of existence in the context of a world in which activities that involve fossil fuel perpetuate or worsen climate disruption. \nJENNIFER DUNGAN began her meditation practice in 2003 with a mindfulness-based stress reduction course (MBSR) and has been practicing the dhamma since joining IMSB in 2006. For nearly thirty years\, she has worked as a scientist at NASA Ames Research Center\, studying satellite imagery of Earth with a specialty in mapping vegetation patterns and how they are affected by human activity and climate change. This talk will bring together her experience in both arenas to explore the implications of climate change on a spiritual path. \n\n  \nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-08-09/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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:20160726T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160726T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20160625T164734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173509Z UID:10008499-1469561400-1469566800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Service Project: School Supplies Drive for Local Foster Kids DESCRIPTION:IMSB is helping to provide local foster kids with needed school supplies.\nOne IMSB member (Farzaneh) has already purchased 28 backpacks. We now invite you to volunteer to fill one or more of these backpacks. \nFarzaneh writes: \nDear IMSB sangha members: \nThe practice of generosity is a basic way to experience happiness and freedom. Happiness\, inner calm and gratitude grow when they are fed by a compassionate and generous heart. \nGenerosity is not just about helping those less fortunate than us\, it is about giving freely\, without condition\, without judgment\, without need of explanation or glorification. Generosity is the act of selflessness\, and it is practice of renunciation. \nI would like to invite you to join me to send some of the foster children in our community to school in this coming school year with a brand new backpack and school supplies\, and perhaps plant a seed of kindness in the hearts of these youngsters. \nYou may down load the list of items needed for 2nd-5th graders\, and bring your donations to our IMSB weekly sitting group any Tuesday in July. \nOn behalf of the “HELP ONE CHILD “organization I will be more than happy to provide a tax deductible receipt. \nMay your giving hands and compassionate heart\, bring joy and happiness to your life and the life of others. \nFarzaneh Azadan\n IMSB member \nDownload this checklist of suggested items. You may purchase the specified items\, and any additional items you wish to add\, and bring the them to any IMSB Tuesday night meeting in July. \nPlease email Farzaneh at karuna to inform her of your intention to participate\, and specify how many backpacks you intend to fill. \nThank you! URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/service-project-school-supplies-drive-for-local-foster-kids/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160707T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150518T150349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173518Z UID:10008454-1467918900-1467925200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Ethics\, Action\, and the Five Precepts DESCRIPTION:For a life of harmony and clarity. \nThis series will explore virtue as the indispensable foundation of Buddhist practice. The series will emphasize the five training precepts\, and may explore action\, ethics\, kamma\, and cause-effect dynamics. The precepts are not rules to be obediently followed; they serve as guidelines for the intentional development of compassion\, mindfulness\, and wisdom. These five precepts offer us a joyful method to cultivate the heart\, nurture harmony in our relationships\, and free the mind from inner forces of greed and anger that if unrestrained may cause suffering for ourselves and others. \n\nJuly 7 – Refraining from Intoxication with Angie Boissevain\nJuly 14 – Refraining from Stealing with Shaila Catherine\nJuly 21 – Refraining from Sexual Misconduct with Drew Oman\nJuly 28 – Refraining from False Speech with Shaila Catherine\nAugust 4 – Refraining from Killing with Ayya Santussika\nAugust 11 – Deepening Practice with Sharon Allen\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-07-07/2016-07-07/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,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:20160705T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160705T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173542Z UID:10008288-1467747000-1467752400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Guest Teacher: Margaret Gainer DESCRIPTION:Practice Is Like This: the Similes of Ajahn Chah\nwith guest teacher Margaret Gainer \nFor biographies and photos of our teachers\, visit the Teacher Page. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-07-05/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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:20160628T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173542Z UID:10008287-1467142200-1467147600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Phil Jones - Windows on the World: Self-View and the Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Philip Jones \nTopic: Windows on the World: Self-View and the Four Noble Truths. \nRead biographies of our guest speakers on our Teachers Page. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-06-28/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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:20160609T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20151005T004637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008664-1465499700-1465506000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Mindfulness - in Saratoga/San Jose DESCRIPTION:A training for living in the present. \nThis course is an introduction to the meditative development of mindfulness through which we refine our ability to focus and bring clear attention to all aspects of experience. We will cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. This series includes exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight balanced awareness in work and home life. The course is appropriate for beginners as well as practitioners who wish to refine fundamental meditation techniques for a stronger daily practice. \n\nJune 9 — The power of mindfulness of breathing with Shaila Catherine\nJune 16 — Cultivating presence through mindfulness of the body with Shaila Catherine\nJune 23 —  The place for skillful thoughts in meditation with Sharon Allen\nJune 30 —  Working with emotions and mental states with Renee Burgard URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/cultivating-mindfulness-2/2016-06-09/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,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:20160607T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173544Z UID:10008286-1465327800-1465333200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sitting Group Cancelled for Tonight DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s program is cancelled. The room will be used as a polling place for the election today. IMSB’s regular program will resume next week. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-06-07/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation 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:20160531T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T064955Z UID:10008285-1464723000-1464728400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Wesak Celebration - Community Social Event DESCRIPTION:7:30 pm – 9:15 pm \nThis evening IMSB will celebrate Wesak\, the primary Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment\, birth\, and death. \nTonight’s program will include meditation\, dhamma talk\, and flower offering ceremony. The structured program will end around 9pm\, but please plan to stay a few minutes longer to enjoy refreshments and social time with the community. \nFlowers to offer in the ceremony\, and treats for the social are welcome. You may bring flowers or treats to share\, but not required. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the floor. The floor is not carpeted. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-05-24/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Social Gathering,Weekly Meditation 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:20160524T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160524T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150717T140206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008657-1464118200-1464123600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings DESCRIPTION:Thus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha\nThe Pali Canon includes over 5\,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha’s ministry. Over the centuries\, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the Buddha taught. However\, the vast collection of source material reaches beyond these well known teachings. \nFor this speaker series\, IMSB has invited guest teachers to focus on teachings that have been largely neglected by contemporary Buddhist groups. Each talk will share a lesser-known teaching\, event\, or instruction that will enrich our comprehension of what the Buddha taught. We will discover whether broadening our source material reinforces the dominant view of Buddhist practice or paints a different picture of meditation and the path of liberation. \n\nApril 12 — with Sean Feit — Two Bright Qualities: Shame and Dread (hiri and ottappa) — Teachings from AN 7:65\nApril 19 — with Diana Clark — Sustaining Relationships — Teachings from AN 4:32\, AN 4:256  and AN 9:5\nApril 26 — with Tony Bernhard — Lessons from the Quarrel at Kosambi — Teachings from MN 48 and MN 128\nMay 3 — with Kim Allen — From Scared-in-the-Woods to Liberated — Teachings from MN 4\, on Fear and Dread\nMay 10 — with Andrea Fella — Becoming Freedom — Teachings from the Atthakavagga in the Sutta Nipata\nMay 17 — with Nona Olivia — Discerning a Trustworthy Teacher — Guidance from the Therigatha and Canki Sutta\nMay 24 – with Shaila Catherine — The Buddha’s Practical Advice for Maintaining Material Gains and Wealth\n\nAN = Anguttara Nikaya\, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nMN = Majjhima Nikaya\, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha\n— Sutta reference numbers are based upon Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation\, published by Wisdom Publications. \nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-lesser-known-teachings/2016-05-24/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160517T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160517T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150717T140206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008656-1463513400-1463518800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings DESCRIPTION:Thus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha\nThe Pali Canon includes over 5\,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha’s ministry. Over the centuries\, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the Buddha taught. However\, the vast collection of source material reaches beyond these well known teachings. \nFor this speaker series\, IMSB has invited guest teachers to focus on teachings that have been largely neglected by contemporary Buddhist groups. Each talk will share a lesser-known teaching\, event\, or instruction that will enrich our comprehension of what the Buddha taught. We will discover whether broadening our source material reinforces the dominant view of Buddhist practice or paints a different picture of meditation and the path of liberation. \n\nApril 12 — with Sean Feit — Two Bright Qualities: Shame and Dread (hiri and ottappa) — Teachings from AN 7:65\nApril 19 — with Diana Clark — Sustaining Relationships — Teachings from AN 4:32\, AN 4:256  and AN 9:5\nApril 26 — with Tony Bernhard — Lessons from the Quarrel at Kosambi — Teachings from MN 48 and MN 128\nMay 3 — with Kim Allen — From Scared-in-the-Woods to Liberated — Teachings from MN 4\, on Fear and Dread\nMay 10 — with Andrea Fella — Becoming Freedom — Teachings from the Atthakavagga in the Sutta Nipata\nMay 17 — with Nona Olivia — Discerning a Trustworthy Teacher — Guidance from the Therigatha and Canki Sutta\nMay 24 – with Shaila Catherine — The Buddha’s Practical Advice for Maintaining Material Gains and Wealth\n\nAN = Anguttara Nikaya\, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nMN = Majjhima Nikaya\, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha\n— Sutta reference numbers are based upon Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation\, published by Wisdom Publications. \nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-lesser-known-teachings/2016-05-17/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160510T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160510T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150717T140206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008655-1462908600-1462914000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings DESCRIPTION:Thus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha\nThe Pali Canon includes over 5\,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha’s ministry. Over the centuries\, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the Buddha taught. However\, the vast collection of source material reaches beyond these well known teachings. \nFor this speaker series\, IMSB has invited guest teachers to focus on teachings that have been largely neglected by contemporary Buddhist groups. Each talk will share a lesser-known teaching\, event\, or instruction that will enrich our comprehension of what the Buddha taught. We will discover whether broadening our source material reinforces the dominant view of Buddhist practice or paints a different picture of meditation and the path of liberation. \n\nApril 12 — with Sean Feit — Two Bright Qualities: Shame and Dread (hiri and ottappa) — Teachings from AN 7:65\nApril 19 — with Diana Clark — Sustaining Relationships — Teachings from AN 4:32\, AN 4:256  and AN 9:5\nApril 26 — with Tony Bernhard — Lessons from the Quarrel at Kosambi — Teachings from MN 48 and MN 128\nMay 3 — with Kim Allen — From Scared-in-the-Woods to Liberated — Teachings from MN 4\, on Fear and Dread\nMay 10 — with Andrea Fella — Becoming Freedom — Teachings from the Atthakavagga in the Sutta Nipata\nMay 17 — with Nona Olivia — Discerning a Trustworthy Teacher — Guidance from the Therigatha and Canki Sutta\nMay 24 – with Shaila Catherine — The Buddha’s Practical Advice for Maintaining Material Gains and Wealth\n\nAN = Anguttara Nikaya\, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nMN = Majjhima Nikaya\, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha\n— Sutta reference numbers are based upon Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation\, published by Wisdom Publications. \nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-lesser-known-teachings/2016-05-10/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150717T140206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008654-1462303800-1462309200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings DESCRIPTION:Thus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha\nThe Pali Canon includes over 5\,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha’s ministry. Over the centuries\, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the Buddha taught. However\, the vast collection of source material reaches beyond these well known teachings. \nFor this speaker series\, IMSB has invited guest teachers to focus on teachings that have been largely neglected by contemporary Buddhist groups. Each talk will share a lesser-known teaching\, event\, or instruction that will enrich our comprehension of what the Buddha taught. We will discover whether broadening our source material reinforces the dominant view of Buddhist practice or paints a different picture of meditation and the path of liberation. \n\nApril 12 — with Sean Feit — Two Bright Qualities: Shame and Dread (hiri and ottappa) — Teachings from AN 7:65\nApril 19 — with Diana Clark — Sustaining Relationships — Teachings from AN 4:32\, AN 4:256  and AN 9:5\nApril 26 — with Tony Bernhard — Lessons from the Quarrel at Kosambi — Teachings from MN 48 and MN 128\nMay 3 — with Kim Allen — From Scared-in-the-Woods to Liberated — Teachings from MN 4\, on Fear and Dread\nMay 10 — with Andrea Fella — Becoming Freedom — Teachings from the Atthakavagga in the Sutta Nipata\nMay 17 — with Nona Olivia — Discerning a Trustworthy Teacher — Guidance from the Therigatha and Canki Sutta\nMay 24 – with Shaila Catherine — The Buddha’s Practical Advice for Maintaining Material Gains and Wealth\n\nAN = Anguttara Nikaya\, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nMN = Majjhima Nikaya\, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha\n— Sutta reference numbers are based upon Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation\, published by Wisdom Publications. \nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-lesser-known-teachings/2016-05-03/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160426T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150717T140206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008653-1461699000-1461704400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings DESCRIPTION:Thus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha\nThe Pali Canon includes over 5\,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha’s ministry. Over the centuries\, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the Buddha taught. However\, the vast collection of source material reaches beyond these well known teachings. \nFor this speaker series\, IMSB has invited guest teachers to focus on teachings that have been largely neglected by contemporary Buddhist groups. Each talk will share a lesser-known teaching\, event\, or instruction that will enrich our comprehension of what the Buddha taught. We will discover whether broadening our source material reinforces the dominant view of Buddhist practice or paints a different picture of meditation and the path of liberation. \n\nApril 12 — with Sean Feit — Two Bright Qualities: Shame and Dread (hiri and ottappa) — Teachings from AN 7:65\nApril 19 — with Diana Clark — Sustaining Relationships — Teachings from AN 4:32\, AN 4:256  and AN 9:5\nApril 26 — with Tony Bernhard — Lessons from the Quarrel at Kosambi — Teachings from MN 48 and MN 128\nMay 3 — with Kim Allen — From Scared-in-the-Woods to Liberated — Teachings from MN 4\, on Fear and Dread\nMay 10 — with Andrea Fella — Becoming Freedom — Teachings from the Atthakavagga in the Sutta Nipata\nMay 17 — with Nona Olivia — Discerning a Trustworthy Teacher — Guidance from the Therigatha and Canki Sutta\nMay 24 – with Shaila Catherine — The Buddha’s Practical Advice for Maintaining Material Gains and Wealth\n\nAN = Anguttara Nikaya\, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nMN = Majjhima Nikaya\, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha\n— Sutta reference numbers are based upon Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation\, published by Wisdom Publications. \nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-lesser-known-teachings/2016-04-26/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160419T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160419T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150717T140206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008652-1461094200-1461099600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings DESCRIPTION:Thus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha\nThe Pali Canon includes over 5\,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha’s ministry. Over the centuries\, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the Buddha taught. However\, the vast collection of source material reaches beyond these well known teachings. \nFor this speaker series\, IMSB has invited guest teachers to focus on teachings that have been largely neglected by contemporary Buddhist groups. Each talk will share a lesser-known teaching\, event\, or instruction that will enrich our comprehension of what the Buddha taught. We will discover whether broadening our source material reinforces the dominant view of Buddhist practice or paints a different picture of meditation and the path of liberation. \n\nApril 12 — with Sean Feit — Two Bright Qualities: Shame and Dread (hiri and ottappa) — Teachings from AN 7:65\nApril 19 — with Diana Clark — Sustaining Relationships — Teachings from AN 4:32\, AN 4:256  and AN 9:5\nApril 26 — with Tony Bernhard — Lessons from the Quarrel at Kosambi — Teachings from MN 48 and MN 128\nMay 3 — with Kim Allen — From Scared-in-the-Woods to Liberated — Teachings from MN 4\, on Fear and Dread\nMay 10 — with Andrea Fella — Becoming Freedom — Teachings from the Atthakavagga in the Sutta Nipata\nMay 17 — with Nona Olivia — Discerning a Trustworthy Teacher — Guidance from the Therigatha and Canki Sutta\nMay 24 – with Shaila Catherine — The Buddha’s Practical Advice for Maintaining Material Gains and Wealth\n\nAN = Anguttara Nikaya\, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nMN = Majjhima Nikaya\, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha\n— Sutta reference numbers are based upon Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation\, published by Wisdom Publications. \nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-lesser-known-teachings/2016-04-19/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160414T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160414T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150518T150349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173517Z UID:10008450-1460661300-1460667600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Seven Factors of Awakening - in Saratoga/San Jose DESCRIPTION:For the mind that values freedom. \nThese seven qualities offer an effective framework for cultivating the mind\, overcoming the hindrances\, and balancing the energetic and calming forces that develop in meditation. When cultivated and balanced\, the mind is ripe for awakening. This series will explore each factor to reveal its importance\, function\, and role in the process of awakening. \n\nApril 14 – Mindfulness with Janetti Marotta\nApril 21 – Investigation with Sharon Allen\nApril 28 – Effort and Energy with Bhikkhuni Sobhana\nMay 5 – Joy with Fa Jun\nMay 12 – Tranquility with Erik Swanson\nMay 19 – Concentration with Margaret Gainer\nMay 26 – Equipoise with Shaila Catherine\nJune 2 – Deepening practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-04-14/2016-04-14/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,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:20160412T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160412T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150717T140206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008651-1460489400-1460494800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings DESCRIPTION:Thus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha\nThe Pali Canon includes over 5\,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha’s ministry. Over the centuries\, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the Buddha taught. However\, the vast collection of source material reaches beyond these well known teachings. \nFor this speaker series\, IMSB has invited guest teachers to focus on teachings that have been largely neglected by contemporary Buddhist groups. Each talk will share a lesser-known teaching\, event\, or instruction that will enrich our comprehension of what the Buddha taught. We will discover whether broadening our source material reinforces the dominant view of Buddhist practice or paints a different picture of meditation and the path of liberation. \n\nApril 12 — with Sean Feit — Two Bright Qualities: Shame and Dread (hiri and ottappa) — Teachings from AN 7:65\nApril 19 — with Diana Clark — Sustaining Relationships — Teachings from AN 4:32\, AN 4:256  and AN 9:5\nApril 26 — with Tony Bernhard — Lessons from the Quarrel at Kosambi — Teachings from MN 48 and MN 128\nMay 3 — with Kim Allen — From Scared-in-the-Woods to Liberated — Teachings from MN 4\, on Fear and Dread\nMay 10 — with Andrea Fella — Becoming Freedom — Teachings from the Atthakavagga in the Sutta Nipata\nMay 17 — with Nona Olivia — Discerning a Trustworthy Teacher — Guidance from the Therigatha and Canki Sutta\nMay 24 – with Shaila Catherine — The Buddha’s Practical Advice for Maintaining Material Gains and Wealth\n\nAN = Anguttara Nikaya\, The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nMN = Majjhima Nikaya\, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha\n— Sutta reference numbers are based upon Bhikkhu Bodhi’s translation\, published by Wisdom Publications. \nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-lesser-known-teachings/2016-04-12/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 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:20160329T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173539Z UID:10008284-1459279800-1459285200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Special Guest Speaker – Jenny Wilks – Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness\, Insight\, and Compassion\n‘Mindfulness’ is becoming such a commonly used term that its depth and liberating potential may be underestimated or misunderstood. The Buddha’s teaching on establishing mindfulness (the Satipatthana Sutta) invites us to cultivate mindfulness both ‘internally’ – a deep awareness of our inner experience\, in order to cultivate liberating insight – and ‘externally’ – an open-hearted awareness of others\, in order to cultivate an ethical and compassionate response. We will explore how together these can support our mindfulness practice so that it becomes\, as the Buddha described it\, a ‘direct path to awakening’. \n\nMarch 29 – Mindfulness Internally: Insight and Freedom\nApril 5 – Mindfulness Externally: Compassion in Action\n\nIMSB is privileged to host special guest speaker Jenny Wilks for a brief residency during which time she’ll be offering teachings on both Tuesday’s in Mountain View and Thursdays in Saratoga. She lives and teaches in England. You’ll find her biography on our Teacher’s Page. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. 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. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-03-29/2016-03-29/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation 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:20160324T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160324T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150518T150349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173517Z UID:10008448-1458846900-1458853200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Saratoga - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled.\n\n\nThe church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. \nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Thursday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Saratoga. The program is structured into thematic series led by Shaila Catherine\, Sharon Allen\, and a wide array of guest teachers. See also Thursday Meditation. \n  URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-03-24/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Guests and Series,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:20160322T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173540Z UID:10008283-1458675000-1458680400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. \n\nThe church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. \nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-03-22/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation 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:20160317T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160317T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T030757 CREATED:20150518T150349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173519Z UID:10008446-1458242100-1458248400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Paths of Skillful Action – special guest Jenny Wilks in Saratoga/San Jose DESCRIPTION:Living an ethical life in the modern world.\nA three week series with special guest teacher Jenny Wilks. \nWhen we think of ethical practice in Buddhism\, we often focus on the traditional five precepts. However a longer list of ten paths of skillful action (kusala-kamma-patha) occurs more frequently in the early texts. They overlap with the five precepts\, and can help to reveal further what it means to live an ethically skillful life and how this encompasses and transforms the activities of body\, speech\, and mind. We will explore how these paths are described in the Pali texts and how we can understand and practice them in the modern world. \n\nMarch 17 – Skillful paths of bodily action\nMarch 24 – No meeting today. The church needs the space for their Maundy Thursday ceremony.\nMarch 31 – Skillful paths of speech\nApril 7 – Skillful paths of mind\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-03-17/2016-03-17/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,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 END:VCALENDAR