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SUMMARY:Course: Buddhist Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Sharon Allen\, and Chris Clifford. \nDemystifying the core beliefs of Buddhism \nThursdays\, January 10 – February 21\, 2019\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00.\nArrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nThis course will provide a nuts-and-bolts guide to the core teachings of the Buddha for anyone who is curious about Buddhism. The course is designed to help participants understand fundamental Buddhist concepts and explore how they relate to everyday life\, without extensive use of Pali terms or complex lists. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of the Buddha’s teaching\, with an emphasis on applying the practices in contemporary everyday life. \nJanuary 10 – A Brief History of the Buddha and Buddhism\nJanuary 17 – The Four Noble Truths\nJanuary 24 – Practicing Mindfulness (Satipatthana)\nJanuary 31 – The Eightfold Path\nFebruary 7 – Characteristics of Insight\nFebruary 14 – Virtue\, Action\, and Kamma\nFebruary 21 – Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice \n\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $45 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/buddhist-fundamentals/2019-01-17/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Meditation\, Power\, and Success
DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Power\, and Success\nA Meditative Path for Accomplishing Your Goals\nA Five-week series with Shaila Catherine  \nWays to leverage your mental strengths. \nTuesdays\, December 11\, 2018 – January 22\, 2019 \n7:30 pm to 9:00 pm \nThis 5-week series will explore four qualities that the Buddha linked to success on the spiritual path. These qualities\, called iddhipadas in Pali\, strengthen our capacity to realize our aims\, increase the skillfulness of our effort\, intensify our concentration\, and help us develop our mind through mindfulness and insight.  \n\nDecember 11 – The power to strive \nDecember 18 – Concentration due to desire\nJanuary 8 – Concentration due to energy\nJanuary 15 – Concentration due to mind\nJanuary 22 – Concentration due to investigation\n\nThis series is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. Each evening includes silent or guided meditation\, a break\, and teachings.  \n\nPlease visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, which offer a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events. \nOur 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. 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/meditation-power-and-success/2019-01-15/
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
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format.  Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View\, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation 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. Newcomers 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. IMSB 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. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-01-15/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day of Meditation led by Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine.\nIMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation\, deepen their practice\, explore various dhamma themes\, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! \nThe day long programs are usually structured with alternating sitting and walking meditations\, augmented by meditation instructions\, reflections\, and teachings. Shaila Catherine leads most of the day longs\, complimented by periodic guest teachers or community events. At most day long events\, Shaila is available for individual consultations. \nShaila offers teachings at each event\, usually aimed at developing meditative skills. Whether or not a theme is announced in advance\, teachings will be offered to deepen understanding of the Buddhist path of practice. \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal around 12:30; please bring a food dish to share. \nEveryone is welcome. There is no registration. Folding chairs are provided. Bring a mat and cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. Beginner’s to meditation are encouraged to come on time since both sitting and walking meditation instruction are usually offered in the mornings. \nThese monthly events may take place at any of the churches where we meet—in Los Altos\, Saratoga\, or Mountain View. Be sure to double check the website event listing to determine the correct location. \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/10018/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Fundamentals – A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:Register now for Buddhist Fundamentals\, a new 6-week course in Saratoga.\nLed by Shaila Catherine\, Sharon Allen\, and Chris Clifford. \nFor more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/buddhist-fundamentals/2019-01-10/ \n  \n\nCourse: Buddhist Fundamentals
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/10572/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Course: Buddhist Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Sharon Allen\, and Chris Clifford. \nDemystifying the core beliefs of Buddhism \nThursdays\, January 10 – February 21\, 2019\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00.\nArrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nThis course will provide a nuts-and-bolts guide to the core teachings of the Buddha for anyone who is curious about Buddhism. The course is designed to help participants understand fundamental Buddhist concepts and explore how they relate to everyday life\, without extensive use of Pali terms or complex lists. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of the Buddha’s teaching\, with an emphasis on applying the practices in contemporary everyday life. \nJanuary 10 – A Brief History of the Buddha and Buddhism\nJanuary 17 – The Four Noble Truths\nJanuary 24 – Practicing Mindfulness (Satipatthana)\nJanuary 31 – The Eightfold Path\nFebruary 7 – Characteristics of Insight\nFebruary 14 – Virtue\, Action\, and Kamma\nFebruary 21 – Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice \n\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $45 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/buddhist-fundamentals/2019-01-10/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Meditation\, Power\, and Success
DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Power\, and Success\nA Meditative Path for Accomplishing Your Goals\nA Five-week series with Shaila Catherine  \nWays to leverage your mental strengths. \nTuesdays\, December 11\, 2018 – January 22\, 2019 \n7:30 pm to 9:00 pm \nThis 5-week series will explore four qualities that the Buddha linked to success on the spiritual path. These qualities\, called iddhipadas in Pali\, strengthen our capacity to realize our aims\, increase the skillfulness of our effort\, intensify our concentration\, and help us develop our mind through mindfulness and insight.  \n\nDecember 11 – The power to strive \nDecember 18 – Concentration due to desire\nJanuary 8 – Concentration due to energy\nJanuary 15 – Concentration due to mind\nJanuary 22 – Concentration due to investigation\n\nThis series is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. Each evening includes silent or guided meditation\, a break\, and teachings.  \n\nPlease visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, which offer a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events. \nOur 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. 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/meditation-power-and-success/2019-01-08/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190108T210000
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format.  Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View\, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation 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. Newcomers 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. IMSB 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. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-01-08/
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.
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SUMMARY:Young Meditators Group
DESCRIPTION:Young Meditators Group\nBringing Practice to Modern Daily Life \nFor Ages 18 to 39\nMeets the second Tuesday of each month just prior to the usual IMSB weekly meditation and teaching program. \nWe’re building a community of young practitioners\, ages 18 to 39\, around interest in practice as a source of strength and refuge. Gatherings will be used to build sangha and explore pertinent topics of navigating daily life as a young person in the modern world. \nThis group is facilitated by Aishin Leonard\, a passionate Buddhist practitioner\, mindfulness facilitator and consultant in the South Bay. \nAll levels of practice welcome. No registration required. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: meditateyoung
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/young-meditators-group/2019-01-08/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Meditate Young at IMSB":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190103T210000
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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-2019-01-03/
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.
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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-2019-07-04/2019-01-03/
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.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T210000
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SUMMARY:Weekly meditation is cancelled for tonight - Enjoy the holidays!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled.\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. \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-meditation-is-cancelled-for-tonight-3/
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.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181227T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T153602Z
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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/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190102
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180805T230555Z
UID:10008782-1545868800-1546387199@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Annual New Year's Retreat in Texas with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Energy\, Effort\, and Ease\nAn Insight Meditation retreat led by Shaila Catherine\nDecember 27\, 2018 to January 1\, 2019 \nThis insight retreat will emphasize skills for developing Right Effort to support mindfulness\, concentration\, and insight. By learning to use our energies wisely\, we can set down the burden of competitive striving\, infuse our activities with ease\, cultivate balanced beautiful qualities\, open to a fresh and free way of engaging with experience\, and incline the mind toward profound peace. \nThe factor of effort is included in many of the most important Buddhist Lists including the Noble Eight-fold Path\, the Seven Factors of Awakening\, The Five Faculties\, The Five Powers\, and the Four Bases of Success. Morning instructions on this retreat will explore effort as described in the Sammappadhāna Samyutta\, The Connected Discourses on Right Striving (SN 49.1). This brief teaching presents a flexible four-part approach to skillfully meeting situations\, in life and in formal meditation practice. \nThis retreat is appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners. It will include group meditation instructions\, dharma teachings\, and either group or individual consultations with the teacher. \nThis residential meditation retreat will be held at the Margaret Austin Center in Texas. It is mid-way between Austin and Houston. \nRegistration will open approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of the retreat. \nFor details visit the Mariposa Sangha website at: https://mariposasangha.org/residential-retreats/
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/annual-new-years-retreat-in-texas-with-shaila-catherine-2/
LOCATION:Margaret Austin Retreat Center\, 6650 County Road 117\, Chappell Hill\, TX\, 77426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
GEO:30.1163989;-96.2119961
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20170816T025537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T153728Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation is CANCELLED for tonight - Enjoy the holidays!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled for the holidays.\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. \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-meditation-is-cancelled-for-tonight-2/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181218T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180916T232227Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation\, Power\, and Success
DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Power\, and Success\nA Meditative Path for Accomplishing Your Goals\nA Five-week series with Shaila Catherine  \nWays to leverage your mental strengths. \nTuesdays\, December 11\, 2018 – January 22\, 2019 \n7:30 pm to 9:00 pm \nThis 5-week series will explore four qualities that the Buddha linked to success on the spiritual path. These qualities\, called iddhipadas in Pali\, strengthen our capacity to realize our aims\, increase the skillfulness of our effort\, intensify our concentration\, and help us develop our mind through mindfulness and insight.  \n\nDecember 11 – The power to strive \nDecember 18 – Concentration due to desire\nJanuary 8 – Concentration due to energy\nJanuary 15 – Concentration due to mind\nJanuary 22 – Concentration due to investigation\n\nThis series is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. Each evening includes silent or guided meditation\, a break\, and teachings.  \n\nPlease visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, which offer a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events. \nOur 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. 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/meditation-power-and-success/2018-12-18/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T215923Z
UID:10008368-1545161400-1545166800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format.  Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View\, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation 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. Newcomers 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. IMSB 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. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2018-12-18/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181213T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20170101T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T232908Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Meditation - A Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:An Evening for Meditation Practice\nMindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. \nDrop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their practice with an evening of sitting and walking meditations. These evening sessions will emphasize guided meditations and experiential mindfulness activities. \nEach session will include instruction in sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, or other mindful movement practices\, and practical meditative skills. Everyone is welcome. \nVisit our Events Calendar for a schedule of programs. \nThese Mindfulness Meditation evenings are led by Shaila Catherine\, Sharon Allen\, or a skilled guest teacher. For pictures and biographies of our teachers\, visit our Teacher Page. \nNewcomers are welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a mat or cushion if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. Registration is not required. \nDANA DONATIONS: IMSB 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. A basket will be available at this 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. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/deepening-practice-and-community-open-drop-in-with-shaila-catherine-2-2018-06-21-2018-10-11/2018-12-13/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Guests and Series,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20180916T225127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180916T232227Z
UID:10008949-1544556600-1544562000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Meditation\, Power\, and Success
DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Power\, and Success\nA Meditative Path for Accomplishing Your Goals\nA Five-week series with Shaila Catherine  \nWays to leverage your mental strengths. \nTuesdays\, December 11\, 2018 – January 22\, 2019 \n7:30 pm to 9:00 pm \nThis 5-week series will explore four qualities that the Buddha linked to success on the spiritual path. These qualities\, called iddhipadas in Pali\, strengthen our capacity to realize our aims\, increase the skillfulness of our effort\, intensify our concentration\, and help us develop our mind through mindfulness and insight.  \n\nDecember 11 – The power to strive \nDecember 18 – Concentration due to desire\nJanuary 8 – Concentration due to energy\nJanuary 15 – Concentration due to mind\nJanuary 22 – Concentration due to investigation\n\nThis series is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. Each evening includes silent or guided meditation\, a break\, and teachings.  \n\nPlease visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, which offer a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events. \nOur 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. 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/meditation-power-and-success/2018-12-11/
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T215923Z
UID:10008367-1544556600-1544562000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format.  Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View\, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation 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. Newcomers 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. IMSB 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. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2018-12-11/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181211T192500
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20180813T233951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T234542Z
UID:10008918-1544553000-1544556300@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Young Meditators Group
DESCRIPTION:Young Meditators Group\nBringing Practice to Modern Daily Life \nFor Ages 18 to 39\nMeets the second Tuesday of each month just prior to the usual IMSB weekly meditation and teaching program. \nWe’re building a community of young practitioners\, ages 18 to 39\, around interest in practice as a source of strength and refuge. Gatherings will be used to build sangha and explore pertinent topics of navigating daily life as a young person in the modern world. \nThis group is facilitated by Aishin Leonard\, a passionate Buddhist practitioner\, mindfulness facilitator and consultant in the South Bay. \nAll levels of practice welcome. No registration required. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: meditateyoung
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/young-meditators-group/2018-12-11/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Meditate Young at IMSB":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20150518T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T152606Z
UID:10008472-1544261400-1544288400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nIMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation\, deepen their practice\, explore various dhamma themes\, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! \nThe day long programs are usually structured with alternating sitting and walking meditations\, augmented by meditation instructions\, reflections\, and teachings. Shaila Catherine leads most of the day longs\, complimented by periodic guest teachers or community events. At most day long events\, Shaila is available for individual consultations. \nShaila offers teachings at each event\, usually aimed at developing meditative skills. Whether or not a theme is announced in advance\, teachings will be offered to deepen understanding of the Buddhist path of practice. \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal around 12:30; please bring a food dish to share. \nEveryone is welcome. There is no registration. Folding chairs are provided. Bring a mat and cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. Beginner’s to meditation are encouraged to come on time since both sitting and walking meditation instruction are usually offered in the mornings. \nThese monthly events may take place at any of the churches where we meet—in Los Altos\, Saratoga\, or Mountain View. Be sure to double check the website event listing to determine the correct location. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/day-of-meditation-2016-09-12-2016-12-24-2017-11-10-2017-12-18/2018-12-08/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20180817T014437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T014437Z
UID:10008938-1544176800-1544184000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Numerical Discourses Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Today will be the final meeting of our four year study of the Numerical Discourses of the Buddha. The reading topics will include those miscellaneous and stray suttas that didn’t make it into our four year reading lists\, including the repetition series. Details were emailed to registered sutta study participants. \nParticipation is open to those who have attended our Numerical Discourses study group previously\, at either the Friday\, Wednesday\, or online groups.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/numerical-discourses-study-group/
LOCATION:3942 Duncan Pl.\, 3942 Duncan Pl.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20170815T184310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T033027Z
UID:10008798-1544176800-1544184000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group - in Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine\nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in December 2017 and concluding in October 2018. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: \n\nFriday mornings in Palo Alto\nWednesday evenings in Menlo Park\nMonday evenings online\n\nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the January meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2018 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. General information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. \nScheduled dates for meetings Fridays in Palo Alto: \n\nDecember 15\, 2017\nFebruary\, no meeting\nMarch 23\nApril 27\nMay\, no meeting\nJune 15\nJuly 20\nAugust 24\nSeptember 14\nOctober 12\nNovember 9\nDecember 7 (extra meeting to discuss miscellaneous suttas and repetition series)
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-group-in-palo-alto/2018-12-07/
LOCATION:3942 Duncan Pl.\, 3942 Duncan Pl.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181206T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181206T210000
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UID:10008948-1544123700-1544130000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A practical approach to working with five classic hindrances.\nA Six-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen \nOctober 25 – December 13\, 2018\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00.\nArrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nMEDITATION PRACTICE cultivates inner peace\, clarity\, concentration\nand joy. However\, to experience these beautiful qualities we must overcome\nobstacles such as agitation\, dullness\, distraction\, obsessive thinking\, painful\nemotions\, and reactivity. Mastering these hindrances helps us work skillfully\nwith pain\, illness\, fear\, and a wide range of obstructive patterns.\nThis six-week course will include introductory mindfulness meditation\ninstruction and focus on practical strategies for identifying and working with\ncommon hindrances in meditation practice. We will nurture the skills that\nwill enable us to work with the hindrances and thereby transform negative\npatterns into positive states. \n\nOctober 25—Working with Obstacles as the Path with Sharon Allen\nNovember 1—Unseduced by the Desire for Pleasure with Shaila\nCatherine\nNovember 8—Overcoming Aversion\, Judgment and Anger with\nShaila Catherine\nNovember 15—Staying Awake in the Face of Dullness and Boredom\nwith Shaila Catherine\nNovember 22—No class tonight. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday\nNovember 29—Calming the Restless and Distracted Mind with\nSharon Allen\nDecember 6 —Freedom from Doubt with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 13—Experiencing Mindfulness and Tranquility: A drop-in\nevening for meditation practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: This is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link\nfor a key to course level designations . \nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $45 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance and can volunteer to help\, please inquire with the registrar about service scholarships by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/overcoming-obstacles-to-meditation-2/2018-12-06/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T210000
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SUMMARY:The Heart of Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of Meditation\nA 4-week series with Shaila Catherine  \nOpen your heart – bring balance to your relationships  \nTuesdays\, November 13 – December 4\, 2018\n7:30 pm to 9:00 pm \nIn this series\, you’ll learn to nurture four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. These qualities\, traditionally called the Divine Abodes (Brahma Viharas)\, express a powerful and immeasurable intention of kindness toward ourselves and all beings. When they are well developed\, the heart-mind is liberated from ill will\, cruelty\, envy\, expectation and demand\, and one dwells with a pure\, “divine” perception of all things. \n\nNovember 13 – Loving Kindness\nNovember 20 ­– Compassion\nNovember 27 – Empathetic Joy\nDecember 4 – Equanimity\n\nThis series is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. Each evening includes silent or guided meditation\, a break\, and teachings. \n  \n\nPlease visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings.  On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, which offer a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events. \nOur 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. 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/the-heart-of-meditation/2018-12-04/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T215923Z
UID:10008366-1543951800-1543957200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format.  Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View\, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation 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. Newcomers 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. IMSB 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. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2018-12-04/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181204T192000
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The Beginner’s Orientation session occurs the first Tuesday of every month just prior to our weekly meditation group\n6:30 pm – 7:25 pm \nInsight Meditation South Bay\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\, Mountain View\, CA 94040 \nThe Beginner’s Orientation introduces mindfulness meditation instructions\, and provides an orientation to Insight Meditation South Bay. This beginner’s session is conducted the first Tuesday of the month immediately before the regular weekly sitting. Come for the introduction\, and then stay for the regular weekly program\, where you will meet the members of Insight Meditation South Bay and our teachers. \nAn overview of the practices that we teach can be found on our  Vipassana Practice (Insight Meditation) page. \nMeditation instruction is offered starting at 6:30. Please arrive on time as a courtesy to others. \nYou may bring a sitting cushion\, but chairs are provided and you need only bring yourself.\nFor more information\, please also see the Beginner’s Orientation.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/beginners-orientation-2015-08-04-2016-07-02-2017-02-07/2018-12-04/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181203
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
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UID:10008777-1543622400-1543795199@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Non-residential Weekend Retreat with Shaila Catherine - San Luis Obispo\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts: Practical Wisdom from the Middle Length Discourses\nMental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that practitioners struggle to overcome. We can refine our skills for working with the modes of thinking that distract us from being mindful and attentive: critical thoughts\, planning\, worrying\, lustful thoughts\, judging\, memories\, and internal commentaries\, to name a few. The teachings on this weekend retreat are based on two discourses in the Middle Length Discourses (suttas 19 and 20). They present a sequence of strategies for dealing with obstructive mental patterns that can arise during mindfulness and concentration practice as well as daily activities. 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/non-residential-weekend-retreat-san-luis-obispo-ca-2/
LOCATION:White Heron Sangha\, San Luis Obispo\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
GEO:35.2827524;-120.6596156
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181129T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113352
CREATED:20180902T215227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T230304Z
UID:10008947-1543518900-1543525200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A practical approach to working with five classic hindrances.\nA Six-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen \nOctober 25 – December 13\, 2018\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00.\nArrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nMEDITATION PRACTICE cultivates inner peace\, clarity\, concentration\nand joy. However\, to experience these beautiful qualities we must overcome\nobstacles such as agitation\, dullness\, distraction\, obsessive thinking\, painful\nemotions\, and reactivity. Mastering these hindrances helps us work skillfully\nwith pain\, illness\, fear\, and a wide range of obstructive patterns.\nThis six-week course will include introductory mindfulness meditation\ninstruction and focus on practical strategies for identifying and working with\ncommon hindrances in meditation practice. We will nurture the skills that\nwill enable us to work with the hindrances and thereby transform negative\npatterns into positive states. \n\nOctober 25—Working with Obstacles as the Path with Sharon Allen\nNovember 1—Unseduced by the Desire for Pleasure with Shaila\nCatherine\nNovember 8—Overcoming Aversion\, Judgment and Anger with\nShaila Catherine\nNovember 15—Staying Awake in the Face of Dullness and Boredom\nwith Shaila Catherine\nNovember 22—No class tonight. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday\nNovember 29—Calming the Restless and Distracted Mind with\nSharon Allen\nDecember 6 —Freedom from Doubt with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 13—Experiencing Mindfulness and Tranquility: A drop-in\nevening for meditation practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: This is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link\nfor a key to course level designations . \nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $45 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance and can volunteer to help\, please inquire with the registrar about service scholarships by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/overcoming-obstacles-to-meditation-2/2018-11-29/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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