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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group - Digha Nikaya– Online
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. 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 second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2019 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 (subject to change) for meetings Mondays online: \n\nMarch 18\nApril 22\nMay 20\nJune 3\nJuly 8\nAugust 26\nSeptember 16\nOctober 21\nDecember 9
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-online/2019-05-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190521T193000
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-05-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190522T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group - Digha Nikaya - in Menlo Park
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. 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 second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2019 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 Wednesdays in Menlo Park: \n\nMarch 6\nApril 17\nMay 22\nJune 12\nJuly 10\nAugust 28\nSeptember 18\nOctober 23\nNovember 20
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-menlo-park/2019-05-22/
LOCATION:Location in Menlo Park\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190523T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190523T210000
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SUMMARY:Course: The Development of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course led by Kim Allen \nA practical approach to training in happiness. \nApril 25 – May 30\, 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. \nThe Buddhist path can be viewed as the cultivation of deeper and deeper forms of happiness. When suffering is progressively removed from experience\, the mind naturally realizes greater ease\, joy\, happiness\, and peace; they are two sides of the same coin. A great depth of happiness is available to the trained mind. This six-week course will explore several levels of happiness through teachings (including sutta readings)\, meditation instruction\, reflections\, and small-group discussion. We will nurture practical skills that bolster positive states of mind\, and learn to recognize\, appreciate\, and extend the experience of happiness. \n\nApril 25—Happiness and the Three Trainings with Kim Allen\nMay 2—The Happiness of Ordinary Pleasures with Kim Allen\nMay 9—The Happiness of Benefit and Service with Kim Allen\nMay 16—The Happiness of a Calm and Focused Mind with Kim Allen\nMay 23—The Happiness of Wisdom and Insight with Kim Allen\nMay 30 —The Happiness of Liberation and Living in Peace with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \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 Ticketsheading 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/the-development-of-happiniess/2019-05-23/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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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-2016-09-12-2016-12-24-2017-11-10-2017-12-18/2019-05-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T093000
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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/monthly-day-of-meditation-led-by-shaila-catherine/2019-05-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T210000
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-05-28/
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:20190528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T210000
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SUMMARY:Breathe with Joy
DESCRIPTION:Breathe with Joy\nA 6-week series on mindfulness with breathing led by Shaila Catherine \nTuesdays\, March 19 – June 4\, 2019 \n7:30 pm to 9:00 pm \nThe Buddha described mindfulness with breathing as a practice of joy. His instructions to his disciples on this practice were preserved in the Anapanasati Sutta—a discourse that presents sixteen practical instructions  that together map a comprehensive\,  liberating\, and joyful approach to mindfulness.  \nAlthough this systematic structure is clearly described in the ancient texts\, divergent interpretations have developed regarding how to put the instructions into practice. In this series\, Shaila Catherine will offer her own interpretations of the 16-step sequence and provide snapshots of perspectives promoted by other widely respected dharma teachers. This in-depth reflection on the Anapanasati Sutta will show how meditation on breathing can deepen both concentration and insight\, and lead to awakening. \n\nMarch 19 – Ever Mindful\nMarch 26 – Breath and Body\nApril 23 – Breath and Feeling\nApril 30 – Breath and Mind\nMay 28 – Breath and Insight\nJune 4 – Breath\, Mindfulness\, and the Factors of Awakening\n\nNote: Series dates are not consecutive. They are interspersed with guest speaker events. Visit our Event Calendar for details.  \nEveryone is welcome—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/breathe-with-joy/2019-05-28/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190530T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20180926T084656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T225953Z
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SUMMARY:Course: The Development of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course led by Kim Allen \nA practical approach to training in happiness. \nApril 25 – May 30\, 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. \nThe Buddhist path can be viewed as the cultivation of deeper and deeper forms of happiness. When suffering is progressively removed from experience\, the mind naturally realizes greater ease\, joy\, happiness\, and peace; they are two sides of the same coin. A great depth of happiness is available to the trained mind. This six-week course will explore several levels of happiness through teachings (including sutta readings)\, meditation instruction\, reflections\, and small-group discussion. We will nurture practical skills that bolster positive states of mind\, and learn to recognize\, appreciate\, and extend the experience of happiness. \n\nApril 25—Happiness and the Three Trainings with Kim Allen\nMay 2—The Happiness of Ordinary Pleasures with Kim Allen\nMay 9—The Happiness of Benefit and Service with Kim Allen\nMay 16—The Happiness of a Calm and Focused Mind with Kim Allen\nMay 23—The Happiness of Wisdom and Insight with Kim Allen\nMay 30 —The Happiness of Liberation and Living in Peace with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \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 Ticketsheading 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/the-development-of-happiniess/2019-05-30/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190531T120000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group - Digha Nikaya - in Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:-Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. 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 second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2019 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\nMarch 15\nApril 19\nMay 31\nJune 28\nJuly 12\nAugust 23\nSeptember 13\nOctober 18\nNovember 1
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-palo-alto/2019-05-31/
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.
GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T170000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group - Digha Nikaya– Online
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. 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 second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2019 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 (subject to change) for meetings Mondays online: \n\nMarch 18\nApril 22\nMay 20\nJune 3\nJuly 8\nAugust 26\nSeptember 16\nOctober 21\nDecember 9
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-online/2019-06-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T192000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20140818T020420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T033258Z
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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-2015-08-04-2016-07-02-2017-02-07/2019-06-04/
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.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-06-04/
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:20190604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190604T210000
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CREATED:20180916T231053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T234257Z
UID:10008959-1559676600-1559682000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Breathe with Joy
DESCRIPTION:Breathe with Joy\nA 6-week series on mindfulness with breathing led by Shaila Catherine \nTuesdays\, March 19 – June 4\, 2019 \n7:30 pm to 9:00 pm \nThe Buddha described mindfulness with breathing as a practice of joy. His instructions to his disciples on this practice were preserved in the Anapanasati Sutta—a discourse that presents sixteen practical instructions  that together map a comprehensive\,  liberating\, and joyful approach to mindfulness.  \nAlthough this systematic structure is clearly described in the ancient texts\, divergent interpretations have developed regarding how to put the instructions into practice. In this series\, Shaila Catherine will offer her own interpretations of the 16-step sequence and provide snapshots of perspectives promoted by other widely respected dharma teachers. This in-depth reflection on the Anapanasati Sutta will show how meditation on breathing can deepen both concentration and insight\, and lead to awakening. \n\nMarch 19 – Ever Mindful\nMarch 26 – Breath and Body\nApril 23 – Breath and Feeling\nApril 30 – Breath and Mind\nMay 28 – Breath and Insight\nJune 4 – Breath\, Mindfulness\, and the Factors of Awakening\n\nNote: Series dates are not consecutive. They are interspersed with guest speaker events. Visit our Event Calendar for details.  \nEveryone is welcome—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/breathe-with-joy/2019-06-04/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T210000
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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. \nLed by Janetti Marotta \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. Each 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/drop-in-mindfulness-meditation-2019-02-28/2019-06-06/2/
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.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190611T192500
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CREATED:20180813T233951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190609T023312Z
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SUMMARY:Young Meditators Group is CANCELLED for tonight
DESCRIPTION:Young Meditators Group is CANCELLED for tonight.\nThe Young Meditators Group is cancelled for tonight. We will resume on Tuesday\, July 9.  \nThe Young Meditators usually meet 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-2019-06-11/
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.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181223T155441Z
UID:10004796-1560281400-1560286800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and teachings with guest teacher Venerable U Jagara
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s Special Guest Teacher: Venerable U Jagara \nTopic: TBD \nVisit our Teacher Page for biographies and photos of our guest speakers. \n\nInsight 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. \nThe 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. \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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2019-06-11/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190612T210000
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CREATED:20181001T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190922T151236Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group - Digha Nikaya - in Menlo Park
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. 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 second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2019 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 Wednesdays in Menlo Park: \n\nMarch 6\nApril 17\nMay 22\nJune 12\nJuly 10\nAugust 28\nSeptember 18\nOctober 23\nNovember 20
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-menlo-park/2019-06-12/
LOCATION:Location in Menlo Park\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.4319983;-122.1757247
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190613T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20181028T184731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T235118Z
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SUMMARY:No Weekly Class Tonight
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s Thursday class is cancelled. Enjoy the summer break.\nOur regular weekly 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.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-thursday-class-cancelled-for-tonight/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190624
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20180601T172712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180630T013533Z
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SUMMARY:Week-long retreat in Calgary\, Canada
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts\nA week-long mindfulness meditation retreat in Calgary\, Canada\nwith Shaila Catherine\nMonday\, June 17 – Sunday\, June 23\, 2019 \nThe retreat begins with registration at 3:00 pm on Monday\, June 17\, and ends at 11:00 on Sunday\, June 23. \nMental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that all practitioners struggle to overcome. We can refine our skills for working with the modes of thinking that distract us from being mindful and concentrated: critical thoughts\, planning\, worrying\, lustful thoughts\, judging\, memories\, internal commentaries\, to name a few. The teachings on this retreat will present a sequence of strategies for dealing with obstructive mental patterns; these progressive instructions are found in two discourses in the Middle Length Discourses\, (suttas 19 and 20). Practitioners will be encouraged to develop a mindfulness-based meditation practice\, while exploring these strategies for overcoming distractions. \nThis retreat is suitable for both new and experienced practitioners. It will be held at the beautiful FCJ Retreat and Conference facility — a quiet oasis of peace on the banks of the Elbow River and adjacent to a natural riverside park. The residential rooms are comfortable and have been recently updated. Calgary in Alberta is a city of 1.2 million and is serviced by an international airport (YYC). It is 65 miles from Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies which is an ideal vacation destination for the days before or after our retreat. \nPreparation: Please read the following two discourses prior to the retreat. You may wish to bring a print out to the retreat for your personal reference. \n\nhttps://suttacentral.net/mn19/en/bodhi\nhttps://suttacentral.net/mn20/en/bodhi\n\nFor more information and registration details\, please visit: https://insightretreats.ca
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/week-long-retreat-in-calgary-canada/
LOCATION:FCJ Retreat and Conference Center in Canada\, 219 - 19th Avenue SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2S 0C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T210000
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CREATED:20140819T013735Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s program will begin as usual with 30 minutes of meditation. The meditation will be followed by community building exercises\, small group reflections\, and other activities to develop sangha and cultivate good dhamma friends. \nFacilitated by Kristi Iverson. \nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\nInsight 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. \nThe 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. \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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2019-06-18/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T210000
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SUMMARY:Course: Working Skillfully with Anger
DESCRIPTION:A 6-week workshop on letting go \nLed by Sharon Allen and Shaila Catherine \nThursdays\, June 20 – August 8\, 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. \nAnger is a powerful emotion. When unchecked and unexamined\, anger has enormous potential to harm relationships and lead to deep personal suffering. This six-week course will show you how\, instead of hating yourself for getting angry\, you have the potential to observe the emotion\, understand how it functions\, learn to let it go\, and watch it lead to forgiveness.\nThe course is based on teachings presented in the anthology All The Rage. This anthology includes short inspiring essays from thirty contemporary Dharma teachers who practice Theravada\, Zen\, or Tibetan styles of Buddhism. They share their reflections and struggles to face their anger\, and learn to live at peace while fully engaged in this complex modern world. \nRequired Reading: All The Rage: Buddhist Wisdom on Anger and Acceptance. A comprehensive Buddhist anthology edited by Andrea Miller (2014) \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\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/working-skillfully-with-anger/2019-06-20/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T210000
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SUMMARY:Working Skillfully with Anger – A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:Register now for Working Skillfully with Anger\, a new 6-week course in Saratoga.\nLed by Shaila Catherine\, Sharon Allen. \nFor more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/working-skillfully-with-anger/2019-06-20 \n  \n\nCourse: Working Skillfully with Anger
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/working-skillfully-with-anger-a-new-thursday-evening-course-register-now/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
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SUMMARY:Work Skillfully with Anger - Learning to Let Go - A new Thursday Course - Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:Register now for this new 6-week workshop on letting go: Working Skillfully with Anger.\nLed by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen \nFor more information and online registration click here: \n\nCourse: Working Skillfully with Anger
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/work-skillfully-with-anger-learning-to-let-go-a-new-thursday-course-register-now/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190625T210000
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CREATED:20140819T013735Z
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-06-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20181222T235317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T074937Z
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion - Joy of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s topic for discussion will be Joy of Giving.\nAn IMSB Charitable Program\nIMSB invites members to explore the practice of generosity by distributing $50 from IMSB’s Karuna Fund to a charitable project of their choosing. They will report back to IMSB through tonight’s panel discussion and share their reflections and experiences of participating in the Joy of Giving Program.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/joy-of-giving-an-imsb-charitable-program/
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.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190628T120000
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CREATED:20181001T193858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T031517Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group - Digha Nikaya - in Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:-Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in March 2019. 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 second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2019 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\nMarch 15\nApril 19\nMay 31\nJune 28\nJuly 12\nAugust 23\nSeptember 13\nOctober 18\nNovember 1
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-palo-alto/2019-06-28/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20190531T030730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190609T163237Z
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SUMMARY:Deep States of Samadhi - A dialog with Ajahn Brahm and Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:The Deep States of Samadhi\nA dialog with Ajahn Brahm and Shaila Catherine\nModerated by Daniel Aitken\nThis discussion will feature in the schedule of the 11th Global Conference on Buddhism\, in Berkeley\, CA. \nSunday\, June 30\, 2019. 6:00 – 7:00 pm. \nRegistration is required. Conference tickets are available with flexible pricing. You may use the Promo Code of FRIEND to receive a 50% discount. \nFor registration details visit: www.gcb11.org \nFor event information visit: https://www.aftermindfulness.org/shaila-catherine-ajahn-brahm
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/deep-states-of-samadhi-a-dialog-with-ajahn-brahm-and-shaila-catherine/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190702T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190702T192000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034841
CREATED:20140818T020420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T033258Z
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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-2015-08-04-2016-07-02-2017-02-07/2019-07-02/
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.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190702T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190702T210000
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CREATED:20140819T013735Z
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-07-02/
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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