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SUMMARY:Course: Let Go!
DESCRIPTION:Let Go! A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Dawn Neal\, Chris Clifford\, Ying Chen\, Kim Allen\, and Janetti Marotta \nExperience the wondrous freedom of release! \nThursdays\, January 16 – February 20\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nStart the new year off by letting go of limiting and oppressive habits! This course will examine the nature and function of attachments. Through mindfulness meditation practices\, we will train ourselves to let go of unwanted mental patterns. Freeing the mind from conditioned assumptions and habitual obstructions\, we enable love\, wisdom\, creativity\, and compassion to flourish. This spacious ease nourishes our self-respect\, spiritual values\, friendships\, and improves every aspect of our lives. \n\nJanuary 16 – Letting Go of Habitual Patterns with Janetti Marotta\nJanuary 23 – Understanding Grasping with Chris Clifford\nJanuary 30 – Mental and Emotional Dynamics with Ying Chen\nFebruary 6 – Tuning Into the Body; Freedom From Addiction with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 13 – Love and Compassion with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 20 – Ethics and Creativity with Dawn Neal\nFebruary 27 – Bonus Class. Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice with Kim Allen\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Let Go: A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\, By Martine Batchelor\, published by Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-521-7 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 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/course-let-go/2020-01-23/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Day of meditation with Shaila - in Hanover\, NH
DESCRIPTION:Shaila Catherine will offer a day-long retreat in Hanover\, NH. \nTheme: The Art of Not-Clinging \nThis daylong program will highlight the subtle dynamics of clinging and not-clinging as we practice the art of letting go. The Buddha described four kinds of clinging: 1) clinging to sensual pleasures\, 2) to views and opinions\, 3) to rituals and observances\, and 4) to the concept of self. Meditators may use these four categories to focus their investigation of attachment. Practices of generosity\, contentment\, relaxation\, mindfulness\, and concentration support the experience and expression of not-clinging. The day will include sitting and walking meditation and teachings. It is appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners. \nVisit the Valley Insight Meditation Society website for details: https://valleyinsight.org
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/day-of-meditation-with-shaila-in-hanover-nh/
LOCATION:Valley Insight Meditation Society\, Lebanon\, NH\, 03766
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Retreats with Shaila
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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 January 2020. 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 2020 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 Mondays Online: \n\nJanuary 27\nNo meeting in February.\nMarch 9\nApril 20\nMay 25\nJune 22\nJuly 20\nAugust 3\nSeptember 21\nOctober 19 for final session
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-online-2/2020-01-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2020-01-28/
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:Speaker Series - Buddha's Core Teachings
DESCRIPTION:Buddha’s Core Teaching\nA 5-week speaker series exploring the Four Noble Truths.\nJanuary 7 – February 4\, 2020 \nFinding true happiness. \nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet stress is everywhere in our lives.  After the Buddha awakened under the Bodhi Tree\, the first thing he talked about was how to find true happiness. \nHe described four wise ways you can work with your mind in the midst of ordinary and meditative experiences\, popularly known as the Four Noble Truths. You can (1) comprehend your suffering; (2) abandon its causes; (3) realize that it is possible to end suffering; and (4) follow the path that leads to its end. Practicing this path\, you will become free—not by avoiding what is unwanted\, but by developing a wise relationship to your mind and all the myriad conditions by which it manufactures stress. \n\nJanuary 7 – Understanding How Things Are\, with Lisa Dale Miller\nJanuary 14 – Letting Go of Distress\, with Janetti Marotta\nJanuary 21 – Realizing Freedom\, with Tony Bernhard\nJanuary 28 – Practicing the Path\, with Carla Brennan\nFebruary 4 – Awakening with the Four Truths\, with Shaila Catherine\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/coreteachings/2020-01-28/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
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SUMMARY:Course: Let Go!
DESCRIPTION:Let Go! A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Dawn Neal\, Chris Clifford\, Ying Chen\, Kim Allen\, and Janetti Marotta \nExperience the wondrous freedom of release! \nThursdays\, January 16 – February 20\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nStart the new year off by letting go of limiting and oppressive habits! This course will examine the nature and function of attachments. Through mindfulness meditation practices\, we will train ourselves to let go of unwanted mental patterns. Freeing the mind from conditioned assumptions and habitual obstructions\, we enable love\, wisdom\, creativity\, and compassion to flourish. This spacious ease nourishes our self-respect\, spiritual values\, friendships\, and improves every aspect of our lives. \n\nJanuary 16 – Letting Go of Habitual Patterns with Janetti Marotta\nJanuary 23 – Understanding Grasping with Chris Clifford\nJanuary 30 – Mental and Emotional Dynamics with Ying Chen\nFebruary 6 – Tuning Into the Body; Freedom From Addiction with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 13 – Love and Compassion with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 20 – Ethics and Creativity with Dawn Neal\nFebruary 27 – Bonus Class. Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice with Kim Allen\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Let Go: A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\, By Martine Batchelor\, published by Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-521-7 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 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/course-let-go/2020-01-30/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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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-2015-08-04-2016-07-02-2017-02-07/2020-02-04/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2020-02-04/
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.
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series - Buddha's Core Teachings
DESCRIPTION:Buddha’s Core Teaching\nA 5-week speaker series exploring the Four Noble Truths.\nJanuary 7 – February 4\, 2020 \nFinding true happiness. \nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet stress is everywhere in our lives.  After the Buddha awakened under the Bodhi Tree\, the first thing he talked about was how to find true happiness. \nHe described four wise ways you can work with your mind in the midst of ordinary and meditative experiences\, popularly known as the Four Noble Truths. You can (1) comprehend your suffering; (2) abandon its causes; (3) realize that it is possible to end suffering; and (4) follow the path that leads to its end. Practicing this path\, you will become free—not by avoiding what is unwanted\, but by developing a wise relationship to your mind and all the myriad conditions by which it manufactures stress. \n\nJanuary 7 – Understanding How Things Are\, with Lisa Dale Miller\nJanuary 14 – Letting Go of Distress\, with Janetti Marotta\nJanuary 21 – Realizing Freedom\, with Tony Bernhard\nJanuary 28 – Practicing the Path\, with Carla Brennan\nFebruary 4 – Awakening with the Four Truths\, with Shaila Catherine\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/coreteachings/2020-02-04/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
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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 February 2020. 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 2020 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\nFebruary 5\nMarch 11\nApril 22 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nMay 27 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJune 17 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJuly 22 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group or outdoor Friday group.\nAugust 5 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group or outdoor Friday group.\nSeptember 16 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group or outdoor Friday group.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-menlo-park-2/2020-02-05/
LOCATION:Location in Menlo Park\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
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SUMMARY:Course: Let Go!
DESCRIPTION:Let Go! A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Dawn Neal\, Chris Clifford\, Ying Chen\, Kim Allen\, and Janetti Marotta \nExperience the wondrous freedom of release! \nThursdays\, January 16 – February 20\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nStart the new year off by letting go of limiting and oppressive habits! This course will examine the nature and function of attachments. Through mindfulness meditation practices\, we will train ourselves to let go of unwanted mental patterns. Freeing the mind from conditioned assumptions and habitual obstructions\, we enable love\, wisdom\, creativity\, and compassion to flourish. This spacious ease nourishes our self-respect\, spiritual values\, friendships\, and improves every aspect of our lives. \n\nJanuary 16 – Letting Go of Habitual Patterns with Janetti Marotta\nJanuary 23 – Understanding Grasping with Chris Clifford\nJanuary 30 – Mental and Emotional Dynamics with Ying Chen\nFebruary 6 – Tuning Into the Body; Freedom From Addiction with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 13 – Love and Compassion with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 20 – Ethics and Creativity with Dawn Neal\nFebruary 27 – Bonus Class. Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice with Kim Allen\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Let Go: A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\, By Martine Batchelor\, published by Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-521-7 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 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/course-let-go/2020-02-06/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T093000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study – Digha Nikaya – Friday Group
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 February 2020. 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 2020 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\nFebruary 7\, 2020\nMarch 13\nApril 24 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nMay 29 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJune 19 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJuly 24 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nAugust 28 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nSeptember 25 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nOctober 30 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose (if weather permits) for final session.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-palo-alto-2/2020-02-07/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200208T170000
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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-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T183000
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SUMMARY:Young Meditators Group
DESCRIPTION:Young Meditators Group\nBringing Practice to Modern Daily Life \nFor Ages 18 to 39\nAnthony Maes will be our special guest leader for tonight. \nMeets the second Tuesday of most months just prior to the usual IMSB weekly meditation and teaching program. Check the Event Calendar to confirm the meeting schedule. \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 usually facilitated by Aishin Leonard\, a passionate Buddhist practitioner\, mindfulness facilitator and consultant in the South Bay. Anthony Maes will be our special guest leader for tonight. \nANTHONY “T” MAES has practiced Theravada Buddhist meditation since 2003\, including long retreats and practicing in a monastery in Thailand. “T” graduated from UC Berkeley in 2004\, then worked in psychology research on mindfulness at UCSF before shifting careers toward teaching and seeing clients one-on-one. Today he is a Dharma teacher at Spirit Rock and East Bay Meditation Center. He also teaches secular mindfulness retreats for teens and young adults at Inward Bound Mindfulness Education\, and a Relational Mindfulness retreat in Panama in the summer. He completed the 3-year Organic Intelligence practitioner training\, which informs his approach to trauma-sensitive mindfulness. He is currently part of the Community Dharma Leaders training at Spirit Rock. Find him at anthonymaes.com \nAll levels of practice welcome. No registration required. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: meditateyoung
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/young-meditators-group-2-2020-02-11/
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:20200211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T210000
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2020-02-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200211T193000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series - 7 Awakening Factors
DESCRIPTION:Seven Factors of Awakening\nWith Shaila Catherine\,  Kim Allen\, and Maria Straatmann \nFor the mind that values freedom. \nFebruary 11 – March 31\, 2020 \nSeven qualities offer an effective framework for cultivating the mind\, overcoming the hindrances\, and balancing the energetic and calming forces that develop through meditation. When these seven factors are well developed\, the mind is ripe for awakening. This series will explore each factor to reveal its importance\, function\, and role in the process of awakening. \n\nFebruary 11 – Mindfulness\, with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 18 – Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nFebruary 25 – No meeting. Church needs room to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.\nMarch 3 – No meeting. The room will be used as an election polling location.\nMarch 10 – Energy and Effort\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 17 – Joy\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 24 – Tranquility and Concentration\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 31 – Equanimity\, with Maria Straatmann\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/speaker-series-7-awakening-factors/2020-02-11/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T210000
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SUMMARY:Course: Let Go!
DESCRIPTION:Let Go! A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Dawn Neal\, Chris Clifford\, Ying Chen\, Kim Allen\, and Janetti Marotta \nExperience the wondrous freedom of release! \nThursdays\, January 16 – February 20\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nStart the new year off by letting go of limiting and oppressive habits! This course will examine the nature and function of attachments. Through mindfulness meditation practices\, we will train ourselves to let go of unwanted mental patterns. Freeing the mind from conditioned assumptions and habitual obstructions\, we enable love\, wisdom\, creativity\, and compassion to flourish. This spacious ease nourishes our self-respect\, spiritual values\, friendships\, and improves every aspect of our lives. \n\nJanuary 16 – Letting Go of Habitual Patterns with Janetti Marotta\nJanuary 23 – Understanding Grasping with Chris Clifford\nJanuary 30 – Mental and Emotional Dynamics with Ying Chen\nFebruary 6 – Tuning Into the Body; Freedom From Addiction with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 13 – Love and Compassion with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 20 – Ethics and Creativity with Dawn Neal\nFebruary 27 – Bonus Class. Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice with Kim Allen\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Let Go: A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\, By Martine Batchelor\, published by Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-521-7 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 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/course-let-go/2020-02-13/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Concentration and Jhana Factors - California Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Concentration and the Jhana Factors\nA 10-day retreat with Shaila Catherine\nTuesday\, February 18 – Friday February 28\, 2020.\nPartial attendance can be arranged but must start on the first day of the retreat. \nDon’t wait! Scroll down to register now!\nRegistration closes February 1. \nThis ten-day residential retreat will utilize mindfulness of breathing (anapanasati) and loving-kindness (metta) to cultivate concentration. The instructions will emphasize developing five factors that intensify focused attention and characterize the blissful states of meditative absorption known as jhana. The five factors are applied attention\, sustained attention\, joy\, happiness\, and one-pointedness of mind. Although these are called the Five Jhana Factors\, they are not exclusive to jhana states. The teachings on this retreat will provide practical instructions for developing and balancing these factors; distinguishing between the jhana factors and the states of jhana absorption; and examining the powerful role that concentration plays on the path of awakening. \nDaily group instructions will explore mindfulness with breathing (anapanasati) and loving-kindness (metta). Group and one-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to meet the needs and interests of individual students. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, and teacher consultations. It will provide an ideal occasion for nurturing serenity and calmness\, and introducing the basics of jhana practice. No previous jhana experience is required\, however\, this retreat is intended for meditators who already have an established mindfulness based practice\, and have previously attended at least one multi-day silent residential retreat. \nPrior to the retreat\, please read the first 11 chapters of Focused and Fearless by Shaila Catherine. \nSITE BENEFITS: This retreat will be held at Redwood Glen\, a lovely retreat center nestled in a redwood forest between La Honda and Pescadero. It’s about a 15-minute drive from Pescadero State Beach\, and about a 1-hour drive from either the San Francisco Airport or the San Jose Airport. This retreat center is convenient to reach\, and yet offers a secluded and intimate environment for deep meditation practice. You will enjoy the benefits of natural beauty\, a spacious meditation hall\, comfortable accommodations\, delicious meals\, and access to walking trails. The center is nestled in a majestic redwood forest\, adjacent to county parks and open space preserves. Just a few minutes’ walk from the meditation hall you will find yourself strolling along creek side paths\, surrounded by the powerful serenity of the redwood forest. \nRegister now! Space is limited. \nWe keep this retreat small (under 36 participants) to enable in-depth guidance from Shaila. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 2:00 pm on Tuesday\, February 18; it ends with noon lunch on Friday\, February 28. Participants who are traveling from afar might need to check flight times carefully\, and if necessary arrange to stay in a hotel the night before the retreat. Early-arrival accommodations are not available at this retreat center\, and we must depart shortly after lunch on the closing day. \nTO REGISTER: Download and complete the RG2020 registration and waiver forms\, enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi Retreats)\, and return the registration and waiver forms via email and/or postal mail to the address below. We are not currently accepting credit card transactions\, so please send your registration deposit and fees via check or money order made payable to Bodhi Retreats. If this is not possible for some of our international guests\, please contact the registrar for alternative payment arrangements. \nRobin Boudette\n26 Zion Road\nHopewell NJ 08525\nUnited States \nretreatregistration \n\nRG2020_Registration_Fillable_Form\nRG2020_Registration_Standard-Printable_Form\nRG2020_Waiver-of-Liability\n\nThe retreat facility is somewhat handicapped accessible. Accommodations include comfortable hotel-style rooms with attached baths\, and a few dorm-style cabins. See the application form for accommodation details. \nCOST: 10 nights including accommodation and meals. \n\nDouble occupancy sliding scale: $1800 – $1250 (estimated actual cost is $1600)\nSingle occupancy sliding scale: $2800 – $1850 (estimated actual cost is $2300)\n\nSelecting an amount above the middle of each sliding scale range will support the retreat and enable those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the middle of the sliding scale self-selects a supported scholarship rate. The mid-point of each sliding scale represents the amount that we would have charged to cover costs for accommodations\, food\, and basic administrative expenses if we had used a fixed rate instead of a sliding scale. Our estimated actual costs for double accommodations is $1600\, and for single accommodations it is $2300. \nInquire with the registrar if you need additional scholarship support to attend. \nPARTIAL ATTENDANCE: Partial attendance may be arranged for a stay of 3-6 nights. Priority will be given to full retreat registration. Partial attendees will likely be housed in double occupancy rooms. Singles accommodations will not be reserved in advance for partial attendees. \n\n3 nights (Tuesday–Friday) is $900 – $550 sliding scale\n4 nights (Tuesday–Saturday) is $1\,100 – $675 sliding scale\n5 nights (Tuesday–Sunday) is $1\,300 – $800 sliding scale\n6 nights (Tuesday–Monday) is $1\,500-$950 sliding scale\n\nContact the registrar for details about partial attendance. \nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat. \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/concentrationandjhanafactors_rg2020/
LOCATION:Redwood Glen Retreat Center\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA\, 94021
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2020-02-18/
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.
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series - 7 Awakening Factors
DESCRIPTION:Seven Factors of Awakening\nWith Shaila Catherine\,  Kim Allen\, and Maria Straatmann \nFor the mind that values freedom. \nFebruary 11 – March 31\, 2020 \nSeven qualities offer an effective framework for cultivating the mind\, overcoming the hindrances\, and balancing the energetic and calming forces that develop through meditation. When these seven factors are well developed\, the mind is ripe for awakening. This series will explore each factor to reveal its importance\, function\, and role in the process of awakening. \n\nFebruary 11 – Mindfulness\, with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 18 – Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nFebruary 25 – No meeting. Church needs room to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.\nMarch 3 – No meeting. The room will be used as an election polling location.\nMarch 10 – Energy and Effort\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 17 – Joy\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 24 – Tranquility and Concentration\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 31 – Equanimity\, with Maria Straatmann\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/speaker-series-7-awakening-factors/2020-02-18/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200220T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200220T210000
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SUMMARY:Course: Let Go!
DESCRIPTION:Let Go! A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Dawn Neal\, Chris Clifford\, Ying Chen\, Kim Allen\, and Janetti Marotta \nExperience the wondrous freedom of release! \nThursdays\, January 16 – February 20\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nStart the new year off by letting go of limiting and oppressive habits! This course will examine the nature and function of attachments. Through mindfulness meditation practices\, we will train ourselves to let go of unwanted mental patterns. Freeing the mind from conditioned assumptions and habitual obstructions\, we enable love\, wisdom\, creativity\, and compassion to flourish. This spacious ease nourishes our self-respect\, spiritual values\, friendships\, and improves every aspect of our lives. \n\nJanuary 16 – Letting Go of Habitual Patterns with Janetti Marotta\nJanuary 23 – Understanding Grasping with Chris Clifford\nJanuary 30 – Mental and Emotional Dynamics with Ying Chen\nFebruary 6 – Tuning Into the Body; Freedom From Addiction with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 13 – Love and Compassion with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 20 – Ethics and Creativity with Dawn Neal\nFebruary 27 – Bonus Class. Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice with Kim Allen\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Let Go: A Buddhist Approach To Breaking Free Of Habits\, By Martine Batchelor\, published by Wisdom Publications. ISBN 0-86171-521-7 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 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/course-let-go/2020-02-20/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Cancelled Tonight
DESCRIPTION:The weekly meditation group is cancelled for tonight.\nFeb 25 — The church needs the room to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.  \nMarch 3 — The room will be used as an election polling location.  \nWe will resume with our weekly meditation program the following 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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2020-02-25/2020-02-25/
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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SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class
DESCRIPTION:An Evening for Meditation Practice\nMindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. \nLed by Kim Allen \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\, Janetti Marotta\, or another 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/mindfulness-meditation-a-drop-in-class/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,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:20200303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200303T192000
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SUMMARY:No Beginner's Orientation Tonight.
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Orientation is cancelled for tonight due to elections.\nThe 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-2015-08-04-2016-07-02-2017-02-07-2020-03-03/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200303T193000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Cancelled Tonight
DESCRIPTION:The weekly meditation group is cancelled for tonight.\nFeb 25 — The church needs the room to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.  \nMarch 3 — The room will be used as an election polling location.  \nWe will resume with our weekly meditation program the following 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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2020-02-25/2020-03-03/
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:20200305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031642
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SUMMARY:Online Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Thursday evening Satipatthana Course into an online format starting March 19.  \nREGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.  \nSatipatthana:\nMindfulness for Experienced Meditators\nAn ONLINE 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen \nA practical training leading to the final goal. \nThursdays\, March 5 – April 30\, 2020\n5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (PDT) \nTHE FOUR ESTABLISHMENTS OF MINDFULNESS (Satipatthana) offer practical methods for developing mindfulness of body\, feelings\, and mind. This 8-week course will explore each of the primary Satipatthana practices that are emphasized in early Buddhist sources. Our explorations will follow Bhikkhu Analayo’s book\, Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide. Supported by recorded guided meditations by Bhikkhu Analayo\, and online discussions led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen\, this class will help participants embody and explore this traditional path to liberation. \nSHAILA CATHERINE brings a unique perspective to Satipatthana practice. She has explored Satipatthana for decades\, and has co-taught four retreats with Bhikkhu Analayo since 2014. Her deep love of meditation\, extensive experience with mindfulness practices\, and familiarity with Analayo’s teachings will create a rare opportunity for experienced meditators to expand and deepen their mindfulness meditation practices. \n\nMarch 5: Chapters 1-2 Mindfulness and Satipatthana\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 12: Chapter 3 Meditations on Anatomy\, with Shaila Catherine\n\nDue to the coronavirus we have moved our course online beginning March 19. We will use a conference call platform called Uberconference. Uberconference provides reliable and easy audio conferencing that you can access via computer or phone. There is no need to download software or create accounts. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering.  \n\nMarch 19: Chapter 4 Meditations on Elements\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 26: Chapter 5 Meditations on Death\, with Shaila Catherine\nApril 2: Catch Up Discussion for those who joined the online course. The discussion will include an introduction to Satipatthana and all three exercises related to Mindfulness of Body (Anatomy\, Elements\, and Death).\nApril 9: Chapter 6 Meditations on Feeling\, with Sharon Allen\nApril 16: Chapter 7 Meditations on Mind\, with Shaila Catherine\nApril 23: Chapter 8 Meditations on Hindrances\, with Shaila Catherine\nApril 30: Chapter 9 Meditations on Factors of Awakening\, with Shaila Catherine\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is intended for experienced mindfulness meditation practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nREQUIRED BOOK: Satipatthana Meditation: A Practice Guide\, By Bhikkhu Analayo\, published by Windhorse Publications. ISBN 978-1-911407-10-2 \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 $440 to $150 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 $150 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 $65 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/satipatthana/2020-03-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200309T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T031642
CREATED:20190922T013737Z
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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 January 2020. 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 2020 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 Mondays Online: \n\nJanuary 27\nNo meeting in February.\nMarch 9\nApril 20\nMay 25\nJune 22\nJuly 20\nAugust 3\nSeptember 21\nOctober 19 for final session
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-online-2/2020-03-09/
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:20200310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T192500
DTSTAMP:20260404T031642
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SUMMARY:Young Meditators Group
DESCRIPTION:Young Meditators Group\nBringing Practice to Modern Daily Life \nFor Ages 18 to 39\nAnthony Maes will be our special guest leader for tonight. \nMeets the second Tuesday of most months just prior to the usual IMSB weekly meditation and teaching program. Check the Event Calendar to confirm the meeting schedule. \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 usually facilitated by Aishin Leonard\, a passionate Buddhist practitioner\, mindfulness facilitator and consultant in the South Bay. Anthony Maes will be our special guest leader for tonight. \nANTHONY “T” MAES has practiced Theravada Buddhist meditation since 2003\, including long retreats and practicing in a monastery in Thailand. “T” graduated from UC Berkeley in 2004\, then worked in psychology research on mindfulness at UCSF before shifting careers toward teaching and seeing clients one-on-one. Today he is a Dharma teacher at Spirit Rock and East Bay Meditation Center. He also teaches secular mindfulness retreats for teens and young adults at Inward Bound Mindfulness Education\, and a Relational Mindfulness retreat in Panama in the summer. He completed the 3-year Organic Intelligence practitioner training\, which informs his approach to trauma-sensitive mindfulness. He is currently part of the Community Dharma Leaders training at Spirit Rock. Find him at anthonymaes.com \nAll levels of practice welcome. No registration required. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: meditateyoung
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/young-meditators-group-2-2020-03-10/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2020-03-10/
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:Speaker Series - 7 Awakening Factors
DESCRIPTION:Seven Factors of Awakening\nWith Shaila Catherine\,  Kim Allen\, and Maria Straatmann \nFor the mind that values freedom. \nFebruary 11 – March 31\, 2020 \nSeven qualities offer an effective framework for cultivating the mind\, overcoming the hindrances\, and balancing the energetic and calming forces that develop through meditation. When these seven factors are well developed\, the mind is ripe for awakening. This series will explore each factor to reveal its importance\, function\, and role in the process of awakening. \n\nFebruary 11 – Mindfulness\, with Shaila Catherine\nFebruary 18 – Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nFebruary 25 – No meeting. Church needs room to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.\nMarch 3 – No meeting. The room will be used as an election polling location.\nMarch 10 – Energy and Effort\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 17 – Joy\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 24 – Tranquility and Concentration\, with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 31 – Equanimity\, with Maria Straatmann\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/speaker-series-7-awakening-factors/2020-03-10/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
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