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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-10-22/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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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/2019-10-23/
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:20191024T191500
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SUMMARY:Course: Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course taught by Shaila Catherine\, Janetti Marotta\, and Aishin Leonard. \nA liberating practice for body and mind. \nThursdays\, October 17 – December 5\, 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. \nLiving with mindful awareness grounds us in the present moment. In this course\, you’ll learn principles of mindfulness and discover how to remain mindful with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences\, leading to increased mental clarity\, calm and ease. \nThis six-week course will focus on understanding and practicing mindfulness meditation practices\, drawing on the ancient teachings of the Buddha that can be easily integrated into daily life. \nClass content and practice skills will include: \n\nWeek 1: October 17: Why Meditate: The Power of Mindfulness with Breathing\, with Shaila Catherine\nWeek 2: October 24: Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the Body\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class October 31: Cancelled for Halloween Holiday.\nWeek 3: November 7: Settling the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of Thoughts\, with Janetti Marotta\nWeek 4: November 14: Emotional Presence: Mindfulness of Mental States\, with Aishin Leonard\nWeek 5: November 21: Impermanence and the Five Senses: Sights\, Sounds\, Tastes\, and Odors\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class November 28: Cancelled for Thanksgiving Holiday.\nWeek 6: December 5: Remember to Remember: Mindfulness of Speech\, Action\, and Practice Tips for Establishing a Daily Practice\, with Janetti Marotta\n\nClass format will include:\n \n\nMeditation instruction\, with both guided and unguided meditation practice time\nTeachings on a mindfulness theme\nWritten and experiential exercises and homework\nGroup discussion\, Q&A\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs of our guest teachers. \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.\nThis foundational Level 1 class is appropriate for those new to meditation as well as those wanting a refresher in establishing a mindfulness meditation practice. \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/mindfulness-meditation/2019-10-24/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY: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. \nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs.  OnTuesdays\, 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. \n\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. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-11-08-2018-11-06/2019-10-29/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-10-29/
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:20191031T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191031T210000
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SUMMARY:Weekly meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight - enjoy the holidays!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation course is cancelled.\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week\, after the holidays. \n\n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-meditation-is-cancelled-for-tonight-2019-07-04/2019-10-31/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191101T120000
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CREATED:20181001T193858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T031517Z
UID:10009043-1572602400-1572609600@www.imsb.org
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/2019-11-01/
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;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191104
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T002156Z
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SUMMARY:Retreat in Missouri - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS RETREAT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATIONS \nNovember 3-10\, 2019 \nA week-long retreat near St. Louis\, Missouri \nwith Shaila Catherine and Philip Jones \nMindfulness Meditation and the Seven Factors of Awakening\nThis week-long retreat focuses on developingmindfulness meditation in conjunction with seven qualities that prepare the mind for awakening: mindfulness\, investigation\, energy\, joy\, tranquility\, concentration\, and equanimity. These Seven Awakening Factors mature with a bright\, balanced\, and peaceful mind that is imbued with deep concentration and ripe for insight. By cultivating these seven qualities meditators refine and balance their meditation practice\, and progressively incline the mind toward awakening. \nEach morning instruction will focus on developing practical skills in mindfulness meditation\, and each evening teaching will highlight ways to develop the seven factors in the context of mindfulness practices. This retreat is appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners. \nFor more information and registration details visit the Mid America Dharma website at: \nhttps://www.midamericadharma.org
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/week-long-meditation-retreat-in-missouri-with-shaila-catherine-and-phil-jones/
LOCATION:Mid America Dharma – at Mercy Center in St.Louis\, Missouri\, 2039 N. Geyer Road\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid America Dharma":MAILTO:Click the link Mid America Dharma under organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T192000
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Orientation is cancelled for tonight
DESCRIPTION:The meditation group and beginner’s orientation are CANCELLED on Election Day because the church may need the room for election processes. We will resume our usual monthly orientation program next month. \n\nThe Beginner’s Orientation session occurs the first Tuesday of every month\n6:30 pm – 7:20 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. In addition\, an introductory instruction is provided to Vipassana Practice (Insight Meditation). A beginner’s session is conducted the first Tuesday of the month immediately before the regular weekly sitting. Come for the introduction\, stay for the regular program\, and meet the members of Insight Meditation South Bay. \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-2015-08-04-2016-07-02-2017-02-07-2019-11-05/
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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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Tonight - CANCELLED for Elections
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled due to elections. \nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—a drop-in group on Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and series classes on Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-11-08/2019-11-05/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,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:20191107T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T210000
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SUMMARY:Course: Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course taught by Shaila Catherine\, Janetti Marotta\, and Aishin Leonard. \nA liberating practice for body and mind. \nThursdays\, October 17 – December 5\, 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. \nLiving with mindful awareness grounds us in the present moment. In this course\, you’ll learn principles of mindfulness and discover how to remain mindful with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences\, leading to increased mental clarity\, calm and ease. \nThis six-week course will focus on understanding and practicing mindfulness meditation practices\, drawing on the ancient teachings of the Buddha that can be easily integrated into daily life. \nClass content and practice skills will include: \n\nWeek 1: October 17: Why Meditate: The Power of Mindfulness with Breathing\, with Shaila Catherine\nWeek 2: October 24: Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the Body\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class October 31: Cancelled for Halloween Holiday.\nWeek 3: November 7: Settling the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of Thoughts\, with Janetti Marotta\nWeek 4: November 14: Emotional Presence: Mindfulness of Mental States\, with Aishin Leonard\nWeek 5: November 21: Impermanence and the Five Senses: Sights\, Sounds\, Tastes\, and Odors\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class November 28: Cancelled for Thanksgiving Holiday.\nWeek 6: December 5: Remember to Remember: Mindfulness of Speech\, Action\, and Practice Tips for Establishing a Daily Practice\, with Janetti Marotta\n\nClass format will include:\n \n\nMeditation instruction\, with both guided and unguided meditation practice time\nTeachings on a mindfulness theme\nWritten and experiential exercises and homework\nGroup discussion\, Q&A\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs of our guest teachers. \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.\nThis foundational Level 1 class is appropriate for those new to meditation as well as those wanting a refresher in establishing a mindfulness meditation practice. \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/mindfulness-meditation/2019-11-07/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Young Meditators Group
DESCRIPTION:Young Meditators Group\nBringing Practice to Modern Daily Life \nFor Ages 18 to 39\nMeets the second Tuesday of each month just prior to the usual IMSB weekly meditation and teaching program. \nWe’re building a community of young practitioners\, ages 18 to 39\, around interest in practice as a source of strength and refuge. Gatherings will be used to build sangha and explore pertinent topics of navigating daily life as a young person in the modern world. \nThis group is facilitated by Aishin Leonard\, a passionate Buddhist practitioner\, mindfulness facilitator and consultant in the South Bay. \nAll levels of practice welcome. No registration required. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: meditateyoung
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/young-meditators-group/2019-11-12/
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:20191112T193000
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SUMMARY:Guest Teacher Jon Joseph on The Great Koan No!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s guest speaker is Jon Joseph.\nTopic: The Great Koan No: An Invitation to Establish Intimacy With Our World\nKoans are ancient accounts of exchanges between teachers\, students and their surroundings\, which have some mysterious power to provide us with an invitation for freedom and transformation. In the Zen tradition\, the most fundamental of the gateway koans is just this No. “Does a dog have Buddha Nature\, or not?”\, asked a student of the teacher\, and the teacher simply replied “No.” No\, as a koan\, has no shade of meaning ~ negative\, positive\, or neutral ~ and because it has no meaning\, it has the power to make us free. To rediscover again and again the intimacy we have always enjoyed with our universe\, but have not always appreciated.\n\nAbout Jon Joseph:\nJon Joseph\, Roshi is the practice leader of San Mateo Zen (www.sanmateozen.org)\, and holding teacher for Desert Lotus Zen (www.desertlotuszen.org) in Phoenix. He began sitting Zen over 40 years ago with a group of high school friends\, led by their Spanish teacher. Jon then took his practice to the logging camps and fishing villages of Alaska and to the redwoods of California’s North Coast. After college\, Jon traveled to Kamakura\, Japan\, where he studied for eight years with Yamada Koun Roshi at the SanUn Zendo. In the late 1980s\, Jon returned to San Francisco and New York as a technology financial analyst\, and took up koan practice with John Tarrant\, Roshi\, the founder of Pacific Zen Institute (www.pacficzen.org). Tarrant Roshi (Bring Me the Rhinoceros) and Pacific Zen have become known for their innovative use of the ancient koans to transform our lives in the present world. In 2012 Tarrant Roshi gave Jon permission to teach. In 2016 Jon received full transmission.\n\nFor bios and pictures of our guest teachers visit our Teacher Page.\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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2019-11-12/
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.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
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SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat in Texas
DESCRIPTION:Path of Wisdom and Awakening\nAn Insight Meditation Retreat\nwith Shaila Catherine\nNovember 13-17\, 2019 \nLed by Shaila Catherine \nThis silent retreat offers practical instruction in mindfulness\, concentration\, and insight meditation practice (vipassana). Through developing mindfulness of breath\, body\, feelings\, and mind\, meditators will find that habitual judgments\, fear\, and craving will fall away\, and the natural spaciousness of a mind imbued with wisdom and joy will be revealed. By cultivating calm\, balanced awareness\, we can dissolve any suffering that may entangle our hearts\, and discover our freedom in the midst of things. \nInstructions in sitting and walking meditation\, consultations with the teacher\, and daily dharma teachings make this retreat suitable for both new and experienced practitioners. \nIt will be held at the Margaret Austin Retreat Center in Texas which is mid-way between Austin and Houston. \nRegistration will open approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of the retreat. \nFor details and registration information visit the Mariposa Sangha website at: https://mariposasangha.org/wisdom-and-awakening/
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekend-retreat-in-texas/
LOCATION:Margaret Austin Retreat Center\, 6650 County Road 117\, Chappell Hill\, TX\, 77426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathey at Mariposa Sangha":MAILTO:Click the link under organizer.
GEO:30.1163989;-96.2119961
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T225633Z
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SUMMARY:Course: Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course taught by Shaila Catherine\, Janetti Marotta\, and Aishin Leonard. \nA liberating practice for body and mind. \nThursdays\, October 17 – December 5\, 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. \nLiving with mindful awareness grounds us in the present moment. In this course\, you’ll learn principles of mindfulness and discover how to remain mindful with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences\, leading to increased mental clarity\, calm and ease. \nThis six-week course will focus on understanding and practicing mindfulness meditation practices\, drawing on the ancient teachings of the Buddha that can be easily integrated into daily life. \nClass content and practice skills will include: \n\nWeek 1: October 17: Why Meditate: The Power of Mindfulness with Breathing\, with Shaila Catherine\nWeek 2: October 24: Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the Body\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class October 31: Cancelled for Halloween Holiday.\nWeek 3: November 7: Settling the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of Thoughts\, with Janetti Marotta\nWeek 4: November 14: Emotional Presence: Mindfulness of Mental States\, with Aishin Leonard\nWeek 5: November 21: Impermanence and the Five Senses: Sights\, Sounds\, Tastes\, and Odors\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class November 28: Cancelled for Thanksgiving Holiday.\nWeek 6: December 5: Remember to Remember: Mindfulness of Speech\, Action\, and Practice Tips for Establishing a Daily Practice\, with Janetti Marotta\n\nClass format will include:\n \n\nMeditation instruction\, with both guided and unguided meditation practice time\nTeachings on a mindfulness theme\nWritten and experiential exercises and homework\nGroup discussion\, Q&A\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs of our guest teachers. \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.\nThis foundational Level 1 class is appropriate for those new to meditation as well as those wanting a refresher in establishing a mindfulness meditation practice. \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/mindfulness-meditation/2019-11-14/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T210000
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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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09/2019-11-19/
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:20191120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191120T210000
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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/2019-11-20/
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:20191121T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
CREATED:20180926T091906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T225633Z
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SUMMARY:Course: Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course taught by Shaila Catherine\, Janetti Marotta\, and Aishin Leonard. \nA liberating practice for body and mind. \nThursdays\, October 17 – December 5\, 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. \nLiving with mindful awareness grounds us in the present moment. In this course\, you’ll learn principles of mindfulness and discover how to remain mindful with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences\, leading to increased mental clarity\, calm and ease. \nThis six-week course will focus on understanding and practicing mindfulness meditation practices\, drawing on the ancient teachings of the Buddha that can be easily integrated into daily life. \nClass content and practice skills will include: \n\nWeek 1: October 17: Why Meditate: The Power of Mindfulness with Breathing\, with Shaila Catherine\nWeek 2: October 24: Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the Body\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class October 31: Cancelled for Halloween Holiday.\nWeek 3: November 7: Settling the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of Thoughts\, with Janetti Marotta\nWeek 4: November 14: Emotional Presence: Mindfulness of Mental States\, with Aishin Leonard\nWeek 5: November 21: Impermanence and the Five Senses: Sights\, Sounds\, Tastes\, and Odors\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class November 28: Cancelled for Thanksgiving Holiday.\nWeek 6: December 5: Remember to Remember: Mindfulness of Speech\, Action\, and Practice Tips for Establishing a Daily Practice\, with Janetti Marotta\n\nClass format will include:\n \n\nMeditation instruction\, with both guided and unguided meditation practice time\nTeachings on a mindfulness theme\nWritten and experiential exercises and homework\nGroup discussion\, Q&A\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs of our guest teachers. \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.\nThis foundational Level 1 class is appropriate for those new to meditation as well as those wanting a refresher in establishing a mindfulness meditation practice. \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/mindfulness-meditation/2019-11-21/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T093000
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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-2016-09-12-2016-12-24-2017-11-10-2017-12-18/2019-11-23/
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:20191123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
CREATED:20180815T034854Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation\, Qi Gong\, Crystal Singing Bowls
DESCRIPTION:A day of Mindfulness Meditation\, Qi Gong\, and Crystal Singing Bowls with Shaila Catherine and Tom Leichardt\nThis day-long program will include sitting and walking meditations\, guided Qi Gong sessions\, and sound healing meditations with crystal singing bowls. By combining these meditative practices we will balance our energy through movement and meditation\, and enhance relaxed\, clear awareness. Medical Qigong is renowned for using the breath\, simple postures and movements to enhance mental focus\, calm the energies of mind and body\, and achieve greater health\, concentration\, and mental clarity. Qigong and mindfulness are complimentary practices – both support clear\, calm\, and balanced presence. \nThis day of practice is appropriate for both beginning and experienced practitioners. Participants may substitute walking meditation for the Qi Gong sessions if they wish. \n\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-2019-11-23/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events,Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191126T210000
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SUMMARY:Weekly meditation is cancelled. Enjoy Thanksgiving week.
DESCRIPTION:Weekly meditation is cancelled for tonight. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Week.\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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2019-11-26/
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:20191128T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T210000
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SUMMARY:Weekly meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight - enjoy the holidays!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation course is cancelled.\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week\, after the holidays. \n\n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-meditation-is-cancelled-for-tonight-2019-07-04/2019-11-28/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191203T192000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
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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-2015-08-04-2016-07-02-2017-02-07/2019-12-03/
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:20191203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T010031Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2019-12-03/
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:20191203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191203T210000
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SUMMARY:Power of Patience with Dawn Scott
DESCRIPTION:Power of Patience\nwith Dawn Scott \nPatience\, one of the Ten Paramis (Perfections) has the potential to imbue our daily lives with meaning. It also is the steadying force that propels us along the path of liberation.  In this evening will explore  the power of patience to free us from reactivity so that we can respond from our deepest values. \nFor photo and biographies of IMSB’s guest speakers visit our Teacher Page. \n\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/power-of-patience-with-dawn-scott/
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:20191205T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
CREATED:20180926T091906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T225633Z
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SUMMARY:Course: Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A six-week course taught by Shaila Catherine\, Janetti Marotta\, and Aishin Leonard. \nA liberating practice for body and mind. \nThursdays\, October 17 – December 5\, 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. \nLiving with mindful awareness grounds us in the present moment. In this course\, you’ll learn principles of mindfulness and discover how to remain mindful with both pleasant and unpleasant experiences\, leading to increased mental clarity\, calm and ease. \nThis six-week course will focus on understanding and practicing mindfulness meditation practices\, drawing on the ancient teachings of the Buddha that can be easily integrated into daily life. \nClass content and practice skills will include: \n\nWeek 1: October 17: Why Meditate: The Power of Mindfulness with Breathing\, with Shaila Catherine\nWeek 2: October 24: Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the Body\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class October 31: Cancelled for Halloween Holiday.\nWeek 3: November 7: Settling the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of Thoughts\, with Janetti Marotta\nWeek 4: November 14: Emotional Presence: Mindfulness of Mental States\, with Aishin Leonard\nWeek 5: November 21: Impermanence and the Five Senses: Sights\, Sounds\, Tastes\, and Odors\, with Shaila Catherine\nNo Class November 28: Cancelled for Thanksgiving Holiday.\nWeek 6: December 5: Remember to Remember: Mindfulness of Speech\, Action\, and Practice Tips for Establishing a Daily Practice\, with Janetti Marotta\n\nClass format will include:\n \n\nMeditation instruction\, with both guided and unguided meditation practice time\nTeachings on a mindfulness theme\nWritten and experiential exercises and homework\nGroup discussion\, Q&A\n\n\n\n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs of our guest teachers. \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.\nThis foundational Level 1 class is appropriate for those new to meditation as well as those wanting a refresher in establishing a mindfulness meditation practice. \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/mindfulness-meditation/2019-12-05/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191209T190000
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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/2019-12-09/
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:20191210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191210T192500
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
CREATED:20180813T233951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T234542Z
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SUMMARY:Young Meditators Group
DESCRIPTION:Young Meditators Group\nBringing Practice to Modern Daily Life \nFor Ages 18 to 39\nMeets the second Tuesday of each month just prior to the usual IMSB weekly meditation and teaching program. \nWe’re building a community of young practitioners\, ages 18 to 39\, around interest in practice as a source of strength and refuge. Gatherings will be used to build sangha and explore pertinent topics of navigating daily life as a young person in the modern world. \nThis group is facilitated by Aishin Leonard\, a passionate Buddhist practitioner\, mindfulness facilitator and consultant in the South Bay. \nAll levels of practice welcome. No registration required. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: meditateyoung
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/young-meditators-group/2019-12-10/
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:20191210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025935
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T173506Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Aishin Leonard
DESCRIPTION:Aishin Leonard will be our guest speaker tonight. \nTopic is: Kuan Yin’s Awakening: Listening to the Sounds of the World with Ease \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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2017-01-31-2017-02-21-2017-03-14-2017-04-18-2017-07-18-2018-01-09-2019-12-10/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 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:20191217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191217T210000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation is CANCELLED for tonight - Enjoy the holidays!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled for the holidays.\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-meditation-is-cancelled-for-tonight-2-2019-12-24/2019-12-17/
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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