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SUMMARY:Four Noble Truths
DESCRIPTION:Ways to realize the end of suffering.\nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet we do. The first sermon that the Buddha gave after his awakening addressed the issue of suffering. He articulated four basic tenants that have been remembered as the four noble truths. They include the full understanding of suffering\, the abandoning of the causes of suffering\, the realization of the end of suffering\, and the cultivation of the path leading to the end of suffering. It is through a wise relationship to suffering\, that freedom will be known. \n\nSeptember 29 – First Noble Truth with Sharon Allen\nOctober 6 – Second Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 13 – Third Noble Truth with Laura Lin\nOctober 20 – Fourth Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 27 – Deepening practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/four-noble-truths/2016-10-06/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
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SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-palo-alto-2016-07-22-2016-08-22-2016-09-22/
LOCATION:3942 Duncan Pl.\, 3942 Duncan Pl.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T210000
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SUMMARY:Four Noble Truths
DESCRIPTION:Ways to realize the end of suffering.\nNo one wants to suffer\, and yet we do. The first sermon that the Buddha gave after his awakening addressed the issue of suffering. He articulated four basic tenants that have been remembered as the four noble truths. They include the full understanding of suffering\, the abandoning of the causes of suffering\, the realization of the end of suffering\, and the cultivation of the path leading to the end of suffering. It is through a wise relationship to suffering\, that freedom will be known. \n\nSeptember 29 – First Noble Truth with Sharon Allen\nOctober 6 – Second Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 13 – Third Noble Truth with Laura Lin\nOctober 20 – Fourth Noble Truth with Shaila Catherine\nOctober 27 – Deepening practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/four-noble-truths/2016-09-29/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB":MAILTO:Click the link under Organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160927T193000
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SUMMARY:Guest Teacher in Mountain View: Thanissaro Bhikkhu
DESCRIPTION:IMSB is privileged to host Thanissaro Bhikkhu as our guest teacher tonight. \nFor biography of guest speakers\, see our Teachers Page. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-10-25/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T093000
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SUMMARY:Walking the Path 2016-2017 - six month program
DESCRIPTION:Walking the Path 2017\nPerspectives on the Experience of Awakening\nA six-month program\nwith Shaila Catherine\nSaturday\, September 24\, 2016 – Saturday\, February 11\, 2017\n9:30 am – 6:00 pm \nNourish the resolve to deepen your spiritual practice! \nWALKING THE PATH is a six-month program designed to intensify your personal meditative path and integrate dhamma wisdom in everyday life. This program gathers a group of committed practitioners to work more closely with Shaila during the year\, strengthen community\, and receive personalized guidance. The program includes monthly day-long retreats\, private interviews\, group discussions\, readings\, and the intention to attend one retreat with Shaila. \nThis year’s Walking The Path theme is inspired by a book of interviews about experiences of awakening.\nRealizing Awakened Consciousness\, by Richard Boyle\nISBN: 978-0-231-17075-8\nCost for the book is included in the registration fees. Book will be mailed after registrations are processed. \n  \nPARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE WILLING TO: \n\nMaintain a daily meditation practice\nParticipate in our monthly day-long meditation programs in Saratoga or Los Altos (9:30 am – 6:00 pm).\nHave an individual consultation with the teacher 2-3 times during the year either in-person or on the telephone.\nAcquire and read the assigned book; and participate in the discussion groups that are usually held during the last hour of each day-long program in Saratoga or Los Altos (5:00 – 6:00 pm). We will send you the book after registrations are processed. If you already have a book\, or prefer to get a Kindle Version\, please let us know so that we do not ship a paperback for you.\nTry to attend a retreat with Shaila during the year.\n\n  \nREGISTRATION: \nThe registration fee is $150. You may pay by check\, credit card\, or Paypal. Registration fees are non-refundable. \nClick here to register online. \nThe registration fee is intended to help participants establish a commitment and facilitate our registration process. Funds beyond the cost for the book will be transferred to IMSB’s Retreat Scholarship Fund and used to help members with financial need deepen their practice at IMSB retreats. Donation/Dana Baskets for Teacher and Organization will be available at events. \nEVERYONE IS WELCOME. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/walking-the-path-2017-six-month-program/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Dhamma Study,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T093000
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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 meetings to discuss and guide the development of the 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-2016-09-12/2016-09-24/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T191500
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Mind – Five Faculties
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing the best in ourselves. \nThis series will explore the five spiritual faculties and their cultivation in meditation: faith\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom. The Buddha stressed the importance of these controlling faculties and powers\, which offer a complete structure for meditative development and culminate with final liberation. They are necessary features of meditative progress that can be undertaken as a sequential training or as a finely balanced system of wholesome forces. \n\nAugust 18 – Faith with Shaila Catherine\nAugust 25 – Energy with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 1 – Mindfulness with Robert Cusick\nSeptember 8 – Concentration with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 15 – Wisdom with Chris Clifford\nSeptember 22 – Meditation and Community Meeting with Sharon Allen and Shaila Catherine\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-08-18-2016-09-22/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160921T190000
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SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Evenings in Menlo Park/Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-los-altos-2-2016-02-14-2016-09-24/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160921
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
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SUMMARY:Online - Jhana Factors\, Focused Mind
DESCRIPTION:Register now for this online course with Shaila Catherine!\nJhana Factors and the Focused Mind\nJuly 17 – September 20\, 2016 – Registration period\nSeptember 28 – December 7\, 2016 – Course dates\n\n\nVisit Bodhi Courses for details and registration information.\n\nOur online program is co-sponsored by Bodhi Courses and Insight Meditation South Bay.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-jhana-factors-focused-mind/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Courses Online":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160919
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
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SUMMARY:Day of Meditation in Lafayette\, Indiana\, with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Shaila Catherine will lead a meditation event in Lafayette\, Indiana. \nThe theme is Investigating the Nature of Mind. \nFor more meditation visit the Meet Up site of the West Lafayette Buddhism Study Group
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/day-of-meditation-in-lafayette-indiana-with-shaila-catherine/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave in Lafayette%2C IN":MAILTO:For contact email, click on Organizer Link above
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160918
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
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SUMMARY:Day of Meditation in Indianapolis with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Shaila Catherine will lead a day long event near Indianapolis\, Indiana. \nThe theme is Meditative Investigation. \nFor more information visit the MeetUp site of Indianapolis Buddhist Meditation Retreats.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/day-of-meditation-in-indianapolis-meditative-investigation/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Indianapolis Buddhist Meditation Retreats":MAILTO:Click the link under organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150514T035513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z
UID:10008439-1473701400-1473708600@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-online-2016-07-11-2016-09-11/
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:20160830T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160830T211500
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173546Z
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SUMMARY:Special Event in Saratoga with Chade-Meng Tan – Author of Joy on Demand
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s special author event will feature best selling author Chade-Meng Tan speaking about his newest book\, Joy on Demand. Books will be available at the event and signing will occur after the talk. \n7:00 Doors Open (please arrive before the meditation begins)\n7:15  Meditation Begins\n8:00 Meng Speaks\n9:00 Book Signing \nPlease notice that the event will be held at our site on Saratoga Ave\, just off highway 85\, instead of our usual Tuesday night location. \n\nChade­-Meng Tan (Meng) is a Google pioneer\, award­winning engineer\, international bestselling author\, thought leader and philanthropist. At Google\, he brought the practice of mindfulness into the workplace with his mindfulness-based emotional intelligence course\, Search Inside Yourself. Search Inside Yourself is also the title of Meng’s New York Times bestselling book which has been endorsed by world leaders such as President Carter of the United States\, business leaders such as Eric Schmidt of Google and John Mackey of Whole Foods Markets\, and spiritual leaders such as the Dalai Lama. His most recent book is titled Joy On Demand: The Art of Discovering The Happiness Within. \nMeng is the founding chair of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute\, and co­-chair of One Billion Acts of Peace\, an international global citizen’s movement that has  received seven nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize. \nMeng delivered a TED talk on compassion at the United Nations and spoke at the White House about the development of kindness. He retired from Google as its “Jolly Good Fellow” at the age of 45. His personal motto is\, “Life is too important to be taken seriously.” \nFor biographies and photos of our guest speakers see our Teachers Page. \nBy Donation: Meng has offered both his books and talk as a benefit for IMSB. We hope you will be inspired by what he calls “maximum generosity” and choose to give generously. IMSB is incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Donation baskets will be available at the event\, or you may contribute online and designate the donation “Joy On Demand.” \n  \n\n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-08-30/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160826T120000
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SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-palo-alto-2016-07-22-2016-08-22-2016-08-22/
LOCATION:3942 Duncan Pl.\, 3942 Duncan Pl.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker - Robert Cusick
DESCRIPTION:IMSB is privileged to welcome guest speaker Robert Cusick. \nHe’ll be speaking on: TBA \nVisit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our guest speakers. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-08-23/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150518T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173514Z
UID:10008612-1471685400-1471712400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Daylong in Saratoga – Cultivating The Meditative Path
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! \nIn IMSB’s monthly day-long programs between March and August 2016\, Shaila Catherine will explore five qualities that make the mind capable of deep meditation and empower us to live at ease in this world. See Anguttara Nikaya 5:110\, translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi\, published by Wisdom Publications. The five supports of virtue\, learning\, energetic effort\, concentration and jhana\, and liberation of mind offer a comprehensive training for living with peace\, happiness\, and wisdom. \n\nMarch – Virtue\nMay – Learning\nJune – Energetic Effort\nJuly – Concentration and Jhana\nAugust – Liberation\n\nYou will find our schedule on our Daylong and Half-day Practice Calendar. \nEach day-long in the series will stand alone.  You do not need to join the full series to participate — you are welcome to attend as many or as few Saturdays as you wish. \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 identify 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-2016-08-12-2/2016-08-20/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160818T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150518T150349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173518Z
UID:10008601-1471547700-1471554000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Beautiful Mind – Five Faculties
DESCRIPTION:Nurturing the best in ourselves. \nThis series will explore the five spiritual faculties and their cultivation in meditation: faith\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom. The Buddha stressed the importance of these controlling faculties and powers\, which offer a complete structure for meditative development and culminate with final liberation. They are necessary features of meditative progress that can be undertaken as a sequential training or as a finely balanced system of wholesome forces. \n\nAugust 18 – Faith with Shaila Catherine\nAugust 25 – Energy with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 1 – Mindfulness with Robert Cusick\nSeptember 8 – Concentration with Shaila Catherine\nSeptember 15 – Wisdom with Chris Clifford\nSeptember 22 – Deepening Practice with Farzaneh Azadan\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-08-18/2016-08-18/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150514T035513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z
UID:10008442-1471282200-1471289400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-online-2016-07-11-2016-08-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173539Z
UID:10008289-1470771000-1470776400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Guest: Jennifer Dungan - Right Action In The Face of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Right Action In The Face Of Climate Change: Can we practice non-harming?\nBefore he went forth\, Siddartha Gautama had a palace for the cold season\, one for the hot season\, and one for the four months of the rainy season. He lived over two and a half millennia ago during the Holocene epoch. We now live in what has been called the Anthropocene epoch\, in which global warming is occurring and disrupting the seasonal patterns that had been relatively stable since Gautama’s time. This disruption\, and the extreme weather events that go along with it\, pose threats to all living beings. Tonight’s talk will explore the concept of non-harming\, right action\, and the three marks of existence in the context of a world in which activities that involve fossil fuel perpetuate or worsen climate disruption. \nJENNIFER DUNGAN began her meditation practice in 2003 with a mindfulness-based stress reduction course (MBSR) and has been practicing the dhamma since joining IMSB in 2006. For nearly thirty years\, she has worked as a scientist at NASA Ames Research Center\, studying satellite imagery of Earth with a specialty in mapping vegetation patterns and how they are affected by human activity and climate change. This talk will bring together her experience in both arenas to explore the implications of climate change on a spiritual path. \n\n  \nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-08-09/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160814
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150622T015522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173513Z
UID:10008626-1470441600-1471132799@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Retreat – in Kansas
DESCRIPTION:A weeklong retreat with Shaila Catherine and Philip Jones. \nAwakening with Insight\nThis silent meditation retreat will emphasize a balance of mindfulness\, concentration\, and investigation. Instructions will encourage mindfulness of breath\, body\, and mind to enhance the potential for liberating insight. Meditation instructions\, consultations with the teachers\, and daily dharma teachings make this retreat suitable for both new and experienced practitioners. By cultivating a calm\, balanced awareness\, we can dissolve any suffering that may entangle our hearts and discover our freedom in the midst of things. \nRegistration will open May 6\, 2016\nVisit https://www.midamericadharma.org/retreats.html for retreat details and registration process.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/retreat-kansas-city-ks/
LOCATION:Mid America Dharma – Marillac Retreat Center in Kansas\, 4200 South 4th Street\, Leavenworth\, KS\, 66048
CATEGORIES:Not an IMSB event,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Mid America Dharma":MAILTO:Click the link Mid America Dharma under organizer.
GEO:39.114053;-94.6274636
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mid America Dharma – Marillac Retreat Center in Kansas 4200 South 4th Street Leavenworth KS 66048;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4200 South 4th Street:geo:-94.6274636,39.114053
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20160625T164734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173509Z
UID:10008499-1469561400-1469566800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Service Project: School Supplies Drive for Local Foster Kids
DESCRIPTION:IMSB is helping to provide local foster kids with needed school supplies.\nOne IMSB member (Farzaneh) has already purchased 28 backpacks. We now invite you to volunteer to fill one or more of these backpacks. \nFarzaneh writes: \nDear IMSB sangha members: \nThe practice of generosity is a basic way to experience happiness and freedom. Happiness\, inner calm and gratitude grow when they are fed by a compassionate and generous heart. \nGenerosity is not just about helping those less fortunate than us\, it is about giving freely\, without condition\, without judgment\, without need of explanation or glorification. Generosity is the act of selflessness\, and it is practice of renunciation. \nI would like to invite you to join me to send some of the foster children in our community to school in this coming school year with a brand new backpack and school supplies\, and perhaps plant a seed of kindness in the hearts of these youngsters. \nYou may down load the list of items needed for 2nd-5th  graders\, and bring your donations to our IMSB weekly sitting group any Tuesday in July. \nOn behalf of the “HELP ONE CHILD “organization I will be more than happy to provide a tax deductible receipt. \nMay your giving hands and compassionate heart\, bring joy and happiness to your life and the life of others. \nFarzaneh Azadan\n IMSB member \nDownload this checklist of suggested items. You may purchase the specified items\, and any additional items you wish to add\, and bring the them to any IMSB Tuesday night meeting in July. \nPlease email Farzaneh at karuna to inform her of your intention to participate\, and specify how many backpacks you intend to fill. \nThank you!
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/service-project-school-supplies-drive-for-local-foster-kids/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road  Mountain View 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150514T033455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173524Z
UID:10008423-1469181600-1469188800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-palo-alto-2016-07-22-2016-08-22/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl. Palo Alto CA 94036;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3942 Duncan Pl.:geo:-122.112684,37.4163039
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150514T035257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173521Z
UID:10008593-1469041200-1469048400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Evenings in Menlo Park/Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-los-altos-2-2016-02-14-2016-07-24/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150514T035513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z
UID:10008438-1468863000-1468870200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-online-2016-07-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150518T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173514Z
UID:10008611-1468661400-1468688400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Daylong in Los Altos – Cultivating The Meditative Path
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! \nIn IMSB’s monthly day-long programs between March and August 2016\, Shaila Catherine will explore five qualities that make the mind capable of deep meditation and empower us to live at ease in this world. See Anguttara Nikaya 5:110\, translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi\, published by Wisdom Publications. The five supports of virtue\, learning\, energetic effort\, concentration and jhana\, and liberation of mind offer a comprehensive training for living with peace\, happiness\, and wisdom. \n\nMarch – Virtue\nMay – Learning\nJune – Energetic Effort\nJuly – Concentration and Jhana\nAugust – Liberation\n\nYou will find our schedule on our Daylong and Half-day Practice Calendar. \nEach day-long in the series will stand alone.  You do not need to join the full series to participate — you are welcome to attend as many or as few Saturdays as you wish. \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 identify 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-2016-07-12-2/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20150518T150349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173518Z
UID:10008454-1467918900-1467925200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Ethics\, Action\, and the Five Precepts
DESCRIPTION:For a life of harmony and clarity. \nThis series will explore virtue as the indispensable foundation of Buddhist practice. The series will emphasize the five training precepts\, and may explore action\, ethics\, kamma\, and cause-effect dynamics. The precepts are not rules to be obediently followed; they serve as guidelines for the intentional development of compassion\, mindfulness\, and wisdom. These five precepts offer us a joyful method to cultivate the heart\, nurture harmony in our relationships\, and free the mind from inner forces of greed and anger that if unrestrained may cause suffering for ourselves and others. \n\nJuly 7 – Refraining from Intoxication with Angie Boissevain\nJuly 14 – Refraining from Stealing with Shaila Catherine\nJuly 21 – Refraining from Sexual Misconduct with Drew Oman\nJuly 28 – Refraining from False Speech with Shaila Catherine\nAugust 4 – Refraining from Killing with Ayya Santussika\nAugust 11 – Deepening Practice with Sharon Allen\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga-2016-07-07/2016-07-07/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave Saratoga CA 95070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12850 Saratoga Ave:geo:-122.0012909,37.2819775
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160705T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T064039
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173542Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Teacher: Margaret Gainer
DESCRIPTION:Practice Is Like This: the Similes of Ajahn Chah\nwith guest teacher Margaret Gainer \nFor biographies and photos of our teachers\, visit the Teacher Page. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-07-05/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Event 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\, gives an orientation to Insight Meditation South Bay\, enhances introductory mindfulness meditation instructions and introduces a short dhamma teaching. 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-2015-08-04-2016-07-02/2016-07-05/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners
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SUMMARY:Residential Retreat—Santa Rosa\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness\, Concentration\, and Insight Meditation.\nA meditation retreat\nwith Shaila Catherine and Ann Dillon.\nThursday\, June 30\, 2016 – Sunday\, July 10\, 2016. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 1:00 pm on June 30; it ends at 11:30 am on July 10. Early arrivals can be arranged for Wednesday evening June 29. \nPartial attendance can be arranged\, but it must begin on the first day of the retreat. \nThe teachings on this retreat will be structured to support the development of concentration\, mindfulness\, and insight using the breath as the primary meditative object. Guided by group and individual meetings with the teacher\, students may work with a variety of meditative approaches to progress in a manner and pace appropriate to their individual needs. The daily morning instruction session will introduce mindfulness with breathing as a concentration practice and will systematically develop the skills that lead to the deep absorption states of jhana. Dhamma talks will explore a range of subjects to support the growth of wisdom and insight. This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, question and answer sessions\, and teacher consultations. \nWith single rooms for everyone\, the facilities can support a range of practice approaches. This retreat may emphasize the cultivation of concentration\, but it is flexible enough to nurture a broad development of practices that are appropriate to the individual meditator. Students who are not inclined toward concentration or jhana may choose to emphasize mindfulness\, insight\, and loving kindness practices. As the retreat progresses\, some students may practice mindfulness of the body to enhance calm and presence; some students may intensify concentration to unify consciousness through the deep absorptions called jhana; some students may cultivate loving kindness and open the heart to the precious fragility of life; and other students may nurture insight into the functioning of perception and the nature of mind. \nTO REGISTER: Download and complete the AC2016 registration and waiver forms\, enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi-Retreats)\, and mail to: \nKatrina Bergbauer\n225 Second Avenue\nDecatur\, GA 30030 \nThe 10-day retreat is designed for experienced students. Previous retreat experience in the insight meditation tradition is required\, with a minimum of at least one week-long silent residential retreat. If you have less than one week-long silent retreat experience\, your attendance requires approval from the teacher(s). \nThe retreat facility is handicapped accessible. Accommodations are all single rooms. \nCOST: 10 nights with single accommodation is $1800 – $950 sliding scale\, plus a donation to the teachers at the end of retreat. The estimated actual per-person cost for this retreat (if we used a fixed rate) is $1400. By selecting an amount above $1400\, your generosity supports those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. This sliding scale will allow scholarship needs to be handled by self-selecting an amount lower than $1400. \nPartial retreat option registration fees are below. Priority will be given to students who are registering for the full 10-days course.\n3 nights (Thursday–Sunday\, June 30–July 3) is $520\n4 nights (Thursday–Monday\, June 30– July 4) is $640\n5 nights (Thursday–Tuesday\, June 30– July 5) is $780\n6 nights (Thursday–Wednesday\, June 30– July 6) is $880\n7–9 nights (Thursday–Thursday\, Friday\, or Saturday\, June 30–July 7\, 8\, or 9) is the standard sliding scale of $1800 – $950 \nIn addition\, two or three people may register for a work-study retreat. These service roles have a registration fee of $675 and involve 3-4 hours of work per day (mostly kitchen work\, grocery shopping in advance of the retreat\, managing yogi jobs\, running errands). One service role for an experienced cook or kitchen manager may be available with no retreat fees. \nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teachers at the end of the retreat. \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/residential-retreat-santa-rosa-ca/
LOCATION:Angela Retreat Center\, 535 Angela Dr.\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Retreats Registrar-1":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Phil Jones - Windows on the World: Self-View and the Four Noble Truths
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Philip Jones \nTopic: Windows on the World: Self-View and the Four Noble Truths. \nRead biographies of our guest speakers on our Teachers Page. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-06-28/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
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