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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Insight 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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-11-15/2016-11-15/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
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SUMMARY:Ten Perfections (paramis)
DESCRIPTION:A series for developing the best of mind and heart.\nMany powerful wholesome qualities are nurtured in the contemplative life. This series will explore the ten perfections (paramis) that support the path of awakening\, and bring joy and harmony into our daily lives. These beautiful qualities are accessible to everyone\, at every stage of our path\, however\, they are believed to have been perfected by the Buddha through his countless lifetimes as he strove to realize the ultimate perfection of Buddhahood. This series will provide a closer look at each of these respectable qualities to enable us to more fully develop them in our lives. \n\nNovember 3 – Generosity with Drew Oman\nNovember 10 – Loving-kindness with Kimberly Allen\nNovember 17 – Renunciation with Shaila Catherine\nNovember 24 – Thanksgiving (no meeting)\nDecember 1 – Patience with Sharon Allen\nDecember 8 – Virtue with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 15 – Truthfulness with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 22 – Determination with Chris Clifford\nDecember 29 – Energy\, effort with David Cohn\nJanuary 5 – Equanimity with Shaila Catherine\n\nJanuary 12 – Wisdom with Berget Jelane\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/ten-perfections/2016-11-10/
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: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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-11-08/2016-11-08/
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161112
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SUMMARY:Retreat at Lake Tahoe\, Nevada - 3 or 7 day options
DESCRIPTION:Developing  Concentration\, Insight\, and Reflections on Impermanence. \nA retreat with Shaila Catherine.\n3 night and 7 night options are available. \nThis silent insight meditation retreat will emphasize the cultivation of both concentration and mindfulness to enhance the potential for liberating insight. Mindfulness of body and breath will be the primary focus of this retreat. \nIn honor of the Halloween holiday optional instructions and guidance will be offered in the classic practices of skeleton\, corpse\, and death contemplations\, as a powerful means of exploring impermanence and nonattachment. Meditation instructions\, consultations with the teacher\, and daily dharma teachings make this retreat suitable for both new and experienced practitioners. \nThe peaceful retreat setting under great pines offers a unique opportunity for silent meditation in a setting of stunning natural beauty—an insight holiday. Set at an exquisitely beautiful retreat center right on the shore of Lake Tahoe\, participants may enjoy walking meditation on the beach\, and if weather permits\, mindful kayaking on the lake. \nDownload the flyer and the application for registration details. \nCo-sponsored by Dharma Zephyr and Bodhi-Retreats.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/retreat-at-lake-tahoe-nevada/
LOCATION:Camp Galilee at Lake Tahoe\, 1776 U.S. 50\, Glenbrook\, NV\, 89413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161103T191500
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SUMMARY:Ten Perfections (paramis)
DESCRIPTION:A series for developing the best of mind and heart.\nMany powerful wholesome qualities are nurtured in the contemplative life. This series will explore the ten perfections (paramis) that support the path of awakening\, and bring joy and harmony into our daily lives. These beautiful qualities are accessible to everyone\, at every stage of our path\, however\, they are believed to have been perfected by the Buddha through his countless lifetimes as he strove to realize the ultimate perfection of Buddhahood. This series will provide a closer look at each of these respectable qualities to enable us to more fully develop them in our lives. \n\nNovember 3 – Generosity with Drew Oman\nNovember 10 – Loving-kindness with Kimberly Allen\nNovember 17 – Renunciation with Shaila Catherine\nNovember 24 – Thanksgiving (no meeting)\nDecember 1 – Patience with Sharon Allen\nDecember 8 – Virtue with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 15 – Truthfulness with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 22 – Determination with Chris Clifford\nDecember 29 – Energy\, effort with David Cohn\nJanuary 5 – Equanimity with Shaila Catherine\n\nJanuary 12 – Wisdom with Berget Jelane\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/ten-perfections/2016-11-03/
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:20161027T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161027T210000
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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/2016-10-27/
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:20161025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161025T210000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION:Insight 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-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-09-27/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161024T170000
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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-2016-09-12/2016-10-24/
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:20161022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
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SUMMARY:Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nPLEASE NOTE: The location for this day long program has changed. It will now take place at the Clubhouse at Peter Coutts Circle in Stanford\, CA. Click on the link for the Clubhouse under the Venue heading on the right hand side bar for directions. \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-2016-09-12-2016-10-24/
LOCATION:Clubhouse at Peter Coutt’s Circle\, Stanford\, CA\, Peter Coutts Circle\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura":MAILTO:lclin at att.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161020T210000
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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/2016-10-20/
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:20161019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150514T035257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173521Z
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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-2-2016-02-14-2016-10-24/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161013T210000
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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/2016-10-13/
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;VALUE=DATE:20161013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161017
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CREATED:20150622T203036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150916T195421Z
UID:10008633-1476316800-1476662399@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Retreat: Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Shaila Catherine will lead a three-day meditation retreat near Ann Arbor\, Michigan. \nAwakening with Insight\n\nThis silent meditation retreat will emphasize a balance of mindfulness\, concentration\, calmness\, and investigation. Instructions will encourage mindfulness of breath\, body\, and mind to enhance the potential for liberating insight. 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. \n\nFor more information visit the Still Mountain Buddhist Meditation Center’s website: https://stillmountainmeditation.org
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/retreat-michigan/
LOCATION:Webber Retreat Center in Adrian\, Michigan\, Adrian\, MI
CATEGORIES:Not an IMSB event,Retreats with Shaila
GEO:41.8975471;-84.0371659
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150514T035513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z
UID:10008440-1476120600-1476127800@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-2016-07-11-2016-10-11/
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:20161006T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150715T005032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173512Z
UID:10008635-1475781300-1475787600@www.imsb.org
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
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB":MAILTO:Click the link under Organizer
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150514T033455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173524Z
UID:10008425-1475229600-1475236800@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-2016-07-22-2016-08-22-2016-09-22/
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.
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150715T005032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173512Z
UID:10008634-1475176500-1475182800@www.imsb.org
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
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:20160927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173543Z
UID:10004745-1475004600-1475010000@www.imsb.org
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road  Mountain View  CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20160531T191842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173509Z
UID:10008495-1474709400-1474740000@www.imsb.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150518T165143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160722T232614Z
UID:10008605-1474709400-1474736400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nIMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation\, deepen their practice\, explore various dhamma themes\, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! \nThe day long programs are usually structured with alternating sitting and walking meditations\, augmented by meditation instructions\, reflections\, and teachings. Shaila Catherine leads most of the day longs\, complimented by periodic guest teachers or community events. At most day long events\, Shaila is available for individual 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150518T150349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173517Z
UID:10008603-1474571700-1474578000@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 – 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.
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:20160921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150514T035257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173521Z
UID:10008594-1474484400-1474491600@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-2-2016-02-14-2016-09-24/
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:20260423T062620
CREATED:20160717T151509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160717T151509Z
UID:10008670-1474329600-1474415999@www.imsb.org
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:20260423T062620
CREATED:20160720T014117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160903T182944Z
UID:10008672-1474156800-1474243199@www.imsb.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160918
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20160720T012953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160720T014422Z
UID:10008671-1474070400-1474156799@www.imsb.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
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.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160830T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160830T211500
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173546Z
UID:10004739-1472584500-1472591700@www.imsb.org
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.
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:20160826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T062620
CREATED:20150514T033455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173521Z
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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.
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160823T210000
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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.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160820T093000
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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.
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