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SUMMARY:Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in registering for this class\, please contact the registrar (ThursdayClass) to express your interest. It has not yet been determined if this class will be offered online\, cancelled\, or meet as an in-person course in the church garden due to Covid-19 precautions.  \nA six-week course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nCultivation of Dhamma wisdom that benefits all beings. \nThursdays\, September 10 – October 15\nPlus bonus drop-in session October 22\n7:15-9:00pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nModern life in the West encourages reliance on our “analytical” mind – that which does planning\, deciding\, evaluating\, analyzing\, and debating. This aspect of mind\, when untrained\, is prone to agitation\, aversion\, anxiety\, and other undesirable qualities. It can also be used in healthy ways\, such as discerning what is wholesome\, and learning and contemplating teachings. \nThrough various meditation practices and the additional nourishment of heart qualities\, the mind learns to reduce its reliance on “reason” as a more intuitive capacity strengthens. Eventually\, our mind can manifest the intuitive wisdom\, clarity\, and responsiveness that are truly beneficial for ourselves and the world. \nThis 6-week course explores practices that can help to mature the analytical mind. Each week\, we will focus on one practice. Together\, they form a mandala of skillful means. We will also learn how these practices fit into a path to liberation in Buddhist teachings. \nClasses will include meditation\, sutta study\, teachings\, and Q&A. \n\nSept 10: Arriving in the Present Moment\, with Kim Allen\nSept 17: Working with Discursive Thinking\, with Shaila Catherine\nSept 24: Skillful Use of Reflection\, with Shaila Catherine\nOct 1: Nourishment for the Path: Opening the Heart\, with Kim Allen\nOct 8: Clear Comprehension and Dhamma Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nOct 15: Intuitive Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\nOct 22: Bonus Drop-In Session – Sitting\, Walking\, and Reflection\, with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who already have a basic introduction to mindfulness. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/analytical-mind/2020-09-10/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: Hugh Danville—A Gentle Investigation into Fear and Our Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: Hugh Danville—A Gentle Investigation into Fear and Our Practice\nwith Hugh Danville \nSeptember 15\, 2020 \nFear is ever present in our psyche. It is the emotion that protects us from the common dangers we face in everyday life; but it can also paralyze us. In our present day life we can find ourselves overwhelmed by the constant reporting of hurricanes\, fire storms\, riots\, COVID-19 virus and more. It can leave us trembling. \nIt seems the Buddha did not have much to say directly about fear but he did offer practices that are useful in handling this troubling emotion. In this presentation I will share with you some of my experiences with fear and perhaps you will likewise share some of your experiences. Then together we will become more familiar with all the aspects of fear and even learn some useful ways to address it. \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \n  \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362?pwd=QWZpb2svQk9xZCtvWTZraXF5WTFKZz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPassword: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n  \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-20200915-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200917T210000
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SUMMARY:Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in registering for this class\, please contact the registrar (ThursdayClass) to express your interest. It has not yet been determined if this class will be offered online\, cancelled\, or meet as an in-person course in the church garden due to Covid-19 precautions.  \nA six-week course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nCultivation of Dhamma wisdom that benefits all beings. \nThursdays\, September 10 – October 15\nPlus bonus drop-in session October 22\n7:15-9:00pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nModern life in the West encourages reliance on our “analytical” mind – that which does planning\, deciding\, evaluating\, analyzing\, and debating. This aspect of mind\, when untrained\, is prone to agitation\, aversion\, anxiety\, and other undesirable qualities. It can also be used in healthy ways\, such as discerning what is wholesome\, and learning and contemplating teachings. \nThrough various meditation practices and the additional nourishment of heart qualities\, the mind learns to reduce its reliance on “reason” as a more intuitive capacity strengthens. Eventually\, our mind can manifest the intuitive wisdom\, clarity\, and responsiveness that are truly beneficial for ourselves and the world. \nThis 6-week course explores practices that can help to mature the analytical mind. Each week\, we will focus on one practice. Together\, they form a mandala of skillful means. We will also learn how these practices fit into a path to liberation in Buddhist teachings. \nClasses will include meditation\, sutta study\, teachings\, and Q&A. \n\nSept 10: Arriving in the Present Moment\, with Kim Allen\nSept 17: Working with Discursive Thinking\, with Shaila Catherine\nSept 24: Skillful Use of Reflection\, with Shaila Catherine\nOct 1: Nourishment for the Path: Opening the Heart\, with Kim Allen\nOct 8: Clear Comprehension and Dhamma Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nOct 15: Intuitive Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\nOct 22: Bonus Drop-In Session – Sitting\, Walking\, and Reflection\, with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who already have a basic introduction to mindfulness. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/analytical-mind/2020-09-17/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T170000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group – Digha Nikaya – Online
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in January 2020. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: \n\nFriday mornings in Palo Alto\nWednesday evenings in Menlo Park\nMonday evenings online\n\nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2020 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. General information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. \nScheduled dates for meetings Mondays Online: \n\nJanuary 27\nNo meeting in February.\nMarch 9\nApril 20\nMay 25\nJune 22\nJuly 20\nAugust 3\nSeptember 21\nOctober 19 for final session
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-online-2/2020-09-21/
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:20200922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T200000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online - Shaila Catherine - Interconnection
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online\nTopic: Interconnection\nwith Shaila Catherine \nSeptember 22\, 2020 \nDue to the coronavirus concerns\, we are holding our Tuesday meetings online.  \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362?pwd=QWZpb2svQk9xZCtvWTZraXF5WTFKZz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPassword: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n  \n\nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-20200922/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220634Z
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SUMMARY:Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in registering for this class\, please contact the registrar (ThursdayClass) to express your interest. It has not yet been determined if this class will be offered online\, cancelled\, or meet as an in-person course in the church garden due to Covid-19 precautions.  \nA six-week course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nCultivation of Dhamma wisdom that benefits all beings. \nThursdays\, September 10 – October 15\nPlus bonus drop-in session October 22\n7:15-9:00pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nModern life in the West encourages reliance on our “analytical” mind – that which does planning\, deciding\, evaluating\, analyzing\, and debating. This aspect of mind\, when untrained\, is prone to agitation\, aversion\, anxiety\, and other undesirable qualities. It can also be used in healthy ways\, such as discerning what is wholesome\, and learning and contemplating teachings. \nThrough various meditation practices and the additional nourishment of heart qualities\, the mind learns to reduce its reliance on “reason” as a more intuitive capacity strengthens. Eventually\, our mind can manifest the intuitive wisdom\, clarity\, and responsiveness that are truly beneficial for ourselves and the world. \nThis 6-week course explores practices that can help to mature the analytical mind. Each week\, we will focus on one practice. Together\, they form a mandala of skillful means. We will also learn how these practices fit into a path to liberation in Buddhist teachings. \nClasses will include meditation\, sutta study\, teachings\, and Q&A. \n\nSept 10: Arriving in the Present Moment\, with Kim Allen\nSept 17: Working with Discursive Thinking\, with Shaila Catherine\nSept 24: Skillful Use of Reflection\, with Shaila Catherine\nOct 1: Nourishment for the Path: Opening the Heart\, with Kim Allen\nOct 8: Clear Comprehension and Dhamma Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nOct 15: Intuitive Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\nOct 22: Bonus Drop-In Session – Sitting\, Walking\, and Reflection\, with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who already have a basic introduction to mindfulness. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/analytical-mind/2020-09-24/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T093000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study – Digha Nikaya – Friday Group
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in February 2020. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: \n\nFriday mornings in Palo Alto\nWednesday evenings in Menlo Park\nMonday evenings online\n\nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2020 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. General information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. \nScheduled dates for meetings Fridays in Palo Alto: \n\nFebruary 7\, 2020\nMarch 13\nApril 24 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nMay 29 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJune 19 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJuly 24 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nAugust 28 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nSeptember 25 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nOctober 30 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose (if weather permits) for final session.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-palo-alto-2/2020-09-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200927
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SUMMARY:Registration closes today for Beyond Distraction\, an in-depth online course
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Distraction: Strategies to Free The Mind\nREGISTER: Now — Sep 27\, 2020\nCOURSE: Sep 30 — Dec 30\, 2020\nMental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that most practitioners struggle to overcome. How many times have you let go of a thought\, only to find it morph into a similar story a few minutes later? \nMany kinds of thoughts can distract us from being mindful and disrupt our concentration: obsessive planning\, worrying\, lustful thoughts\, judging\, memories\, and internal commentaries\, to name a few. This course will explore a sequence of practical strategies for dealing with obstructive mental patterns derived from two discourses taught by the Buddha (MN 19 and 20). \n\nTwo Kinds of Thought\nThe Removal of Distracting Thoughts\n\nEach learning module in the course is enriched with lectures\, guided meditations\, exercises\, related sutta readings\, discussion forums\, and audio conferences with the teacher. A variety of reflective exercises will help you integrate these ancient strategies into daily life situations. \nFor more information and registration details go to BodhiCourses.org. \nCo-sponsored by Bodhi Courses and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/registration-closes-today-for-beyond-distraction-an-in-depth-online-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
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SUMMARY:In-depth ONLINE COURSE. Learn to Overcome Distracting Thoughts.
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Distraction: Practical Strategies to Free The Mind.\nAn in-depth two month online program with Shaila Catherine \nCo-sponsored by Bodhi Courses and Insight Meditation South Bay \nFor more information and registration details click here. \n\nBeyond Distraction: Practical Strategies to Free the Mind \n\n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/in-depth-online-course-learn-to-overcome-distracting-thoughts/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Courses Online":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: Thanissaro Bhikkhu—The Present Moment Is Not the Goal
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: The Present Moment Is Not the Goal\nwith Thanissaro Bhikkhu \nSeptember 29\, 2020 \nThere’s a common understanding that the purpose of meditation is to fully arrive in the present moment. However\, the Buddha taught people to focus on the present moment not as a goal\, but as a place where work is to be done to go beyond the present. This talk\, based on the essay\, “The Karma of Now”  will explore the Buddha’s understanding of the present moment\, and the implications of that understanding\, not only for the practice of meditation\, but also for Buddhist practice as a whole. \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \n  \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nhttps://tinyurl.com/AjaanGeoff-IMSB \nMeeting ID: 962 2348 8118\nPassword: 929 \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,96223488118# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,96223488118# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 962 2348 8118\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n  \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: Donations to this event will be shared between tonight’s teacher and IMSB.  \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-20200929/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20190725T155525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220634Z
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SUMMARY:Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in registering for this class\, please contact the registrar (ThursdayClass) to express your interest. It has not yet been determined if this class will be offered online\, cancelled\, or meet as an in-person course in the church garden due to Covid-19 precautions.  \nA six-week course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nCultivation of Dhamma wisdom that benefits all beings. \nThursdays\, September 10 – October 15\nPlus bonus drop-in session October 22\n7:15-9:00pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nModern life in the West encourages reliance on our “analytical” mind – that which does planning\, deciding\, evaluating\, analyzing\, and debating. This aspect of mind\, when untrained\, is prone to agitation\, aversion\, anxiety\, and other undesirable qualities. It can also be used in healthy ways\, such as discerning what is wholesome\, and learning and contemplating teachings. \nThrough various meditation practices and the additional nourishment of heart qualities\, the mind learns to reduce its reliance on “reason” as a more intuitive capacity strengthens. Eventually\, our mind can manifest the intuitive wisdom\, clarity\, and responsiveness that are truly beneficial for ourselves and the world. \nThis 6-week course explores practices that can help to mature the analytical mind. Each week\, we will focus on one practice. Together\, they form a mandala of skillful means. We will also learn how these practices fit into a path to liberation in Buddhist teachings. \nClasses will include meditation\, sutta study\, teachings\, and Q&A. \n\nSept 10: Arriving in the Present Moment\, with Kim Allen\nSept 17: Working with Discursive Thinking\, with Shaila Catherine\nSept 24: Skillful Use of Reflection\, with Shaila Catherine\nOct 1: Nourishment for the Path: Opening the Heart\, with Kim Allen\nOct 8: Clear Comprehension and Dhamma Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nOct 15: Intuitive Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\nOct 22: Bonus Drop-In Session – Sitting\, Walking\, and Reflection\, with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who already have a basic introduction to mindfulness. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/analytical-mind/2020-10-01/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online — Shaila Catherine — End of the Path
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online\nEnd of the Path\nwith Shaila Catherine \nThis is a two part series:\nOctober 6\, 2020\nOctober 13\, 2020\n \nEveryone is welcome. It is not necessary to attend the first session in order to attend the second. \nYou may enjoy reading the sutta (MN 105 To Sunakkhatta) in advance. Shaila will refer to this sutta in her talks. \n\nhttps://suttacentral.net/mn105/en/sujato\n\nDue to the coronavirus concerns\, we are holding our Tuesday meetings online.  \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362?pwd=QWZpb2svQk9xZCtvWTZraXF5WTFKZz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPassword: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-20200915/2020-10-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201008T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
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SUMMARY:Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in registering for this class\, please contact the registrar (ThursdayClass) to express your interest. It has not yet been determined if this class will be offered online\, cancelled\, or meet as an in-person course in the church garden due to Covid-19 precautions.  \nA six-week course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nCultivation of Dhamma wisdom that benefits all beings. \nThursdays\, September 10 – October 15\nPlus bonus drop-in session October 22\n7:15-9:00pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nModern life in the West encourages reliance on our “analytical” mind – that which does planning\, deciding\, evaluating\, analyzing\, and debating. This aspect of mind\, when untrained\, is prone to agitation\, aversion\, anxiety\, and other undesirable qualities. It can also be used in healthy ways\, such as discerning what is wholesome\, and learning and contemplating teachings. \nThrough various meditation practices and the additional nourishment of heart qualities\, the mind learns to reduce its reliance on “reason” as a more intuitive capacity strengthens. Eventually\, our mind can manifest the intuitive wisdom\, clarity\, and responsiveness that are truly beneficial for ourselves and the world. \nThis 6-week course explores practices that can help to mature the analytical mind. Each week\, we will focus on one practice. Together\, they form a mandala of skillful means. We will also learn how these practices fit into a path to liberation in Buddhist teachings. \nClasses will include meditation\, sutta study\, teachings\, and Q&A. \n\nSept 10: Arriving in the Present Moment\, with Kim Allen\nSept 17: Working with Discursive Thinking\, with Shaila Catherine\nSept 24: Skillful Use of Reflection\, with Shaila Catherine\nOct 1: Nourishment for the Path: Opening the Heart\, with Kim Allen\nOct 8: Clear Comprehension and Dhamma Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nOct 15: Intuitive Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\nOct 22: Bonus Drop-In Session – Sitting\, Walking\, and Reflection\, with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who already have a basic introduction to mindfulness. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/analytical-mind/2020-10-08/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online — Shaila Catherine — Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: Awakening\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOctober 13\, 2020\n \nThis talk will consider what the transformative experience of awakening entails\, how it might be recognized\, and how a practitioner declares their attainment. \nDue to the coronavirus concerns\, we are holding our Tuesday meetings online.  \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362?pwd=QWZpb2svQk9xZCtvWTZraXF5WTFKZz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPassword: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-20200915-2020-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201015T191500
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SUMMARY:Course: From Intelligence to Intuition with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in registering for this class\, please contact the registrar (ThursdayClass) to express your interest. It has not yet been determined if this class will be offered online\, cancelled\, or meet as an in-person course in the church garden due to Covid-19 precautions.  \nA six-week course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nCultivation of Dhamma wisdom that benefits all beings. \nThursdays\, September 10 – October 15\nPlus bonus drop-in session October 22\n7:15-9:00pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nModern life in the West encourages reliance on our “analytical” mind – that which does planning\, deciding\, evaluating\, analyzing\, and debating. This aspect of mind\, when untrained\, is prone to agitation\, aversion\, anxiety\, and other undesirable qualities. It can also be used in healthy ways\, such as discerning what is wholesome\, and learning and contemplating teachings. \nThrough various meditation practices and the additional nourishment of heart qualities\, the mind learns to reduce its reliance on “reason” as a more intuitive capacity strengthens. Eventually\, our mind can manifest the intuitive wisdom\, clarity\, and responsiveness that are truly beneficial for ourselves and the world. \nThis 6-week course explores practices that can help to mature the analytical mind. Each week\, we will focus on one practice. Together\, they form a mandala of skillful means. We will also learn how these practices fit into a path to liberation in Buddhist teachings. \nClasses will include meditation\, sutta study\, teachings\, and Q&A. \n\nSept 10: Arriving in the Present Moment\, with Kim Allen\nSept 17: Working with Discursive Thinking\, with Shaila Catherine\nSept 24: Skillful Use of Reflection\, with Shaila Catherine\nOct 1: Nourishment for the Path: Opening the Heart\, with Kim Allen\nOct 8: Clear Comprehension and Dhamma Investigation\, with Kim Allen\nOct 15: Intuitive Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\nOct 22: Bonus Drop-In Session – Sitting\, Walking\, and Reflection\, with Kim Allen\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who already have a basic introduction to mindfulness. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/analytical-mind/2020-10-15/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class
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UID:10009163-1603126800-1603134000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study Group – Digha Nikaya – Online
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in January 2020. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: \n\nFriday mornings in Palo Alto\nWednesday evenings in Menlo Park\nMonday evenings online\n\nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2020 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. General information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. \nScheduled dates for meetings Mondays Online: \n\nJanuary 27\nNo meeting in February.\nMarch 9\nApril 20\nMay 25\nJune 22\nJuly 20\nAugust 3\nSeptember 21\nOctober 19 for final session
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-online-2/2020-10-19/
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:20201020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20200820T172738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T164551Z
UID:10009224-1603218600-1603224000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: Kim Allen—Real Wealth
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: Kim Allen—Real Wealth\nwith Kim Allen \nOctober 20\, 2020 \nWhat kinds of wealth are most sustainable in times of loss? The Buddha defined five kinds of wealth that are especially appropriate for lay practitioners to develop: Confidence\, ethical conduct\, learning\, generosity\, and wisdom. The inclusion of “learning” is interesting and not often emphasized. We will explore these five qualities in the context of our current times\, considering how they can serve both ourselves and others. \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \n  \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362?pwd=QWZpb2svQk9xZCtvWTZraXF5WTFKZz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPassword: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n  \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-kim-allen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20200717T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200717T201549Z
UID:10009213-1603324800-1603411199@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE at-home weekend retreat. Four Elements. Mindfulness of the Body
DESCRIPTION:Register Now for an ONLINE at-home weekend retreat with Shaila Catherine.\nExploring Mindfulness of the Body and the Four Elements.\nOctober 23 – 25\, 2020\nWe will meet via Zoom. \nInformation and registration details are on our Events Page. \n\nONLINE RETREAT – Four Elements Meditation \n\n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-at-home-weekend-retreat-four-elements-mindfulness-of-the-body/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20200709T025249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T002257Z
UID:10009211-1603411200-1603670399@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE RETREAT - Four Elements Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Registration has now closed.\nExploring Mindfulness of the Body and the Four Elements\nWith Shaila Catherine\nAn At-home Online Retreat\nRegistration is required. Scroll down to choose a ticket level. Registration will close at 2-3 days prior to the retreat\, so don’t wait!\nThis at-home online weekend retreat will include precise instructions and ample support for exploring the body as composed of the Four Great Elements. These practices are included in the first establishment of mindfulness presented in the Satipatthana Sutta. The four elements meditation practices are a traditional method for examining the body\, the nature of matter\, and all material experiences. \nPlease join us as we deepen our practice together through a program of live video conferences with Shaila Catherine. The online meetings will include guided meditations\, Dharma talks\, question and answer sessions\, and small group discussions. More information and a link to join the video conferences will be emailed after registering. \nRETREAT SCHEDULE (Times are given in Pacific Time PDT) \nFriday\n5:30 – 7:00 pm – Opening Session – Mindfulness of the Body \nSaturday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – Meditating on the Body\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon –  Morning Session – Discerning Earth and Wind\n2:00 – 4:00 pm – Afternoon Session – Discerning Fire and Water \nSunday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – The Nature of Matter\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon –  Morning Session – The Emptiness of Matter and Wrap Up. \nRecommended Reading: Wisdom Wide and Deep\, by Shaila Catherine. If you have access to this book\, please read the first 18 pages of Chapter 12\, Explorations of Matter: Four Elements Meditation to prepare for the weekend program. \nVisit our Founding Teacher page for biography and photograph of the teacher\, Shaila Catherine. \nQuestions?: For more information contact meditate \nCo-sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay \n\n\nRegistration: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire course. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The non-refundable registration fee is based on a sliding scale of $600 to $190. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income to attend our programs\, and also supports the teacher. Our teacher relies upon the generosity of students for her livelihood\, so we encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. Thank you for your generosity! The ticketing process will give you the option of paying by credit card\, Pay Pal\, or by mailing a check. \nTeacher Dana: Donations to support the teacher are much appreciated. Opportunities to give are listed on our Donate page. The Base Rate and Scholarship Rate do not include Teacher Dana. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $105 is offered for those with very limited financial means. Simply choose the $105 ticket below. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee (Base Rate of $190)\, and the scholarship tickets do not include teacher dana and are not tax deductible. By selecting a ticket level above $190\, you will be contributing to teacher dana and the amount above $190 will be considered a voluntary tax deductible Teacher Dana contribution. In January of the following year\, the treasurer will mail a letter acknowledging all donations made in the preceding year for your tax records. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for either a future IMSB or Bodhi-Retreats program. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first meeting are not eligible for the voucher credit. \nMailing List\nYou may  join our mailing list to receive a notifications about future events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-retreat-four-elements-meditation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20200820T173417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T051755Z
UID:10009225-1603823400-1603828800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: Maria Straatmann—Confidence\, Uncertainty and the Five Aggregates
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: Maria Straatmann—Confidence\, Uncertainty and the Five Aggregates\nwith Maria Straatmann \nOctober 27\, 2020 \nIn times of uncertainty we tend to reinforce those things that lend themselves to feeling safe and familiar\, usually by reaffirming a sense of self that says\, “This is right; this is who I am; this is how things should be.”  The way we do this is described in Buddhism with the five aggregates\, the ways we experience\, perceive\, and interpret reality. We will discuss understanding and seeing clearly these ways of experience and how awareness of them may lead to freedom from suffering. \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \n  \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362?pwd=QWZpb2svQk9xZCtvWTZraXF5WTFKZz09 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPassword: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n  \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-maria-straatmann/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20190924T214343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T031846Z
UID:10009169-1604050200-1604057400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Sutta Study – Digha Nikaya – Friday Group
DESCRIPTION:Long Discourses of the Buddha\nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Digha Nikaya will run for 9 months beginning in February 2020. We meet in three locations to serve the local and online community: \n\nFriday mornings in Palo Alto\nWednesday evenings in Menlo Park\nMonday evenings online\n\nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the second monthly meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. \nRegistration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2020 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. General information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. \nScheduled dates for meetings Fridays in Palo Alto: \n\nFebruary 7\, 2020\nMarch 13\nApril 24 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nMay 29 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJune 19 – Cancelled due to pandemic. Please attend online Monday group.\nJuly 24 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nAugust 28 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nSeptember 25 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose\nOctober 30 – Meeting on outside patio in San Jose (if weather permits) for final session.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monthly-sutta-study-group-digha-nikaya-in-palo-alto-2/2020-10-30/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20201009T230121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201010T034048Z
UID:10009229-1604428200-1604433600@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: CANCELLED for Elections
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: CANCELLED for Elections\nNovember 3\, 2020 \nTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled due to the elections. \nOur regular program will resume next week. \nDue to coronavirus concerns\, we are holding our Tuesday meetings online. \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-20201103/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201105T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20190725T201132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220557Z
UID:10009120-1604603700-1604610000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Course: Effort and Ease
DESCRIPTION:Balancing Effort and Ease in Meditation and in Life\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine and _______________ \nDeveloping the energies that transform and awaken the mind! \nThursdays\, November 5 – December 17\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nRight effort – balancing energy and ease – supports the development of mindfulness\, concentration\, and insight. By learning to use our energies effectively\, we overcome obstacles\, transform mental habits\, open to a fresh and free way of engaging with experience\, and cultivate beautiful qualities that incline the mind toward profound peace. \nThis course will explore effort with an emphasis on the four modes of “right striving” described in the Sammappadhāna Samyutta\, The Connected Discourses on Right Striving (SN 49.1). This brief teaching presents a flexible four-part approach to refining and balancing energy that is relevant to formal meditation practice\, and can help us to skillfully meet the demands of daily life. \n\nNovember 5: Introducing Mindfulness and Effort: A Balanced Approach\nNovember 12: Effort to Protect\nNovember 19: Effort to Free\nNovember 26: No class tonight. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday!\nDecember 3: Effort to Cultivate\nDecember 11: Effort to Maintain\nDecember 17: Reflections on Skillful Effort\, Confidence\, and Relaxation\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/effort-ease/2020-11-05/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20201009T232226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T191614Z
UID:10009230-1605033000-1605038400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: Shaila Catherine—Practicing Together
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: Shaila Catherine—Let’s Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!\nan evening of guided meditation practice \nwith Shaila Catherine \nNovember 10\, 2020 \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n  \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-cahterine-20201110/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115135
CREATED:20190725T201132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220557Z
UID:10009121-1605208500-1605214800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Course: Effort and Ease
DESCRIPTION:Balancing Effort and Ease in Meditation and in Life\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine and _______________ \nDeveloping the energies that transform and awaken the mind! \nThursdays\, November 5 – December 17\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nRight effort – balancing energy and ease – supports the development of mindfulness\, concentration\, and insight. By learning to use our energies effectively\, we overcome obstacles\, transform mental habits\, open to a fresh and free way of engaging with experience\, and cultivate beautiful qualities that incline the mind toward profound peace. \nThis course will explore effort with an emphasis on the four modes of “right striving” described in the Sammappadhāna Samyutta\, The Connected Discourses on Right Striving (SN 49.1). This brief teaching presents a flexible four-part approach to refining and balancing energy that is relevant to formal meditation practice\, and can help us to skillfully meet the demands of daily life. \n\nNovember 5: Introducing Mindfulness and Effort: A Balanced Approach\nNovember 12: Effort to Protect\nNovember 19: Effort to Free\nNovember 26: No class tonight. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday!\nDecember 3: Effort to Cultivate\nDecember 11: Effort to Maintain\nDecember 17: Reflections on Skillful Effort\, Confidence\, and Relaxation\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/effort-ease/2020-11-12/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online — Shaila Catherine & Phil Jones — Relevance of Renunciation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online\nRelevance of Renunciation for Practice Today\nA joint meditation group session bringing together practitioners from Insight Meditation South Bay and Show Me Dharma\nwith Shaila Catherine and Philip Jones \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2020\n6:00 – 7:30 PM Pacific Time\n8:00 – 9:30 PM Central Time \nNote that we have changed our usual meeting time to accommodate the differences between Pacific and Central time zones for this evening’s event. \nThe Dalai Lama was once asked by reporters\, “What does Buddhism teach that would promote happiness?” After a quiet thoughtful pause he smiled and replied\, “Renunciation!” \nContemporary lay practitioners might wonder how renunciation leads to happiness\, and how it could be relevant for their own spiritual path. Should renunciation be a part of lay practice\, or is it a discipline suited particularly for the ordained? How would renunciation manifest in a contemporary lay lifestyle\, and what forms would it take in our daily practice? What is the aim of renunciation for one who lives with the daily pressures\, responsibilities\, choices\, and possessions of a lay person? \nTonight’s session will take advantage of the online format by bringing two meditation groups and their teachers to together to explore this dhamma theme\, and simultaneously broaden connections with dharma practitioners across the country. \nProgram Sequence: \n\nGuided Meditation led by Shaila Catherine\nBrief Talk by Shaila Catherine\nBrief Talk by Phil Jones\nMixed Breakout Groups with participants from each sangha\nGroup Discussion\, Questions and Answers\n\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nPlease join us on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-catherine-phil-jones-relevance-of-renunciation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Course: Effort and Ease
DESCRIPTION:Balancing Effort and Ease in Meditation and in Life\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine and _______________ \nDeveloping the energies that transform and awaken the mind! \nThursdays\, November 5 – December 17\, 2020\n7:15 pm to 9:00 pm\nSilence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. \nRight effort – balancing energy and ease – supports the development of mindfulness\, concentration\, and insight. By learning to use our energies effectively\, we overcome obstacles\, transform mental habits\, open to a fresh and free way of engaging with experience\, and cultivate beautiful qualities that incline the mind toward profound peace. \nThis course will explore effort with an emphasis on the four modes of “right striving” described in the Sammappadhāna Samyutta\, The Connected Discourses on Right Striving (SN 49.1). This brief teaching presents a flexible four-part approach to refining and balancing energy that is relevant to formal meditation practice\, and can help us to skillfully meet the demands of daily life. \n\nNovember 5: Introducing Mindfulness and Effort: A Balanced Approach\nNovember 12: Effort to Protect\nNovember 19: Effort to Free\nNovember 26: No class tonight. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday!\nDecember 3: Effort to Cultivate\nDecember 11: Effort to Maintain\nDecember 17: Reflections on Skillful Effort\, Confidence\, and Relaxation\n\nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nREGISTRATION: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. \nCourse Fee: The sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $120 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $120 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $50 is offered for those with very limited financial means. If you need additional assistance\, or if you would like to volunteer to help out\, please inquire with the registrar by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/effort-ease/2020-11-19/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: Shaila Catherine—Appreciation\, Gratitude\, Joy
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: Shaila Catherine—Appreciation\, Gratitude\, Joy\nwith Shaila Catherine \nNovember 24\, 2020\n \nDue to the coronavirus concerns\, we are holding our Tuesday meetings online.  \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-catherine-appreciation-gratitude-joy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201126T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201126T210000
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SUMMARY:Weekly meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight - enjoy the holidays!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation course is cancelled.\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week\, after the holidays. \n\n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-meditation-is-cancelled-for-tonight-2019-07-04/2020-11-26/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thursday Class,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online: Shaila Catherine—Cultivating the Virtue of Generosity: Living with the Realities of Money
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online: Shaila Catherine—Cultivating the Virtue of Generosity: Living with the Realities of Money\nwith Shaila Catherine \nDecember 1\, 2020 \nDue to the coronavirus concerns\, we are holding our Tuesday meetings online.  \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. 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. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-catherine-20201201/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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