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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Dawn Scott—Biological Imperatives for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Dawn Scott—Biological Imperatives for Freedom\nan evening meditation and teaching \nwith Dawn Scott \nMarch 2\, 2021 \nAt times\, the aspirations of the biological imperative for freedom and the reactivity of the biological imperative to avoid pain can feel as if they are at cross-purposes. However\, when we have an honest encounter with our reactivity through summoning patience\, self-compassion\, and empathy\, we integrate these two imperatives in service of full liberation.  \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  \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-dawn-scott-20210302/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210309T200000
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CREATED:20201230T210049Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Sexual Misconduct
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Sexual Misconduct\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMarch 9\, 2021 \nTonight’s talk explores the ethical dimensions of sexuality. We will touch on themes of forgiveness\, gender identities\, sexual fantasies\, the option of celibacy\, and the influence of craving. Restraint does not require abstinence; it implies bringing mindfulness and virtue into our sexual experiences. \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  \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-sharila-catherine-20210309/
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:20210316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T200000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let's Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let’s Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!\nan evening of guided meditation practice \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMarch 16\, 2021\nNOTE: This date has been changed! \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  \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-catherinr-20210316/
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:20210318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210123T093759Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \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. 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 $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \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/discovering-mindfulness/2021-03-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210124T034609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T035549Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness – Register now!
DESCRIPTION:Register Now for 6 sessions of Mindfulness Meditation Training with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27 \n\nOnline Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/developing-clarity-discovering-mindfulness-register-now/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210115T210137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T211343Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Guy Armstrong—Deepening in Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Guy Armstrong—Deepening in Emptiness\nan evening with Guy Armstrong\nauthor of Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators \nMarch 23\, 2021\nNOTE: This date has been changed! \nEmptiness has been one of the most important themes in Buddhist teachings since their very beginning. This evening we will explore how the realization of emptiness unfolds in us through dharma practice to lead to greater and greater degrees of freedom. \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  \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-guy-armstrong-20210323/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210215T015744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T021943Z
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SUMMARY:A Community Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:IMSB invites you to an online IMSB community meeting: \nMeeting #1\nMonday\, March 29\, 2021\n7:30 to 9:00 PM. \nMeeting #2\nMonday\, April 26\, 2021\n7:30 to 9:00 PM. \nMuch has happened in our lives and routines this past year that may have altered our schedules and affected how we each practice. \nWe have enjoyed seeing many of you in our weekly\, online Tuesday program or other online classes that Shaila has offered. And we miss those of you whom we have not seen in many months! \nWe would like to hear from all of you as we contemplate and plan for the time we can meet again in-person. We are interested to learn which IMSB events are important to you and what programs are most meaningful. Are you interested in volunteering to help us to navigate the transition to in-person gatherings when it is safe to do so? \nIn this online community meeting\, Shaila will lead a brief meditation\, we will take a little time to catch up with one another’s personal news\, and then we will invite you to share your desires\, ideas and concerns about restarting in-person meditation groups\, classes and retreats later this year. \nPlease join us on Monday\, March 29 and/or April 26 at 7:30 PM on Zoom to help us chart a course to reopening. We want to know where your interests lie and how we can best serve and support your meditation practice. We are eager to hear from you. \nThe Zoom information is below. Joining us on Zoom is easy. Even if you don’t have a Zoom account\, all you have to do is click the link below\, and then type in the passcode. We’d love to see your face\, but if you’re uncomfortable on screen\, simply click off your video! \nWith metta\,\nThe Board of IMSB\nJeff Delisio\, Vanessa Hinton\, Ed Haertel\, Shaila Catherine\, Cris Tulloch \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd1HosK0iF
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/join-us-for-a-community-meeting/2021-03-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meeting,Social Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20201230T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T210653Z
UID:10009259-1617127200-1617134400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Wrong Speech
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine\n—Refraining from Wrong Speech\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMarch 30\, 2021 \nTonight’s talk will explore the four components of wrong speech and the reasons why we might engage in speech that causes harm to ourselves or others. These four components include lies and deception; slander or malicious talk; harsh or rude words; and trivial prattle. \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  \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-20210330/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210401T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210123T093759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220439Z
UID:10009264-1617298200-1617303600@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \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. 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 $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \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/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20201211T014015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T014139Z
UID:10009255-1617667200-1617753599@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Register Now! for ONLINE Retreat - Experiencing Insight
DESCRIPTION:Register for an ONLINE at-home weekend retreat\nwith Shaila Catherine\nExperiencing Insight\nApril 9-11\, 2021\nWe will meet via Zoom. \nInformation and registration details are on our Events Page. Registration will close by April 6. \n\nONLINE RETREAT: Experiencing Insight
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/15727/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210214T204730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T204730Z
UID:10009269-1617733800-1617739200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Intoxication
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Refraining from Intoxication\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nApril 6\, 2021 \nTonight’s talk will explore the fifth precept—the commitment to refrain from intoxicating the mind through the use of alcohol\, drugs\, or addictive desires. Originally this precept highlighted the dangers of home-brewed alcohol but can be expanded to address the many ways we may seek to excite\, dull\, distort\, or intoxicate our minds. By working with this precept\, we not only strengthen our capacity for restraint but importantly\, we investigate how the force of craving may be affecting our decisions and actions. \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  \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-20210406/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Online Programs,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20201210T090926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T192421Z
UID:10009253-1617926400-1618185599@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE RETREAT: Experiencing Insight
DESCRIPTION:Experiencing Insight\nWith Shaila Catherine\nAn At-home Online Retreat\nRegistration is required. Scroll down to choose a ticket level. Registration will close when full or  3 days prior to the retreat\, so don’t wait to the last minute!\nThis at-home online weekend retreat will include instructions for practicing insight meditation. The teachings will highlight ways to contemplate the impermanent\, unsatisfactory\, and not-self characteristics of experience—these are the key insights that lead to liberation.  \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.  \nMore information\, an expanded schedule\, and a link to join the video conferences will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the retreat. All sessions will take place via Zoom.  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE (Times are given in Pacific Time PDT) \nFriday\n5:30 – 7:00 pm – Opening Session – The Experience of Insight \nSaturday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – Contemplating the Impermanence of Body and Mind\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Morning Session – Liberating Potential of Change\n2:00 – 4:00 pm – Afternoon Session – Radical Perception of Dukkha \nSunday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – What is Not-Self?\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Morning Session – Liberating Insights \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 \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.  \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. To request a scholarship\, contact the registrar at meditate. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee (Base Rate of $190) and the scholarship rates 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 to receive a notifications about future events.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-retreat-experiencing-insight/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210214T232242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T210901Z
UID:10009273-1618338600-1618344000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Bhikkhu U Jagara—Life\, Death\, and the Process of Creation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Bhikkhu U Jagara—Life\, Death\, and the Process of Creation\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Bhikkhu U Jagara \nApril 13\, 2021 \nOur practice is about understanding our life—and to understand life\, we must also understand death. Life and death function together in a process of constant creation. How can we best know the beauty that lies within this ever-changing tapestry of life and death? How can we find the fulfillment we always seem to be seeking but never seem to fully realize? Who are we? Meditation brings us closer to that process of creation and shows us how to participate in it\, in ways that are often unexpected\, rewarding\, and even fun. \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  \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-bhikku-u-jagara-20210413/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210123T093759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220439Z
UID:10009265-1618507800-1618513200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \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. 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 $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \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/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210214T233142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T000858Z
UID:10009274-1618943400-1618948800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Mark Nunberg—Relating Wisely to this Sensual World
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Mark Nunberg—Relating Wisely to this Sensual World\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Mark Nunberg \nApril 20\, 2021 \nThe Buddha’s teachings encourage us to cultivate an intimate ongoing mindful presence\, a deep respect for cause and effect\, and a profound equanimity as we live our sensual embodied lives. The Buddha asks us to directly discern the very real experience of gratification\, the inevitable stress that arises with any attachment to sensuality\, and the deepening insight of the heart’s release from the burning of craving and dependence that we experience in our wiser moments. \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  \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-mark-nunberg-20210420/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210215T015744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T021943Z
UID:10009279-1619465400-1619470800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:A Community Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:IMSB invites you to an online IMSB community meeting: \nMeeting #1\nMonday\, March 29\, 2021\n7:30 to 9:00 PM. \nMeeting #2\nMonday\, April 26\, 2021\n7:30 to 9:00 PM. \nMuch has happened in our lives and routines this past year that may have altered our schedules and affected how we each practice. \nWe have enjoyed seeing many of you in our weekly\, online Tuesday program or other online classes that Shaila has offered. And we miss those of you whom we have not seen in many months! \nWe would like to hear from all of you as we contemplate and plan for the time we can meet again in-person. We are interested to learn which IMSB events are important to you and what programs are most meaningful. Are you interested in volunteering to help us to navigate the transition to in-person gatherings when it is safe to do so? \nIn this online community meeting\, Shaila will lead a brief meditation\, we will take a little time to catch up with one another’s personal news\, and then we will invite you to share your desires\, ideas and concerns about restarting in-person meditation groups\, classes and retreats later this year. \nPlease join us on Monday\, March 29 and/or April 26 at 7:30 PM on Zoom to help us chart a course to reopening. We want to know where your interests lie and how we can best serve and support your meditation practice. We are eager to hear from you. \nThe Zoom information is below. Joining us on Zoom is easy. Even if you don’t have a Zoom account\, all you have to do is click the link below\, and then type in the passcode. We’d love to see your face\, but if you’re uncomfortable on screen\, simply click off your video! \nWith metta\,\nThe Board of IMSB\nJeff Delisio\, Vanessa Hinton\, Ed Haertel\, Shaila Catherine\, Cris Tulloch \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd1HosK0iF
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/join-us-for-a-community-meeting/2021-04-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meeting,Social Gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210115T040538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T040550Z
UID:10009261-1619510400-1619542800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating the Jhana Factors - Register now for this 2-month ONLINE course
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your concentration. Cultivate the Jhana Factors!\nRegistration has opened for this online classroom experience led by Shaila Catherine.\nRegistration period: now through April 27\nCourse period: April 28 – June 19\, 2021 \nFor information and registration: https://bodhicourses.org/cultivating-jhana-factors/ \nCo-sponsored by IMSB and Bodhi Courses\nwww.bodhicourses.org.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/cultivating-the-jhana-factors-register-now-for-this-2-month-online-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Courses Online":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210214T210255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T210255Z
UID:10009271-1619548200-1619553600@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let's Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let’s Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!\nan evening of guided meditation practice \nwith Shaila Catherine \nApril 27\, 2021 \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  \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-20210427/
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:20210429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210123T093759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220439Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \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. 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 $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \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/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
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SUMMARY:Beyond Distraction - Retreat in California
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current shelter-in-place orders\, we have moved the retreat that was previously scheduled for January\, to new dates: May 4-14\, 2021.  \nThis retreat is open for registration! \nThis will be a very special retreat—a rare opportunity to practice with seclusion and intimacy. We will  limit attendance\, wear masks indoors\, increase ventilation\, practice social distancing\, have daily temperature checks and self-scheduled practice periods. We believe the site of Redwood Glen offers a responsible place for a small group retreat. There are private rooms with ensuite private baths\, an enormous dining hall and also outdoor seating in a beautiful Redwood forest. Even with our precautions\, any gathering will involve some degree of risk\, so we leave it to your good judgement to determine if this opportunity is appropriate for you.\nPlease review the preventative measures taken by the center\, our new guidelines for reducing the spread of the coronavirus\, and comments from students who attended our recent retreat in Georgia in September 2020.\n\nCOVID_Information-And-Guidelines_RedwoodGlen2021\nCOVID_Participant Quotes\n\nBeyond Distraction: Overcoming Distracting Thoughts\nA 10-day meditation retreat with Shaila Catherine\nTuesday\, May 4 – Friday May 14\, 2021.\nPartial attendance can be arranged but must start on the first day of the retreat. \nMental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that most practitioners struggle to overcome. We can refine our skills for working with the modes of thinking that distract us from being mindful: critical thoughts\, planning\, worrying\, lustful thoughts\, judging\, memories\, internal commentaries\, to name a few. The teachings on this retreat will present a sequence of strategies for dealing with obstructive mental patterns; these progressive instructions are found in two discourses in the Middle Length Discourses (suttas 19 and 20). Practitioners will be encouraged to develop a mindfulness-based meditation practice\, while exploring these strategies. The practice can free the mind from habitual distractions\, nurture calm\, concentration\, and jhana\, and incline toward a liberating understanding of emptiness. \nThis retreat is suitable for practitioners of any level\, providing you have attended at least one prior silent residential retreat. \nPreparation: Please read the following two discourses prior to the retreat. You may wish to bring a print out to the retreat for your personal reference. \n\nhttps://suttacentral.net/mn19/en/bodhi\nhttps://suttacentral.net/mn20/en/bodhi\n\nDaily group instructions will explore a multitude of ways to work with thoughts. Group and one-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to meet the needs and interests of individual students. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, and teacher consultations. It will provide an ideal occasion for nurturing serenity and calmness\, removing distracting thoughts\, and inclining the mind toward a liberating realization of emptiness. This retreat is intended for meditators who already have an established mindfulness based practice\, and have previously attended at least one multi-day silent residential retreat. Students will be expected to practice a mindfulness-based approach to meditation practice. \nSITE FEATURES: This retreat will be held at Redwood Glen\, a lovely retreat center nestled in a redwood forest between La Honda and Pescadero. It’s about a 15-minute drive from Pescadero State Beach\, and about a 1-hour drive from either the San Francisco Airport or the San Jose Airport. This retreat center is convenient to reach\, and yet offers a secluded and intimate environment for deep meditation practice. You will enjoy the benefits of natural beauty\, a spacious meditation hall\, comfortable accommodations\, delicious meals\, and access to walking trails. The center is nestled in a majestic redwood forest\, adjacent to county parks and open space preserves. Just a few minutes’ walk from the meditation hall you will find yourself strolling along creek side paths\, surrounded by the powerful serenity of the redwood forest. \nRegister now! Space is limited. \nWe usually keep this retreat small (under 36 participants) to enable in-depth guidance from Shaila. To increase social distancing due to the pandemic\, we are limiting attendance to 24 participants. \nThe retreat begins with registration at 2:00 pm on Tuesday\, May 4; it ends with an optional noon lunch on Friday\, May 14. Participants who are traveling from afar might need to check flight times carefully\, and if necessary arrange to stay in a hotel the night before the retreat. Early-arrival accommodations are not available at this retreat center\, and we must depart shortly after lunch on the closing day. \nTO REGISTER: Please use the online form at the link below to submit your registration and waiver forms. \n\nLink to registration form: https://www.imsb.org/RG2021/\n\nThis form will take approximately 20 minutes to fill out. Upon completion of the form you will receive an email with details for completing your payment. You have the option of paying the non-refundable deposit of $250 or the full retreat payment either by mailing a check to the registrar or by making a Zelle bank transfer. The address and account information for making this payment will be included in the registration confirmation email. \n\nIf we must cancel the retreat for any reason (such as if we are under shelter-in-place orders at the time of the retreat)\, we will return your deposit and fees\, however\, the $250 deposit remains non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. Details of our cancellation policy are on the registration form. \n\nThe retreat facility is somewhat handicapped accessible. Accommodations include comfortable hotel-style rooms with ensuite baths\, and a few dorm-style cabins. RV camping with hook ups are available. See the application form for accommodation details. \nCOST: 10 nights (includes accommodation and meals)\, plus a donation to the teachers at the end of retreat. \nDue to precautions regarding the spread of COVID-19\, the double occupancy rate is only available to couples or friends who are arriving together and agree to share the room. Most participants will need to select the single room option and a rate along the single room sliding scale.  \n\nDouble occupancy sliding scale: $1900 – $1250 (estimated actual cost is $1600)\nSingle occupancy sliding scale: $2800 – $1900 (estimated actual cost is $2300)\n\nOur estimated actual costs for double accommodations and camping is $1600\, and for single accommodations it is $2300. These represent the amounts that we would have charged to cover the cost of accommodations\, food\, and basic administrative expenses if we had used a fixed rate instead of a sliding scale. \nSelecting an amount above the estimated actual cost will support the retreat and enable those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the estimated actual cost self-selects a supported scholarship rate. This sliding scale will allow most scholarship needs to be managed by self-selecting an amount lower than the estimated actual costs. Inquire with the registrar if you need additional scholarship support to attend. \nPARTIAL ATTENDANCE: Partial attendance may be arranged for a stay of 3-6 nights\, but priority is given to full retreat participants. Partial attendees will likely be housed in double occupancy rooms. Contact the registrar to determine if single accommodations for partial attendance can be arranged. Retreats of 7-9 nights are priced using the sliding scale fee range for the full retreat\, and we discourage departures in the final days of the program. If a 7-9 night option is necessary for your participation\, contact the registrar in advance to determine if this will be possible at this retreat. \n\n3 nights (Tuesday–Friday) Double: $900 – $550 sliding scale; Single: $1080 – $690 sliding scale.\n4 nights (Tuesday–Saturday) Double: $1\,100 – $675 sliding scale; Single: $1440 – $920 sliding scale.\n5 nights (Tuesday–Sunday) Double: $1\,300 – $800 sliding scale; Single: $1800 – $1150 sliding scale.\n6 nights (Tuesday–Monday) Double: $1\,500-$950 sliding scale; Single: $2160 – $1380 sliding scale.\n\nContact the registrar for details about partial attendance. \nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat. \nQUESTIONS?: retreatregistration \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/beyond-distraction-retreat-in-california/
LOCATION:Redwood Glen Retreat Center\, 100 Wright Drive\, Loma Mar\, CA\, 94021
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210214T234150Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Heather Sundberg—Emptiness & Suchness
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Heather Sundberg\nThe Relationship Between Emptiness and Suchness in Practice\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Heather Sundberg \nMay 4\, 2021 \nWhen we understand that direct experience is not solid/not separate\, we can embrace experience in its changing conditionality with the heart of compassion and inclusion born of non-clinging. This is the inter-weaving of the teachings of emptiness and suchness\, and the talk will explore teachings and practices which support us to live from this wiser view. \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  \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-heather-sundberg-20210504/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210214T235004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T032059Z
UID:10009276-1620757800-1620763200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Lila Kate Wheeler—Practical Dharma
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Lila Kate Wheeler—Practical Dharma\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Lila Kate Wheeler \nMay 11\, 2021 \nThe Buddha’s teachings are often compared to a finger pointing to the moon. Without that finger\, we might never lift our gaze and see for ourselves. Tonight’s talk offers encouragement to stay present and awake as a lived experience so that we can lead a more centered\, caring\, ethical life. As Dharma practitioners\, we make efforts to be more present for the experiences in ourselves and others. As we do so we’ll surely hear and see things we didn’t expect or want. Here\, the teaching of the five hindrances supports us to shift our gaze yet again\, recognize more clearly and respond differently when wisdom and caring are weakened. With these skills\, we will know for sure there is no bad habit or difficult situation that cannot be softened and worked with—even liberated. \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  \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-lila-kate-wheeler-20210511/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210123T093759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220439Z
UID:10009267-1620927000-1620932400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \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. 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 $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \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/discovering-mindfulness/2021-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210214T205526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T142659Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Using Money Without Regret
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Using Money Without Regret\nan evening of meditation and teaching on the topic of a wise use of wealth \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMay 18\, 2021 \nTonight’s topic is To Be Announced \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  \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-20210518/
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:20210525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T211039Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let's Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Let’s Sit\, Walk\, and Meditate Together!\nan evening of guided meditation practice \nwith Shaila Catherine \nMay 25\, 2021 \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  \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-20210525/
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:20210614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210614T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210527T010109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T183707Z
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SUMMARY:Monday In-Person—Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Monday In-Person—Shaila Catherine\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nJune 14\, 2021 \nJoin us In-Person!\nIMSB is resuming public meetings in person. We will start slowly by offering a monthly meeting at St Timothy’s in Mountain View. Seating will be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Reservations are required. This event is open only to individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means that two weeks have passed since your final vaccine dose. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online to avoid cash handling at the event. You will be required to agree to follow COVID-19 precautions and to provide location information for contact tracing purposes.  \nIf attendees arrive without a reservation\, they may be admitted as space permits. We will gather contact tracing information and COVID precaution agreement on site.  \nSchedule:\n\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Prepare Room for Departure\n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nCOVID-19 Protocols:\n\nIMSB will disinfect commonly touched surfaces before and after the meeting. Face masks are required for attendance. We will seat the speaker at least 12 feet from the attendees in case the speaker is unable to wear a mask and be heard while teaching. The speakers have been fully vaccinated.\n\n\nBy taking a ticket below you are stating that you are fully vaccinated and that you agree to:\n\nwear a face mask at all times on the church property\, in all indoor spaces including bathrooms\, and in the courtyard area outside;\nonly attend if you feel healthy and have no symptoms of illness;\nmaintain a social distance of 6 feet between individuals and pods or family groups;\ncontact IMSB at sit if you become sick within three weeks of attending an in-person gathering\nPlease note: IMSB will maintain information for possible contact tracing. We will use the billing address entered during the ticketing process for that purpose. We will include this contact information on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time.\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nSUMMER SCHEDULE: IMSB is gradually resuming in-person meetings and we have a new meeting pattern for the summer. We will meet in person at St Tim’s in Mountain View on one Monday each month and online on one Tuesday each month. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to 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. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monday-in-person-shaila-catherine-20210614/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,In-Person,Monthly Meditation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210709
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20200403T170950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T021102Z
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SUMMARY:Concentration\, Metta and Jhana Factors: 10-night Retreat in Georgia
DESCRIPTION:NOTE. New requirement added May 14\, 2021: Vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend this retreat. \nThis will be a very special retreat—a rare opportunity to practice with seclusion and intimacy. We will  limit attendance\, wear masks indoors\, practice social distancing\, have daily temperature checks and self-scheduled practice periods\, and thoroughly disinfect the property with daily disinfectant fogging. We believe the site of Ignatius House offers a responsible place for a small group retreat. There are private rooms with ensuite private baths\, outdoor seating along the river\, and a diligent staff. Even with our precautions\, any gathering will involve some degree of risk\, so we leave it to your good judgement to determine if this opportunity is appropriate for you.\nPlease review the preventative measures taken by the center\, our new guidelines for reducing the spread of the coronavirus\, and comments from students who attended a previous retreat in Georgia in September 2020.\n\nIH2021_Information-and-Guidelines-About-Covid-Precautions\nCOVID_Participant Quotes\n\n  \nCultivating Concentration\, Mettā\, and the Jhana Factors\na 10-day retreat led by Shaila Catherine\nMonday\, June 28\, 2021 – Thursday\, July 8\, 2021. \nThe retreat begins with registration from 2:30 – 4:30 pm on Monday\, June 28. The retreat ends with lunch on Thursday\, July 8. \nPartial attendance is possible in some cases\, but it must begin on the first day of the retreat and priority will be given to those registering for the full retreat. A limited number of commuter spaces may be available. To facilitate travel arrangements\, early arrivals on the prior day\, Sunday\, June 27 can be arranged with an additional fee. \nThis ten-day residential retreat will provide instructions in loving-kindness (metta) to cultivate concentration. The instructions will emphasize developing five factors that intensify focused attention and characterize the blissful states of meditative absorption known as jhana. The five factors are applied attention\, sustained attention\, joy\, happiness\, and one-pointedness of mind. Although these are called the Five Jhana Factors\, they are not exclusive to jhana states. The teachings on this retreat will provide practical instructions for developing and balancing these factors; distinguishing between the jhana factors and the states of jhana absorption; and examining the powerful role that concentration plays on the path of awakening. \nDaily group instructions will emphasize loving-kindness (metta)\, however\, students are welcome to practice mindfulness with breathing or satipatthana practices if they prefer. Group and one-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to meet the needs and interests of individual students. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, and teacher consultations. It will provide an ideal occasion for nurturing serenity and calmness\, and introducing the basics of jhana practice. No previous jhana experience is required\, however\, this retreat is intended for meditators who already have an established mindfulness based practice\, and have previously attended at least one multi-day silent residential retreat. \nPrior to the retreat\, please read the first 11 chapters of Focused and Fearless by Shaila Catherine. \nREQUIREMENTS: The 10-night retreat is designed for experienced students who are fully vaccinated. Previous retreat experience in the insight meditation tradition is required\, with a minimum of at least one week-long silent residential retreat. If you have less than one week-long silent retreat experience\, your attendance requires approval from the teacher. \nABOUT THE SITE\, ACCOMMODATIONS\, AND MEALS: Ignatius House has been described as a hidden jewel in the Atlanta area. It is situated on 20 acres of lush secluded woodland overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Situated in a quiet rural area just outside of Atlanta\, this Jesuit retreat center offers convenience and comfort to support deep meditative experience. The site boasts 1.5 miles of trail winding up and down through tall pines\, along the river\, over quaint bridges\, and has many places to sit and soak in the serenity of this environment as it nourishes the heart. Seclusion and quietude permeate the environment\, while it is conveniently accessible from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport. \nAll accommodations are in comfortable modest single rooms; each room has a private ensuite bathroom. Three meals a day will be prepared by the center’s acclaimed chef and professional culinary team. The meals will include omnivore and vegetarian options\, plentiful salads\, and daily desserts. Snacks\, coffee\, tea and soda will be available throughout the day. With advanced notice\, the culinary team will be happy to work with allergies and most special food needs\, or prepare simple plain plates for those with digestive issues. \nThe retreat facility is handicapped accessible. If you have mobility limitations\, please contact the registrar for details. \nPlease note that this will be a non-smoking retreat. \nRegister early! Space is limited. We keep this retreat very small to enable in-depth guidance from Shaila and social distancing to reduce the risk of illness.\nTO REGISTER: Please use the online form at the link below to submit your registration and waiver forms. \nThis form will take approximately 20 minutes to fill out. Upon completion of the form you will receive an email with details for completing your payment. You have the option of paying the non-refundable deposit of $250 or the full retreat payment either by mailing a check to the registrar or by making a Zelle bank transfer. The address and account information for making this payment will be included in the registration confirmation email. \n\nIf we must cancel the retreat for any reason (such as if we are under shelter-in-place orders at the time of the retreat)\, we will return your deposit and fees\, however\, the $250 deposit remains non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. Details of our cancellation policy are on the registration form. \n\n\nLink to registration form: https://www.imsb.org/ih2021/\n\nCOST: 10 nights (includes accommodation and meals) is $2800 – $1850 sliding scale\, plus a donation to the teachers at the end of retreat. \nThe estimated actual per-person cost for this retreat (if we used a fixed rate) is $2300. This represents the amount that we would have charged to cover the cost of accommodations\, food\, and basic administrative expenses if we had used a fixed rate instead of a sliding scale. \nSelecting an amount above the estimated actual cost will support the retreat and enable those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. Selecting an amount below the estimated actual cost self-selects a supported scholarship rate This sliding scale will allow most scholarship needs to be managed by self-selecting an amount lower than $2300. Inquire with the registrar if you need additional scholarship support to attend. \nCOMMUTER OPTIONS: \n\nCommuter option (no sleeping accommodations or breakfast) for full retreat including lunch and dinner is $2300 ­– $1600 sliding scale.\nCommuter option (no sleeping accommodations) for full retreat including breakfast\, lunch and dinner is $2300 ­– $1700 sliding scale.\n\nPARTIAL RETREAT OPTIONS: Registration options for partial retreat attendance are below. Priority will be given to students who are registering for the full 10-nights course. We do not encourage partial attendance\, but offer these options for cases when full attendance is not possible\, and only if we have space available. Applicants for partial attendance will be placed on a wait list which will be reviewed approximately 2 months prior to the retreat. \n\n3 nights (Monday–Thursday) is $1050 – $750 sliding scale\n4 nights (Monday–Friday) is $1\,400 – $950 sliding scale\n5 nights (Monday–Saturday) is $1\,700 – $1200 sliding scale\n6 nights (Monday–Sunday) is $2\,000 – $1450 sliding scale\n7 nights (Monday–Monday is the same rate as full retreat $2800 – $1850 sliding scale\n\nDANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer donations to the teachers at the end of the retreat. \nQuestions?: retreats \nCo-sponsored by Bodhi Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/ih2021/
LOCATION:Ignatius House\, 6700 Riverside Drive NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Retreats Registrar-1":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210215T000131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T000131Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Diana Winston—The Spectrum of Awareness Practices
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Diana Winston—The Spectrum of Awareness Practices\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Diana Winston \nJune 29\, 2021 \nMany people practice mindfulness in a focused way—attending to their breathing\, and returning to their breath when their attention has wandered. But there are actually many different ways to practice with awareness. In this retreat\, we will learn about the Spectrum of Awareness Practices\, from focused awareness to investigative and choiceless awareness\, to natural awareness. Natural awareness is an effortless\, radiant\, and spacious state of being that includes awareness of awareness \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  \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-diana-winston-20210629/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210622T023418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T233917Z
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SUMMARY:Monday In-Person—Shaila Catherine—Dhamma Friendship
DESCRIPTION:Monday In-Person—Shaila Catherine—Dhamma Friendship and the Value of Sangha\nan evening of meditation and teaching  \nwith Shaila Catherine \nJuly 12\, 2021 \nJoin us In-Person!\nIMSB is resuming public meetings in person. We will start slowly by offering a monthly meeting at St Timothy’s in Mountain View. Seating will be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Reservations are required. This event is open only to individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means that two weeks have passed since your final vaccine dose. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online to avoid cash handling at the event. You will be required to agree to follow COVID-19 precautions and to provide location information for contact tracing purposes. \nIf attendees arrive without a reservation\, they may be admitted as space permits. We will gather contact tracing information and COVID precaution agreement on site. \nSchedule:\n\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Prepare Room for Departure\n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nCOVID-19 Protocols:\nIMSB will disinfect commonly touched surfaces before and after the meeting. Face masks are required for attendance. We will seat the speaker at least 12 feet from the attendees in case the speaker is unable to wear a mask and be heard while teaching. The speakers have been fully vaccinated. \nBy taking a ticket below you are stating that you are fully vaccinated and that you agree to: \n\nwear a face mask at all times on the church property\, in all indoor spaces including bathrooms\, and in the courtyard area outside;\nonly attend if you feel healthy and have no symptoms of illness;\nmaintain a social distance of 6 feet between individuals and pods or family groups;\ncontact IMSB at sit if you become sick within three weeks of attending an in-person gathering\nPlease note: IMSB will maintain information for possible contact tracing. We will use the billing address entered during the ticketing process for that purpose. We will include this contact information on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time.\n\n\nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nSUMMER SCHEDULE: IMSB is gradually resuming in-person meetings and we have a new meeting pattern for the summer. We will meet in person at St Tim’s in Mountain View on one Monday each month and online on one Tuesday each month. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to 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. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monday-in-person-20210712/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,In-Person,Monthly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043638
CREATED:20210623T060554Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Listening\, Reflection\, Development
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Listening\, Reflection\, Development\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nJuly 27\, 2021 \nShaila Catherine will explore three kinds of wisdom taught by the Buddha. These include the wisdom that arises (1) by listening to learned and wise people\, (2) by thinking and reflecting on what one has heard\, and (3) by the development of the mind through meditation. Together\, these three skills make it possible to extract the liberating insight from our experience of daily living and spiritual practices. \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  \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-20210727/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Meditation,Online Programs
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