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SUMMARY:Residential Retreat – Ben Lomond\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Clarity and Insight:  A 10-day insight meditation retreat with a focus on insight and the body\nwith Shaila Catherine and Bhante U Jagara. \nThursday\, June 25\, 2015 – Sunday\, July 5\, 2015. \nThe retreat begins with registration from 3:30-4:30 pm Thursday\, June 25\, and ends at 4:00 pm Sunday\, July 5. \nPartial attendance will be possible as space permits but must begin on June 25. \nThis retreat will encourage the cultivation of deep concentration and clear mindfulness as a support for liberating insight. Group instruction will emphasize mindfulness of the body and Four Elements meditations. Individual students may choose to emphasize concentration leading to jhana\, or develop the four elements meditation as their primary focus. One-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to meet the needs of individual students. \nThis silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation\, dhamma teachings\, and teacher consultations. Experience with previous silent insight meditation retreats and permission from the teacher is required. \nTO REGISTER: Download and complete the QC2015 registration form and waiver\, enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi-Retreats)\, and mail to: \nKatrina Bergbauer\n225 Second Avenue\nDecatur\, GA 30030 \nREGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 12 \nCOST: Rates for the full retreat include accommodation\, food\, and cooks service. Main meals will be catered by Talya’s Kitchen: \n\nSingle room sliding scale: $2500-1800\nDouble room sliding scale: $1750-1250\nDorm or camping sliding scale: $1200-800\nWork study option (likely dorm or double room accommodations): $650\n\nContact the retreat registrar for sliding scale rates for partial attendance. \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.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/clarity-and-insight-a-ten-day-insight-meditation-retreat-with-a-focus-on-insight-and-the-body-in-ben-lomond-ca-with-shaila-catherine-and-bhante-u-jagara/
LOCATION:Quaker Retreat Center\, 1000 Hubbard Gulch Rd.\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Retreats Registrar-1":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150623T193000
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker – Venerable U Jagara – Wise Attention 2
DESCRIPTION:Venerable U Jagara will be our guest speaker tonight.\nTopic: Wise Attention (part 2)\n\nInsight Meditation South Bay meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. See also weekly sitting.\n\nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-06-23/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150618T210000
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SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Los Altos Group
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-los-altos-group-2015-01-19/2015-06-18/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140907T020609Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong: Loving Kindness - with Bhante U Jagara and Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:with Bhante U Jagara and Shaila Catherine \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal offering at 11:15; please bring a food dish to share. \nLoving kindness (metta) describes a feeling of warmth and acceptance towards oneself and others. Cultivating loving kindness creates a profoundly generous state of mind in which the self disappears. As divisions between self and others dissolve\, the experience of non-conflict can put an end to grudges and patterns of anger\, resentment\, fear\, and suffering. As both a basis for happiness and a platform for insight\, loving kindness can be understood as a means and also as a goal on the meditative path. \nThe teachings in this day-long program will include a detailed study and analysis of the metta sutta in the context of meditation. There will be sitting and walking meditation\, guided meditations\, and instructions for developing loving kindness. It is appropriate for new and experienced meditators. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the floor. The floor is not carpeted.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/loving-kindness-a-day-of-meditation-with-bhante-u-jagara-and-shaila-catherine/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Dhamma Study,Featured Events,Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150612T120000
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SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto Group
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-palo-alto-group-2015-01-20/2015-06-12/
LOCATION:Palo Alto\, 3942 Duncan Place\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141018T195949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173528Z
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SUMMARY:Guest speaker: Venerable U Jagara – Wise Attention 1
DESCRIPTION:Guest Teacher: Venerable U Jagara \nTopic: Wise Attention (part 1) \nInsight Meditation South Bay meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine. Guest speakers are featured regularly. This week’s guest teacher is Venerable U Jagara. \nSee also weekly sitting. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-4-2015-06-09/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150602T192000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Event occurs the first Tuesday of every month\n6:30 pm – 7:20 pm \nInsight Meditation South Bay\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\, Mountain View\, CA 94040 \nThe Beginner’s Orientation introduces mindfulness meditation instructions\, gives an orientation to Insight Meditation South Bay\, enhances introductory mindfulness meditation instructions and introduces a short dhamma teaching. In addition\, an introductory instruction is provided to Vipassana Practice (Insight Meditation). A beginner’s session is conducted the first Tuesday of the month immediately before the regular weekly sitting. Come for the introduction\, stay for the regular program\, and meet the members of Insight Meditation South Bay. \nMeditation instruction is offered starting at 6:30. Please arrive on time as a courtesy to others. \nYou may bring a sitting cushion\, but chairs are provided and you need only bring yourself.\nFor more information\, please also see the Beginner’s Orientation.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/beginners-orientation-2015-08-04/2015-06-02/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T101411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173535Z
UID:10008490-1433179800-1433187000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-2015-01-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141126T191610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141208T011253Z
UID:10008559-1432978200-1433005200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Daylong in Santa Cruz with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Living Without Enemies \nThe Buddha said\, “The world may quarrel with me\, but I do not quarrel with the world.” How can we live our lives without causing conflict—without making anyone into an enemy? This day long program will blend sitting and walking meditations with teachings and reflection to discover how unpleasant experiences might lead an untrained mind toward anger\, blame\, prejudice\, and hatred. We will consider how anger can develop into violence and learn ways to transform this tendency so that we meet pain\, and even abuse\, with a balanced\, kind\, and wise attention. Meditative insights can change our lives—they can free the mind from the underlying tendency to hate.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/daylong-in-santa-cruz/
LOCATION:Insight Santa Cruz\, 740 Front Street\, Suite 240\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Not an IMSB event
ORGANIZER;CN="Insight Santa Cruz":MAILTO:Click the link under organizer.
GEO:36.9755561;-122.0248903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150528T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141116T172500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150208T170241Z
UID:10008555-1432840500-1432846800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating skills and insight that will transform habits of mind.  \nMeditation practice cultivates inner peace\, clarity\, concentration and joy. In order to experience these beautiful qualities\, we must overcome the obstacles of agitation\, dullness\, distraction\, obsessive thinking\, and painful emotions\, and we must learn to work skillfully with pain\, illness\, fear\, and a wide range of obstructive patterns. This series will investigate hindrances to meditation\, and nurture the skills that will enable us to overcome the common obstacles to meditative insight. Through mindful inquiry we will recognize the presence\, absence\, and causal conditions for hindrances and thereby transform negative patterns into positive states. \nEveryone is welcome. No registration is required. Chairs are provided\, but bring a sitting mat and cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor; it is not carpeted. \n\nMay 28 – Investigating Obstacles – Shaila Catherine­\nJune 4 – Resistance – Robert Cusick ­\nJune 11 – Restlessness – Sharon Allen ­\nJune 18 – Fear – Bhante U Jagara\nJune 25 – Doubt – Ayya Santussika\nJuly 2 – Community Practice: Sitting and walking meditation with Kim Allen\n\nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/overcoming-obstacles-to-meditation/2015-05-28/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150521T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150521T211500
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141119T233615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173526Z
UID:10008558-1432235700-1432242900@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Wesak Celebration - Community Social Event
DESCRIPTION:7:15 pm – 9:15 pm \nOn this Thursday we will celebrate Wesak\, the primary Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment\, birth\, and death. \n7:15  Meditation begins\nTonight’s program will include meditation\, flower offering ceremony\, dhamma talk and/or slide presentation. The structured program will end around 9pm\, but please plan to stay a few minutes longer to enjoy refreshments and social time with the community. \nFlowers to offer in the ceremony\, and treats for the social are welcome. Please bring some to share if you can\, but it is not required. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the floor. The floor is not carpeted.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/community-social-event/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Social Gathering,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141018T195949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173528Z
UID:10008547-1432063800-1432069200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Sitting and Dhamma Talk in Mountain View
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation South Bay meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View\, and every Thursday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Saratoga. See weekly sitting. \nThe principal teacher for most Tuesday night programs is Shaila Catherine and unless otherwise indicated the Tuesday evening program will be lead by Shaila. Guest speakers are featured periodically. \nThe Thursday evening program is structured by thematic series topics and a wide array of guest teachers. Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen support the program with frequent teachings. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-4/2015-05-19/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140907T015120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173534Z
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SUMMARY:Day-long: Spiritual Urgency
DESCRIPTION:Spiritual Urgency: Nurturing the Desire to Wake Up. \nA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nThis day-long program will explore the role of desire in the development of our meditative practice\, and consider how spiritual urgency can support awakening. The program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, teachings\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. It is appropriate for new and experienced meditators. \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal at 12:30; please bring a food dish to share. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/gentle-strength-a-meditative-approach-to-pain-a-day-of-meditation-with-shaila-catherine/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy":MAILTO:Click the link under organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150515T120000
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SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-palo-alto-group-2015-01-19/
LOCATION:Palo Alto\, 3942 Duncan Place\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T111033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173534Z
UID:10008498-1431630000-1431637200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Los Altos
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-los-altos-group-2015-01-18/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141018T180859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150123T161103Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Sitting and Dhamma Talk - Satipatthana with Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation South Bay meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. See also weekly sitting. \nTonight\, Shaila Catherine will share insights on the Satipatthana and early teachings of the Buddha that are gleaned from her recent experience of teaching with Analayo Bhikkhu at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-3-2014-12-30/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T101411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173535Z
UID:10008488-1431365400-1431372600@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-2015-01-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150428
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141207T030736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173526Z
UID:10008562-1430092800-1430179199@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online – Obstacles to Concentration: Registration March 1- April 27
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Obstacles to Concentration \nMarch 1 – April 27: Registration period\nMay 3 – July 27: Course includes 6 content modules in ten-day sections\, plus welcome and wrap up modules. \nMeditation practice cultivates inner peace\, clarity\, concentration and joy. In order to experience these lovely qualities\, we must overcome the challenges of agitation\, dullness\, obsessive thinking\, physical pain\, difficult emotions\, and reactivity. In this course we will identify\, investigate\, and learn to skillfully overcome obstacles to concentration and insight. Through inquiry into how the mind functions we will recognize the presence\, absence\, and causal conditions for hindrances\, and transform habitual patterns that might obstruct wholesome states. Once the obstacles have been understood and overcome\, the path to deep and stable states of concentration will be clear\, and mindfulness of the processes of mind and body will be firmly established. \nThe course will include recorded lectures and guided meditations\, reading assignments\, sutta study\, discussion forums\, audio conferences with the teacher\, and a library of resources. This course is suitable for all levels of experience. \nOvercoming Obstacles to Concentration is the first in a series on cultivating concentration\, and is a pre-requisite for participation in successive courses. Additional courses in this series will include Cultivating the Jhana Factors\, Deepening Concentration\, and Jhanas as the Basis for Insight. \nFor more information and registration details visit BodhiCourses.org
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-classroom-overcoming-obstacles-to-concentration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Courses Online":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T113607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173534Z
UID:10008508-1429869600-1429876800@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-palo-alto-group-2015-01-18/
LOCATION:Palo Alto\, 3942 Duncan Place\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palo Alto 3942 Duncan Place Palo Alto CA 94036 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3942 Duncan Place:geo:-122.112684,37.4163039
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T101411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173535Z
UID:10004823-1429551000-1429558200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-2015-01-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T182332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173534Z
UID:10008515-1429349400-1429376400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Day-long: Invincible Presence
DESCRIPTION:Invincible Presence: A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nThis day-long program will cultivate the capacity to be present in the here and now. Mindfulness meditation techniques enable us to let go of the past\, and be free from deluded fantasies for the future. The teachings are inspired by an instruction in the Majjhima Nikaya (M. 131-134) that encourages profound insight through present moment awareness. \nThe program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This practice day is appropriate for new and experienced meditators. \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal at 12:30; please bring a food dish to share. \nEVERYONE IS WELCOME. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/invincible-presence-a-day-of-meditation-with-shaila-catherine/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy":MAILTO:Click the link under organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T111033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173534Z
UID:10008496-1429210800-1429218000@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Los Altos
DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha\, with Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-2015-numerical-discourses-of-the-buddha-with-shaila-catherine-los-altos-group-2015-01-17/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study
ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150409T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141114T085609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173527Z
UID:10008554-1428606900-1428613200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Mindfulness – A series dedicated to cultivating genuine insight. \nThis series will expand on instructions offered in basic mindfulness courses\, offering new depths of understanding\, integrating the practice with life situations\, and helping students establish a daily meditation practice. Mindfulness training is a practical tool that can support wisdom in any activity\, and it is at the heart of Buddhist meditation leading to direct realization that frees the mind from suffering. \nTopics will vary in each Strengthening Mindfulness course\, and may include: \n\nApril 9 – The ‘Presents’ of Mindfulness with Janetti Marotta\nApril 16 – Speaking Mindfully\, Listening Compassionately with Carolyn Dille\nApril 23 – Full Awareness with Shaila Catherine\nApril 30 – Heavenly Messengers: Mindfulness of Pain\, Illness\, and Death with Kim Allen\nMay 7 – Mindfulness of Emotions and Feelings with Chris Clifford\nMay 14 – Community Practice: Sitting and Walking Meditation with Sharon Allen\n\nThis series is appropriate for new and seasoned practitioners. Newcomers may experience it as a practical introduction to mindfulness. More advanced practitioners will have the opportunity to refine their meditative skills. \nEveryone is welcome. No registration is required. Chairs are provided\, but bring a sitting mat and cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor; it is not carpeted. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/strengthening-mindfulness/2015-04-09/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave Saratoga CA 95070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12850 Saratoga Ave:geo:-122.0012909,37.2819775
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141010T161519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173532Z
UID:10008533-1428435000-1428440400@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Eight Great Thoughts
DESCRIPTION:Eight Great Thoughts: An 8-week speaker series based on Anuruddha Sutta. \n\nMarch 10 — Fewness of Wishes—with Misha Merrill\nMarch 17 — Contentment—with Jason Murphy\nMarch 24 — Seclusion—with  Carla Brennan\nMarch 31 — No meeting this evening.\nSt. Timothy’s Church community will be having an event in our usual meeting space. We will resume meeting the following week.\nApril 7 — Energetic Effort—with Ines Freedman\nApril 14 — Mindfulness—with Janetti Marotta\nApril 21 — Concentration—with Shaila Catherine\nApril 28 — Wisdom—with Nona Olivia\nMay 5 — Non-proliferation—with Jennifer Dungan\n\nClick here to read Speaker biographies. \nThis speaker series is inspired by a delightful ancient discourse that identifies eight thoughts of a great person (Anguttara Nikaya 8:30). To explore this profound though rarely discussed list of admirable qualities\, IMSB has invited eight different meditation teachers to each address one of these great thoughts and elucidate its relevance for modern lives. \nEveryone is welcome. No registration is required. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-eight-great-thoughts-2/2015-04-07/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road  Mountain View  CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140819T013735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173542Z
UID:10008277-1427830200-1427835600@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Sitting and Dhamma Talk - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. \nThe church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. \nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-03-31/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road  Mountain View  CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20140917T224257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173532Z
UID:10008528-1426930200-1426957200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Three Noble Qualities: A Daylong with Sharon Allen
DESCRIPTION:Three Noble Qualities: Wisdom\, Ethical Conduct\, Mental Discipline\nA Daylong Study\, Reflection and Practice Retreat \nWith Sharon Allen \nThe Fourth Noble Truth describes The Noble Eightfold Path\, giving us reliable guidelines for freeing ourselves of the causes of suffering. This daylong study\, reflection and practice retreat will look through the lens of the three divisions of the path—Wisdom (Panna)\, Ethical Conduct (Sila) and Mental Discipline (Samādhi)—to provide an integrated framework for awakening to The Noble Eightfold Path in daily life. \nWhether you are new to the study of The Noble Eightfold Path or have years of experience exploring this profound teaching\, the structure of the day will provide a way to develop new understanding of it through the noble qualities the path engenders. There will be an introduction to each of the three qualities including printed materials\, silent sitting and walking practices to deepen integration of the teachings\, personal journaling\, and optional group sharing. \nThe day will be structured as follows to provide time for each of these noble qualities: \n9:30 AM         Introduction to the retreat day – Wisdom\n12:30               Potluck lunch\n1:30 PM          Ethical Conduct\n3:00 PM         Mental Discipline\n5:00 PM         Retreat ends \nIf you are unable to attend the whole retreat day\, please come at one of the times designated for the beginning of a specified topic. Attending the entire day will provide the most comprehensive understanding and integration of this material. \nWhat to bring: \n\nPersonal journal or notebook\, writing pen.\nMeditation cushion and pad if you wish to sit on the floor.\nAppropriate shoes and clothing for walking outside.\nFood to share for the potluck lunch\n\nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion or mat if you prefer to sit on the floor. The floor is not carpeted.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/daylong-with-sharon-allen/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events,Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon":MAILTO:Click the organizer's link
GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141010T160947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173532Z
UID:10008532-1426015800-1426021200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Series – Eight Great Thoughts
DESCRIPTION:Eight Great Thoughts: An 8-week speaker series based on Anuruddha Sutta. \n\nMarch 10 — Fewness of Wishes—with Misha Merrill\nMarch 17 — Seclusion—with Carla Brennan\nMarch 24 — Contentment—with Jason Murphy\nMarch 31 — No meeting this evening.\nSt. Timothy’s Church community will be having an event in our usual meeting space. We will resume meeting the following week.\nApril 7 — Energetic Effort—with Ines Freedman\nApril 14 — Mindfulness—with Janetti Marotta\nApril 21 — Concentration—with Shaila Catherine\nApril 28 — Wisdom—with Nona Olivia\nMay 5 — Non-proliferation—with Jennifer Dungan\n\nClick here to read Speaker biographies. \nThis speaker series is inspired by a delightful ancient discourse that identifies eight thoughts of a great person (Anguttara Nikaya 8:30 Anuruddha Sutta). To explore this profound though rarely discussed list of admirable qualities\, IMSB has invited eight different meditation teachers to each address one of these great thoughts and elucidate its relevance for modern lives. \nEveryone is welcome. No registration is required. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/speaker-series-eight-great-thoughts/2015-03-10/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20150202T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173525Z
UID:10008578-1425718800-1425729600@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Morning Event: Meditation\, Service\, and Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Compassion for our natural world deepens our awareness of our connection with all living things. This morning program will combine silent meditation with simple gardening tasks as we explore our senses (sight\, smell\, sound\, and touch) while interacting with the plants in the gardens at St. Timothy’s Church. \nThis event is IMSB’s annual opportunity to lend a hand by helping to beautify the grounds of our meeting site at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. \n• 9:00-9:40    Meditation in Room 1\n• 9:45-11:10    Mindful gardening and grounds projects\n• 11:15-12:00  Meditation in Room 1 \n*Meditation sessions will most likely take place in Classroom #1\, but location might shift to another room as grounds projects develop. A sign in the courtyard will point you to the correct room. \nBring: If you have pruning shears\, garden gloves\, or trowels\, please bring them along. \n• Everyone is welcome.\n• Participation by IMSB volunteers is much appreciated.\n• It is appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners.\n• Please wear comfortable clothing for sitting and gardening. \nFor more information contact: drew\, (650) 265-8979.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/meditation-service-and-gardening/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events
GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150305T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141114T084637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173528Z
UID:10008553-1425582900-1425589200@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Kind Heart
DESCRIPTION:Developing a Kind Heart – A series that will open the heart and bring balance in relationships. \nThis series will nurture the development of four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity. These four qualities express a powerful and immeasurable intention of kindness toward ourselves and all beings. They are traditionally called the Divine Abodes (Brahma Viharas) or dwellings of the gods. When these qualities are well developed the heart-mind will be liberated from ill will\, cruelty\, envy\, expectation and demand—one will dwell with a pure “divine” perception of all things. \nEveryone is welcome. No registration is required. Chairs are provided\, but bring a sitting mat and cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor; it is not carpeted. \n\nMarch 5 – Loving Kindness with Kim Allen\nMarch 12 – Compassion with Cheryl Branco\nMarch 19 – Empathetic Joy with Berget Jelane\nMarch 26 – Equanimity with Angie Boissevain\nApril 2 – Community Practice: Sitting and walking meditation with Sharon Allen\n\nSpeaker biographies are posted on our Teachers Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies  upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/developing-the-heart/2015-03-05/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave Saratoga CA 95070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12850 Saratoga Ave:geo:-122.0012909,37.2819775
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTSTAMP:20260414T023435
CREATED:20141207T031341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173526Z
UID:10008563-1425168000-1425254399@www.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online – Obstacles to Concentration: Registration opens
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Obstacles to Concentration \nMarch 1 – April 27: Registration period\nMay 3 – July 31: Course includes 6 content modules in ten-day sections\, plus welcome and wrap up modules. \nMeditation practice cultivates inner peace\, clarity\, concentration and joy. In order to experience these lovely qualities\, we must overcome the challenges of agitation\, dullness\, obsessive thinking\, physical pain\, difficult emotions\, and reactivity. In this course we will identify\, investigate\, and learn to skillfully overcome obstacles to concentration and insight. Through inquiry into how the mind functions we will recognize the presence\, absence\, and causal conditions for hindrances\, and transform habitual patterns that might obstruct wholesome states. Once the obstacles have been understood and overcome\, the path to deep and stable states of concentration will be clear\, and mindfulness of the processes of mind and body will be firmly established. \nThe course will include recorded lectures and guided meditations\, reading assignments\, sutta study\, discussion forums\, audio conferences with the teacher\, and a library of resources. This course is suitable for all levels of experience. \nOvercoming Obstacles to Concentration is the first in a series on cultivating concentration\, and is a pre-requisite for participation in successive courses. Additional courses in this series will include Cultivating the Jhana Factors\, Deepening Concentration\, and Jhanas as the Basis for Insight. \nFor more information and registration details visit BodhiCourses.org
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/online-obstacles-to-concentration-registration-opens/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Courses Online":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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