BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Meditation South Bay - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Insight Meditation South Bay X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.imsb.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Insight Meditation South Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160224T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150514T035257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z UID:10008589-1456340400-1456347600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Evenings in Menlo Park/Palo Alto DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about our Sutta Study Courses page. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-los-altos-2-2016-02-14/2016-02-24/ LOCATION:Location in Menlo Park\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.4319983;-122.1757247 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20151214T175210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T164552Z UID:10008494-1456223400-1456230600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Mindfulness Course – Tuesday mornings in San Jose-Saratoga DESCRIPTION:Registration has opened for a 5 week Introduction to Mindfulness Course in San Jose/Saratoga co-taught by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen. \nFebruary 23 — Why Meditate?: The power of mindfulness with breathing\nMarch 1 — Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\nMarch 8 — Emotional Presence: Mindfulness of mental states\nMarch 15 — Settling the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts\nMarch 22 — Awakened Living: Integrating mindfulness into daily life \nInformation and details can be found on our Events Page. Registration is required for this course; click here to go directly to registration. \n  URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/a-5-week-tuesday-morning-introduction-to-mindfulness-course-registration-is-required/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beginner's Contact":MAILTO:Click the link under Organizer. GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave Saratoga CA 95070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12850 Saratoga Ave:geo:-122.0012909,37.2819775 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20151214T174040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173509Z UID:10008666-1456223400-1456230600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Mindfulness - A Tuesday Morning Class DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to low enrollment\, the course has been modified to run for only 4 weeks (March 22 has been cancelled). In place of the fifth class session\, the teachers will be available for a private follow up session with each participant. Although online registration has closed\, drop in participation or late registration can be arranged by contacting beginner. \nTHIS MINDFULNESS COURSE is a 5 week introduction to the meditative development of mindfulness. Supported by mindfulness\, we can refine our ability to calm the mind\, focus attention\, and bring clear awareness to all aspects of experience. We will cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts\, and actions. This course includes exercises that support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight balanced awareness in work and home life. The course is appropriate for beginners as well as practitioners who wish to refine meditation techniques to improve and strengthen daily practice. \nFebruary 23 — Why Meditate?: The power of mindfulness with breathing\nMarch 1 — Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\nMarch 8 — Emotional Presence: Mindfulness of mental states\nMarch 15 — Settling the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts\nMarch 22 — Awakened Living: Integrating mindfulness into daily life \nThis course will be co-lead by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen. Read their biographies on our Teachers Page. \nRegistration is required and includes two steps. \n\nFirst\, please fill out the brief registration survey (same link as above).\nSecond\, please pay your course fees.\n\nCourse fees are based on a sliding scale ($300 to $90) and cover both organizational expenses and teacher support for this course. Please consider offering generously within your means. By choosing to pay at the higher end of the scale your generosity will support the teachers and their ongoing efforts to share dhamma. The lower end of the scale is intended for those with very limited means. If additional scholarship assistance is needed\, please contact us at beginner@imsb.org. \nCourse fees can be paid either online or by mailing a check to IMSB in an amount between $300 and $90. Any amount above the minimum of $90 will be considered tax deductible. \n\nTo pay online\, you may use our general Donation Link and designate the payment as “Intro Course Fees”.\nTo pay by check\, send check made payable to Insight Meditation South Bay\, PO Box 490\, Menlo Park\, CA 94026. Write “Intro Course Fees” on the memo line.\nTo pay by cash\, see either our treasurer\, Shaila\, or Sharon at an IMSB event. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/introduction-to-mindfulness-a-tuesday-morning-class/2016-02-23/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Beginner's Contact":MAILTO:Click the link under Organizer. GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave Saratoga CA 95070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12850 Saratoga Ave:geo:-122.0012909,37.2819775 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160222T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150514T035513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z UID:10008597-1456162200-1456169400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-online-2016-02-11/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160220T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150109T022431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173525Z UID:10008573-1455960600-1455987600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Day Long in Saratoga: Investigating the Nature of Mind DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nAlthough meditation is renowned for promoting tranquility and mental calmness\, meditation is not passive. Investigative methods play a vital role in the skillful development of liberating insight. \nThis day-long program will introduce methods for investigating the nature of mind. It is part of a six-month series of day-long events devoted to nurturing meditative investigation skills\, and exploring the nature of mind and body\, suffering and its causes. Each day-long event stands on its own\, and newcomers are always welcome. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend the morning sessions when more meditation instruction is offered. \nThis day-long program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, teachings\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This practice day is appropriate for new and experienced meditators\, drop-in participants\, and dedicated Walking the Path members. \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/day-long-mindful-investigation-2/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160218 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150622T014204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150622T183401Z UID:10008625-1455235200-1455753599@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Study Weekend in Barre\, MA DESCRIPTION:Liberating mind and heart: Practice and study of Loving-kindness\nwith Shaila Catherine. \nLoving-kindness (mettā) is a profound quality of friendliness that leads to what is known as immeasurable liberation of mind. As a practice\, mettā heals the heart\, meets the pains of life with sensitivity\, strengthens inner serenity to support concentration\, and finally culminates in a liberating release of self-interest\, sensual craving\, and attachment. This program will include both study and practice components to explore the dynamic role that mettā plays on the liberating path. The study component will examine how mettā is presented in the early discourses of the Buddha\, including how mettā can be used as a skillful way of meeting abuse; nurturing social harmony; overcoming anger\, ill will\, and aversion; cultivating concentration; nurturing joy; and ultimately supporting insight. The practice component will develop the heartfelt wish that all beings be happy and well\, beginning with ourselves and gradually expanding the field of loving-kindness to embrace those we love and those we find difficult to love\, until this caring radiates to all beings without exception. \nRegistration is required.\nFor more information visit https://www.bcbsdharma.org URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/study-weekend-in-barre-ma/ LOCATION:Barre Center for Buddhist Studies\, 149 Lockwood Barre\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Not an IMSB event,Retreats with Shaila GEO:42.448293;-72.119197 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barre Center for Buddhist Studies 149 Lockwood Barre Barre MA 01005 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=149 Lockwood Barre:geo:-72.119197,42.448293 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173540Z UID:10008281-1455046200-1455051600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. \nThe church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. \n\n\nOur regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-02-09/ 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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160204T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150908T032014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008662-1454613300-1454619600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Balanced Practice DESCRIPTION:Developing a balanced practice. \nThe art of Dhamma practice includes engaging skillfully with complementary aspects of practice. Sometimes we are called to actively cultivate qualities\, while at other times\, letting go is more appropriate. We use both our head and our heart; we engage both inwardly and in the outer world; we need both restraint and boldness. Sometimes qualities that at first appear to be in opposition\, are actually inseparable — like the front and back of a hand. This speaker series explores potential paradoxes and complimentary forces in meditation\, as we learn to develop a balanced practice. \n\nFebruary 4 — Faith and Reasoning — with Kim Allen\nFebruary 11 — Cultivation and Letting Go — with Kim Allen\nFebruary 18 — On the Cushion and In the World — with Kim Allen\nFebruary 25 — Mindfulness and Compassion: Reflections on the Simile of the Acrobat — with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 3 — Concentration and Insight — with Richard Shankman\nMarch 10 — Deepening Practice: Meditation\, Contemplation\, and Reflective Practices — with Shaila Catherine\n\nSpeaker biographies and photos can be found on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at each 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/balance/2016-02-04/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160125 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150622T192605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173512Z UID:10008630-1453593600-1453679999@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Day-long in Vermont – Liberating Attitudes DESCRIPTION:Liberating Attitudes \na day of meditation with Shaila Catherine \nThis program will explore liberation from the perspective of the attitudes and approaches that support the experience of release\, peace\, and awakening. The day will include instructions and dhamma teachings to nurture the development of mindfulness and loving kindness. This program is appropriate for new and experienced meditators. \nFor more information and details\, visit https://valleyinsight.org URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/daylong-in-vermont-liberating-attitudes/ LOCATION:Valley Insight Meditation Society\, Lebanon\, NH\, 03766 CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Not an IMSB event,Retreats with Shaila ORGANIZER;CN="Valley Insight Meditation Society":MAILTO:Click the link under organizer. GEO:43.6217757;-72.2492351 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150514T033455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173522Z UID:10008581-1453456800-1453464000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-palo-alto/2016-01-22/ LOCATION:3942 Duncan Pl.\, 3942 Duncan Pl.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036 CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl. Palo Alto CA 94036;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3942 Duncan Pl.:geo:-122.112684,37.4163039 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173541Z UID:10004765-1453231800-1453237200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Speaker Series – Recollective Meditations – in Mountain View DESCRIPTION:Recollective Meditations\nThe Buddha taught a broad range of meditation practices—far more extensive than simply observing sensations and breath. Practitioners can use six classic meditation subjects to nurture calmness\, focus attention\, inspire patient persistence\, gain confidence in the efficacy of the path\, and contemplate the nature of kamma\, action\, and mind. The six recollections are: Buddha\, Dhamma\, Sangha\, Virtue\, Generosity\, Heavens. \nEach speaker in this series will focus on one of these recollections\, which are presented in the Numerical Discourses of the Buddha (AN 6:9-10\, AN 6:25-26\, translated by Bhikkhu Bodhi\, published by Wisdom Publications). Together we will explore how these meditation practices can enrich and expand our contemplative practice\, complementing and deepening our approach to mindfulness. \n\nJanuary 19 – Recollection of Buddha – with Shaila Catherine\nJanuary 26 –  Recollection of the Dhamma – with Tony Bernhard\nFebruary 2 –  Recollection of Generosity – with Dawn Neal\nFebruary 9 – Weekly meditation group cancelled. Church needs the room for their event tonight.\nFebruary 16 –  Recollection of Virtue  – with Sharon Allen\nFebruary 23 –  Recollection of Sangha – with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 1 –  Recollection of Heavens – with Shaila Catherine\nMarch 8 – Deepening Practice with Shaila Catherine\n\nRead speaker biographies on our Teacher’s Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-01-19/2016-01-19/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150514T035257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z UID:10008588-1452711600-1452718800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Evenings in Menlo Park/Palo Alto DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-los-altos-2/ LOCATION:Location in Menlo Park\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.4319983;-122.1757247 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150805T161657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173510Z UID:10008658-1452623400-1452632400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:10-Year Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Ten years of awakening in Silicon Valley – come celebrate with us!\nFor ten years\, Insight Meditation South Bay (IMSB) has provided instruction in contemplative practices that develop clarity\, joy\, and inner peace. Please join us as we celebrate our tenth anniversary on Tuesday\, January 12\, 2016. \nThe celebration will be held in Edwards Hall at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road\, Mountain View. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a vegetarian dinner catered by Chef Chu’s of Los Altos\, followed by a special anniversary program from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \nThe anniversary program will feature shared recollections about IMSB’s origins\, reflections on our experiences as a sangha\, and visions for the next ten years. We hope you can join us for this happy event! \nThis is a catered event with limited seating\, and RSVP is required. Please RSVP to secure a seat. You may reserve a place for the dinner and program (6:30-9:00)\, or just for the program (8:00-9:00). To RSVP\, click here.  RSVPs for the dinner will be accepted only until January 5. \nIn celebration of IMSB’s 10th anniversary\, please consider making a donation. Donations in support of IMSB are gratefully appreciated. \nWe look forward to celebrating with you!\nIMSB Anniversary Celebration Committee URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/10-year-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Social Gathering,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="Anniversary Celebration":MAILTO:Click the organizer's link. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road Mountain View 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150514T035513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173520Z UID:10008596-1452533400-1452540600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-online/ 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:20160109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150109T022250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173525Z UID:10008572-1452331800-1452358800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Daylong in Los Altos: Mindful Investigation DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nAlthough meditation is renowned for promoting tranquility and mental calmness\, meditation is not passive. Investigative methods play a vital role in the skillful development of liberating insight. Specific instructions for examining the mind feature prominently in the core teachings of Satipatthana\, and many early Buddhist teachings. \nThis day-long program is part of a six-month series of day-long events devoted to nurturing meditative investigation skills\, and exploring the nature of mind and body\, suffering and its causes. Each day-long event stands on its own\, and newcomers are always welcome. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend the morning sessions when more meditation instruction is offered. \nThis day-long program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, teachings\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This practice day is appropriate for new and experienced meditators\, drop-in participants\, and dedicated Walking the Path members. \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal around 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/day-long-mindful-investigation/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160107T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150518T150349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173519Z UID:10008444-1452194100-1452200400@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Doorways to Insight DESCRIPTION:Knowing liberation through the ordinary. \nYou know everything changes\, so why do you suffer when possessions are lost\, relationships end\, or friends die? Insight meditation is oriented toward seeing three characteristics—the impermanence\, unsatisfactoriness\, and emptiness of experience. In some ways these are ordinary and obvious insights. Every day we experience changing sensory impressions; we cannot control what happens; and we have never succeeded in attaining lasting happiness from transient phenomena. Yet\, these simple insights have the power to uproot our deepest misperceptions. When we see them clearly\, we do not cling; when not-clinging\, the mind is freed. This series will explore the nature of insight\, wisdom\, and liberating knowledge with an emphasis on what are called the three characteristics\, or three doorways to nibbana. \n\nJan 7 – Impermanence with Shaila Catherine\nJan 14 – Unsatisfactoriness with Sharon Allen\nJan 21 – Not-self with Chris Clifford\nJan 28 – Deepening Practice with Drew Oman\n\nRead teacher biographies on our Teacher Page. \nEveryone is welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion and mat if you prefer to sit on the wood floor. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-in-saratoga/2016-01-07/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Weekly Meditation ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave Saratoga CA 95070 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12850 Saratoga Ave:geo:-122.0012909,37.2819775 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173546Z UID:10004763-1452022200-1452027600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View DESCRIPTION:Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View\, and Thursdays in Saratoga. \nThis group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. See also weekly sitting. \nNewcomers are always welcome. To help newcomers get acquainted with mindfulness meditation and IMSB\, a senior member or teacher offers a beginner’s orientation beginning at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of each month. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; we encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2015-04-07-2016-01-19-2016-01-12/ 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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160105T192000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140818T020420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T051854Z UID:10004689-1452018600-1452021600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Orientation DESCRIPTION:Event occurs the first Tuesday of every month\n6:30 pm – 7:20 pm \nInsight Meditation South Bay\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\, Mountain View\, CA 94040 \nThe Beginner’s Orientation introduces mindfulness meditation instructions\, gives an orientation to Insight Meditation South Bay\, enhances introductory mindfulness meditation instructions and introduces a short dhamma teaching. In addition\, an introductory instruction is provided to Vipassana Practice (Insight Meditation). A beginner’s session is conducted the first Tuesday of the month immediately before the regular weekly sitting. Come for the introduction\, stay for the regular program\, and meet the members of Insight Meditation South Bay. \nMeditation instruction is offered starting at 6:30. Please arrive on time as a courtesy to others. \nYou may bring a sitting cushion\, but chairs are provided and you need only bring yourself.\nFor more information\, please also see the Beginner’s Orientation. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/beginners-orientation-2015-08-04-2016-01-02/ 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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160101 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20141213T074225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T074225Z UID:10008566-1451520000-1451606399@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:No meeting tonight DESCRIPTION:IMSB will not meet tonight due to the holidays. Our regular weekly schedule will resume next week. Happy New Year! URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/no-meeting-tonight/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151229T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151229T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140907T035500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T025747Z UID:10008521-1451417400-1451422800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Old Endings – New Beginnings with Sharon Allen DESCRIPTION:Old Endings – New Beginnings with Sharon Allen\nAs the end of the year draws near\, we can use the last group practice night together as a way to intentionally let go of past events and experiences and open to the unknown that is yet to come. Through meditation\, teachings from the suttas\, and reflection\, we set in place our intentions for the new year. \nThe Buddha gave us a lovely teaching on what to consider in this regard with Present Welfare\, Future Welfare (AN 8:54). “There are\, Byagghapajja\, four things that lead to the welfare and happiness of a family man in this very life…..The accomplishment of persistent effort…..of protection\, good friendship\, and balanced living.” Let’s explore individually and collectively where this teaching takes us. \n\nInsight Meditation South Bay meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and unless otherwise indicated the Tuesday evening program will be lead by Shaila. Guest speakers are featured regularly. See also weekly sitting. \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-dharma-talk-2015-12-29/ 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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160103 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150109T033016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173525Z UID:10008574-1451174400-1451779199@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Retreat: New Year's in Texas DESCRIPTION:A 6 night retreat with Shaila Catherine \nMindful Investigation \nAlthough meditation is renowned for promoting tranquility and mental calmness\, meditation is not passive. Investigative methods play a vital role in the skillful development of liberating insight. Specific instructions for examining the mind feature prominently in the core teachings of Satipatthana\, and many early Buddhist discourses. This insight meditation retreat will explore the fourth foundation of mindfulness with an emphasis on meditative investigation. We will examine the quality of our minds\, and come to understand how we might meet life’s experiences free from suffering. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/retreat-new-years-in-texas/ LOCATION:Margaret Austin Retreat Center\, 6650 County Road 117\, Chappell Hill\, TX\, 77426\, United States CATEGORIES:Not an IMSB event,Retreats with Shaila ORGANIZER;CN="Kathey at Mariposa Sangha":MAILTO:Click the link under organizer. GEO:30.1163989;-96.2119961 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Margaret Austin Retreat Center 6650 County Road 117 Chappell Hill TX 77426 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6650 County Road 117:geo:-96.2119961,30.1163989 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151225 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20141213T074711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T074711Z UID:10008568-1450915200-1451001599@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:No meeting tonight DESCRIPTION:IMSB will not meet tonight due to the holidays. Our regular weekly schedule will resume in two weeks. Merry Christmas wishes for all. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/no-meeting-tonight-3/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140907T045156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173533Z UID:10008527-1449912600-1449939600@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Daylong in Saratoga: Core Insight Questions DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nAlthough meditation is renowned for promoting tranquility and mental calmness\, meditation is not passive. Investigative methods play a vital role in the skillful development of liberating insight. \nToday’s program will explore the three characteristics (impermanence\, unsatisfactoriness\, and not-self) which lie at the heart of insight meditation practices. Our guide will be the precious instructions that the Buddha gave to his son Rahula. These instructions propose a series of simple questions that can clarify the nature of experience. \nThis day-long program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, teachings\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This practice day is appropriate for new and experienced meditators\, drop-in participants\, and dedicated Walking the Path members. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend the morning sessions when more meditation instruction is offered. \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/day-long-with-shaila-catherine-3/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.2819775;-122.0012909 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151201T192000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140818T020420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T051141Z UID:10004880-1448994600-1448997600@www.imsb.org 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-2015-08-04-2015-12-02/ 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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151127 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20141213T074522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141213T074522Z UID:10008567-1448496000-1448582399@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:No meeting tonight DESCRIPTION:IMSB will not meet tonight due to the holidays. Our regular weekly schedule will resume next week. Happy Thanksgiving wishes for all. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/no-meeting-tonight-2/ LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States CATEGORIES: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151123T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20141018T182102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173532Z UID:10008540-1448299800-1448307000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Online DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment has closed for 2015. Registration is now open for the next year’s group which will start in January 2016. \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-3-2015-11-26/ 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:20151121T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20140907T043434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173533Z UID:10008526-1448098200-1448125200@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:DayLong in Los Altos: Critical Reflection and the Kalama Sutta DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nAlthough meditation is renowned for promoting tranquility and mental calmness\, meditation is not passive. Investigative methods play a vital role in the skillful development of liberating insight. \n\nToday’s program will explore two famous discourses\, the Kalama Sutta and the Salha Sutta. These teachings are often quoted to encourage critical assessment and reflection before determining the veracity of practices. \n\nThis day-long program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, teachings\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This practice day is appropriate for new and experienced meditators\, drop-in participants\, and dedicated Walking the Path members. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend the morning sessions when more meditation instruction is offered. \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/day-long-with-shaila-catherine-2/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20141018T182411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173531Z UID:10008543-1448013600-1448020800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment has closed for 2015. Registration is now open for the next year’s group which will start in January 2016. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-2015-palo-alto-2015-11-16/2015-11-20/ LOCATION:3942 Duncan Pl.\, 3942 Duncan Pl.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036 CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl. Palo Alto CA 94036;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3942 Duncan Pl.:geo:-122.112684,37.4163039 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20141018T182544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173531Z UID:10008546-1447959600-1447966800@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Los Altos DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment has closed for 2015. Registration is now open for the next year’s group which will start in January 2016. \nSee the Sutta Study page for description and details of the course. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-los-altos-2015-11-15/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151117T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T070437 CREATED:20150204T005510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173524Z UID:10008579-1447788600-1447794000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Series: Concentration DESCRIPTION:A six week series with Shaila Catherine \nThis series will introduce five factors that intensify concentration and support the deeply blissful states of meditative absorption\, called jhana. We will examine the powerful role that right concentration plays in the path of awakening\, and discover ways to strengthen our capacity to focus attention. \n\nNovember 17 – Cultivating Five Factors that Support Concentration\nNovember 24 – Applied Attention\nDecember 1 – Sustained Attention\nDecember 8 – Joyous Interest and Rapture\nDecember 15 – Pleasure\, Happiness\, and Contentment\nDecember 22 – A Focused and Unified Mind\n\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/concentration/2015-11-17/ 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR