BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Meditation South Bay - ECPv6.18.3//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: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:20160204T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160204T210000 DTSTAMP:20170216T173510Z 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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T210000 DTSTAMP:20170216T173540Z 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;VALUE=DATE:20160212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160218 DTSTAMP:20150622T183401Z 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:20160220T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160220T170000 DTSTAMP:20170216T173525Z 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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160222T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160222T193000 DTSTAMP:20170216T173520Z 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:20160223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T123000 DTSTAMP:20170216T173509Z 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:20160223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160223T123000 DTSTAMP:20160106T164552Z 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:20160224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160224T210000 DTSTAMP:20170216T173520Z 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:20160226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160226T120000 DTSTAMP:20170216T173521Z CREATED:20150514T033455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173521Z UID:10008418-1456480800-1456488000@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:Sutta Study - Palo Alto DESCRIPTION:Numerical Discourses of the Buddha \nwith Shaila Catherine \nOur nine month Sutta Study Course on the Anguttara Nikaya meets in three locations to serve the local and online community. \nEnrollment will remain open for this course until the February meeting\, and then closes for the remainder of the year. Registration details are on our Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nNewcomers are welcome to join each year. Registration for next year’s course will open in September and the course will start in January. \nGeneral information about the sutta study program can be found on our Sutta Study Courses page. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/sutta-study-palo-alto-2016-02-22/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20160227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160228 DTSTAMP:20170216T173524Z CREATED:20150514T004727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173524Z UID:10008580-1456531200-1456617599@www.imsb.org SUMMARY:2016 Sutta Study Groups begin soon! DESCRIPTION:Registration has opened for our 9-month sutta study group in 2016\, studying the Numerical Discourses of the Buddha. \nDiscussion groups will take place at three locations and times. \n\nMonday evenings online\nFriday mornings in Palo Alto\, CA\nWednesday evenings in Menlo Park\, CA\n\nFor information and registration details visit the Sutta Study Course 2016 page. \nFor the meeting schedule see the Event Calendar. URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/registration-opens-for-2016-sutta-study-groups/ CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR