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SUMMARY:Monday In-Person—Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Monday In-Person—Shaila Catherine\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nJoin us In-Person!\nIMSB is resuming public meetings in person. We will start slowly by offering a monthly meeting at St Timothy’s in Mountain View. Seating will be limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Reservations are required. This event is open only to individuals who have been fully vaccinated. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online to avoid cash handling at the event. You will be required to agree to follow COVID-19 precautions and to provide location information for contact tracing purposes.  \nIf attendees arrive without a reservation\, they may be admitted as space permits. We will gather contact tracing information and COVID precaution agreement on site.  \nSchedule:\n\n6:45 pm — Doors Open — arrive early to check-in\n7:00 pm — Meditation\n7:40 pm — Teachings\n8:30 pm — Closing and Informal Connections\n8:45 pm — Prepare Room for Departure\n\nLocation:\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\nEdwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\nMountain View\, CA 94040 \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nCOVID-19 Protocols:\n\nFace masks are required for attendance. We will seat the speaker at least 12 feet from the attendees in case the speaker is unable to wear a mask and be heard while teaching. The speakers have been fully vaccinated.\n\n\nBy taking a ticket below you are stating that you are fully vaccinated and that you agree to:\n\nwear a face mask at all times on the church property\, in all indoor spaces including bathrooms\, and in the courtyard area outside;\nonly attend if you feel healthy and have no symptoms of illness;\nmaintain a social distance of 6 feet between individuals and pods or family groups;\ncontact IMSB at sit if you become sick within three weeks of attending an in-person gathering\nPlease note: IMSB will maintain information for possible contact tracing. We will use the billing address entered during the ticketing process for that purpose. We will include this contact information on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time.\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nOUR SCHEDULE: IMSB is gradually resuming in-person meetings. We will meet in person at St Tim’s in Mountain View on one Monday each month\, and online on one Tuesday each month. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/monday-in-person-shaila-catherine-8/
LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View\, 94040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine—Beyond Distraction
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine\nBeyond Distraction\nwith Shaila Catherine \nJoin us to celebrate the launch of Shaila Catherine’s new book!\nBeyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind \nLearn how to overcome distraction in meditation practice and develop clarity in your relationships\, work\, and daily life. \nWe create habits by repeating a thought or action over and over again. In her latest book\, Shaila Catherine offers an accessible strategy for training the mind that is guided by the Buddha’s pragmatic instructions on removing distracting thoughts. Following the Buddha’s approach\, she guides you through five steps for overcoming distraction and focusing the mind: replacing\, examining\, ignoring\, investigating\, and resolving. \nThis book will help you unlock the incredible capacities of your mind to think clearly\, reflect deeply\, discern what is real\, and pay attention to what is actually happening in your life. By working with this training\, you can develop skills to recognize the nature of your own mind and free yourself from habitual thought patterns. \nThe five step training boils down to one key realization: In the moment you recognize that a thought is just a thought\, you will find yourself on the path to a life of remarkable freedom. \nWhether you’re a beginner who struggles to tame a restless mind or an advanced meditator who strives to deepen concentration and insight\, the techniques to remove distracting thoughts can help you cultivate clarity and stability in your meditation practice and beyond. \nBuy the Book\nfrom bookshop.org/bodhi or your favorite bookseller. \nWhat Advance Readers Say…\nWith clarity and heart\, Shaila Catherine shows us many effective ways to be free of stressful\, anxious\, hurt\, and resentful thoughts. Her book is deep and vast\, grounded in science and illuminated by Buddhist wisdom\, and useful for both specific issues and a lifetime of practice. \n— Rick Hanson\, author of Neurodharma: New Science\, Ancient Wisdom\, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness\nBeyond Distraction offers a bounty of illustrations and practical exercises to help people recognize what distracts them in life\, and work skillfully with their own minds. I highly recommend this book! \n— Phil Jones\, Dharma Teacher at Mid-America Dharma\nDeeply rooted in the dharma but easy to follow\, this very practical book will transform your ability to meditate\, so you can transform your mind. \n— Kristin Neff\, author of Fierce Self-Compassion\nI felt that she was speaking directly to me and my own experience\, saying just the right thing to bring a smile and a nod and show me a way forward in my own practice. Very highly recommended! \n— Ed H.\, California\nShaila offers readers a treasure trove of practices to live a fulfilled life. She offers skillful means to dissolve the notion of distraction and to engage fully with our priorities. Readable\, clear and down-to-earth\, Beyond Distraction deserves a wide readership. \n— Christopher Titmuss\, author of The Buddha of Love\nThe many practical exercises have helped me transform the way I relate to my thoughts. I will come back to these exercises again and again. \n— Robin B.\, New Jersey\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal.
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Meditation: Mindfulness of Sensation
DESCRIPTION:A meditation program with Shaila Catherine\nThis half-day meditation program will nurture the development of mindfulness\, concentration\, and full awareness in activities. We teach classic Buddhist approaches that enhance attention skills\, bring mindfulness to meet the everyday experiences\, and cultivate deep calm and liberating wisdom. \nThe program will include sitting and walking meditation\, and meditation instructions. There may be opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This half-day program is appropriate for new and experienced meditators. \nReserve your spot!\nChoose a ticket below to reserve your seat. The ticketing process will allow you to make a donation online to avoid cash handling at the event. You will be required to agree to follow COVID-19 precautions and to provide location information for contact tracing purposes.  \nIf attendees arrive without a reservation\, they may be admitted as space permits. We will gather contact tracing information and COVID precaution agreement on site.  \nExperience Level:\nThis event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The program includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nCOVID-19 Protocols:\n\nFace masks that cover nose and mouth are required for attendance. We will seat the speaker at least 12 feet from the attendees in case the speaker is unable to wear a mask and be heard while teaching. The speakers have been fully vaccinated.\n\n\nBy taking a ticket below you are stating that you are fully vaccinated and that you agree to:\n\nwear a face mask at all times on the church property\, in all indoor spaces including bathrooms\, and in the courtyard area outside;\nonly attend if you feel healthy and have no symptoms of illness;\nmaintain a social distance of 6 feet between individuals and pods or family groups;\ncontact IMSB at sit if you become sick within three weeks of attending an in-person gathering\nPlease note: IMSB will maintain information for possible contact tracing. We will use the billing address entered during the ticketing process for that purpose. We will include this contact information on IMSB’s mailing list; you may unsubscribe from our list at any time.\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:\nWear clothing that is suitable for the outdoor temperatures on the day of the event. Bring a blanket\, shawl\, scarf\, sweater\, or whatever you like to stay warm since we will maximize ventilation by keeping the doors and windows open during the event. The floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Standard folding chairs are provided. \nDana/Donations:\nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and to cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings\, and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. You may include your donation with your ticket selection\, give gifts of cash or checks through the baskets at the event\, or donate online via credit card\, Paypal or Network For Good through our Donate Now page. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
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LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
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