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SUMMARY:Florida: Retreat. Path of Awakening. Reg has closed.
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this retreat has closed. The retreat is full. \nFebruary 3 – 10\, 2023\nOrlando\, Florida \nThe Path Of Awakening: Cultivating Concentration and Insight\nThis silent Insight Meditation retreat will provide instructions for developing mindfulness\, concentration\, and insight. The meditation practices will be directed toward nurturing mindfulness of body and mind\, enjoying clarity of consciousness\, understanding our habitual patterns\, inclining toward peace\, and recognizing how full awareness enhances the potential for liberating insight. Daily dharma teachings and guidance from the teacher make this retreat suitable for both new and experienced practitioners. \nRequirements: Vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend this retreat. This retreat will follow more stringent disease prevention procedures than is currently required by public health orders. For example\, participants will be required to take covid tests prior to traveling and during the retreat\, and wear a mask in common in-door areas such as the meditation hall and lounges for part or all of the retreat. The specific measures we will require will be determined shortly before the time of the retreat as we consider the ever changing situation. Only apply for this retreat if you are willing to comply with measures such as wearing a mask and testing—these are very likely to be required. \nFor more information and registration visit the Orlando Insight Meditation Group website at: https://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2021/09/a-week-long-meditation-retreat-led-by-shaila-catherine-february-2023/
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/florida-insight-retreat-2023/
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Meditation – Wisdom & Investigation – in Los Altos\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Theme for the Day: Wisdom and Investigation as a Factor of Awakening\nA 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 Precautions:\n\nAlways bring a face mask to our events. Assume that face masks are required when indoors\, but in certain conditions we may announce that masks are optional.\nWe will seat the speaker at least 12 feet from the attendees. To support hearing and understanding of the talk\, the speaker may not wear a mask while teaching.\n\nBy taking a ticket below you are stating that you are fully vaccinated and that you agree to: \n\n\n\nwear a face mask in all indoor spaces unless an announcement relaxes this requirement. We currently require masks whenever weather requires the closing of doors and windows or when we cannot maintain a 6 foot distance between seats. When ventilation is good and we have adequate distance between seats\, we may announce that masks are optional.\nonly attend if you feel healthy and have no symptoms of illness;\ntry to maintain a social distance between people whenever possible;\ncontact IMSB at sit if you become sick within a week of attending one of our in-person gatherings.\n\n\n\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. \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.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/2023february/
LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church – Fellowship Hall\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nTopic: Understanding and Overcoming the Hindrance of Doubt\nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-catherine-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Meditation,Online Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T173000
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SUMMARY:Transformative Teachings | Online Sutta Study Course | Shaila Catherine & Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Registration has closed.\nTransformative Teachings\nAn Online IMSB Dhamma Study Course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nSix Monday Evenings from February 27 – July 24\, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM Pacific Time\n\nFeb 27\nMarch 20\nApril 24\nMay 29\nJune 26\nJuly 24\n\nBuddhist teachings contain many inspiring stories of ordinary people whose lives were transformed when they encountered the Dharma. For people who met the Buddha more than two millennia ago as well as for contemporary meditators\, Dharma teachings can spark life-altering reflections\, open the mind to new possibilities\, ignite creative insights\, affirm profound understandings\, and expand one’s potential in life. \nThis 6-session online course explores a variety of transformative teachings through the extraordinary stories of select disciples of the Buddha. As we learn about the historic impact that dharma teachings have had on the lives of the early disciples\, we will explore how these teachings guide our practice today. We will observe the vital role that mindfulness and concentration play on a liberating path; recognize the courage needed to overcome obstacles; reflect on the inevitability of death; contemplate impermanence in all perceptions; cultivate wise attention to the body; practice letting go; clarify what matters most; and nourish compassion\, generosity\, and community connections. \nThe course will loosely follow the book Daughters of the Buddha by Bhikkhu Anālayo. We will explore various themes referred to in the book and follow tangents for discussion with additional readings and practices drawn from the suttas. The course will include teachings\, group discussions\, meditation\, and suggested practices. \nPlease purchase the book\, Daughters of the Buddha\, and read pages 1–33 prior to the first session. \nRegister now by selecting a ticket below to join us in delving into the teachings that may transform your life!\nCo-sponsored by Insight Meditation South Bay & Bodhi Retreats \n\nVISIT our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to anyone\, however\, since emphasis will be on the discourses of the Buddha rather than meditation\, participants should already have some mindfulness meditation experience. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2–3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information and the zoom link will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. This is a discussion oriented course\, and we not guarantee that there will be recordings for all the sessions. Please register only if you expect to be able to attend at least half the program. \n\nREGISTRATION:
 Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. \nThe sliding scale fee range is from $590 to $190 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited means. The base rate of $190 is estimated to cover basic administrative costs. The base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. By choosing to give at the mid to high range of the sliding scale your generosity supports those with limited income to attend our programs\, and it supports IMSB and the teachers. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. If you need additional scholarship assistance to attend\, we offer a 30% or 50% discount for those with financial need. To use the scholarship rates\, use one of these coupon codes during the registration process: less30%\, or halftherate. \nTICKETING TIP: You may purchase series tickets on any day of the series. When you purchase a ticket you are registering for the entire class series. So you only need to register once. \nTAX DEDUCTIBILITY:
 The base registration fee is not tax deductible and non-refundable. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary tax deductible contributions. Each January the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the accumulated deductible donations from the previous year. This annual letter will acknowledge the amount given that is above the base rate and serve as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:
 All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB course or event. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/transformative-teachings-online-study/2023-02-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Featured Events,Online Programs
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SUMMARY:Online Sutta Study – Transformative Teachings with Shaila Catherine & Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Register now for this monthly online study course. Starts February 27\, 2023 \n\nTransformative Teachings | Online Sutta Study Course | Shaila Catherine & Kim Allen \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.imsb.org/event/registrationopen-transformative-teachings2023/
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