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Staircase to Liberation – a special event with Bhikkhu Bodhi
St. Timothy's Church, Sanctuary Building 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesStaircase to Liberation with Bhikkhu Bodhi This evening program will consist of meditation and a talk exploring the Buddha's teachings on Transcendental Dependent Arising (Samyutta Nikaya 12:23). You can find his biography on our guest teacher page. Insight Meditation South Bay meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine [...]
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEvent occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The 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 [...]
Series: Concentration
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesA six week series with Shaila Catherine This 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. November 17 – Cultivating Five Factors that [...]
DayLong in Los Altos: Critical Reflection and the Kalama Sutta
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. Although 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. Today's program will explore two famous discourses, the Kalama Sutta and the Salha Sutta. These teachings are often quoted to encourage critical [...]
No meeting tonight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesIMSB will not meet tonight due to the holidays. Our regular weekly schedule will resume next week. Happy Thanksgiving wishes for all.
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEvent occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The 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 [...]
Daylong in Saratoga: Core Insight Questions
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. Although 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. Today's program will explore the three characteristics (impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self) which lie at the heart of insight meditation practices. Our guide [...]
No meeting tonight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesIMSB will not meet tonight due to the holidays. Our regular weekly schedule will resume in two weeks. Merry Christmas wishes for all.
No meeting tonight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesIMSB will not meet tonight due to the holidays. Our regular weekly schedule will resume next week. Happy New Year!
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEvent occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The 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 [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Doorways to Insight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesKnowing liberation through the ordinary. You 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 [...]
Daylong in Los Altos: Mindful Investigation
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. Although 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. This day-long program [...]
Speaker Series – Recollective Meditations – in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesRecollective Meditations The 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: [...]
Balanced Practice
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesDeveloping a balanced practice. The 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 [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View – CANCELLED
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week.
Day Long in Saratoga: Investigating the Nature of Mind
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. Although 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. This day-long program will introduce methods for investigating the nature of mind. It is part of a six-month series of day-long events [...]
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEvent occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The 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 [...]
Daylong in Los Altos – Cultivating The Meditative Path
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! In [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Paths of Skillful Action – special guest Jenny Wilks in Saratoga/San Jose
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesLiving an ethical life in the modern world. A three week series with special guest teacher Jenny Wilks. When we think of ethical practice in Buddhism, we often focus on the traditional five precepts. However a longer list of ten paths of skillful action (kusala-kamma-patha) occurs more frequently in the early texts. They overlap with [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View – CANCELLED
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga.
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Saratoga – CANCELLED
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Thursday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in [...]
Special Guest Speaker – Jenny Wilks – Mindfulness
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesMindfulness, Insight, and Compassion ‘Mindfulness’ is becoming such a commonly used term that its depth and liberating potential may be underestimated or misunderstood. The Buddha’s teaching on establishing mindfulness (the Satipatthana Sutta) invites us to cultivate mindfulness both ‘internally’ – a deep awareness of our inner experience, in order to cultivate liberating insight – and [...]
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEvent occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The 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 [...]
Daylong in Saratoga – Lovingkindness and Qi Gong with Sharon Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesLoving Kindness and Qi Gong - Balance for the Heart, Body, and Mind A day of meditation with Sharon Allen When the emotional center is held with kindness, and the body energy is balanced, the mind is at ease. Today’s practice and teachings will emphasize Loving Kindness which comes from the Metta Sutta. Loving Kindness practice [...]
Speaker Series: Lesser Known Teachings
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesThus Have I Heard: Teachings Inspired by Lesser Known Discourses of the Buddha The Pali Canon includes over 5,000 discourses that document conversations and encounters that occurred during forty years of the Buddha's ministry. Over the centuries, certain teachings have risen to the surface with popularity and come to characterize our impression of what the [...]
Seven Factors of Awakening – in Saratoga/San Jose
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesFor the mind that values freedom. These seven qualities offer an effective framework for cultivating the mind, overcoming the hindrances, and balancing the energetic and calming forces that develop in meditation. When cultivated and balanced, the mind is ripe for awakening. This series will explore each factor to reveal its importance, function, and role in [...]
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEvent occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The 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 [...]
Daylong in Los Altos – Cultivating The Meditative Path
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! In [...]
Wesak Celebration – Community Social Event
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United States7:30 pm - 9:15 pm This evening IMSB will celebrate Wesak, the primary Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment, birth, and death. Tonight's program will include meditation, dhamma talk, and flower offering ceremony. The structured program will end around 9pm, but please plan to stay a few minutes longer to enjoy refreshments and social time with the [...]
Beginner’s Orientation – Cancelled
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesThis event is cancelled. The room will be used as a polling place this evening. Beginner's Orientations will resume in July meeting the first Tuesday of each month. Event occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain [...]
Sitting Group Cancelled for Tonight
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's program is cancelled. The room will be used as a polling place for the election today. IMSB's regular program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. [...]
Cultivating Mindfulness – in Saratoga/San Jose
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA training for living in the present. This course is an introduction to the meditative development of mindfulness through which we refine our ability to focus and bring clear attention to all aspects of experience. We will cultivate mindfulness of breath, sensations, emotions, thoughts and actions. This series includes exercises that enhance mindfulness, support the establishment [...]
Daylong in Saratoga – Cultivating The Meditative Path
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! In [...]
Guest Speaker: Phil Jones – Windows on the World: Self-View and the Four Noble Truths
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesGuest Speaker: Philip Jones Topic: Windows on the World: Self-View and the Four Noble Truths. Read biographies of our guest speakers on our Teachers Page. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain [...]
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEvent occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The 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 [...]
Guest Teacher: Margaret Gainer
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesPractice Is Like This: the Similes of Ajahn Chah with guest teacher Margaret Gainer For biographies and photos of our teachers, visit the Teacher Page. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain [...]
Ethics, Action, and the Five Precepts
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesFor a life of harmony and clarity. This series will explore virtue as the indispensable foundation of Buddhist practice. The series will emphasize the five training precepts, and may explore action, ethics, kamma, and cause-effect dynamics. The precepts are not rules to be obediently followed; they serve as guidelines for the intentional development of compassion, [...]
Daylong in Los Altos – Cultivating The Meditative Path
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! In [...]
Service Project: School Supplies Drive for Local Foster Kids
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesIMSB is helping to provide local foster kids with needed school supplies. One IMSB member (Farzaneh) has already purchased 28 backpacks. We now invite you to volunteer to fill one or more of these backpacks. Farzaneh writes: Dear IMSB sangha members: The practice of generosity is a basic way to experience happiness and freedom. Happiness, inner calm [...]
Guest: Jennifer Dungan – Right Action In The Face of Climate Change
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesRight Action In The Face Of Climate Change: Can we practice non-harming? Before he went forth, Siddartha Gautama had a palace for the cold season, one for the hot season, and one for the four months of the rainy season. He lived over two and a half millennia ago during the Holocene epoch. We now [...]
Beautiful Mind – Five Faculties
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesNurturing the best in ourselves. This series will explore the five spiritual faculties and their cultivation in meditation: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. The Buddha stressed the importance of these controlling faculties and powers, which offer a complete structure for meditative development and culminate with final liberation. They are necessary features of meditative progress [...]
Daylong in Saratoga – Cultivating The Meditative Path
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! In [...]
Guest Speaker – Robert Cusick
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesIMSB is privileged to welcome guest speaker Robert Cusick. He'll be speaking on: TBA Visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our guest speakers. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in [...]
Special Event in Saratoga with Chade-Meng Tan – Author of Joy on Demand
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight's special author event will feature best selling author Chade-Meng Tan speaking about his newest book, Joy on Demand. Books will be available at the event and signing will occur after the talk. 7:00 Doors Open (please arrive before the meditation begins) 7:15 Meditation Begins 8:00 Meng Speaks 9:00 Book Signing Please notice that the [...]
Beautiful Mind – Five Faculties
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesNurturing the best in ourselves. This series will explore the five spiritual faculties and their cultivation in meditation: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. The Buddha stressed the importance of these controlling faculties and powers, which offer a complete structure for meditative development and culminate with final liberation. They are necessary features of meditative progress [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Walking the Path 2016-2017 – six month program
Walking the Path 2017 Perspectives on the Experience of Awakening A six-month program with Shaila Catherine Saturday, September 24, 2016 - Saturday, February 11, 2017 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Nourish the resolve to deepen your spiritual practice! WALKING THE PATH is a six-month program designed to intensify your personal meditative path and integrate dhamma wisdom [...]
Guest Teacher in Mountain View: Thanissaro Bhikkhu
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesIMSB is privileged to host Thanissaro Bhikkhu as our guest teacher tonight. For biography of guest speakers, see our Teachers Page. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Ten Perfections (paramis)
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA series for developing the best of mind and heart. Many powerful wholesome qualities are nurtured in the contemplative life. This series will explore the ten perfections (paramis) that support the path of awakening, and bring joy and harmony into our daily lives. These beautiful qualities are accessible to everyone, at every stage of our [...]
Weekly Meditation Tonight – CANCELLED for Elections
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled due to elections. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—a drop-in group on Tuesdays in Mountain View, and series classes on Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View with Shaila Catherine
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Saratoga – CANCELLED
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled for holidays. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Thursday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Saratoga. The program is structured into thematic series led by [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Teachings in Mountain View – In that still, quiet place….time for mindfulness and reflection – with Sharon Allen
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesGuest teacher: Sharon Allen Topic: In that still, quiet place....time for mindfulness and reflection Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are [...]
IMSB’s 11-Year Anniversary
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesIMSB's 11-Year Anniversary Celebration with Shaila Catherine On this Tuesday we will celebrate the 11th anniversary of the formation of IMSB as well as the start of the 2017 New Year. There will be snacks and a mini-ritual-celebration along with our meditation and dharma talk. Snack or dessert dishes to share are welcome, but not [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Beginner’s Orientation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesThe Beginner's Orientation session occurs the first Tuesday of every month just prior to our weekly meditation group 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040 The Beginner's Orientation introduces mindfulness meditation instructions, and provides an orientation to Insight Meditation South [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View with Shaila Catherine
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Speaker Series – Everyday Dhamma – in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesCan busy lay practitioners realize the fruits of the Buddhist path? How can we bring mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion into our family, community, and workplace activities? This speaker series will explore the intersection of the Buddha's teachings with the complex demands of contemporary daily life. Each speaker will explore a theme that highlights social issues [...]
Deepening Practice and Community – Open Drop-In with Jennifer Dungan
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Led by Jennifer Dungan Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these "Deepening Practice and Community" evenings, we will devote more time to guided meditations and experiential mindfulness activities. Newcomers are [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Weekly Meditation Cancelled for Tonight
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk [...]
Exploring Energy in Practice with Sharon Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesExploring Energy in Practice A day of meditation with Sharon Allen. On the meditative path energy is a key element. Energy is one of the factors of awakening and one of the bases for spiritual powers. We experience energy in our physical body daily. This day long retreat will explore the significance of having a healthy [...]
Deepening Practice and Community – An Evening for Practice – Open Drop-In
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesBetween many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these "Deepening Practice and Community" evenings, we will devote more time to guided meditations and experiential mindfulness activities. Newcomers are always welcome. Chairs are provided. Bring a mat or cushion if [...]
Weekly Meditation Cancelled for Tonight
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk [...]
Weekly Meditation Group Cancelled for Tonight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week.
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View with Shaila Catherine
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Dynamic Awareness with Shaila Catherine and Lisa Tromovitch
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation and movement with Shaila Catherine and Lisa Tromovitch. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in [...]
Guest speaker: Bill Kostura in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's guest speaker is Bill Kostura Topic: The Most Important Teaching This evening, we will explore why some teachings are most helpful at certain times in our lives. We will also consider whether one or some teachings really are the most important. View guest teacher biographies and photographs on our Teachers Page. Insight Meditation South Bay offers [...]
Guest Speaker in Mountain View: Margaret Gainer: “Who Suffers, Who Cares?”
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesGuest speaker: Margaret Gainer Topic: "Who Suffers, Who Cares?" View guest teacher biographies and photographs on our Teachers Page. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs—Tuesday drop in meditation group in Mountain View, and Thursday Dhamma Classroom in San Jose - Saratoga. Tonight's meditation group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The [...]
Monthly Day for Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. Today's practice theme will be the cultivation of loving kindness (metta) meditation. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate [...]
Guest Teacher: Venerable U Jagara
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight IMSB is privileged to host a special guest speaker, Venerable U Jagara. Topic: Venerable U Jagara will offer teachings and lead a simple ceremony in recognition and celebration of Wesak, the Buddhist holiday that honors the Buddha's life and awakening. View guest teacher biographies and photographs on our Teachers Page. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly [...]
Wesak Celebration – with special guest Venerable U Jagara
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United States7:30 pm – 9:15 pm This evening IMSB will celebrate Wesak, the primary Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment, birth, and death. The program will be led by special guest, Venerable U Jagara. Tonight’s program will include meditation, teachings, and a simple offering ceremony. The structured program will end around 9pm, but please plan to stay [...]
Deepening Practice and Community – Open Drop-In with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Led by Shaila Catherine. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, we will devote more time to guided meditations and experiential mindfulness activities. Newcomers are welcome. [...]
Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine – change of venue to St. Timothy’s Church in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesThe Monthly Day of Meditation previously scheduled to take place at First Congregational Church in Los Altos, has been moved to St. Timothy's Church in Mountain View. Instead of our usual 5:00pm ending time, we will end slightly earlier at 4:00pm. A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday [...]
Guest speaker: Refuge Amidst Tumult with Ann Dillon
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight we will have a guest speaker: Ann Dillon Topic: Refuge Amidst Tumult Speaker biographies and photos can be found on the Teachers Page. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. [...]
Guest speaker: Renee Burgard will speak on Mindful Self-Compassion
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's guest speaker is Renee Burgard Her topic is Mindful Self-Compassion Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This 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 [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Tonight’s program is cancelled for the Independence Day holiday.
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's meetings, both the weekly sitting group, and the first Tuesday of the month Beginner's Orientation, have been cancelled in honor of the Fourth of July Holidays. Happy Independence Day! Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays in Mountain View, and Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and [...]
Speaker Series: Living Wisely in the World
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesLiving Wisely in the World: Caring for mind, family, society, and planet A famous verse in the Dhammapada states: "All experience is preceded by mind, led by mind, made by mind. Speak or act with a corrupted mind, and suffering follows, as the wagon wheel follows the hoof of the ox … Speak or act with a peaceful mind, and [...]
Deepening Practice and Community – Open Drop-In with Sharon Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Led by Sharon Allen. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, we will devote more time to guided meditations and experiential mindfulness activities. Newcomers are [...]
Beginner’s Orientation – Cancelled tonight
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesOur usual Beginner's Orientation Session has been cancelled for tonight as the church needs the room for their Vacation Bible Course. Our next beginner's orientation session will be the first Tuesday in September. Event occurs the first Tuesday of every month 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm Insight Meditation South Bay St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards [...]
Meditation Group is cancelled for tonight
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesOur usual weekly meditation group and Living Wisely in the World speaker series has been cancelled for tonight because the church needs the room for their Vacation Bible Course. Our program will resume next Tuesday evening. Living Wisely in the World: Caring for mind, family, society, and planet A famous verse in the Dhammapada states: "All experience is [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation and Qi Gong with Shaila Catherine and Jason Chan
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation and Qi Gong with Shaila Catherine and Jason Chan. This day long program is designed to enhance mindfulness through a combination of sitting meditation and mindful movement. The practices will include Qi Gong and Tai Chi exercises, along with mindfulness meditation instruction. It is appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners. IMSB offers a [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View with Shaila Catherine
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesInsight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings is our open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation and Dhamma talk in Mountain View. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured [...]
Deepening Practice and Community – Open Drop-In with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Led by Shaila Catherine. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, we will devote more time to guided meditations and experiential mindfulness activities. Newcomers are welcome. [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Speaker Series: Great Disciples of the Buddha
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesGreat Disciples: People and Personalities in the Buddha's Community A six-week lecture series The early Buddhist sangha included some accomplished and intriguing disciples—lay and monastic, male and female. By searching the literature of the Pali Canon, contemporary scholars have been able to compile biographical information, infer personality traits, and gain a vivid sense of the [...]
Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA 5-week sutta study discussion course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen In this course we will study Bhikkhu Bodhi’s powerful collection of discourses from the Pali Canon that address issues relevant to our times: communication, anger, conflict resolution, friendship, social equity, and interpersonal dynamics. This 5-week course offers a discussion format for sutta [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
De-Stress in December!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesDe-Stress in December! A 5-week course on mindfulness meditation practices — to create peace in the holiday season and beyond. As the year comes to an end, night falls sooner, and the holidays approach, people sometimes feel increasingly stressed. Mindfulness practice helps us release the inner tensions that keep us entangled in unhealthy or unhappy [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
De-Stress In December! Register now for a 5-week course on mindfulness meditation practices.
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesDe-Stress in December! A 5-week course on mindfulness meditation practices — to create peace in the holiday season and beyond. For information and registration details, click here to visit our course page. https://www.imsb.org/event/de-stress-in-december/2017-11-30/
No Meeting Tonight – Enjoy the holiday week!
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesIMSB will not be meeting tonight. Enjoy the holiday week. We will resume our program in January. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings is our open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation [...]
No Class Tonight – Enjoy the holiday week.
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesThe Dhamma Classroom in Saratoga, currently running a course on The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony, will not meet tonight. We will resume the Thursday night program next week. Enjoy the holiday week!
Monthly Day of Meditation with Shaila Catherine
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. Note: The location of this daylong event changed. It will now be held at Edward's Hall of St. Timothy's Church in Mountain View. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady [...]
Meditation and Teachings in Mountain View
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesDue to the coronavirus concerns, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation [...]
Speaker Series: Preparing the Mind for Awakening
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesPreparing The Mind for Awakening: Cultivating The Seven Factors of Awakening For the mind that values freedom. Seven qualities offer an effective framework for cultivating the mind, overcoming the hindrances, and balancing the energetic and calming forces that develop through meditation. When these seven factors are well developed, the mind is ripe for awakening. This [...]
Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Sharon Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Sharon Allen. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]
Mindfulness in the World – A practice-based course
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindfulness In The World A Practice-Based Course led by Sharon Allen, Jill Shepherd, Jennifer Dungan, and Bill Kostura. January 25 - March 1, 2018 Life in the world can be stressful – but you can do something about it. This six-week course will emphasize teachings and practices from Buddhism that can make the difference between [...]
Mindfulness In the World: A 6 week Thursday evening meditation course
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindfulness In The World A Practice-Based Course led by Sharon Allen, Jill Shepherd, Jennifer Dungan, and Bill Kostura. January 25 - March 1, 2018 Life in the world can be stressful – but you can do something about it. This six-week course will emphasize teachings and practices from Buddhism that can make the difference between [...]
Weekly Meditation Group CANCELLED for Tonight
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. This group [...]
Stepping Back: A Day of Meditation with Sharon Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Allen. Stepping back – so often when we are on the edge of impulsively saying or doing something that we later regret, taking a step back, pausing or remembering what that action leads to can make the difference between perpetuating distress or increasing well-being. This is a discipline that [...]
Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Sharon Allen and Bill Kostura
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight's session is led by Sharon Allen and Bill Kostura. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice [...]
Course: Mindful Speech
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindful Speech Bringing clarity and peace to communication. A 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Chris Clifford. March 15 — Defining Right And Wrong Speech, with Sharon Allen March 22 — Difficult Communications; Responding to Anger, with Shaila Catherine March 29 — No meeting this week. Church needs the room for their Easter events. [...]
Register to attend a course in Mindful Speech
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindful Speech a 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Chris Clifford For information and registration details, click here to visit our course page. https://www.imsb.org/event/course-mindful-speech/2018-03-15/
Dynamic Awareness: A Day of Mindful Movement & Meditation with Shaila Catherine and Lisa Tromovitch
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation and movement with Shaila Catherine and Lisa Tromovitch. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in [...]
Weekly Meditation CANCELLED for tonight
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. The church requires use of our usual meeting room for their events. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga.
Weekly meditation group CANCELLED for tonight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. Classes will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga.
A Loving Kindness Tune-Up — Inspiration, Intention, Expression in Mountain View with Sharon Allen
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesA Loving Kindness Tune-Up — Inspiration, Intention, Expression with Sharon Allen In the rush of daily life, we often forget about the benefit of giving and receiving a kind act. Tonight, we will draw on some of the beautiful resources and expression of loving kindness that can inspire and remind us of the need we [...]
Author Event: Janetti Marotta speaks on A Life Affirming Path
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesA Life Affirming Path An author event with Janetti Marotta, celebrating the publication of her new book A Fertile Path: Guiding the Journey with Mindfulness and Compassion When basic life expectations are challenged—to become pregnant when we want; to parent our child into adulthood; to live a long and healthy life—our personal narrative can become [...]
Speaker Series: Goals in Meditation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesWe invited several local teachers to share both the personal aims that guide their practice and their understanding of the goals of the Buddhist Path. We asked them the following questions: What is the goal of Buddhist practice? What do you personally hope to achieve through your practice? What is a reasonable way to assess [...]
Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Sharon Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Sharon Allen. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]
Course: Mindful Self Esteem with Janetti Marotta
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesMindful Self-Esteem: Cultivating Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion Led by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. A 6-week course based on the book 50 Mindful Steps to Self-Esteem: Everyday Practices for Cultivating Self-Acceptance & Self-Compassion Low self-esteem is such a common issue because we’re conditioned to look for comfort and security in outside factors that are constantly changing. We struggle to [...]
Register to attend a course in Mindful Self-Esteem, -Acceptance, and -Compassion
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesFor course information and registration details visit our Events Page at: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-mindful-self-esteem-with-janetti-marotta/2018-05-10/
Aging, Dying and Awakening: A Day of Meditation with Anna Douglas
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with special guest teacher Anna Douglas. “Aging, illness and death are treasures for those who understand them. They are Noble Truths, Noble Treasures. If they were people, I’d bow down to their feet every day.” — Ajahn Lee, Thai Forest Master This sentiment is not our culture’s usual attitude, so this statement [...]
Wesak Celebration – Community Social Event
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesA Community Social Event —led by Sharon Allen and Laura Lin This evening IMSB will celebrate Wesak, the primary Buddhist holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment, birth, and death. Tonight’s program will include meditation, teachings or discussion, and flower offering ceremony. The structured program will end around 9pm, but please plan to stay a few minutes longer [...]
Retreat with Shaila in Germany
Retreats with Shaila at Buddha's Weg near Frankfurt in Germany June 3-8, 2018 Shaila Catherine will lead a 5-night residential retreat , June 9, 2018 Shaila will lead a day long that is open to the public along and the retreat participants For details and registration information please follow these links to the Buddha's Weg website. [...]
Author Event with James Coleman: The Buddha’s Dream of Liberation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesThe Buddha’s Dream of Liberation: Freedom, Emptiness, and Awakened Nature An evening author event with James William Coleman James William Coleman’s new book, The Buddha’s Dream of Liberation: Freedom, Emptiness, and Awakened Nature, guides us through the profound wisdom of the classic sutras that lay the foundations for all of the different Buddhist traditions. In [...]
Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Shaila Catherine. For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]
Course: Untangling Self
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesUntangling Self A practical inquiry into who we think we are. A course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Thursdays June 28 - August 9, 2018 There will be no meeting on July 5 due to Independence Day holidays. In this 6-week, teacher-led book group, we will contemplate Untangling Self by Andrew Olendzki—an intriguing [...]
Untangling Self – A new Thursday course. Register Now!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRegister Now for a new course: Untangling Self https://www.imsb.org/event/course-untangling-self/2018-06-28/
No Meeting Tonight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesOur usual Thursday evening class or meditation session has been cancelled for tonight. Please join us next week!
Guest speaker – Aishin Leonard
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's guest speaker is Aishin Leonard Topic: Finding Freedom from Pain Aishin Leonard is a passionate Buddhist practitioner, mindfulness facilitator and consultant. Her doorway to practice opened in 2009 when she developed a chronic pain condition that left her bedridden and wheelchair bound. After many years of intensive retreat practice primarily in the Theravada tradition, including a year at [...]
Drop-In Deepening Practice and Community Evening with Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Tonight’s session is led by Shaila Catherine For pictures and biographies of our teachers, visit our Teacher Page. Between many of our Thursday evening series courses in Saratoga, IMSB offers open drop-in practice sessions led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, or a local mindfulness teacher. For these “Deepening Practice and Community” evenings, [...]
Joy On Demand! A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRegister now for JOY ON DEMAND, a new 6-week course in Saratoga. Led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Chade-Meng Tan, our special guest speaker and author of the book titled Joy On Demand. For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-joy-on-demand/2018-08-30/ https://www.imsb.org/event/course-joy-on-demand/2018-08-30/
Course: Joy On Demand
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesJoy on Demand A 6-week class on cultivating joy Led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen, with a special question and answer session with the acclaimed author, Chade-Meng Tan. Joy is a potent guide for spiritual development. Joy supports the development of many beautiful qualities including concentration, wisdom, and letting go. This course will follow the [...]
Guest speaker: Ayya Santussika
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's guest speaker is Ayya Santussika The topic is Inspiration from the Thai Forest Masters We will explore key themes taught by Thai Forest masters and reflect on how we can apply them in our daily practice. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teaching – Generosity and The Joy of Giving
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s topic for discussion will be Generosity and the Joy of Giving. Facilitated by Sharon Allen. IMSB invited members to explore the practice of generosity by using $50 to support a charitable project of their choosing. Some will report back to IMSB through tonight’s panel discussion and share their reflections and experiences from participating in [...]
Guest Speaker: Thanissaro Bhikkhu on Refuge
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's topic: Refuge Thanissaro Bhikkhu will be our special guest speaker tonight. Visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our guests. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group [...]
Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their practice with an evening [...]
Weekly Meditation and Teachings: Panel Discussion on Joy of Giving
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's topic for discussion will be Joy of Giving. IMSB invited members to explore the practice of generosity by using $50 to support a charitable project of their choosing. They will report back to IMSB through tonight's panel discussion and share their reflections and experiences from participating in the Joy of Giving Program. Insight Meditation [...]
Overcoming Obstacles to Meditation
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA practical approach to working with five classic hindrances. A Six-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen October 25 – December 13, 2018 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. MEDITATION PRACTICE cultivates inner peace, clarity, concentration and joy. However, [...]
Introduction to Insight Dialogue led by Bhikkhu Sukhacitto
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesAwakening Together: Insight Dialogue Practice Tonight will be a special extended event—a 2 hour workshop on Insight Dialog led by Bhikkhu Sukhacitto. The meditation will begin at 7:15, and the evening program will end around 9:15. Please try to attend the full program. Evening Schedule Overview (approximate times) 7:15 Brief silent meditation and announcements 7:30 [...]
Building Community
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's program will begin as usual with 30 minutes of meditation. The meditation will be followed by community building exercises, small group reflections, and other activities to develop sangha and cultivate good dhamma friends. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation programs. OnTuesdays, we meet in [...]
The Heart of Meditation
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesThe Heart of Meditation A 4-week series with Shaila Catherine Open your heart - bring balance to your relationships Tuesdays, November 13 - December 4, 2018 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm In this series, you'll learn to nurture four profound qualities of heart: loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. These qualities, traditionally called the Divine Abodes [...]
Weekly Meditation CANCELLED for tonight
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week after the holidays. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga.
Numerical Discourses Study Group
3942 Duncan Pl. 3942 Duncan Pl., Palo Alto, CAToday will be the final meeting of our four year study of the Numerical Discourses of the Buddha. The reading topics will include those miscellaneous and stray suttas that didn't make it into our four year reading lists, including the repetition series. Details were emailed to registered sutta study participants. Participation is open to those [...]
Weekly Meditation is CANCELLED for tonight – Enjoy the holidays!
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled for the holidays. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma [...]
Weekly meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight – enjoy the holidays!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation course is cancelled. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week, after the holidays.
Weekly meditation is cancelled for tonight – Enjoy the holidays!
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation group meeting is cancelled. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups— a drop in sitting group Tuesdays in Mountain View, and a series of classes Thursdays in Saratoga. This group meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk in Mountain [...]
Weekly meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight – enjoy the holidays!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation course is cancelled. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week, after the holidays.
Course: Buddhist Fundamentals
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA six-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Chris Clifford. Demystifying the core beliefs of Buddhism Thursdays, January 10 - February 21, 2019 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. This course will provide a nuts-and-bolts guide to the core [...]
Buddhist Fundamentals – A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRegister now for Buddhist Fundamentals, a new 6-week course in Saratoga. Led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Chris Clifford. For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/buddhist-fundamentals/2019-01-10/ https://www.imsb.org/event/buddhist-fundamentals/2019-01-10/
Monthly Day of Meditation led by Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Meditation & Landscape Photography – Rex Naden
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesLandscape Photography An evening with Rex Naden Landscape photography is a powerful medium for exploring perception, attention, and spiritual perspectives. Rex Naden, an avid landscape photographer, will share slides of his photographs, and discuss his encounters with nature, the artistic image, and the subtle ways that he uses color and composition to communicate his vision. [...]
Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their practice with an evening [...]
Course: Pain and Freedom
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesPain and Freedom Finding peace in the midst of pain A six-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, and Janetti Marotta. February 28 - April 11, 2019 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00 pm Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. Life is uncertain and our bodies are vulnerable [...]
Pain & Freedom – A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRegister now for Pain & Freedom, a new 6-week course in Saratoga. Led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen and Janetti Marotta. For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/pain-freedom/2019-02-28/
Monthly Day of Meditation led by Shaila Catherine
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Meditation and Teachings with Guest Teacher: Kim Allen
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's guest dharma teacher is Kimberly Allen The Topic: Inner Ecology Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation and Dhamma talk in Mountain [...]
Meditation and Discussion: Generosity as a Spiritual Practice
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEd Haertel will facilitate tonight's discussion on Generosity as a Spiritual Practice Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every Tuesday evening for a meditation and Dhamma talk in [...]
Meditation and teachings. Non-self and Who Meditates – guest speaker Ted Gutfeldt
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's guest speaker is Ted Gutfeldt. Topic: If there is only non-self (anatta), who is it that meditates? Talk Description: One of the fundamental tenets of Buddhism is that "I-making" and "my-making" results in suffering. We can recognize that the common thread that runs through the suffering of attachments/greed; aversions/hatred; and delusions; is the "self" [...]
Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Led by Janetti Marotta Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their [...]
Course: The Development of Happiness
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA six-week course led by Kim Allen A practical approach to training in happiness. April 25 – May 30, 2019 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. The Buddhist path can be viewed as the cultivation of deeper and deeper forms of [...]
The Development of Happiness – A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRegister now for The Development of Happiness, a new 6-week course in Saratoga. Led by Kim Allen. For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/the-development-of-happiniess/2019-04-25/ https://www.imsb.org/event/the-development-of-happiniess/2019-04-25/
DEVELOP HAPPINESS! – A new Thursday evening course. Register Now!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesRegister now for The Development Of Happiness, a new 6-week course in Saratoga. A practical approach to training in happiness. Led by Kimberly Allen. For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/the-development-of-happiniess/2019-04-25/
Monthly Day of Meditation led by Shaila Catherine
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a steady commitment to meditation, deepen their practice, explore various dhamma themes, and cultivate relationships with the community—and still be home in time for dinner! The [...]
Speaker: Stephen Fulder on Equanimity
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesEquanimity: Dancing with the Unexpected A special event with Stephen Fulder Equanimity is a key spiritual faculty which allows us to face the known and the unknown, the ecstasies and the despairs, with steadiness and lightness. Equanimity helps us engage with life from an unlimited and interconnected perspective. The Buddhist image is of an island [...]
Guest Speaker: Ross Buttner. Problems on the Path
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesProblems on the Path An evening with Ross Buttner In tonight's program, Ross Buttner will discuss his research into challenges faced by Western Buddhist practitioners, and how these problems can be overcome. Based on his analysis of 70 in-depth interviews with teachers and practitioners, Ross will focus on four general areas of difficulty: psychological challenges, issues [...]
Meditation and teachings with guest teacher Venerable U Jagara
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight's Special Guest Teacher: Venerable U Jagara Topic: TBD Visit our Teacher Page for biographies and photos of our guest speakers. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation groups—Tuesdays evenings we offer an open drop-in sitting group in Mountain View, and Thursdays we offer structured courses in Saratoga. The Tuesday sitting group meets every [...]
Meditation and Building Community
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View , CA, United StatesTonight’s program will begin as usual with 30 minutes of meditation. The meditation will be followed by community building exercises, small group reflections, and other activities to develop sangha and cultivate good dhamma friends. Facilitated by Kristi Iverson. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week. Insight Meditation South Bay offers two weekly meditation [...]
Course: Working Skillfully with Anger
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesA 6-week workshop on letting go Led by Sharon Allen and Shaila Catherine Thursdays, June 20 - August 8, 2019 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00 Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. Anger is a powerful emotion. When unchecked and unexamined, anger has enormous potential to harm [...]
Panel Discussion – Joy of Giving
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road , Mountain View, United StatesTonight's topic for discussion will be Joy of Giving. An IMSB Charitable Program IMSB invites members to explore the practice of generosity by distributing $50 from IMSB's Karuna Fund to a charitable project of their choosing. They will report back to IMSB through tonight's panel discussion and share their reflections and experiences of participating in [...]
Weekly meditation course is CANCELLED for tonight – enjoy the holidays!
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesTonight’s meditation course is cancelled. Our regular weekly meditation program will resume next week, after the holidays.
Mindfulness & Meditation – A Drop-In Class
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesAn Evening for Meditation Practice Mindfulness Meditation: A drop-in evening for meditation practice. Led by Sharon Allen Drop-in practice evenings are an opportunity for meditators to practice under the guidance of experienced mindfulness instructors. These sessions allow curious newcomers to gain a first-hand experience of mindfulness meditation. Experienced practitioners will enjoy the opportunity to deepen their [...]
Monthly Day of Meditation led by Sharon Allen
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesBreathing Space – Freedom from the personal A day of meditation with Sharon Allen. The mind can become so entangled with personal concerns that we get lost in the delusion of an independent self and forget about the possibility of freedom. The sitting and walking meditation practices for this retreat day will emphasize releasing our [...]
Focused and Fearless: A Concentration Course
Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United StatesCultivating the conditions for deep concentration in the midst of daily life A six-week course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen August 22 - September 26, 2019 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm Silence begins at 7:00. Arrive early (around 7:00) to enjoy the optional pre-class meditation period. This six-week course is designed to strengthen the [...]
Day of Meditation – EVENT CANCELLED
Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave, Los Altos, CA, United StatesIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Our day of meditation in August, originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. Our monthly daylong program will resume on Saturday October 19. A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. IMSB offers a day of meditation one Saturday each month. These monthly day long programs offer a consistent and easy opportunity for meditators to maintain a [...]