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  • Course: Mindfulness in the Buddhist Tradition

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Mindfulness in the Buddhist Tradition: A short course on the four modes of mindfulness called Satipatthana A practical and direct path. Presented by Shaila Catherine and Richard Shankman A series of new classes on meditation and Buddhism will be offered by Insight Meditation South Bay starting January 19, 2017. The classroom structure offers many advantages for continuity [...]

    $35.00 – $370.00
  • Four Week Course with Shaila Catherine – Mindfulness in the Buddhist Tradition – (Satipatthana)

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Registration has opened for a 4 week course Thursday evenings in Saratoga, CA. The focus is on Mindfulness in the Buddhist Tradition and what is called in the ancient Pali language: "Satipatthana" practice. Visit the Event Page for information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/mindfulness-in-the-buddhist-tradition/2017-01-19/    

  • Course: Developing a Mindfulness Meditation Practice

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Developing a Mindfulness Meditation Practice — A skill-building class This course is taught by Sharon Allen, Janetti Marotta, and Laura Lin. 6 Thursdays, February 23 - March 30, 2017 To live with mindful awareness in our world, we must become well grounded in a meditation practice. This course will focus on understanding, practicing, and developing mindful awareness, so [...]

    $45.00 – $360.00
  • Register Now! The Art of Happiness: Loving Kindness Course in San Jose/Saratoga

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Registration has opened for a 6 week course on cultivating Loving Kindness/Metta Meditation with Shaila Catherine and guest teachers. Course starts April 20. Register now! Visit the Events Page for more information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-loving-kindness-metta/2017-04-20/

  • Course: The Art of Happiness; The Power of Loving Kindness (Metta)

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    NOTE: This course began April 20, but late registrations will still be accepted.    A practical course on developing the profound benevolence that heals the heart. Presented by Shaila Catherine and 3 guest teachers: Sharon Allen, Berget Jelane, and Laura Lin. April 20 — Metta for category of self — with Shaila Catherine April 27 — Metta for category [...]

  • Course: The Art of Happiness; The Power of Loving Kindness (Metta)

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    NOTE: This course began April 20, but late registrations will still be accepted.    A practical course on developing the profound benevolence that heals the heart. Presented by Shaila Catherine and 3 guest teachers: Sharon Allen, Berget Jelane, and Laura Lin. April 20 — Metta for category of self — with Shaila Catherine April 27 — Metta for category [...]

  • Course: The Art of Happiness; The Power of Loving Kindness (Metta)

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    NOTE: This course began April 20, but late registrations will still be accepted.    A practical course on developing the profound benevolence that heals the heart. Presented by Shaila Catherine and 3 guest teachers: Sharon Allen, Berget Jelane, and Laura Lin. April 20 — Metta for category of self — with Shaila Catherine April 27 — Metta for category [...]

  • Course: The Art of Happiness; The Power of Loving Kindness (Metta)

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    NOTE: This course began April 20, but late registrations will still be accepted.    A practical course on developing the profound benevolence that heals the heart. Presented by Shaila Catherine and 3 guest teachers: Sharon Allen, Berget Jelane, and Laura Lin. April 20 — Metta for category of self — with Shaila Catherine April 27 — Metta for category [...]

  • Course: The Art of Happiness; The Power of Loving Kindness (Metta)

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    NOTE: This course began April 20, but late registrations will still be accepted.    A practical course on developing the profound benevolence that heals the heart. Presented by Shaila Catherine and 3 guest teachers: Sharon Allen, Berget Jelane, and Laura Lin. April 20 — Metta for category of self — with Shaila Catherine April 27 — Metta for category [...]

  • Course: The Art of Happiness; The Power of Loving Kindness (Metta)

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    NOTE: This course began April 20, but late registrations will still be accepted.    A practical course on developing the profound benevolence that heals the heart. Presented by Shaila Catherine and 3 guest teachers: Sharon Allen, Berget Jelane, and Laura Lin. April 20 — Metta for category of self — with Shaila Catherine April 27 — Metta for category [...]

  • Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]

    $45.00 – $360.00
  • Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]

  • Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]

  • Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]

  • Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]

  • Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Course: Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Strategies for Overcoming Distracting Thoughts A course led by Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen, Chris Clifford, and Diana Clark June 8 — Shaila Catherine June 15 — Diana Clark June 22 — Chris Clifford June 29 — Shaila Catherine July 6 — Shaila Catherine July 13 — Sharon Allen Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Mental restlessness is an insidious [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    See for Yourself: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom A 6 week course led by Kimberly Allen and Diana Clark Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. The Buddha had much to say about Wisdom, the natural quality of mind that sees things as they are and brings about liberation. In this 6-week class running from [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    See for Yourself: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom A 6 week course led by Kimberly Allen and Diana Clark Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. The Buddha had much to say about Wisdom, the natural quality of mind that sees things as they are and brings about liberation. In this 6-week class running from [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    See for Yourself: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom A 6 week course led by Kimberly Allen and Diana Clark Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. The Buddha had much to say about Wisdom, the natural quality of mind that sees things as they are and brings about liberation. In this 6-week class running from [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    See for Yourself: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom A 6 week course led by Kimberly Allen and Diana Clark Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. The Buddha had much to say about Wisdom, the natural quality of mind that sees things as they are and brings about liberation. In this 6-week class running from [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    See for Yourself: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom A 6 week course led by Kimberly Allen and Diana Clark Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. The Buddha had much to say about Wisdom, the natural quality of mind that sees things as they are and brings about liberation. In this 6-week class running from [...]

  • Course: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom with Kim Allen and Diana Clark

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    See for Yourself: The Buddha’s Teachings on Wisdom A 6 week course led by Kimberly Allen and Diana Clark Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. The Buddha had much to say about Wisdom, the natural quality of mind that sees things as they are and brings about liberation. In this 6-week class running from [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The Dhamma of Aging A 6 week course led by Robert Cusick Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Aging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change, too, is a dynamic natural process. To [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The Dhamma of Aging A 6 week course led by Robert Cusick Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Aging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change, too, is a dynamic natural process. To [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The Dhamma of Aging A 6 week course led by Robert Cusick Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Aging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change, too, is a dynamic natural process. To [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The Dhamma of Aging A 6 week course led by Robert Cusick Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Aging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change, too, is a dynamic natural process. To [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The Dhamma of Aging A 6 week course led by Robert Cusick Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Aging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change, too, is a dynamic natural process. To [...]

  • Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    The Dhamma of Aging A 6 week course led by Robert Cusick Visit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. Aging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change, too, is a dynamic natural process. To [...]

  • Register for 10-week Thursday Class in Saratoga: Buddhism and Social Harmony

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Click here to jump to the registration page with the ticketing options. A ten-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 [...]

  • Let Go! – A new Thursday evening course in Saratoga. Register Now!

    Westhope Presbyterian Church 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Register now for Let Go! A 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine, Dawn Neal, Chris Clifford, Ying Chen, Kim Allen, and Janetti Marotta For more information and online registration: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-let-go/2020-01-16/ https://www.imsb.org/event/course-let-go/2020-01-16/

  • Satipatthana. Register now for an advanced ONLINE mindfulness course.

    Online

    Satipatthana: Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators An 8-week ONLINE course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen Register Now! Registration will be open for only one week to offer an online meditation course in the face of the coronavirus response. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your meditation practice at home. Register before March 25! For [...]

  • Famous Buddhist Similes. A new ONLINE course. Introduction to sutta study. Register now!

    Online

    Learning Through Examples: Images, Illustrations, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha Register Now! An ONLINE 6-week course on Thursday evenings with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen For more information and registration details: https://www.imsb.org/event/course-introducing-the-suttas-through-similes/2020-05-21/ https://www.imsb.org/event/course-introducing-the-suttas-through-similes/2020-05-21/

  • NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice

    Online

    Registration is now closed. Emptiness in Buddhist Practice An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Since the County of Santa Clara has been moved into the Purple Tier (Tier One), we will no longer [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online

    Online

    Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online An 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine Mondays Online via Zoom December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, February 1, 8, 15 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time Teachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

  • Online Course – Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness

    Online

    Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness A training for living freely and wisely A 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen Thursdays, March 18 – May 27, 2021 This course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct, mental development, and discerning wisdom.  Instructions and guided meditations will [...]

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