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Viviendo en el Presente. Ensayos sobre la Práctica Budista de la Atención Plena

Posted June 2, 2011 - Events, Special Events

Miércoles 31 de Agosto, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Insight Meditation Center 108 Birch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062 Se ofrecerán lecturas del libro y tendremos una discusión en español. La intención de nuestro centro es de establecer y cultivar el contacto con la comunidad hispana. El libro se ofrecerá gratuitamente. IMC will host the presentation of the Spanish translation of Gil Fronsdal’s The Issue at Hand. Translation by Andrew Wallace.

Open House at our new Insight RETREAT Center

Posted May 31, 2011 - Events, Special Events

When: Saturday July 16, 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: 1906 Glen Canyon Rd., Santa Cruz map Join us at our new retreat center and tour the facility and grounds and learn of our plans. Refreshments will be served. Please carpool if possible. Carpool or questions: email Debra Chromczak or call her at (831) 421-0876

Mindfulness of Mind Retreat

Posted May 24, 2011 - Other Retreats with Andrea Fella

Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada March 3 – 11, 2012 in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. With Andrea Fella and Heather Martin. For further information: http://ssivipassana.org

Wise Attention and Opening the Heart

Posted May 24, 2011 - Other Retreats with Andrea Fella

At The Mountain Hermitage: Taos, New Mexico February 10-17, 2012 With Andrea Fella and Greg Scharf For more information: http://mountainhermitage.org/wise-attention-opening-the-heart

Tea with Gil – New Retreat Center

Posted May 5, 2011 - IMC Announcements, Special Events

May 15, 11 am to 11:45 am Gil will talk about the new retreat center, followed by refreshments.

Hidden Villa Meditation Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Paul Haller

Posted March 1, 2011 - Residential Retreats

Sunday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 Hidden Villa , 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RETREAT FULL AND WAITLIST CLOSED Flyer Information Application Applicants will be admitted to this retreat by lottery. All applications with deposits that have been received by July 1, 2011 will be entered into a lottery to be held on July 2. You will be notified during the following week if you have been admitted or are on the wait-list. Subsequent applications…

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Retreat Center Brainstorming Meeting

Posted March 1, 2011 - Events, Residential Retreats, Special Events

Sunday, March 20 11:15 am to 1 pm IMC Meditation Hall (after temple cleaning) If you have previously sat a residential retreat, you are invited for a brainstorming session for the design and development of the new retreat center. We will soon be working on the construction documents and would like to hear your ideas. What has worked well for you on retreats? What hasn’t? What features are important to you? If you’d like to think about it before the…

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Retreat Center Celebration and Fundraising Launch

Posted February 24, 2011 - Events, Special Events

May 14, 6pm to 9pm Come join us at IMC in celebrating the founding of the Insight Retreat Center (IRC) and the launching of our fundraising campaign. In addition to dinner and entertainment, Gil will talk about his personal retreat history, and the value he has received from practicing on retreats. Reception at 6 pm, dinner begins at 6:45 pm. Location: At IMC. Please RSVP by May 1st: contact Hilary Borison

Launching Insight World Aid: A presentation on its mission

Posted February 22, 2011 - Events, Special Events

Sunday June 12, 11am to 12pm Gil Fronsdal and members of the IMC community have created a new non-profit called Insight World Aid in order to provide medical and humanitarian aid to impoverished communities. Its first project is to organize a group of volunteers to go on a two week medical mission to Cambodia. On June 12, board members will introduce IWA’s mission and its Cambodian project. This is an exciting extension of the Buddhist practice of our community. More…

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Yoga and Meditation Half-day Retreat w/Terry Lesser

Posted February 20, 2011 - Events, Special Events, Yoga

May 7, 9am to 12:30pm Offers an opportunity to develop a continuity of awareness in movement and in stillness. We will integrate yoga poses, breath work, relaxation, lovingkindness(metta), guided and silent meditation and let the synergy of these practices inform and deepen one another to open heart and mind. The retreat is appropriate for beginners to yoga and meditation as well as experienced yogis and meditators.You do not have to be flexible to do yoga, nor to have a particular…

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Cultivation and Blessings of the Brahma Viharas with Chris Clifford and Maria Straatmann

Posted February 19, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

May 21, 9am to 4:30pm The Brahma Viharas are four states of heart and mind that the Buddha encouraged us to develop: unconditional kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), appreciative joy (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha). Arising out of our practice, they are available to us in softening and awaking the heart. We will explore these qualities in a day of meditation, talks and guided meditations in specific practices. Bring lunch. Maria Straatmann Biography/Talks Chris Clifford Biography/Talks

Teen Meditation and Stress Relief Daylong

Posted February 19, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Sunday April 3, 1-5pm Relax, let the stress and anxiety go…Spend a day with yourself and other great teens in a supportive and fun environment that welcomes you, just as you are! During this Teen Retreat you will learn to meditate, practice yoga, play games that build community and safety, and get to be who you are! This event is suitable for teens in high school. Beginners welcome, no previous meditation experience needed. Welcoming all levels of experience. Join teachers guest…

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Mindfulness, Generosity & Joy w/ Jim Podolske, Leslie Tremaine & Shin Kwan Park

Posted February 17, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Saturday June 11, 9:30am to 4:30pm Generosity, the first of the ten foundational practices (Paramis), is the beginning of the path to liberation. This daylong will develop generosity and mindfulness and will explore a range of meaning and application of generosity beyond that associated with monetary offering through periods of silent sitting, guided meditation and group exercises.The focus will be to inspire inquiry into and explore practices of generosity, allowing time to discover the joy that can emerge from this…

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Intensive Daylong Retreat w/ Gil Fronsdal

Posted February 16, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Saturday June 4, 6am to 9pm This is a great opportunity for a full day of immersion in silent Dharma Practice. Practicing mindfulness on retreat is one of the foundations for maturing insight meditation. The simplicity, silence and support of retreats contribute to letting go of many of the distractions that get in the way of clear seeing. Retreats also are a wonderful environment for developing a continuity of awareness for an extended period. Fifteen minute Interviews with Gil will…

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Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Posted February 16, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Saturday April 9, 8:30am to 5pm Practicing mindfulness on retreat is one of the foundations for maturing insight meditation. The simplicity, silence and support of retreats contribute to letting go of many of the distractions that get in the way of clear seeing. Retreats also are a wonderful environment for developing a continuity of awareness for an extended period. This particular daylong retreat is meant for people who already understand the basic practice of mindfulness; no instruction will be given….

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