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Living Dharma: An integrated practice and study retreat at Spirit Rock with Sally Armstrong, Andrea Fella, and Richard Shankman

Posted April 18, 2010 - Other Retreats with Andrea Fella

June 28th – July 5th, 2010 For further information see: http://www.spiritrock.org/calendar/display.asp?id=360R10&type=retreats

Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Posted March 29, 2010 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday, December 11, 2010, 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…

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Retreat for Beginners with Carla Brennan and Ines Freedman

Posted March 9, 2010 - Residential Retreats

Friday, September 3 to Sunday, September 5, 2010 Jikoji Retreat Center, 12100 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos CA 95033 Application Information Flier Note: The Registrar will be away June 1-13 and will process received applications only when she returns A silent mindfulness retreat with alternating sitting and walking meditation, as well Dharma talks, time for Q & A, and interviews with the teachers. There will be instruction in mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts and walking. The retreat is suitable for…

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A Retreat for Meditation and Creativity with Carolyn Dille

Posted February 22, 2010 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 9am to 4:30pm This day is for all who wish to nurture creative engagement in their lives, and in their writing and visual arts practices. We’ll explore movement and stillness to cultivate the development of mindfulness and the flow of creative expression. Please bring materials for writing and drawing, and a lunch. Carolyn is a poet and writer who facilitates creativity retreats and workshops. She works with groups and individuals. She has been practicing Buddhist and…

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Family Retreat at Spirit Rock with Ajahn Pasanno, Gil Fronsdal, Betsy Rose and Heather Sundberg

Posted February 22, 2010 - Other Residential Retreats with Gil Fronsdal

August 4-8, 2010 This five-day, four-night retreat is for families with children ages 5-15 and will include periods of family activities, young people’s groups, parent program and free time. Dharma activities include songs, stories, skits, games, art, time on the land, a campfire, council practice, parent discussions, meditation for parents and children, and dharma talks. See for more information

Vesak – Buddha’s Birthday Celebration with Gil Fronsdal

Posted February 22, 2010 - Special Events

Sunday, May 23, 10-10:45am Vesak – Buddha’s Birthday Celebration. During the first part of the Sunday morning Dharma Talk, we will have a Vesak celebration to honor the Buddha’s birthday. Families with children are encouraged to attend.Come with cut flowers at 10:00 to decorate pagoda (in the IMC parking lot) 10:30 Procession into meditation hall for Buddha’s Birthday celebration.

Sati Center: The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching with Richard Shankman

Posted February 22, 2010 - Special Events

A Day of Sutta Study on the Buddha’s First Three Discourses Friday, August 6, 9am to 5pm The entirety of the Buddha’s teaching is encapsulated in the first three discourses he delivered after his enlightenment. In this day of study we will cover all three suttas in detail, exploring how they weave together to inform each other and create a complete description of Dharma teaching and practice. Richard Shankman has been a meditator since 1970 and teaches at dharma centers…

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Introduction to Loving-kindness Meditation with Gil Fronsdal

Posted February 22, 2010 - Special Events

Wednesdays May 12 – June 2, 7:30-9:00 pm Loving-kindness meditation involves developing goodwill toward oneself and others. It is an important Buddhist practice in its own right, and it is a valuable compliment to mindfulness meditation. The practice brings many benefits, including greater self-understanding, goodwill, and inner stability. The four week series will systematically present the classic instruction for cultivating loving-kindness.

Healer Within – Wisdom Healing Qigong w/ Master Mingtong Gu

Posted February 20, 2010 - Special Events

Sunday, May 9, 12:30pm – 4:30pm Wisdom Healing Qigong – activating life energy for self-healing and the healing of others…… Through gentle movement, visualization, sound and conscious intention, Qigong is an experiential way to address the underlying causes of life’s challenges, using the totality of the body and its connection with emotion, mind and spirit. We will share the skill and practice of transmitting chi for curing the incurable and healing others without depleting your own chi. It will enhance…

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“Passing It On” Authors’ Event

Posted February 10, 2010 - Special Events

Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 to 9pm Join the contributors to IMC’s latest publication “Passing It On” in an evening gathering. The authors will comment about their creative contributions and their practices. “Passing It On” is a collection of writing and art by lay practitioners connected with the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California. It shows that helpful teaching can be found in the ordinary lives of lay practitioners. The collection celebrates our everyday lives, but not in a way that…

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Dharma Friends & Green Sangha Present: A Plastic Journey

Posted February 6, 2010 - Dharma Friends

Saturday, March 6, 1 to 4:30pm An Afternoon of Awareness and Environmental Action Plastics litter our streets and waterways, polluting the environment and killing wildlife. Plastics are getting into our bodies, too. Many of the chemicals used in plastics are associated with modern disorders such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, obesity, premature puberty, and reproductive failure. Green Sangha offers a mindful approach to environmental action. Cultivating a foundation of inner peace and compassion, we can experience our work as a joyful…

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Gil Fronsdal

Posted January 30, 2010 - For Beginners, Special Events

Six Wednesday Evenings, January 12 to February 16, 2011, 7:30 – 9pm Insight Meditation or Vipassana, is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. The practice concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of Mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is…

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“Taking in the Good” with Rick Hanson

Posted January 30, 2010 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday, August 7, 2010, 9:00am – 4:30pm Taking in the Good – Weaving Positive Emotions, Optimism, and Resilience into the Brain and Self Rick Hanson shows how to use the brain’s machinery of memory to get at the essence of beneficial change in the process of personal growth: the internalization of positive experiences. Drawing on recent discoveries about neuroplasticity, he will present a simple, four step process that weaves positive experiences into the structure of the brain and the fabric…

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Whole Body Breathing Daylong Retreat with Andrea Fella

Posted January 30, 2010 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday, June 26, 2010, 9:00am – 4:30pm During this daylong, we will explore mindfulness of breathing by connecting with the experience of breathing through the whole body. This style of practice encourages a relaxed focus on the experience of the breath.

Intensive Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Posted January 30, 2010 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday, June 12, 2010, 6am – 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…

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