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Exploring Samadhi with Richard Shankman

Posted September 22, 2009 - Special Events

Thursdays October 29 – November 19, 7:30 to 9pm Exploring Samadhi: Right Effort, Right Mindfullness, and Right Concentration of the Eight Fold Path with Richard Shankman In this 4-week series we will explore the understanding of these final three elements of the Eightfold Path, how they work together and how they apply in our meditation practice. Richard Shankman has been a meditator since 1970 and teaches at dharma centers and groups throughout the Bay Area. He is a co-founder of…

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

Posted September 21, 2009 - For Beginners, Special Events

November 21, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Introducing the basic practice of mindfulness, with direction in mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking and eating. There will sitting and walking meditation and discussion. Suitable for both beginners and those wanting to review the basics of practice. Bring lunch. Ines Freedman first became interested in meditation through her yoga practice in 1970. She has been practicing Buddhist meditation since 1985, with Gil Fronsdal being her primary teacher since 1995. She…

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Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Posted September 21, 2009 - Daylong Retreats

November 14, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 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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Teen Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Posted September 21, 2009 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

November 6, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Within Buddhism, meditation is one element of an integrated approach to living a wise and stress-free life. This retreat will include instruction and practice of meditation, and an introduction to the Four Noble Truths, the heart of Buddhist teachings. The Four Noble Truths point to a happiness and peace not tied to our experiences in life. Discovering this happiness brings balance through all the changes life can bring. There will be time for peer…

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Mindfulness of the Breath with Gil Fronsdal

Posted September 21, 2009 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Sat, October 17, 9:00am – 4:30pm 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 is a daylong retreat with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, instruction in mindfulness practice and a dharma talk….

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Introductory Course in Mindfulness Meditation taught by Gil Fronsdal

Posted September 21, 2009 - For Beginners

Six Wednesday eveningsOctober 7 to November 11, 7:30 to 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 also a…

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Dharma Practice Series: The Seven Factors of Awakening With Gil Fronsdal

Posted September 21, 2009 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Fridays, 9:30am to 3:30pm Each of these Dharma Practice days will focus on one of the 7 factors of Awakening through teachings, meditation, and discussion. Everyone is welcome. Bring lunch. The dates for this event are: October 2, 2009: Mindfulness November 6, 2009: Investigation December 4, 2009: Energy January 22, 2010: Rapture February 26, 2010: Tranquility April 23, 2010: Concentration May 21, 2010: Equanimity June 4, 2010: Develop & Incorporate

Aging as a Spiritual Practice with Lewis Richmond

Posted September 21, 2009 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday, October 24, 9am to 4:30pm Assisted by Peter Schireson and Karen Geiger Zen teacher Lew Richmond will be offering a one-day workshop on “Aging as a Spiritual Practice.” The experience of growing older is one important way we experience in our own bodies the fundamental Buddhist truths of suffering and impermanence: see Lew’s blog. The workshop will explore the connection between our own experiences of aging—loss, disappointment, loneliness, fear, as well as the positive aspects of gratitude, compassion, and…

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Ceremony of Remembrance and Love With Maria Straatmann

Posted September 21, 2009 - Special Events

Friday, October 30, 7:30 to 9pm Anyone who has lost a family member, friend or other dear person over the last year is welcome to join us for a chance to remember and honor those who have died and who enriched our lives and community. With the Buddhist practices of mindfulness and compassion, we will have a period of silent sitting and rituals of remembrance, bereavement, and farewell. Bring pictures or mementos for our altar of persons who you wish to…

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Daylong Retreat for People of Color with Spring Washam

Posted September 21, 2009 - Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday October 10: 9am to 4:30pm The joy of community! Please join us for a very special day of meditation and community building. This daylong will include periods of silent meditation, group discussion, sacred music and talks on the theme of the day which is community and sangha. Please invite all of your friends and bring a special dish for our potluck lunch! Spring Washam is a meditation teacher and co-founder of the East Bay Meditation Center. She has practiced…

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Householder Retreat with Andrea Fella: Sept 13 – 19

Posted September 9, 2009 - Residential Retreats

1:30 pm – 5:00 pmLocation: IMCNotes:Integrating practice into our daily lives can be difficult. Many of us need support for this challenging but rewarding aspect of practice. We will integrate formal practice and Dharma discussion with our daily life by surrounding our usual workweek and workdays with practice & discussion. We begin with a half-day retreat with instructions and discussion on Sunday, and end with a daylong retreat on the following Saturday. During the week we will meet each morning…

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Buddhism 101: A Course in the Buddha’s Teachings w/ Andrea Fella

Posted September 5, 2009 - Special Events

Tuesdays, Sept. 22 to Oct 13: 7:30 to 9PM A series on the fundamental teachings of the Buddha. This course is designed to provide an overview of the key concepts that are discussed at IMC. We will discuss both the theory and practice of the teachings, and they relate to our day-to-day lives. This course is designed to provide an overview of the key concepts that are discussed in talks given at IMC. We will discuss both the theory and…

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Holiday Potluck

Posted September 1, 2009 - Dharma Friends

Sat Dec 12 6:30pm – 9:30pmA simple evening focused on sharing good food with fellow friends of the Dharma. Contact Dwight to help create this festive evening.

Dharma Friends Steering Committee Planning Meeting

Posted September 1, 2009 - Dharma Friends

Sun Nov 8 11:10am – 12:30pm Plan events for January-March 2010. IMC conference room. Come join us! Contact Anne Foster 650/591-1285 for more information.

Dharma-Inspired Book Group

Posted September 1, 2009 - Dharma Friends

Fridays: Dec. 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, 5:30pm – 7pm, IMC Dancing with Life by Phil Moffitt: This book explores the Four Noble Truths and the associated 12 insights. See below for the Amazon editorial review. The website for this book, http://www.dancingwithlife.org has more information including excerpts, the table of contents and an introductory talk by Phil Moffitt. Dancing with Life is available through Amazon for a $16.47 (new) with used copies starting at $12. It is available in…

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