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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Gil Fronsdal

Posted June 6, 2014 - For Beginners

5 Wednesday evenings, October 1 – 29, 7:30 – 9:00 pm 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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Finding the Dharma in the Midst of Conflict with Daniel Bowling

Posted April 24, 2014 - Special Events

A two week series: Thursday June 12 and June 19 7:30 – 9:00 pm Whenever we are caught up in conflict with another, it’s as if we are enveloped in fog. Maintaining mindful presence becomes much more difficult. In these moments, we are more likely to create a separate sense of self and blame the one(s) with whom we are in conflict and/or attack ourselves. This two week series focus on the Buddha’s teachings on conflict, including specific…

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ines Freedman

Posted February 26, 2014 - For Beginners

5 Wednesday evenings, July 2 – August 3, 7:30 – 9:00 pm 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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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Shin Kwan Park

Posted February 26, 2014 - For Beginners

5 Monday mornings, June 2-30, 10:00 – 11:30am 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 spiritual path…

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Yoga and Meditation Half-Day Retreat

Posted December 11, 2013 - Half-Day Retreats, Yoga

Saturday, January 4, 2014, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm After the busyness and external focus that often accompanies the holidays, this mini-retreat offers a quiet and grounding place where we can slow down, deepen our meditation, connect with our bodies, and perhaps help clarify what is important for the coming year. Appropriate for beginners and experienced yogis and meditators – you don’t need to be flexible to do yoga; you only need to be as you are. Bring a large…

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March Month-long Retreat at Spirit Rock

Posted November 20, 2013 - Other Residential Retreats with Gil Fronsdal

March 1 – 28, 2014 With Gil Fronsdal, Mary Grace Orr, John Travis, Sharda Rogell, Phillip Moffitt, Heather Martin, Teja Bell (qigong) Click here for further information.

New Year’s Insight Meditation Retreat (Lottery)

Posted November 20, 2013 - Other Residential Retreats with Gil Fronsdal

December 27 – January 4, 2014 With Gil Fronsdal, John Travis, Sharda Rogell, Eugene Cash, Janice Clarfield (yoga) Click here for further information.

Three Month Course, Part One at Insight Meditation Society

Posted November 16, 2013 - Other Retreats with Andrea Fella

September 13 – October 25, 2014 Taught by Joseph Goldstein, Carol Wilson, Andrea Fella, Winnie Nazarko, Bhante Buddharakkhita For more information: Three Month Course, Part One at IMS

February Month-long Retreat at Spirit Rock

Posted November 16, 2013 - Other Retreats with Andrea Fella

Feb 1-28, 2014 With Guy Armstrong, Carol Wilson, James Baraz, Andrea Fella, Greg Scharf For further information: February Month-Long at Spirit Rock

Mindfulness of Mind Retreat at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

Posted November 16, 2013 - Other Retreats with Andrea Fella

June 20-27, 2014 With Andrea Fella Taught in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. For further information: Cloud Mountain Mindfulness of Mind Retreat

The Three Characteristics: Suffering, Impermanence & Not-Self with Maria Straatmann

Posted November 16, 2013 - Events, Special Events

Four Tuesday mornings: February 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30 – 11:00am These three conditions characterize all of our existence. To “see things as they really are” means seeing experience in the context of: the impermanence of all things, the presence/unsatisfactoriness of suffering; and the realization that we are not our experiences. This series will delve into the encounter, insight and freedom inherent in the unfolding of these factors in our lives. Week 1: Impermanence Week 2: Suffering Week 3: Not-Self…

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The Four Truths and the Eightfold Path with Tony Bernhard

Posted November 15, 2013 - Events, Special Events

Four Thursday evenings: January 2,9,16,23 7:30pm – 9:00pm In this four-week series, we will explore the Buddha’s key teachings on suffering and dissatisfaction. The series will particularly investigate the path of practice that leads to the ending of suffering. January 2: The Four Truths January 9: The Path of Practice: Wisdom (Panna) January 16: The Path of Practice: Ethics (Sila) January 23: The Path of Practice: Mental Cultivation (Samadhi) Tony Bernhard’s biography

Thanksgiving Morning Yoga and Meditation

Posted November 12, 2013 - News, Yoga

Thursday, November 28, 8:30 to 10:30 am Thanksgiving Day invites us to reflect upon the good in our lives, and to appreciate our good fortune. Even if we are feeling sad, low, grumpy or just not particularly fortunate, coming together in the stillness of meditation and the movement of yoga can revitalize our acceptance, gratitude and joy. Appropriate for beginners to yoga or meditation, as well as those with more experience. Bring a large towel and sticky mat, if you…

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

Posted November 12, 2013 - For Beginners

Saturday, March 1, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm A daylong retreat introducing the basic practice of mindfulness.There will be direction of mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking and eating. There will be time for sitting meditation, walking meditation and discussion. Suitable for both beginners and those wanting to review the basics of practice. Ines Freedman’s biography

Beginners’ Practice Group

Posted November 12, 2013 - For Beginners

4 Wednesday evenings, February 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 7:30 – 9pm For beginners who have taken an introductory mindfulness meditation class and would like to take the next step in building and supporting their practice. This is a 4-week series on developing mindfulness practice with a 20-minute meditation, review of basic instruction and introduction to further teachings that support mindfulness practice.

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