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Making A Difference A Vision For The Role Of Mindfulness In Society: A presentation

Posted July 3, 2011 - Special Events

Wednesday, September 7, 7 to 8:30pm with Gil Fronsdal As interest in mindfulness has exploded in recent years, the practice has been applied to many aspects of modern life. It has been shown to bring benefits in such areas as education, parenting, medicine, mental health, business, sports, prisons, and conflict resolution. Gil will share his vision for the important role mindfulness can have in our society and how it an help create a society that benefits and supports all its…

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The Torments of Mind: Greed, Ill-will and Delusion

Posted June 30, 2011 - Events, Special Events

with Ines Freedman 3 Tuesday Mornings: Sept 6,13,20 9:30-11:00 The kilesas are known as the defilements or torments of the mind –– they are greed, aversion or ill–will, and delusion. They are the primary roots of suffering in our lives, and are the central forces that Buddhist practice is meant to overcome. We will explore how these unconscious roots affect our lives, and how seeing them clearly and developing their opposites can lead to freedom. Ines Freedman’s biography

Buddhism and the 12 Steps

Posted June 7, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Saturday September 10, 9:30am to 4pm A daylong exploration of Buddhism and the 12 steps taught by Kevin Griffin and Jennifer Lemas. Kevin Griffin’s biography Jennifer Lemas’s biography

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Gil Fronsdal

Posted June 6, 2011 - Events, For Beginners, Special Events

Wednesdays Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 2. 7:30pm-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,…

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Mindfulness of Mind Daylong with Andrea Fella

Posted June 6, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Saturday August 27, 9:30am to 4:30pm Taught in the style of U Tejaniya. The simplicity, silence and support of retreats contribute to letting go of many distractions that get in the way of clear seeing and for developing a continuity of awareness. We will explore relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one’s experience. The retreat will alternate periods of sitting & walking with instructions and discussion. The day will be primarily in…

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Daily Life practice with Andrea Fella

Posted June 6, 2011 - Events, Special Events

Sunday August 21 1:30-5pm, Monday-Friday August 22-26 7:30am -9am and 7:30pm-9pm, Saturday August 27 9:30am-4:30pm 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 and discussion. We begin with a half-day retreat with instructions and discussion on Sunday, and end with a daylong retreat on the following…

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Daylong: Not Clinging to Anything in the World-The Path and Fruit of the Buddha’s Teaching w/Will Kabat Zinn

Posted June 6, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Saturday August 6, 9:30am to 5pm The Buddha taught that it is not the world itself that holds us in bondage, but our own misguided relationship to it. In this daylong we will look closely at how we relate to our own experience and explore the possibility that liberation lies not in fundamentally altering ourselves or the world but in learning to meet all experience without clinging or aversion. Suitable for all levels. Bring lunch. Will Kabat-Zinn’s biography

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ines Freedman

Posted June 6, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Saturday July 9, 9:30am to 3:30pm 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’s biography

Eight Month Dharma Practice Program with Gil Fronsdal: The Brahma Viharas

Posted June 6, 2011 - Daylong Retreats, Events, Special Events

Dharma Practice Series: Fridays, 9:30am – 3:30pm 2011 September 9 Metta(Lovingkindness) October 7 Metta(Lovingkindness) November 4 Karuna(Compassion) December 2 Karuna(Compassion) 2012 January 6 Mudita(Appreciative Joy) February 3 Mudita(Appreciative Joy) March 2 Upekkha(Equanimity) March 30 Upekkha(Equanimity) Starting September 9th, IMC is offering a eight month program of practice and study of the four Brahma Viharas or Sublime Abidings. These are Loving Kindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity. Each daylong session will include meditation, teachings, and…

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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

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.

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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