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Dharma-Inspired Book Group

Dharma-Inspired Book Group

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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Two Week Retreat at the Hidden Villa with Gil Fronsdal

Two Week Retreat at the Hidden Villa with Gil Fronsdal

September 13 to 27, 2009 This is a silent mindfulness retreat for experienced meditators who are comfortable with  periods of independent practice.  Instruction, Dharma talks, and interviews with Gil will  support the meditator’s independent insight practice. The retreat will be conducted at the  Hidden Villa Hostel near Los Altos. Prerequisite: This retreat is for practitioners with previous Vipassana residential  retreat experience and who have checked in with Gil Fronsdal about participation. Dormitory-style sleeping or camping.  Vegetarian meals. Cost: This retreat…

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New Year’s Retreat at Spirit Rock

New Year’s Retreat at Spirit Rock

Friday – Saturday, December 26 – January 3, 2010 New Year’s Retreat with Gil Fronsdal, John Travis, Sharda Rogell, Eugene Cash & Janice Clarfield (yoga) This is a traditional Insight meditation (Vipassana) retreat format with sitting and walking in silence, and time for individual interviews. Teachers give daily dharma talks and systematic meditation instructions. We will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a late evening sitting and simple ceremony. For more information, see https://www.spiritrock.org/calendarDetails?EventID=2955

Hidden Villa Retreat with with Steve Armstrong & Kamala Masters

Hidden Villa Retreat with with Steve Armstrong & Kamala Masters

Sunday – Sunday, October 11 – 18 This is a silent mindfulness retreat with alternating sitting and walking meditation, as well as instruction, Dharma talks, and interviews with the teachers. It will be conducted at the Hidden Villa Hostel near Los Altos. Dormitory-style sleeping or camping. Vegetarian meals. Cost: This retreat is offered entirely on a dana or freely given basis. The teachers and cook will be serving without compensation, and the operational costs of the retreat (mostly for facility…

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4 Day August Jikoji Retreat

4 Day August Jikoji Retreat

Wed. August 19 to Sunday August 23, 2009 This is a silent mindfulness retreat with alternating sitting and walking meditation, as well as Dharma talks, and interviews with the teachers. It will be conducted at the rustic Jikoji Retreat Center on Skyline Boulevard in Los Gatos. Dormitory-style sleeping or camping. Vegetarian meals. Cost: This retreat is offered entirely on a dana or freely given basis. The teachers and cook will be serving without compensation and the operational costs of the…

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