…2024. This 18-month course offers a basic Buddhist training in the wisdom and skill needed to be a Buddhist Environmental Chaplain, i.e., those who work to support people in developing healthy, compassionate, and mutually supportive relationships with each other and…
…the fundamental Buddhist truths of suffering and impermanence, and for the last several months he has been exploring this issue on his blog www.AgingAsASpiritualPractice.com. He is also at work on a book, Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide…
…another in complicated ways. Instead of a circle, it might be useful to see each as different threads of a matted ball of threads. The task of mindful investigation is to discover some of the individual threads and the connections…
A Talk by Ines Freedman (IMC, August 11, 2010) (Transcribed and lightly edited by S.C.L. Eiler) http://www.audiodharma.org/teacher/57/talk/2041/20100811-Ines_Freedman-IMC-clinging.mp3 Download There’s some tension in it, and inherently there’s an urge to do something; and so that’s why sometimes people use the expression,…
…the lives of lay practitioners is not so easy to understand. Lay practitioners are not asked to renounce money, sex, or a varied wardrobe, or to shave their heads or not eat after noon. Yet renunciation remains important -although we…
…also about what we do. The Buddha associated the first precept with the practice of generosity in the following teachings: Abandoning the taking of life, one abstains from taking life. This gives freedom from danger, freedom from hostility, and freedom…
…Mindfulness, love, compassion, generosity and wisdom are all companions to the first precept. In addition, freeing ourselves from the distortions of selfishness, greed, or aversion creates the conditions for naturally wanting to avoid harming. As a Buddhist practice, the first…
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…on this retreat. The retreat is freely offered, and your check will not be cashed unless you cancel after May 10 or fail to show up. For details and to register, see the registration form. For questions, email Rafttsangha@gmail.com ….
…App which is now available for Apple iPhones/iPads and Google Android devices. The Audiodharma homepage has a direct link to download the app. Any feedback can be sent directly to Christopher christopherjayminson@gmail.com or through the Apple store or Google Play….
…on a straight, traffic–free freeway. Many people have found delight in the sense of freedom a car can provide. And a few people have discovered how to be happy and calm even in rush hour traffic by tapping into a…
…in such a way as to be freed from it. He described five faculties that we need to develop to do so: confidence, effort, mindfulness, concentration, and discernment. These five qualities are present in varying degrees in almost every activity….
…be recommended. 3) Forming a Grievance Committee When a complaint is accepted, one member of the EAR Council will convene and facilitate a Grievance Committee to investigate, issue findings, and render a decision on the complaint. The facilitator will be…
…violence against Asian-Americans. IMC and Gil are sponsoring partners for the event titled “May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors.” The ceremony will be lived stream on the website, https://www.maywegather.org This website has more information….
…of the meditation session. Dress There are no dress requirements; however, we encourage participants to wear comfortable clothing. No shoes are worn in the carpeted meditation hall or conference room. Shoes are OK in the community hall and other non-carpeted…
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…of our audio recordings (and most video) is available on AudioDharma.org. For now, live chat is being tested. Chats can only be read, not added to, on this page. To participate in the chat, go to our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed….
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…someone’s home at the best time for the majority. Participants are asked to commit for the full six months. The next round of neighborhood discussion groups will be announced in the IMC newsletter. For more information, contact Hilary Borison: IMC.VolunteerDirector@gmail.com…
…book Living with the Devil: A Meditation on Good and Evil. He is a member of the teacher council at Gaia House in England and is co-founder of Sharpham College. He teaches worldwide and lives in southwest France. Website: www.stephenbatchelor.org…
…Memorial Day Weekend residential family retreat and publishing Gil’s book, The Issue at Hand, for free distribution, are funded through our year-end fundraising. We believe our dana system works best if we operate comfortably within our financial means. We have…
…maintaining our websites, supporting our Memorial Day Weekend residential family retreat and publishing Gil’s book, The Issue at Hand, for free distribution, are funded through our year-end fundraising. We believe our dāna system works best if we operate comfortably within…
…actions are consequential and we can choose actions that lead to greater peace, freedom, and compassion. Despite this emphasis on action, Buddhism does put primary emphasis on two forms of non–doing: non–craving and non–clinging. The Buddhist path of liberation aims…
…and we can choose actions that lead to greater peace, freedom, and compassion. Despite this emphasis on action, Buddhism does put primary emphasis on two forms of non-doing: non-craving and non-clinging. The Buddhist path of liberation aims at the cessation…
…more than one teacher or category, please specify teacher(s) or categories and amounts. Matching Gifts Please consider exploring matching-gift opportunities that may be available from your employer. If your company has a matching gift program, send your company’s matching gift…
…meditation and Buddhism information online including through IMC’s website. Get technical support for using IMC’s many online sources; learn the uses of our updated website and the flexibility and reach of our Community site. RSVP please. Anne Foster, afoster@rawbw.com, 650/591-1285….
Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm starting April 3, 2024 Offered by Matthew Brensilver On YouTube YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream William James said the aim of all education is to make one’s nervous system an ally rather than…
…those who have less retreat experience, but is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. This retreat is offered freely, in the spirit of generosity, at no cost to anyone who participates. We are entirely supported by a community of…