Tag: Gil Fronsdal

Sati Center Sutta Study: Fruits of the Contemplative Life Taught by Gil Fronsdal

Sati Center Sutta Study: Fruits of the Contemplative Life Taught by Gil Fronsdal

- Special Events

Friday, January 15, 9:30am to 1pm This morning class will offer an in-depth study of an important discourse by the Buddha.  In a dramatic narrative context, a king asks the Buddha about what benefits come from the religious life.  The Buddha responds by describing the stages of Buddhist practice.  The sutta is the second discourse in Long Discourses.  A translation can be found online at http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/dn/dn.02.0.than.html.

Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

- Daylong Retreats, Special Events

Saturday, January 30, 8:30am to 5pm 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 given….

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Meditation Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Heather Martin

Meditation Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Heather Martin

- Residential Retreats

Sunday, October 17 to Sunday, October 24, 2010 Hidden Villa Retreat Center, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Gil has practiced Zen and Vipassana since 1975 and has a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Stanford. He has trained in both the Japanese Soto Zen tradition and the Insight Meditation lineage of Theravada Buddhism of Southeast Asia. Gil was trained as a Vipassana teacher by Jack Kornfield and is part of the Vipassana teachers’ collective at Spirit Rock Meditation…

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Meditation Retreat with Gil Fronsdal – (Pre-requisite)

Meditation Retreat with Gil Fronsdal – (Pre-requisite)

- Residential Retreats

Sunday, September 19 to Sunday, October 3, 2010 Hidden Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 This retreat is currently full.  New applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified if spots open up. Application Information Flier For senior students, minimum pre-requisite two 10-day Vipassana retreats Gil has practiced Zen and Vipassana since 1975 and has a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Stanford. He has trained in both the Japanese Soto Zen tradition and the Insight…

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Taught by Gil Fronsdal

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Taught by Gil Fronsdal

- For Beginners

Six Wednesday evenings January 6 to February 10, 2010, 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…

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Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

- 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

Teen Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

- 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

Mindfulness of the Breath with Gil Fronsdal

- 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

Introductory Course in Mindfulness Meditation taught by Gil Fronsdal

- 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

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

- 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

Two Week Retreat at the Hidden Villa with Gil Fronsdal

Two Week Retreat at the Hidden Villa with Gil Fronsdal

- Residential Retreats

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

- Other Residential Retreats with Gil Fronsdal

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

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