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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
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SUMMARY:Register now for a sutta study course — online and in-person options — Timeless Wisdom — Reflecting on Similes
DESCRIPTION:Timeless Wisdom: Exploring the Buddha’s Teachings Through Similes and Stories \nJoin Shaila Catherine for a fun and beautiful approach to dhamma study. This sutta study course uses the abundant images\, examples\, and similes from the discourses to illuminate the Buddha’s teachings. It is designed primarily as an online  course\, but local participants (who are vaccinated against COVID-19) in the south bay may have the additional opportunity to join Shaila for in-person meetings to discuss the themes. Online participants will meet with Shaila via Zoom. \nhttps://bodhicourses.org/learning-through-similes-2/ \n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/register-now-for-a-sutta-study-course-online-and-in-person-options-learning-through-similes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs,Open for Registration
ORGANIZER;CN="Bodhi Courses Online":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920
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SUMMARY:ONLINE RETREAT: Deepening Concentration
DESCRIPTION:Deepening Concentration\nWith Shaila Catherine\nAn At-home Online Retreat\nRegistration is required. Scroll down to choose a ticket level. Registration will close about 3 days prior to the retreat\, so don’t wait to the last minute!\nThis at-home online retreat will encourage the deepening of concentration through a relaxed and skilled development of mindfulness with breathing. The teachings will explore the role of concentration on the liberating path. Shaila will guide meditations\, and share techniques gleaned from her extensive experience with jhana practice. This program will illuminate the powerful role that right concentration plays on the path of awakening.  \nBoth new and experienced meditators are welcome.  \nPlease join us as we deepen our practice together through a program of live video conferences with Shaila Catherine. The online meetings will include guided meditations\, Dharma talks\, question and answer sessions\, and small group discussions.  \nMore information\, an expanded schedule\, and a link to join the video conferences will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the retreat. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE (Times are given in Pacific Time PDT) \nFriday\n5:30 – 7:00 pm – Opening Session – How Relaxation and Energy Support Concentration \nSaturday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – Focused Attention and Breath\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Morning Session – Removing Obstacles to Concentration\n2:00 – 4:00 pm – Afternoon Session – Strengthening the Factors of Concentration \nSunday\n8:00 – 8:45 am – Morning Meditation – Developing Meditative Stability and Ease\n10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Morning Session – Benefits of Concentration \nVisit our Founding Teacher page for biography and photograph of the teacher\, Shaila Catherine. \nQuestions?: For more information contact meditate \nCo-sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay \nRegistration: Registration is required for this course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page.  \nCourse Fee: The non-refundable registration fee is based on a sliding scale of $600 to $190. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income to attend our programs\, and also supports the teacher. Our teacher relies upon the generosity of students for her livelihood\, so we encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. Thank you for your generosity! The ticketing process will give you the option of paying by credit card\, Pay Pal\, or by mailing a check. \nTeacher Dana: Donations to support the teacher are much appreciated. Opportunities to give are listed on our Donate page. The Base Rate and Scholarship Rate do not include Teacher Dana. \nScholarship Assistance: A scholarship rate of $105 is offered for those with very limited financial means. To request a scholarship\, contact the registrar at meditate. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee (Base Rate of $190) and the scholarship rates do not include teacher dana and are not tax deductible. By selecting a ticket level above $190\, you will be contributing to teacher dana and the amount above $190 will be considered a voluntary tax deductible contribution. In January of the following year\, the treasurer will mail a letter acknowledging all donations made in the preceding year for your tax records. \nCancellation Policy: All fees and payments are non-refundable. If it becomes necessary to cancel participation in a course\, and the registrar is notified prior to the start of the first meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for either a future IMSB or Bodhi-Retreats program. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date\, and may be transferred to only one future course. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first meeting are not eligible for the voucher credit. \nMailing List\nYou may to receive a notifications about future events.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-retreat-deepening-concentration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Retreats with Shaila
ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB contact":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T200000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Online—Shaila Catherine\nan evening of meditation and teaching \nwith Shaila Catherine \nSeptember 28\, 2021 \nPlease join us on Zoom. This event is appropriate for newcomers as well as experienced practitioners. The evening includes silent or guided meditation and teachings. \nTakes place on Zoom! \nJoin the Zoom Meeting\nWe now require you enter the Zoom passcode to join the meeting. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266320362 \nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nPasscode: metta4all \nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,88266320362# US (San Jose)\n+12532158782\,\,88266320362# US (Tacoma) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 882 6632 0362\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSiCSJ1bl \n\n  \nTEACHERS: Please visit our Teachers Page for biographies and photos of our speakers. \nTUESDAYS ONLINE: Due to coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Tuesday evening meeting to an online format with teachings offered by Shaila Catherine and an array of guest teachers. This online group meets 6:30 – 8:00 PM Pacific Time\, which makes it possible for local members to join us after their workday\, and for East Coast friends to sit with us before bed. \nEveryone is welcome. Please share this event with your friends. \nDANA/DONATIONS: IMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses that continue whether we are meeting in-person or online. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. We encourage you to give joyfully and generously\, according to your resources and means. IMSB is a 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. \nPlease support our programs and teachers with your donations. We especially encourage recurring monthly donations to help us through these difficult months of the pandemic. Donations can be made through our Donation Page. Recurring donations can be made through Network for Good or PayPal. \nFUTURE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS: When it is wise to do so\, Insight Meditation South Bay anticipates continuing our program of two weekly meditation programs. On Tuesdays\, we meet in Mountain View for our drop-in weekly program of meditation and teachings. Our Tuesday evening program usually includes a sitting meditation and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. Thematic series are periodically presented\, but whether or not a topic has been advertised in advance\, Shaila or a guest teacher will lead the sitting and offer teachings. On Thursdays\, we meet in Saratoga for our Dhamma Classroom\, for a series of structured courses with registration\, and periodic drop-in practice events.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/tuesday-online-shaila-catherine-sep28/
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CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Monthly Meditation,Online Programs
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