BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Meditation South Bay - ECPv6.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Insight Meditation South Bay X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.imsb.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Insight Meditation South Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141104T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072419Z UID:10005002-1415129400-1415134800@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Weekly Sitting and Dhamma Talk - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s meditation group (and also the orientation session) is cancelled. Our meeting room will be used as a polling place this election day. We will resume our usual weekly meditation groups next Tuesday. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk-2014-11-04/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141104T192000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140818T020420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072419Z UID:10004984-1415125800-1415128800@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Orientation - Cancelled Tonight DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/beginners-orientation-2014-11-04/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginners GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141108 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T084059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173535Z UID:10008607-1414627200-1415404799@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Residential Retreat – Tahoe\, NV DESCRIPTION:Developing  Concentration\, Insight\, and Reflections on Impermanence. \nA retreat with Shaila Catherine. \nThis silent insight meditation retreat will emphasize the cultivation of both concentration and mindfulness to enhance the potential for liberating insight. Mindfulness of body and breath will be the primary focus of this retreat. \nIn honor of the Halloween holiday optional instructions and guidance will be offered in the classic practices of skeleton\, corpse\, and death contemplations\, as a powerful means of exploring impermanence and nonattachment. Meditation instructions\, consultations with the teacher\, and daily dharma teachings make this retreat suitable for both new and experienced practitioners. \nThe peaceful retreat setting under great pines offers a unique opportunity for silent meditation in a setting of stunning natural beauty—an insight holiday. Set at an exquisitely beautiful retreat center right on the shore of Lake Tahoe\, participants may enjoy walking meditation on the beach\, and if weather permits\, mindful kayaking on the lake. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/566/ LOCATION:Camp Galilee at Lake Tahoe\, 1776 U.S. 50\, Glenbrook\, NV\, 89413\, United States CATEGORIES:Not an IMSB event,Retreats with Shaila GEO:39.0728212;-119.940716 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Galilee at Lake Tahoe 1776 U.S. 50 Glenbrook NV 89413 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1776 U.S. 50:geo:-119.940716,39.0728212 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141024T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141024T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T074428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141018T165327Z UID:10008606-1414137600-1414170000@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Samyutta Nikaya Study - Palo Alto group DESCRIPTION:with Shaila Catherine URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/samyutta-nikaya-study-course-palo-alto-group-with-shaila-catherine-2014-09-21/ LOCATION:Palo Alto\, 3942 Duncan Place\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036\, United States CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palo Alto 3942 Duncan Place Palo Alto CA 94036 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3942 Duncan Place:geo:-122.112684,37.4163039 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141020T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141020T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T062936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141018T165524Z UID:10008599-1413826200-1413833400@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Samyutta Nikaya Study Course - Online group DESCRIPTION:with Shaila Catherine \nThis is the final session for the 2014 online study study course on the Samyutta Nikaya. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/samyutta-nikaya-study-course-online-group-with-shaila-catherine-2014-09-16/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Sutta Study Coordinator":MAILTO:Click on link under Organizer. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T052037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072433Z UID:10008540-1413486000-1413493200@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Samyutta Nikaya Study Course Los Altos Group with Shaila Catherine DESCRIPTION:Event occurs multiple dates\, next is Thursday\, Oct  16\, 2014\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLos Altos—Thursdays 7:00–9:00 pm\nFoothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave \n4 other dates:\nThursday\, June 26\, 2014\nThursday\, September 11\, 2014\nThursday\, October 16\, 2014\nThursday\, November 13\, 2014 URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/samyutta-nikaya-study-course-los-altos-group-with-shaila-catherine-2014-09-12/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141011T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T055255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173536Z UID:10008593-1413019800-1413050400@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Walking the Path 2014: Developing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness - A six-month program DESCRIPTION:Walking the Path 2014\nDeveloping the Four Foundations of Mindfulness\nA six-month program\nwith Shaila Catherine\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2014 – Saturday\, February 7\, 2015\n9:30 am – 6:00 pm \nNourish the resolve to deepen your spiritual practice! \nSeptember 13—Four Powerful Qualities\nOctober 11—Full Awareness\nNovember 8—Mindfulness of Body\nDecember 13—Mindfulness of Feeling\nJanuary 10—Mindfulness of Mind\nFebruary 7—Working with Hindrances \nWALKING THE PATH is a six-month program designed to intensify your personal meditative path and integrate dhamma wisdom in everyday life. This program gathers a group of committed practitioners to work more closely with Shaila during the year\, strengthen community\, and receive personalized guidance. The program includes monthly day-long retreats\, private interviews\, group discussions\, and the intention to attend one retreat with Shaila. \nThis year’s Walking The Path theme is inspired by the Four Foundations for Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta) and three recently published books by Joseph Goldstein\, Bhante Gunaratana\, and Analayo Bhikkhu that explore this discourse. Many practitioners consider the Satipatthana Sutta to be among the most important and practical teachings of the Early Discourses of the Buddha. It offers pragmatic instructions for establishing mindfulness with attention to body\, feelings\, mind\, and various dhamma objects\, and frames the practice with the aim of awakening. This single discourse is a rich resource for meditators at all levels of experience—from beginning meditators who seek support in establishing a daily practice to advanced practitioners who wish to intensify their commitment\, clarify their goal\, and refine their skills. \nPARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE WILLING TO:\n1. Maintain a daily meditation practice.\n2. Participate in our monthly day-long meditation programs in Los Altos (9:30 am – 6:00 pm).\n3. Have an individual consultation with the teacher 3-4 times during the year either in-person or on the telephone.\n4. Participate in periodic discussion groups\, most often during the last hour of each day-long program (between 5 and 6pm). \nREGISTRATION: Send registration fee of $125 made payable to ‘Bodhi-Retreats’ to Jennifer Dungan\, 565 Anza St.\, Mountain View\, CA 94041. \nInclude a note describing:\n1. How long you have been meditating & if you have attended either meditation retreats or IMSB’s Walking The Path previously.\n2. Any particular motivation for participating in this program at this time\, or anything you would like the teacher to know in advance.\n3. Include your name and complete contact information: address\, telephone\, and e-mail address. \nNo one will be turned away for lack of funds. The registration fee is intended establish a commitment and facilitate our registration process. These funds will be used for IMSB retreat scholarships to help WTP members with financial need to complete the retreat portion of the program. \nEVERYONE IS WELCOME. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \nFor more information contact: sit imsb or (408) 335-6417. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/walking-the-path-2014-developing-the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-a-six-month-program-2014-10-13/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Dhamma Study GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140907T003305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173534Z UID:10008702-1413019800-1413046800@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Day-long: Full Awareness DESCRIPTION:A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine. \nThis day-long program will nurture the development of mindfulness\, bare attention\, clarity\, and full awareness in all activities. We will examine classic Buddhist teachings for cultivating mindfulness and liberating awareness\, and consider contemporary approaches to enhancing attention skills and bringing mindfulness meet the everyday experiences of life. \nThe program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. This practice day is appropriate for new and experienced meditators\, drop-in participants\, and dedicated Walking the Path members. \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal at 12:30; please bring a food dish to share. \nThe floor is not carpeted. Bring a mat or cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Chairs are provided. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/full-awareness-a-day-of-meditation-with-shaila-catherine/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140918T062417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072433Z UID:10008725-1411286400-1411318800@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Test Event 02 DESCRIPTION:More filler text. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/test-event-02/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140918T062119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072433Z UID:10008724-1411200000-1411232400@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Test Event 01 DESCRIPTION:This is filler text for the text field. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/test-event-01/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T074428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072433Z UID:10008604-1411113600-1411146000@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Samyutta Nikaya Study Course Palo Alto group with Shaila Catherine DESCRIPTION:Event occurs multiple dates\, next is Friday\, October 24\, 201410:00 am – 12 noonDuncan Place\, Palo Alto3942 Duncan Place\, Palo Alto\, CA 940362 other dates:\nFriday\, October 24\, 2014\nFriday\, November 21\, 2014 URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/samyutta-nikaya-study-course-palo-alto-group-with-shaila-catherine/2014-09-19/ LOCATION:Palo Alto\, 3942 Duncan Place\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94036\, United States CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study GEO:37.4163039;-122.112684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palo Alto 3942 Duncan Place Palo Alto CA 94036 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3942 Duncan Place:geo:-122.112684,37.4163039 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140916T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T073458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173535Z UID:10008603-1410895800-1410901200@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Series: Enhancing Mindfulness Skills DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 16\, 2014 – Tuesday\, October 28\, 2014\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \nThis series will expand on instructions offered in most basic mindfulness courses\, offering new depths of understanding\, as well as integrating the practice with life situations. We will consider the function of mindfulness training within the context of contemplative practices that have liberation as the aim. Mindfulness training is at the heart of Buddhist meditation. It plays an important role in the direct realization that frees the mind from suffering.This series is appropriate for new and seasoned practitioners. New comers may experience it as a practical introduction to mindfulness. More advanced practitioners will have the opportunity to refine their meditative skills. \nSeptember 16—Breath: An Intimate Focus for Attention\nSeptember 23—Body: A Matter Of Life\nSeptember 30—Pain And Pleasure: A Balanced Response\nOctober 7—Emotions: A Dynamic Response\nOctober 14—Thoughts: Calming Distractions\nOctober 21—Intentions: A Fresh Start\nOctober 28—Meditative Experience: Sitting And Walking Practice \nEVERYONE IS WELCOME. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \nFor more information contact: sit imsb or (408) 335-6417. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/enhancing-mindfulness-skills-a-7-week-series-dedicated-to-cultivating-transformative-insight-with-shaila-catherine/2014-09-16/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140915T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T062936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072433Z UID:10008595-1410802200-1410809400@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Samyutta Nikaya Study Course Online group with Shaila Catherine DESCRIPTION:Event occurs multiple dates\, next is Monday\, October 20\, 2014\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Pacific Time \nEvent hosted on the the internet\nOnline \nLos Altos—Thursdays 7:00–9:00 pm\nat Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave \nPalo Alto—Fridays 10–12 noon\nat 3942 Duncan Place \nOn Line—Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 pm Pacific Time \nDetailed Description and dates for all locations \nCo-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/samyutta-nikaya-study-course-online-group-with-shaila-catherine/2014-09-15/ CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T072236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173536Z UID:10008602-1410681600-1410714000@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Online Course—The Beautiful Mind: Cultivating the Five Faculties—with Shaila Catherine DESCRIPTION:Bodhi-Retreats is launching a fully online course:\nThe Beautiful Mind: Cultivating the Five Faculties\nwith Shaila Catherine \nCourse begins Sunday\, September 14\, 2014 \nCourse ends November 22\, 2014 \nFor course details see www.bodhicourses.org \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: contact bodhicoursesimsb \nCo-sponsored by Insight Meditation South Bay and Bodhi-Retreats URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-course-the-beautiful-mind-cultivating-the-five-faculties-with-shaila-catherine-2/ CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Online Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140913T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T055254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173536Z UID:10008544-1410600600-1410631200@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Walking the Path 2014: Developing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness - A six-month program DESCRIPTION:Walking the Path 2014\nDeveloping the Four Foundations of Mindfulness\nA six-month program\nwith Shaila Catherine\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2014 – Saturday\, February 7\, 2015\n9:30 am – 6:00 pm \nNourish the resolve to deepen your spiritual practice! \nSeptember 13—Four Powerful Qualities\nOctober 11—Full Awareness\nNovember 8—Mindfulness of Body\nDecember 13—Mindfulness of Feeling\nJanuary 10—Mindfulness of Mind\nFebruary 7—Working with Hindrances \nWALKING THE PATH is a six-month program designed to intensify your personal meditative path and integrate dhamma wisdom in everyday life. This program gathers a group of committed practitioners to work more closely with Shaila during the year\, strengthen community\, and receive personalized guidance. The program includes monthly day-long retreats\, private interviews\, group discussions\, and the intention to attend one retreat with Shaila. \nThis year’s Walking The Path theme is inspired by the Four Foundations for Mindfulness (Satipatthana Sutta) and three recently published books by Joseph Goldstein\, Bhante Gunaratana\, and Analayo Bhikkhu that explore this discourse. Many practitioners consider the Satipatthana Sutta to be among the most important and practical teachings of the Early Discourses of the Buddha. It offers pragmatic instructions for establishing mindfulness with attention to body\, feelings\, mind\, and various dhamma objects\, and frames the practice with the aim of awakening. This single discourse is a rich resource for meditators at all levels of experience—from beginning meditators who seek support in establishing a daily practice to advanced practitioners who wish to intensify their commitment\, clarify their goal\, and refine their skills. \nPARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE WILLING TO:\n1. Maintain a daily meditation practice.\n2. Participate in our monthly day-long meditation programs in Los Altos (9:30 am – 6:00 pm).\n3. Have an individual consultation with the teacher 3-4 times during the year either in-person or on the telephone.\n4. Participate in periodic discussion groups\, most often during the last hour of each day-long program (between 5 and 6pm). \nREGISTRATION: Send registration fee of $125 made payable to ‘Bodhi-Retreats’ to Jennifer Dungan\, 565 Anza St.\, Mountain View\, CA 94041. \nInclude a note describing:\n1. How long you have been meditating & if you have attended either meditation retreats or IMSB’s Walking The Path previously.\n2. Any particular motivation for participating in this program at this time\, or anything you would like the teacher to know in advance.\n3. Include your name and complete contact information: address\, telephone\, and e-mail address. \nNo one will be turned away for lack of funds. The registration fee is intended establish a commitment and facilitate our registration process. These funds will be used for IMSB retreat scholarships to help WTP members with financial need to complete the retreat portion of the program. \nEVERYONE IS WELCOME. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \nFor more information contact: sit imsb or (408) 335-6417. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/walking-the-path-2014-developing-the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-a-six-month-program/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day,Dhamma Study GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140913T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T053530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173536Z UID:10008542-1410600600-1410627600@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Four Powerful Qualities: A day of meditation with Shaila Catherine DESCRIPTION:This day-long program will explore four qualities introduced at the beginning of the Satipatthana Sutta: diligence\, clarity\, mindfulness\, and concentration. These form the basis for effective mindfulness practice\, and set the stage for the development of deep\, comprehensive\, and insightful awareness. \nThe program will include sitting and walking meditation\, instructions\, and opportunities for individual meetings with the teacher. It is appropriate for new and experienced meditators\, drop-in participants\, and dedicated Walking the Path members. \nThere will be a pot-luck community meal at 12:30; please bring a food dish to share. \nEVERYONE IS WELCOME. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \nFor more information contact: sit imsb or (408) 335-6417. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/four-powerful-qualities-a-day-of-meditation-with-shaila-catherine/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Day-Long and Half Day ORGANIZER;CN="IMSB":MAILTO:Click the link under Organizer GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T052037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T072433Z UID:10008539-1410462000-1410469200@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Samyutta Nikaya Study Course Los Altos Group with Shaila Catherine DESCRIPTION:Event occurs multiple dates\, next is Thursday\, Oct  16\, 2014\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLos Altos—Thursdays 7:00–9:00 pm\nFoothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave \n4 other dates:\nThursday\, June 26\, 2014\nThursday\, September 11\, 2014\nThursday\, October 16\, 2014\nThursday\, November 13\, 2014 URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/samyutta-nikaya-study-course-los-altos-group-with-shaila-catherine/2014-09-11/ LOCATION:Foothills Congregational Church\, 461 Orange Ave\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study GEO:37.3747689;-122.1170292 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Foothills Congregational Church 461 Orange Ave Los Altos CA 94022 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=461 Orange Ave:geo:-122.1170292,37.3747689 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140902T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140819T013735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173536Z UID:10005001-1409686200-1409691600@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Where The Rubber Meets The Road: A summer speaker series on Mindful Living with Shaila Catherine and Guest Speakers DESCRIPTION:Event occurs multiple dates\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm \nInsight Meditation South Bay\nSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\n2094 Grant Rd.\, Mountain View\, CA 94040 \nJuly 1 Shaila Catherine\nRoles\, Relationship\, and Awakening \nJuly 8 Misha Merrill\nA Little Attention Makes All the Difference \nJuly 15 David Cohn\nWorking with Psychological Obstacles \nJuly 22 Jason Murphy\nThe Rebellious Path of Freedom from Habits of Mind \nJuly 29 Andrea Fella\nIntention\, Motivation and Purpose \nAugust 5 SharonAllen\nMotivation for Practice – Knowing Ourselves Inside and Out \nAugust 12 Margaret Gainer\nWidening the Path of Practice: Compassionate Service \nAugust 19 Matthew Brensilver\nMindfulness in Close Relationships \nAugust 26 Robert Cusick\nWhen Faith Informs Wisdom \nSeptember 2 Tony Bernhard\nThe Workings of Ethical Practice in Cultivating the Dharma \nEVERYONE IS WELCOME. Chairs are provided. Bring a cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor. \nFor more information contact: sit imsb or (408) 335-6417. \nInsight Meditation South Bay meets every Tuesday evening for a sitting and Dhamma talk. The principal teacher is Shaila Catherine and guest speakers are featured regularly. See also weekly sitting. \nIMSB relies upon the generosity of participants to support our teachers and cover organizational expenses. Dana  is a word in the ancient Pali language that describes donations\, offerings and generosity. Two bowls will be available at an event to practice dana for the teacher and IMSB; 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. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/weekly-sitting-and-dhamma-talk/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140902T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140902T192000 DTSTAMP:20260405T212559 CREATED:20140818T020420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T173547Z UID:10004982-1409682600-1409685600@staging.imsb.org SUMMARY:Beginner's Orientation DESCRIPTION:Event occurs the first Tuesday of every month \nThe Beginner’s Orientation introduces mindfulness meditation instructions\, provides an orientation to Insight Meditation South Bay\, enhances introductory mindfulness meditation instructions and introduces a short dhamma teaching. In addition\, an introductory instruction is provided to Vipassana Practice (Insight Meditation). A beginner’s session is conducted the first Tuesday of the month immediately before the regular weekly sitting. Come for the introduction and stay to enjoy the regular weekly sitting group and meet the members of Insight Meditation South Bay. \nMeditation instruction is offered starting at 6:30. Please arrive on time as a courtesy to others. \nYou may bring a sitting cushion\, but chairs are provided and you need only bring yourself.\nFor more information\, please also see the Beginner’s Orientation. URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/beginners-orientation/2014-09-02/ LOCATION:St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church\, Edwards Hall\, 2094 Grant Road \, Mountain View \, CA\, 94040\, United States CATEGORIES:Beginners,Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Beginner's Contact":MAILTO:Click the link under Organizer. GEO:37.3726296;-122.0783279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Edwards Hall 2094 Grant Road Mountain View CA 94040 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2094 Grant Road:geo:-122.0783279,37.3726296 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR