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SUMMARY:Join us for an Online Retreat | Stages of Insight
DESCRIPTION:Stages of Insight \nNovember 10 – 12\, 2023 \n\nONLINE RETREAT: Stages of Insight \n\n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/join-us-for-an-online-retreat-stages-of-insight/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open for Registration
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \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. To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \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. To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \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. To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210401T173000
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DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \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. To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-04-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Developing Clarity; Discovering Mindfulness\nA training for living freely and wisely\nA 6-session ONLINE course with Shaila Catherine and Kim Allen\nThursdays\, March 18 – May 27\, 2021 \nThis course will introduce mindfulness meditation in the context of three primary trainings of the Buddhist path: ethical conduct\, mental development\, and discerning wisdom.  \nInstructions and guided meditations will teach how to cultivate mindfulness of breath\, sensations\, emotions\, thoughts and actions. Mindfulness refines our ability to focus attention\, balance energy\, remove distraction\, and develop clarity regarding all aspects of life. This series will include exercises that enhance mindfulness\, support the establishment of a daily meditation practice\, and highlight clarity in work\, relationships\, and daily activities.  \nThe course is designed with beginning and intermediate level practitioners in mind\, but would be appropriate for anyone seeking to refine fundamental meditation techniques and strengthen their daily practice. The course will meet every other week\, providing time for each participant to establish a strong daily at-home meditation practice.  \nClasses will include meditation\, teachings\, Q&A\, and discussion. Recordings of guided meditations will provide support between sessions. \n\nMarch 18 – Why Meditate? The benefits of mindfulness for a liberating path and happy life (Kim)\nApril 1 – Developing Concentration: The power of mindfulness with breathing (Shaila)\nApril 15 – Cultivating Presence: Mindfulness of the body\, on and off the cushion (Kim)\nApril 29 – Emotional Awareness: Mindfulness of mental states (Shaila)\nMay 13 – Calming the Restless Mind: Mindfulness of thoughts (Kim)\nMay 27 – Clearing the Path: Mindfulness of hindrances and intentions\, and making practice one’s own (Shaila)\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \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. To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session.  \nCOURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $150 and includes registration fees and teacher dana. The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $150 is a basic administrative fee and does not include teacher dana. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. By choosing to pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity helps those with limited income to attend our programs\, and provides support for our teachers.  \nSCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $75 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this 50% discounted scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. \nTAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/discovering-mindfulness/2021-03-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210215T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T035440Z
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2021-02-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T180000
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2021-02-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2021-02-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210111T180000
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2021-01-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210104T180000
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2021-01-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201221T180000
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2020-12-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T180000
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2020-12-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
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SUMMARY:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online
DESCRIPTION:Emptiness in Buddhist Practice—Online\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nPRECAUTIONS FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS: The in-person meetings will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. We will meet in a large sanctuary that under normal circumstances would seat 250. Your temperature will be taken before entering\, face masks that cover the nose and mouth are required\, and social distancing will be practiced. Please bring a sweater\, shawl\, or lap blanket to keep warm since we will increase ventilation by cracking open the doors. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided after registration. \nTO REGISTER: Go to NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice for how to register.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/emptiness-in-buddhist-practice-online/2020-12-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
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SUMMARY:NEW COURSE: Emptiness in Buddhist Practice
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed.\nEmptiness in Buddhist Practice\nAn 8-week course led by Shaila Catherine \nMondays Online via Zoom\nDecember 7\, 14\, 21\, January 4\, 11\, February 1\, 8\, 15\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific Time \nSince the County of Santa Clara has been moved into the Purple Tier (Tier One)\, we will no longer be offering an in-person option for this course.  \nRegistration will be a little different for this course. Upon clicking the REGISTER button\, you will be directed to a form where you will be asked a few administrative questions  Upon completion of the form\, you will be transferred to a second page to choose a ticket and register. \nRegister \nOVERVIEW:\nTeachings on emptiness point directly to the liberating potential of the Buddhist path. Although this topic may sometimes seem obscure in the context of modern lay life\, it is worthy of deep reflection and study. The Buddha urged his disciples to apply their minds to understand the teachings on emptiness. The experience of emptiness is so central to his message in fact\, that on one occasion he warned that the dhamma will disappear from this world if people do not lend an ear to the teachings that “are deep\, deep in meaning\, supramundane\, dealing with emptiness.” \nThis course is structured as a discussion of the book authored by Guy Armstrong titled “Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.” Shaila Catherine will lead guided meditations and discussions to facilitate a profound contemplation of emptiness. Together we will explore a variety of meditation practices that illuminate the insubstantial void nature of experience and incline the mind toward a direct realization of emptiness. \nSCHEDULE:\n\nDecember 7 — The World is Empty of Self — Chapters 1 & 2\nDecember 14 — What is Real? — Chapters 3 & 4\nDecember 21 — How We Create A Sense of Self — Chapter 5\nJanuary 4 — Beyond Self — Chapters 6\, 7 & 8\nJanuary 11 — Karma: Who Acts? — Chapters 9 & 10\nFebruary 1 ­— The End of Karma\, Abiding in Emptiness\, Cessation\, Nibbana — Chapters 11\, 12 & 13\nFebruary 8 — All Phenomena are Empty — Chapters 14\, 15 & 16\nFebruary 15 — The Empty Nature of Awareness. Compassion — Chapters 17 – 21\n\nREQUIRED BOOK: Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators\, by Guy Armstrong\, published by Wisdom Publications. Paperback: ISBN 9781614295266. E-book: ISBN 9781614293798 \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This course is open to all practitioners\, however\, it is designed for those who have already had an introduction to mindfulness meditation practices. \nCOURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nABOUT ONLINE MEETINGS: A Zoom link will be provided a few days before the start of the class. \nQUESTIONS? Contact thursdayclass \nRegister \n\nRegistration: Registration is required for this course. To register\, click the REGISTER button on this page\, fill out the brief form\, select your ticket option\, and make your payment. \nCourse Fee: The non-refundable registration fee is based on a sliding scale of $600 to $175. 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: Those who need additional scholarship assistance may email the registrar at thursdayclass. A limited number of scholarship applicants may register for $85 and $125. \nTax Deductions: The basic registration fee (Base Rate of $175)\, and the scholarship tickets do not include teacher dana and are not tax-deductible. By selecting a ticket level above $175\, you will be contributing to teacher dana and the amount above $175 will be considered a voluntary tax-deductible Teacher Dana 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 your 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 a future IMSB 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: You may join our mailing list to receive notifications about future events.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/new-course-emptiness-in-buddhist-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Guests and Series,Open for Registration,Requires Registration
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200616T035245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220745Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Finding Balance - with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format. We changed the time to enable meditators in other time zones to join us. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  \nFive Doorways to Finding Balance\nThe Spiritual Faculties in Meditation and Life\nA six-week ONLINE course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nWhen the ground shifts beneath our feet\, how do we orient? What is reliable\, both as an inner refuge and as a source from which to act? Buddhist teachings emphasize the impermanence and unreliability of the world\, and they also offer reliable means to navigate such a world skillfully\, such that our life becomes a path to Awakening. In this series\, we will explore the five spiritual faculties (trust\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom) as reference points and doorways to finding balance and clarity amidst uncertainty. Each highlights a different approach to developing the mind and to acting with wisdom and compassion in our life. \n\nJul 16: The Spiritual Faculties as Indriya: Ways to Channel the Mind\, with Kim Allen\nJul 23: Trust\, with Kim Allen\nJul 30: Energy\, with Shaila Catherine\nAug 6: No class. Mid-course Break.\nAug 13: Mindfulness\, with Kim Allen\nAug 20: Concentration\, with Kim Allen\nAug 27: Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. WHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who have already been introduced to mindfulness meditation. COURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. REGISTRATION: 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. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. COURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $125 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $125 is used for the most basic administrative costs. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $62.50 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. TAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. CANCELLATION 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-finding-balance/2020-08-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200616T035245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220745Z
UID:10009211-1597944600-1597951800@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Finding Balance - with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format. We changed the time to enable meditators in other time zones to join us. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  \nFive Doorways to Finding Balance\nThe Spiritual Faculties in Meditation and Life\nA six-week ONLINE course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nWhen the ground shifts beneath our feet\, how do we orient? What is reliable\, both as an inner refuge and as a source from which to act? Buddhist teachings emphasize the impermanence and unreliability of the world\, and they also offer reliable means to navigate such a world skillfully\, such that our life becomes a path to Awakening. In this series\, we will explore the five spiritual faculties (trust\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom) as reference points and doorways to finding balance and clarity amidst uncertainty. Each highlights a different approach to developing the mind and to acting with wisdom and compassion in our life. \n\nJul 16: The Spiritual Faculties as Indriya: Ways to Channel the Mind\, with Kim Allen\nJul 23: Trust\, with Kim Allen\nJul 30: Energy\, with Shaila Catherine\nAug 6: No class. Mid-course Break.\nAug 13: Mindfulness\, with Kim Allen\nAug 20: Concentration\, with Kim Allen\nAug 27: Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. WHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who have already been introduced to mindfulness meditation. COURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. REGISTRATION: 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. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. COURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $125 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $125 is used for the most basic administrative costs. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $62.50 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. TAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. CANCELLATION 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-finding-balance/2020-08-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200616T035245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220745Z
UID:10009210-1597339800-1597347000@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Finding Balance - with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format. We changed the time to enable meditators in other time zones to join us. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  \nFive Doorways to Finding Balance\nThe Spiritual Faculties in Meditation and Life\nA six-week ONLINE course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nWhen the ground shifts beneath our feet\, how do we orient? What is reliable\, both as an inner refuge and as a source from which to act? Buddhist teachings emphasize the impermanence and unreliability of the world\, and they also offer reliable means to navigate such a world skillfully\, such that our life becomes a path to Awakening. In this series\, we will explore the five spiritual faculties (trust\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom) as reference points and doorways to finding balance and clarity amidst uncertainty. Each highlights a different approach to developing the mind and to acting with wisdom and compassion in our life. \n\nJul 16: The Spiritual Faculties as Indriya: Ways to Channel the Mind\, with Kim Allen\nJul 23: Trust\, with Kim Allen\nJul 30: Energy\, with Shaila Catherine\nAug 6: No class. Mid-course Break.\nAug 13: Mindfulness\, with Kim Allen\nAug 20: Concentration\, with Kim Allen\nAug 27: Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. WHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who have already been introduced to mindfulness meditation. COURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. REGISTRATION: 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. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. COURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $125 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $125 is used for the most basic administrative costs. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $62.50 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. TAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. CANCELLATION 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-finding-balance/2020-08-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200616T035245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220745Z
UID:10009209-1596130200-1596137400@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Finding Balance - with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format. We changed the time to enable meditators in other time zones to join us. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  \nFive Doorways to Finding Balance\nThe Spiritual Faculties in Meditation and Life\nA six-week ONLINE course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nWhen the ground shifts beneath our feet\, how do we orient? What is reliable\, both as an inner refuge and as a source from which to act? Buddhist teachings emphasize the impermanence and unreliability of the world\, and they also offer reliable means to navigate such a world skillfully\, such that our life becomes a path to Awakening. In this series\, we will explore the five spiritual faculties (trust\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom) as reference points and doorways to finding balance and clarity amidst uncertainty. Each highlights a different approach to developing the mind and to acting with wisdom and compassion in our life. \n\nJul 16: The Spiritual Faculties as Indriya: Ways to Channel the Mind\, with Kim Allen\nJul 23: Trust\, with Kim Allen\nJul 30: Energy\, with Shaila Catherine\nAug 6: No class. Mid-course Break.\nAug 13: Mindfulness\, with Kim Allen\nAug 20: Concentration\, with Kim Allen\nAug 27: Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. WHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who have already been introduced to mindfulness meditation. COURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. REGISTRATION: 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. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. COURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $125 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $125 is used for the most basic administrative costs. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $62.50 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. TAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. CANCELLATION 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-finding-balance/2020-07-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200616T035245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220745Z
UID:10009208-1595525400-1595532600@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Finding Balance - with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format. We changed the time to enable meditators in other time zones to join us. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  \nFive Doorways to Finding Balance\nThe Spiritual Faculties in Meditation and Life\nA six-week ONLINE course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nWhen the ground shifts beneath our feet\, how do we orient? What is reliable\, both as an inner refuge and as a source from which to act? Buddhist teachings emphasize the impermanence and unreliability of the world\, and they also offer reliable means to navigate such a world skillfully\, such that our life becomes a path to Awakening. In this series\, we will explore the five spiritual faculties (trust\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom) as reference points and doorways to finding balance and clarity amidst uncertainty. Each highlights a different approach to developing the mind and to acting with wisdom and compassion in our life. \n\nJul 16: The Spiritual Faculties as Indriya: Ways to Channel the Mind\, with Kim Allen\nJul 23: Trust\, with Kim Allen\nJul 30: Energy\, with Shaila Catherine\nAug 6: No class. Mid-course Break.\nAug 13: Mindfulness\, with Kim Allen\nAug 20: Concentration\, with Kim Allen\nAug 27: Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. WHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who have already been introduced to mindfulness meditation. COURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. REGISTRATION: 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. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. COURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $125 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $125 is used for the most basic administrative costs. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $62.50 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. TAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. CANCELLATION 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-finding-balance/2020-07-23/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200616T035245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T220745Z
UID:10009207-1594920600-1594927800@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Online Course - Finding Balance - with Kim Allen
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus concerns\, we have converted our Thursday evening course into an online format. We changed the time to enable meditators in other time zones to join us. Register Now! Scroll for tickets below.  \nFive Doorways to Finding Balance\nThe Spiritual Faculties in Meditation and Life\nA six-week ONLINE course led by Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine\nWhen the ground shifts beneath our feet\, how do we orient? What is reliable\, both as an inner refuge and as a source from which to act? Buddhist teachings emphasize the impermanence and unreliability of the world\, and they also offer reliable means to navigate such a world skillfully\, such that our life becomes a path to Awakening. In this series\, we will explore the five spiritual faculties (trust\, energy\, mindfulness\, concentration\, and wisdom) as reference points and doorways to finding balance and clarity amidst uncertainty. Each highlights a different approach to developing the mind and to acting with wisdom and compassion in our life. \n\nJul 16: The Spiritual Faculties as Indriya: Ways to Channel the Mind\, with Kim Allen\nJul 23: Trust\, with Kim Allen\nJul 30: Energy\, with Shaila Catherine\nAug 6: No class. Mid-course Break.\nAug 13: Mindfulness\, with Kim Allen\nAug 20: Concentration\, with Kim Allen\nAug 27: Wisdom\, with Kim Allen\n\nVIDEO CONFERENCES: We will use the Zoom video conference platform. Zoom is easy to access via computer or phone. More information will be provided in the confirmation materials after registering. WHO SHOULD JOIN: This course intended for people who have already been introduced to mindfulness meditation. COURSE LEVELS: It is designed as a level 1-2 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \n\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. REGISTRATION: 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. (If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the Tickets heading might not yet appear\, so please check again later.) To register for a course\, you purchase one ticket\, which registers you for the entire class series. You only need to register once; you do not need to register separately for each class session. COURSE FEE: The sliding scale fee range is from $600 to $125 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited financial means. The low rate of $125 is used for the most basic administrative costs. This base rate does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. If you pay at the mid to high range of the sliding scale\, your generosity supports those with limited income in attending our programs and also supports IMSB and the teachers. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: A limited number of scholarships at the rate of $62.50 are available for those with very limited financial means. To request this scholarship rate\, please inquire with the registrar prior to selecting a ticket by contacting ThursdayClass. The registrar will send recipients of scholarships a coupon code that will lower the base rate by half during the registration process. TAX DEDUCTIONS: The basic registration fee is not tax deductible. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary contributions and are deductible for any amount that is over the base rate. Each January\, the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the amount given for the previous year that is above the basic rate; this serves as documentation for tax deduction purposes. CANCELLATION 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday class. 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 class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/online-finding-balance/2020-07-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Programs,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200717
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200616T182618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T182618Z
UID:10009213-1594857600-1594943999@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:A new Thursday Course. Five Doorways to Finding Balance with Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine
DESCRIPTION:Five Doorways to Finding Balance\nThe Spiritual Faculties in Meditation and Life\nA six-week ONLINE course led with Kim Allen and Shaila Catherine \nRegistration is required. \nFollow the links for registration and more information. \n\nOnline Course – Finding Balance – with Kim Allen
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/a-new-thursday-course-five-doorways-to-finding-balance-with-kim-allen-and-shaila-catherine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open for Registration
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200522
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20200222T150119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T061427Z
UID:10009197-1590019200-1590105599@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Famous Buddhist Similes. A new ONLINE course. Introduction to sutta study. Register now!
DESCRIPTION:Learning Through Examples: Images\, Illustrations\, and Similes in the Discourses of the Buddha\nRegister Now! \nAn ONLINE 6-week course on Thursday evenings with Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen \nFor more information and registration details: https://staging.imsb.org/event/course-introducing-the-suttas-through-similes/2020-05-21/ \n\nONLINE COURSE: Intro to Sutta Study & Famous Similes
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/famous-buddhist-similes-register-now/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open for Registration,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20191126T202545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T153351Z
UID:10009195-1585180800-1585267199@staging.imsb.org
SUMMARY:Satipatthana. Register now for an advanced ONLINE mindfulness course.
DESCRIPTION:Satipatthana:\nMindfulness for Experienced Meditators\nAn 8-week ONLINE course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen \nRegister Now! Registration will be open for only one week to offer an online meditation course in the face of the coronavirus response. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to deepen your meditation practice at home.\nRegister before March 25! \nFor more information and registration details: https://staging.imsb.org/event/satipatthana/2020-03-26/ \n\nOnline Course: Satipatthana. Mindfulness for Experienced Meditators \n\n 
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/a-new-thursday-course-register-now-for-a-mindfulness-course-designed-for-experienced-meditators/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Open for Registration,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200117
DTSTAMP:20260605T192115
CREATED:20191126T201652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T201652Z
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SUMMARY:Let Go! – A new Thursday evening course in Saratoga. Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:Register now for Let Go!\nA 6-week course led by Shaila Catherine\, Dawn Neal\, Chris Clifford\, Ying Chen\, Kim Allen\, and Janetti Marotta \nFor more information and online registration: https://staging.imsb.org/event/course-let-go/2020-01-16/ \n\nCourse: Let Go!
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/let-go-a-new-thursday-evening-course-in-saratoga-register-now/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginners,Open for Registration,Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Work Skillfully with Anger - Learning to Let Go - A new Thursday Course - Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:Register now for this new 6-week workshop on letting go: Working Skillfully with Anger.\nLed by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen \nFor more information and online registration click here: \n\nCourse: Working Skillfully with Anger
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/work-skillfully-with-anger-learning-to-let-go-a-new-thursday-course-register-now/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open for Registration
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171026
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SUMMARY:Register for 10-week Thursday Class in Saratoga: Buddhism and Social Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Click here to jump to the registration page with the ticketing options.\nA ten-week sutta study discussion course led by Shaila Catherine and Sharon Allen\nIn this course we will study Bhikkhu Bodhi’s powerful collection of discourses from the Pali Canon that address issues relevant to our times: communication\, anger\, conflict resolution\, friendship\, social equity\, and interpersonal dynamics. This ten-week course offers a discussion format for sutta study and the contemplation of Buddhist teachings that lead to social harmony\, ethical clarity\, and engaged wisdom. Students are expected to read about 20 pages each week (approximately one hour of reading) and engage in the discussions. \nThursday Class Dates: \n\nOctober 26 – Right Understanding with Shaila Catherine\nNovember 2 – Dealing with Anger with Sharon Allen\nNovember 9 – Personal Training with Shaila Catherine\nNovember 16 – Proper Speech with Shaila Catherine\nNovember 23 – No Meeting. Happy Thanksgiving Holiday\nNovember 30 – Good Friendship with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 7 – One’s Own Good and the Good of Others with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 14 – Intentional Community with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 21- Disputes with Shaila Catherine\nDecember 28 – No Meeting this week. Happy Holidays!\nJanuary 4 – Settling Disputes with Shaila Catherine\nJanuary 11 – Establishing an Equitable Society with Shaila Catherine\n\nRequired Reading: The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon\, edited and introduced by Bhikkhu Bodhi\, Wisdom Publications\, 2016\, ISBN: 978-1-61429-355-2. You may purchase the book from Wisdom Publications\, any bookstore\, or online bookseller. \nWHO SHOULD JOIN: This is an intermediate level course. Previous training in sutta study and retreat experience is welcome\, but not required. Previous experience with mindfulness meditation\, however\, is expected. The course is designed for meditators who have already developed some continuity in their meditation practice\, and who wish to now study\, discuss\, and contemplate the social implications of the Buddha’s teachings. \nTO REGISTER for the Thursday evening course in Saratoga click here. This link will take you to a page with ticketing options to reserve your place in the class.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/course-the-buddhas-teachings-on-social-and-communal-harmony/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dhamma Study,Open for Registration,Requires Registration,Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick
DESCRIPTION:The Dhamma of Aging\nA 6 week course led by Robert Cusick\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nAging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change\, too\, is a dynamic natural process. To recognize and acknowledge the challenges associated with change (at any age) brings us face-to-face with the truth of impermanence\, suffering and non-self. To know and see such truths cognitively is one thing. To directly experience and live with them is another. In this six-week series of classes on “The Dhamma of Aging”\, participants will explore questions about the nature of wisdom and compassion as it relates to the ebb & flow of their own real-world daily life issues of aging. \nThe course content is designed to address the richness and diversity that is our shared human experience and will include instruction\, guided compassion techniques\, breathing and contemplative practices and inquiry\, and meditation exercises. It is offered as a six week series\, with progressive lessons and sequential instruction. \nCOURSE LEVELS:\nThis course is open to all practitioners. It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nREGISTRATION:\nRegistration is required for this course. Registration will open two-three months prior to the start date of each course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the ticket feature may not have yet appeared\, so please check back later to register. \nThe sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited means. The basic rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. It does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. The scholarship rate of $45 offers an even lower rate for those with very limited financial means. \nBy choosing to give at the mid to high range of the sliding scale your generosity supports those with limited income to attend our programs\, and it supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay Area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. If you need additional scholarship assistance and can volunteer to help\, please inquire with the registrar about service scholarships by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTicketing Tip: You may purchase series tickets on any day of the series. When you purchase a ticket you are registering for the entire class series. So you only need to register once. \nTAX DEDUCTIBILITY:\nThe basic registration fee is not tax deductible and non-refundable. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary tax deductible contributions. Each January the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the accumulated deductible donations from the previous year. This annual letter will acknowledge the amount given that is above the basic rate and serve as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nAll 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday Class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \nTo redeem a voucher\, send an email to the registrar for the appropriate course and request to use your voucher credit as payment of the registration fees. If the voucher does not cover the base rate for the new class\, the balance will be due to complete the registration process. Credits vouchers can be transferred to only one future course. \nSUBSEQUENT PROGRAMING:\nThe Thursday night dhamma classroom will include an array of topics that will support the development of meditative skills and liberating insight. Please see our 2017 Calendar of Events for details. Courses will be led by experienced teachers and local experts in meditation\, mindfulness\, and Buddhism. Most classes will be appropriate for both new students and seasoned practitioners; any restrictions or pre-requisites will be noted in the course descriptions.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/course-dhamma-of-aging-with-robert-cusick/2017-10-19/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series,Requires Registration,Thursday Class
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SUMMARY:Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick
DESCRIPTION:The Dhamma of Aging\nA 6 week course led by Robert Cusick\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nAging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change\, too\, is a dynamic natural process. To recognize and acknowledge the challenges associated with change (at any age) brings us face-to-face with the truth of impermanence\, suffering and non-self. To know and see such truths cognitively is one thing. To directly experience and live with them is another. In this six-week series of classes on “The Dhamma of Aging”\, participants will explore questions about the nature of wisdom and compassion as it relates to the ebb & flow of their own real-world daily life issues of aging. \nThe course content is designed to address the richness and diversity that is our shared human experience and will include instruction\, guided compassion techniques\, breathing and contemplative practices and inquiry\, and meditation exercises. It is offered as a six week series\, with progressive lessons and sequential instruction. \nCOURSE LEVELS:\nThis course is open to all practitioners. It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nREGISTRATION:\nRegistration is required for this course. Registration will open two-three months prior to the start date of each course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the ticket feature may not have yet appeared\, so please check back later to register. \nThe sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited means. The basic rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. It does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. The scholarship rate of $45 offers an even lower rate for those with very limited financial means. \nBy choosing to give at the mid to high range of the sliding scale your generosity supports those with limited income to attend our programs\, and it supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay Area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. If you need additional scholarship assistance and can volunteer to help\, please inquire with the registrar about service scholarships by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTicketing Tip: You may purchase series tickets on any day of the series. When you purchase a ticket you are registering for the entire class series. So you only need to register once. \nTAX DEDUCTIBILITY:\nThe basic registration fee is not tax deductible and non-refundable. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary tax deductible contributions. Each January the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the accumulated deductible donations from the previous year. This annual letter will acknowledge the amount given that is above the basic rate and serve as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nAll 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday Class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \nTo redeem a voucher\, send an email to the registrar for the appropriate course and request to use your voucher credit as payment of the registration fees. If the voucher does not cover the base rate for the new class\, the balance will be due to complete the registration process. Credits vouchers can be transferred to only one future course. \nSUBSEQUENT PROGRAMING:\nThe Thursday night dhamma classroom will include an array of topics that will support the development of meditative skills and liberating insight. Please see our 2017 Calendar of Events for details. Courses will be led by experienced teachers and local experts in meditation\, mindfulness\, and Buddhism. Most classes will be appropriate for both new students and seasoned practitioners; any restrictions or pre-requisites will be noted in the course descriptions.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/course-dhamma-of-aging-with-robert-cusick/2017-10-12/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series,Requires Registration,Thursday Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Sit at IMSB - Contact":MAILTO:Click on link under organizer
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SUMMARY:Course: Dhamma of Aging with Robert Cusick
DESCRIPTION:The Dhamma of Aging\nA 6 week course led by Robert Cusick\nVisit our Teacher Page for teacher biographies and photographs. \nAging is a dynamic natural process. It not only includes the losses and heartbreak often associated with changing conditions but also the opportunity to cultivate deep insights and wisdom. Change\, too\, is a dynamic natural process. To recognize and acknowledge the challenges associated with change (at any age) brings us face-to-face with the truth of impermanence\, suffering and non-self. To know and see such truths cognitively is one thing. To directly experience and live with them is another. In this six-week series of classes on “The Dhamma of Aging”\, participants will explore questions about the nature of wisdom and compassion as it relates to the ebb & flow of their own real-world daily life issues of aging. \nThe course content is designed to address the richness and diversity that is our shared human experience and will include instruction\, guided compassion techniques\, breathing and contemplative practices and inquiry\, and meditation exercises. It is offered as a six week series\, with progressive lessons and sequential instruction. \nCOURSE LEVELS:\nThis course is open to all practitioners. It is designed as a level 1-3 course. Click this link for a key to course level designations. \nREGISTRATION:\nRegistration is required for this course. Registration will open two-three months prior to the start date of each course. Registration fees are non-refundable. To register\, select an option under the Tickets heading at the bottom of this page. If you are viewing this page more than two months in advance of the course\, the ticket feature may not have yet appeared\, so please check back later to register. \nThe sliding scale fee range is from $360 to $90 and will be shared between IMSB and the teacher(s). The lower end of the sliding scale is intended for those with limited means. The basic rate of $90 is estimated to cover the most basic costs such as rent and insurance for the specific class period. It does not factor in compensation for teachers or ongoing administrative expenses for IMSB. The scholarship rate of $45 offers an even lower rate for those with very limited financial means. \nBy choosing to give at the mid to high range of the sliding scale your generosity supports those with limited income to attend our programs\, and it supports IMSB and the teachers\, enabling the dhamma to thrive in the South Bay Area. We encourage you to choose the highest level that is appropriate for your economic situation. If you need additional scholarship assistance and can volunteer to help\, please inquire with the registrar about service scholarships by contacting ThursdayClass. \nTicketing Tip: You may purchase series tickets on any day of the series. When you purchase a ticket you are registering for the entire class series. So you only need to register once. \nTAX DEDUCTIBILITY:\nThe basic registration fee is not tax deductible and non-refundable. Donations above the base rate will be considered voluntary tax deductible contributions. Each January the IMSB treasurer sends donors letters that acknowledge the accumulated deductible donations from the previous year. This annual letter will acknowledge the amount given that is above the basic rate and serve as documentation for tax deduction purposes. \nCANCELLATION POLICY:\nAll 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 class meeting\, your registration fee will be converted into a voucher creditable towards the fee for a future IMSB Thursday Class. Vouchers must be used within one year of the initial course start date. Cancellations that occur after the start of the first class are not eligible for the voucher credit. \nTo redeem a voucher\, send an email to the registrar for the appropriate course and request to use your voucher credit as payment of the registration fees. If the voucher does not cover the base rate for the new class\, the balance will be due to complete the registration process. Credits vouchers can be transferred to only one future course. \nSUBSEQUENT PROGRAMING:\nThe Thursday night dhamma classroom will include an array of topics that will support the development of meditative skills and liberating insight. Please see our 2017 Calendar of Events for details. Courses will be led by experienced teachers and local experts in meditation\, mindfulness\, and Buddhism. Most classes will be appropriate for both new students and seasoned practitioners; any restrictions or pre-requisites will be noted in the course descriptions.
URL:https://staging.imsb.org/event/course-dhamma-of-aging-with-robert-cusick/2017-10-05/
LOCATION:Westhope Presbyterian Church\, 12850 Saratoga Ave\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guests and Series,Requires Registration,Thursday Class
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