Naturalistic Buddhism Dhammadasa Gil Fronsdal   Note: This essay is an expanded version of a paper titled “Natural Buddhism” that appeared in the 2014 issue of the Insight Journal.  That original paper was first developed from one of 20 presentations made at the BCBS conference on Secular Buddhism held in March of 2013.   As a Buddhist teacher, I am often asked to identify the form of Buddhism with which I am associated. While, most broadly, I identify myself with…

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The day will include sitting and walking meditation, instructions, a dharma talk, and an opportunity to ask questions of the teacher. The retreat will take place in our Zoom virtual Meditation Hall. You will receive an email with a link to the online retreat’s website one week before the retreat starts. This website will include all the details you will need, including the schedule for the day and the Zoom link to the Meditation Hall. RETREAT SCHEDULE APPLY ONLINE Questions:…

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Sunday, December 25, 2022: 11:15 am – 1:30 pm LOCATION: in-person in the IMC parking lot Join us Join us for a Vegetarian Potluck in the IMC parking lot on Sunday December 25 after the regular Sunday sit. —Remember to dress warmly and to plan ahead for this event, since most stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Contact Gloria at gbschulz@earthlink.net if you have any questions.

Saturday, December 31, 2022: 7:00 – 10:30 pm LOCATION: In-person only at IMC This event has been CANCELLED due to local flooding! Join us Join us in person on New Year’s Eve for an evening of mindfulness practice in community to mark 2022 ending and 2023 beginning. In past years, we had a lovely tradition of sharing tea and snacks, but due to Covid, we will not be doing so this year. Schedule 7:00 pm — Meet and Greet —…

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led by Tanya Wiser and Dawn Neal Five Thursdays: January 5 – February 2, 2023: 6:30 – 8:00pm In-person and streamed on YouTube led by Tanya Wiser and Dawn Neal Basic instructions in mindfulness meditation are taught sequentially in this 5-week class. The series starts with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, and concludes with a discussion on concentration and the application of mindfulness in daily life. Classes will include guided meditation, dharma talks, and…

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 Saturdays 12/3 & 12/10 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific This series is for Black-identified participants. Please register before the event in order to obtain the meeting link On Zoom: Please register here before the event to obtain the Zoom Link The Black-Identified Mindfulness Circle will come together to meditate in two sessions to reflect on the past year, embrace the present and set intentions for the future. Our collective wisdom will allow us to reconnect, acknowledge and celebrate who we…

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Saturday, October 29, 2022: 8:30 to 10:00 am PDT on Zoom This month’s Earth Care meeting will be an interactive session on electrification of transportation options. The session will include a brief meditation session, a presentation with Adam Borison PhD, and group discussions on mindfully making choices that limit carbon emissions. You can find out about IMC’s Earth Care group HERE. Dr. Adam Borison is a strategy consultant and start-up entrepreneur focused on transportation electrification and renewable energy. His work is aimed specifically…

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October 22, 2022, 1pm – 2:30pm (With an optional 15 minute informal discussion after 2:30) On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82750751604?pwd=dlZ1V3ZSZitiY2Rwd2QvRjNGQ0l3QT09 Anyone who has experienced a sense of loss and uncertainty over this last year is welcome to join us for a Zoom gathering and community ceremony of recognition, remembrance, and love. We will form a “circle” of witnessing, respecting, and honoring our losses. There will be time to acknowledge the personal, collective, and the unequal nature of recent losses in some communities….

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Vipassana Earth Care week begins October 2nd. Please join us, for an in-person celebration on Sunday October 9, 2022 9:25 – 10:45 AM — at the regular Sunday morning meditation and talk 10:45 – 11:30 AM — at the Community Tea following the meditation and talk Earth care week was launched in 2013 by teachers gathered at the International Vipassana Teachers meeting at Spirit Rock. In proposing the annual observance, the teachers were responding to a request for teachings on…

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The Dharma Rocks Program is restarting Sunday, October 18, 2022. Dharma Rocks Program (3rd through 5th Graders) (Sixth graders have the option of attending Dharma Rocks and/or Dharma Bodhis) Led by Camille Whitney and Tim Sandoe Third Sunday of the month from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Meditation and mindfulness practice through games, stories, and art. Light snack provided. Parents/guardians can either drop off and pick up their kids, or wait at IMC. We ask that anyone attending be vaccinated…

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All-day mindfulness meditation retreat on Saturday, 10/1/22 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. This day-long retreat format allows for a number of meditation sessions in a single day which provides an opportunity to learn how to apply the instructions and to build momentum and continuity in mindfulness. The schedule consists of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation.  Light guidance will be offered on mindfulness of breath, body, emotions, thoughts and open awareness practices.  Brief one-on-one meetings with the teachers…

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On Zoom; Sundays, 1:00 – 3:30pm Pacific Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 18, Jan 15, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 The Buddha highlighted seven shining jewels as supports for awakening. These jewels, also known as the Seven Factors of Awakening, have an important role in our meditation practice, daily life, and the path of liberation. In this seven-month program, we will explore and practice with these jewels so that they can shine in our lives. We will spend one…

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TAUGHT BY GIL FRONSDAL On Zoom Mondays, 9:00 am-4:00 pm: 10/3, 10/31, 12/5, 1/6 (Friday), 1/30, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1.  Optional DMP online retreat: March 13-16; 9:00 am-4:00 each day The DMP is an eight-month program giving experienced practitioners the opportunity to delve into meditation practice and the Buddhist teachings and instructions for meditation. The program will utilize Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing) as the reference for delving into practices and states of meditation related to the deepening of mindfulness, concentration, and insight.  We…

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All-day introduction to mindfulness meditation on a Saturday, 9/10/22. This day-long retreat format allows for a number of meditation sessions in a single day which provides an opportunity to learn how to apply the instructions and to build momentum and continuity in mindfulness. The schedule consists of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation.  Brief instructions and light guidance will be offered on mindfulness of breath, body, emotions, thoughts and open awareness practices.  Brief one-on-one discussions with the teachers to…

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Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 8:30 to 10 am PDT on Zoom. Today, we have a special guest speaker, Leo Steinmetz of Acterra. He will lead a Green@Home Workshop that focuses on reducing carbon emissions at home through electrification. Leo Steinmetz is the Beneficial Electrification Manager at Acterra, a nonprofit working on sustainability outreach, advocacy, and community-building around the Bay Area. Leo works on supporting people’s access to building electrification, through Acterra’s Green@Home workshop series and induction cooktop lending programs….

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