What’s New At Insight Meditation Center
Sunday, March 18 to Sunday, March 25, 2012 Hidden Villa , 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Flier Information Application Applicants will be admitted to this retreat by lottery. All applications with deposits that have been received by January 18, 2012 will be entered into a lottery to be held on January 19. You will be notified during the following week if you have been admitted or are on the wait-list. Subsequent applications will be added to the…
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It is with great delight that I express my gratitude to all who have donated funds for the renovation of the Insight Retreat Center. We have raised $1.17 million since we started our fundraising campaign in May. This is phenomenally successful for an organization our size. I consider every donation a wonderful and generous gift, from the $5 we received from ten-year old Rachel to the donations of our major donors. Due to the popularity of Audiodharma, we have received…
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Many of the Buddha’s teachings focus, in one way or another, on the importance of action in a wise life. When he gave instructions on how to live, he emphasized the importance of choosing actions that benefit ourselves and others. To understand his instruction on action it helps to be familiar with the teachings that provide the context for knowing how to act. For people on the Buddha’s path of liberation, understanding the relationship between action and karma is important. …
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We have launched a new newsletter for people interested in the Insight Retreat Center. In addition to having information about the retreat center and eventually the schedule of its retreats, it will also have articles about retreat practice. The newsletter is available for download.
Saturday December 10, 9am to 4:30pm This is a daylong retreat with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, instruction in mindfulness practice, particularly in mindfulness of the body and a dharma talk. It is recommended for both beginners and experienced practitioners. No interviews. Bring lunch. Gil Fronsdal
Saturday November 12, 8:30am to 5pm Practicing mindfulness on retreat is one of the foundations for maturing insight meditation. The simplicity, silence and support of retreats contribute to letting go of many of the distractions that get in the way of clear seeing. Retreats also are a wonderful environment for developing a continuity of awareness for an extended period. This particular daylong retreat is meant for people who already understand the basic practice of mindfulness; no instruction will be given….
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Tuesdays, October 25 to November 22, 7:30-9pm Aprende a meditar y goza de los beneficios físicos y mentales. Curso de cinco semanas en el Insight Meditation Center 108 Birch St. Redwood City, CA 94062-1307. Los martes de 7:30 p.m. a las 9 p.m.del 25 de Octubre al 22 de Noviembre, 2011. Instructora: Andrea Castillo. El curso se ofrece gratuitamente. Si deseas puedes ofrecer una donación.
Saturday November 5, 1-4pm Within Buddhism, meditation is one element of an integrated approach to living a wise and stress-free life. This retreat will include instruction and practice of meditation, and an introduction to the Four Noble Truths, the heart of the Buddhist teachings. The Four Noble Truths point to a happiness and peace not tied to our experiences in life. Discovering this happiness brings balance through all the changes life can bring. There will be time for peer discussion…
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Friday October 28, 7:30 -9pm Anyone who has lost a family member, friend or other dear person over the last year is welcome to join us for a chance to remember and honor those who have died but who enriched our lives and community. With the practices of mindfulness and compassion, we will have a period of silent sitting and rituals of remembrance, bereavement, and farewell. Bring pictures or mementos for our altar of persons you wish to honor/remember. If you…
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Four Thursday Evenings: Sept 22 – Oct 13 7:30 – 9:00 pm Sept 22 The Dharma of Harry Potter: How the magic of Harry Potter connects to the Buddha’s teachings. For Harry Potter fanatics or neophytes. You will learn spells. Sept 29 The Dharma of Time Travel: What is the past? What is the future? Can you travel through time? Oct 6th The Dharma of Resurrection: What does the Buddha say about life after death…..and should you care? Oct 13th…
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We are pleased to announce that beginning in September, the Sati Institute for Theravada Buddhist Studies, under the auspices of the Sati Center, will offer two courses toward a Master of Buddhist Studies (M.B.S.) degree in collaboration with the Institute of Buddhist Studies. This degree is designed for those interested in a systematic education in Theravada Buddhist Studies for professional or personal purposes. As the program develops, we will add a third year for students who want to earn an…
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Dear All, Please note that we now have two email lists, one for IMC and one for IRC (Insight Retreat Center). If you’d like to receive future IRC updates, please sign up here: http://eepurl.com/dPgP6 . If you’re not sure you’re on it, it’s ok to sign up again as it doesn’t allow duplicates. To see our latest IRC Update, click here: IRC Update. With Metta, Ines Freedman IRC Managing Director
Sept 3, 9 to 5pm, Sept 4, 1 to 5pm, Sept 5, 9:30am to 12:30pm with John Peacock The earliest Buddhist teachings in their historical context. Exploration and conversation with John Peacock on how the Buddha developed a spiritual practice based on ethical activity and internal experience in contrast to the metaphysical thinking of his times. Note: times may change. Please check calendar closer to dates.
Saturday, July 30, 9:30am to 5pm with Donald Rothberg This day combines periods of sitting and walking mediation with talks on four basic themes: the roots, history, nature and challenges of socially engaged buddhism.