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February 26, 2020

February 26, 2020

Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Practicing Together: The Role of Spiritual Friendships With Diana Clark, Kim Allen, Ying Chen & David Lorey

Four Wednesday Afternoons, 1:30 – 3:30; Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 11
The importance of kalyana mitta or “good spiritual friends” - people with whom we share Buddhist practice and who support us in our practice - is often emphasized in the Buddha’s teachings. Join us as we explore not only the teachings on this rich topic, but also how we might develop and incorporate them into our lives. The course will include sutta readings, teachings, small group discussions, guided meditations and opportunities for Q&A. This is a Sati Center event. For more information see sati.org.

Diana Clark's Biography, Kim Allen's Biography, Ying Chen's Biography & David Lorey's Biography

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February 26, 2020

Wednesday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Castillo

5 Wednesday evenings, 7:30- 9:00 pm, February 12 - March 11
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.

Andrea Castillo's Biography

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February 27, 2020

February 27, 2020

Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

IMC Senior Sangha Group: Enjoying Our Aging with David Cohn, Fiona Barner & Robert Cusick

Thursdays from 11am to 1pm: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, June 25
Suzuki Roshi was asked, "Why do you practice?" He laughed and said, "To enjoy my old age." Please join us as we create a dharma based community of IMC seniors of all ages. Everyone is welcome. We will cultivate enjoying our journey through the vicissitudes and blessings of aging with kindness and wisdom practices. There will be guided meditations, talks, and discussion on topics that support aging with ease and contentment. Participants may bring a bag lunch.

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February 29, 2020

February 29, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Maranasati: Awakening to Life Through Contemplating Death With Nikki Mirghafori

“What is subject to death, dies. I am not exempt.” is one of the Five Daily Remembrances the Buddha recommended for frequent reflection for lay and ordained practitioners, alike. We all die, that is for certain. Only the timing is unknown. Rather than ignoring, fearing, or running away from this natural truth of our human lives, we can harness the power of this most potent contemplation to inform our precious human life in order to live more fully, with presence, and according to our deepest values. Embracing the impermanent nature of our lives also allows a deep letting go, freedom, and fearlessness in preparation for our actual moment of death. Join us for a day of practice and exploration through dharma talks, guided meditation, and small & large group dialogue.
Nikki Mirghafori’s Biography

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March 2, 2020

March 2, 2020

Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Deepening Meditation Program with Gil Fronsdal, Diana Clark, & Max Erdstein

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 focus on understanding the different attentional factors involved in mindfulness, insight, and concentration meditation. We will also consider the supports and challenges to meditation, and the experiences and insights emphasized in traditional Vipassana practice. Components of the program include monthly group meetings, readings, short reflective writing assignments and small group practice-discussion meetings with Diana Clark, Max Erdstein and possibly other teachers. Additional optional components are a seven-day retreat at IRC for forty people in March 2020 and a series of daylong retreats at IMC focusing on themes augmenting the program.
As this is an immersion program, having a regular meditation practice is required. Additional prerequisites are five years of committed insight meditation practice, 4 seven-day (or longer) silent insight meditation retreats and completion of the IMC Eightfold Path Program or its equivalent.
Dates: 9:30 am-4:00 pm: Aug 26; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 20 May 18. Optional retreat: Mar 15-22. To apply go to IMC’s website Special Events page after June 1; Applications due by August 1. Notification of acceptance by Aug 14.

Gil Fronsdal Biography
Diana Clark Biography
Max Erdstein Biography

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March 3, 2020

March 3, 2020

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Tuesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, March 3 – March 31
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.
Ying Chen’s biography

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March 4, 2020

March 4, 2020

Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Practicing Together: The Role of Spiritual Friendships With Diana Clark, Kim Allen, Ying Chen & David Lorey

Four Wednesday Afternoons, 1:30 – 3:30; Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 11
The importance of kalyana mitta or “good spiritual friends” - people with whom we share Buddhist practice and who support us in our practice - is often emphasized in the Buddha’s teachings. Join us as we explore not only the teachings on this rich topic, but also how we might develop and incorporate them into our lives. The course will include sutta readings, teachings, small group discussions, guided meditations and opportunities for Q&A. This is a Sati Center event. For more information see sati.org.

Diana Clark's Biography, Kim Allen's Biography, Ying Chen's Biography & David Lorey's Biography

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March 4, 2020

Wednesday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Castillo

5 Wednesday evenings, 7:30- 9:00 pm, February 12 - March 11
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.

Andrea Castillo's Biography

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March 7, 2020

March 7, 2020

Saturday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Daylong with Gil Fronsdal

Marc h 7, 2019 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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.
The schedule consists of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. At the end of the day there will be a Dharma talk. Brief interviews to talk about the practice will be available. Previous experience is recommended. Bring Lunch.
Gil Fronsdal's biography

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March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Tuesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, March 3 – March 31
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.
Ying Chen’s biography

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March 11, 2020

March 11, 2020

Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Practicing Together: The Role of Spiritual Friendships With Diana Clark, Kim Allen, Ying Chen & David Lorey

Four Wednesday Afternoons, 1:30 – 3:30; Feb 19, 26, Mar 4, 11
The importance of kalyana mitta or “good spiritual friends” - people with whom we share Buddhist practice and who support us in our practice - is often emphasized in the Buddha’s teachings. Join us as we explore not only the teachings on this rich topic, but also how we might develop and incorporate them into our lives. The course will include sutta readings, teachings, small group discussions, guided meditations and opportunities for Q&A. This is a Sati Center event. For more information see sati.org.

Diana Clark's Biography, Kim Allen's Biography, Ying Chen's Biography & David Lorey's Biography

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March 11, 2020

Wednesday 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Castillo

5 Wednesday evenings, 7:30- 9:00 pm, February 12 - March 11
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.

Andrea Castillo's Biography

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March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020

Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

10 Supreme Supports for Meditation with Chris Clifford, David Cohn & Jennifer Lemas

Fridays, 9:30-12:00 (not 9:00 as stated in the newsletter): Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, Mar. 13, Apr. 17, May 15, June 19
The ten perfections (paramis) are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. This series will combine emailed readings and reflections with in-class teachings and discussion of what we read and reflected on. Sign-up forms will appear on the web in late July [at https://audiodharma.wufoo.com/forms/r1qumzdp06juayb/]. This is just a short form for getting on the mailing list for the course materials. No deadline, but please sign up if you plan to attend or audit the course. Suggested reading prior to the first class: http://ajahnsucitto.org/articles/parami-1-crossing-the-floods/. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and stay for lunch.

Chris Clifford's Biography, David Cohn's Biography, Jennifer Lemas's Biography

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March 15, 2020

March 15, 2020

Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Eightfold Path - Right Effort with Chris Clifford, Bruni Dávila, Tanya Wiser & Liz Powell

The Buddha’s most explicit path of practice is the Eightfold Path. This is a set of eight practical approaches to bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. The Eightfold Path Program is an introduction to each of the Eightfold factors so participants will discover how to apply each set of practices in ways that are personally meaningful.

All are welcome to attend the Sunday sessions below. To be assigned a mentor for additional private monthly meetings, application is required. Please fill out the online application, which will be available in late July so that you can apply to get a mentor, to audit the course, and to receive course material via email. The deadline for applying is Sept. 1st.

Dates of Public Meetings at IMC (except for the first and last sessions, all are Sunday 1pm to 3:30pm):
2019
Introduction to the Path & Program–Sep 8 (1:00- 2:30pm); Right View–Oct 6; Right Intention–Nov 3; Right Speech–Dec 1
2020
Right Action–Jan 12; Right Livelihood–Feb 16; Right Effort–Mar 15; Right Mindfulness–Apr 19; Right Concentration–May 17; Concluding Daylong Retreat at Insight Retreat Center, Santa Cruz—Sat., June 13 (9:30am- 4pm)

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March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Tuesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, March 3 – March 31
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.
Ying Chen’s biography

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March 24, 2020

March 24, 2020

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Tuesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, March 3 – March 31
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.
Ying Chen’s biography

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March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020

Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

IMC Senior Sangha Group: Enjoying Our Aging with David Cohn, Fiona Barner & Robert Cusick

Thursdays from 11am to 1pm: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, June 25
Suzuki Roshi was asked, "Why do you practice?" He laughed and said, "To enjoy my old age." Please join us as we create a dharma based community of IMC seniors of all ages. Everyone is welcome. We will cultivate enjoying our journey through the vicissitudes and blessings of aging with kindness and wisdom practices. There will be guided meditations, talks, and discussion on topics that support aging with ease and contentment. Participants may bring a bag lunch.

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March 28, 2020

March 28, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong with Ines Freedman

A daylong retreat introducing the basic practice of mindfulness.There will be direction of mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts and walking. There will be time for sitting meditation, walking meditation and discussion. Suitable for both beginners and those wanting to review the basics of practice. Bring lunch.
Ines Freedman’s biography

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March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020

Tuesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Tuesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, March 3 – March 31
The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary.
Ying Chen’s biography

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April 4, 2020

April 4, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Loving Heart, Resilient Heart with Diana Clark & Nikki Mirghafori

The more we’re able to soften and open the heart to gentleness, care, and love for ourselves and others, the more we’re able to allow the emotional entanglements of our lives to untangle. Join us as we explore practices that support heart-opening and increase our capacity to bounce back from adversity and be with the vicissitudes that life brings us. Our time together will include brief teachings, guided meditations, and opportunities for questions, as well as individual practice discussions with the teachers. Please bring a bag lunch.

Diana Clark's Biography Nikki Mirghfori's Biography

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April 11, 2020

April 11, 2020

Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Daylong with Matthew Brensilver

Mindfulness of breathing lies at the foundation of Buddhist meditation practice. To support building a strong foundation, the day will include a variety of teachings and guidance on practices related to breathing, including detailed instruction on how to practice mindfulness of breathing, supporting the breath with the posture, how emotions relate to the breath. No interviews. Bring lunch.
Matthew Brensilver's Biography

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April 17, 2020

April 17, 2020

Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

10 Supreme Supports for Meditation with Chris Clifford, David Cohn & Jennifer Lemas

Fridays, 9:30-12:00 (not 9:00 as stated in the newsletter): Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, Mar. 13, Apr. 17, May 15, June 19
The ten perfections (paramis) are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. This series will combine emailed readings and reflections with in-class teachings and discussion of what we read and reflected on. Sign-up forms will appear on the web in late July [at https://audiodharma.wufoo.com/forms/r1qumzdp06juayb/]. This is just a short form for getting on the mailing list for the course materials. No deadline, but please sign up if you plan to attend or audit the course. Suggested reading prior to the first class: http://ajahnsucitto.org/articles/parami-1-crossing-the-floods/. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and stay for lunch.

Chris Clifford's Biography, David Cohn's Biography, Jennifer Lemas's Biography

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April 19, 2020

April 19, 2020

Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Eightfold Path - Right Mindfulness with Chris Clifford, Bruni Dávila, Tanya Wiser & Liz Powell

The Buddha’s most explicit path of practice is the Eightfold Path. This is a set of eight practical approaches to bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. The Eightfold Path Program is an introduction to each of the Eightfold factors so participants will discover how to apply each set of practices in ways that are personally meaningful.

All are welcome to attend the Sunday sessions below. To be assigned a mentor for additional private monthly meetings, application is required. Please fill out the online application, which will be available in late July so that you can apply to get a mentor, to audit the course, and to receive course material via email. The deadline for applying is Sept. 1st.

Dates of Public Meetings at IMC (except for the first and last sessions, all are Sunday 1pm to 3:30pm):
2019
Introduction to the Path & Program–Sep 8 (1:00- 2:30pm); Right View–Oct 6; Right Intention–Nov 3; Right Speech–Dec 1
2020
Right Action–Jan 12; Right Livelihood–Feb 16; Right Effort–Mar 15; Right Mindfulness–Apr 19; Right Concentration–May 17; Concluding Daylong Retreat at Insight Retreat Center, Santa Cruz—Sat., June 13 (9:30am- 4pm)

IMC Website for more details

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April 19, 2020

Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Eightfold Path - Right Mindfulness with Chris Clifford, Bruni Dávila, Tanya Wiser & Liz Powell

The Buddha’s most explicit path of practice is the Eightfold Path. This is a set of eight practical approaches to bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. The Eightfold Path Program is an introduction to each of the Eightfold factors so participants will discover how to apply each set of practices in ways that are personally meaningful.

Dates of Public Meetings at IMC (except for the first and last sessions, all are Sunday 1pm to 3:30pm):
2019
Introduction to the Path & Program–Sep 8 (1:00- 2:30pm); Right View–Oct 6; Right Intention–Nov 3; Right Speech–Dec 1
2020
Right Action–Jan 12; Right Livelihood–Feb 16; Right Effort–Mar 15; Right Mindfulness–Apr 19; Right Concentration–May 17; Concluding Daylong Retreat at Insight Retreat Center, Santa Cruz—Sat., June 13 (9:30am- 4pm)

IMC Website for more details

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April 20, 2020

April 20, 2020

Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Deepening Meditation Program with Gil Fronsdal, Diana Clark, & Max Erdstein

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 focus on understanding the different attentional factors involved in mindfulness, insight, and concentration meditation. We will also consider the supports and challenges to meditation, and the experiences and insights emphasized in traditional Vipassana practice. Components of the program include monthly group meetings, readings, short reflective writing assignments and small group practice-discussion meetings with Diana Clark, Max Erdstein and possibly other teachers. Additional optional components are a seven-day retreat at IRC for forty people in March 2020 and a series of daylong retreats at IMC focusing on themes augmenting the program.
As this is an immersion program, having a regular meditation practice is required. Additional prerequisites are five years of committed insight meditation practice, 4 seven-day (or longer) silent insight meditation retreats and completion of the IMC Eightfold Path Program or its equivalent.
Dates: 9:30 am-4:00 pm: Aug 26; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 20 May 18. Optional retreat: Mar 15-22. To apply go to IMC’s website Special Events page after June 1; Applications due by August 1. Notification of acceptance by Aug 14.

Gil Fronsdal Biography
Diana Clark Biography
Max Erdstein Biography

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April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020

Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

IMC Senior Sangha Group: Enjoying Our Aging with David Cohn, Fiona Barner & Robert Cusick

Thursdays from 11am to 1pm: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, June 25
Suzuki Roshi was asked, "Why do you practice?" He laughed and said, "To enjoy my old age." Please join us as we create a dharma based community of IMC seniors of all ages. Everyone is welcome. We will cultivate enjoying our journey through the vicissitudes and blessings of aging with kindness and wisdom practices. There will be guided meditations, talks, and discussion on topics that support aging with ease and contentment. Participants may bring a bag lunch.

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April 25, 2020

April 25, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

The Eightfold Path: Mindfulness Daylong with Chris Clifford, bruni dávila, Liz Powell & Tanya Wiser

This daylong will provide an opportunity for in-depth practice with one of the factors of the Eightfold Path -- Right Mindfulness. Mindfulness is woven through all aspects of our practice. Those taking the Eightfold Path program are encouraged to attend and all others are welcome. It will be a mostly silent day of sitting, walking and instructions. Please bring a bag lunch.

Chris Clifford's Biography, bruni dávila's Biography, Liz Powell's Biography & Tanya Wiser's Biography

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May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020

Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

10 Supreme Supports for Meditation with Chris Clifford, David Cohn & Jennifer Lemas

Fridays, 9:30-12:00 (not 9:00 as stated in the newsletter): Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, Mar. 13, Apr. 17, May 15, June 19
The ten perfections (paramis) are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. This series will combine emailed readings and reflections with in-class teachings and discussion of what we read and reflected on. Sign-up forms will appear on the web in late July [at https://audiodharma.wufoo.com/forms/r1qumzdp06juayb/]. This is just a short form for getting on the mailing list for the course materials. No deadline, but please sign up if you plan to attend or audit the course. Suggested reading prior to the first class: http://ajahnsucitto.org/articles/parami-1-crossing-the-floods/. Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and stay for lunch.

Chris Clifford's Biography, David Cohn's Biography, Jennifer Lemas's Biography

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May 17, 2020

May 17, 2020

Sunday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Eightfold Path - Right Concentration with Chris Clifford, Bruni Dávila, Tanya Wiser & Liz Powell

The Buddha’s most explicit path of practice is the Eightfold Path. This is a set of eight practical approaches to bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. The Eightfold Path Program is an introduction to each of the Eightfold factors so participants will discover how to apply each set of practices in ways that are personally meaningful.

Dates of Public Meetings at IMC (except for the first and last sessions, all are Sunday 1pm to 3:30pm):
2019
Introduction to the Path & Program–Sep 8 (1:00- 2:30pm); Right View–Oct 6; Right Intention–Nov 3; Right Speech–Dec 1
2020
Right Action–Jan 12; Right Livelihood–Feb 16; Right Effort–Mar 15; Right Mindfulness–Apr 19; Right Concentration–May 17; Concluding Daylong Retreat at Insight Retreat Center, Santa Cruz—Sat., June 13 (9:30am- 4pm)

IMC Website for more details

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May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020

Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Deepening Meditation Program with Gil Fronsdal, Diana Clark, & Max Erdstein

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 focus on understanding the different attentional factors involved in mindfulness, insight, and concentration meditation. We will also consider the supports and challenges to meditation, and the experiences and insights emphasized in traditional Vipassana practice. Components of the program include monthly group meetings, readings, short reflective writing assignments and small group practice-discussion meetings with Diana Clark, Max Erdstein and possibly other teachers. Additional optional components are a seven-day retreat at IRC for forty people in March 2020 and a series of daylong retreats at IMC focusing on themes augmenting the program.
As this is an immersion program, having a regular meditation practice is required. Additional prerequisites are five years of committed insight meditation practice, 4 seven-day (or longer) silent insight meditation retreats and completion of the IMC Eightfold Path Program or its equivalent.
Dates: 9:30 am-4:00 pm: Aug 26; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 20 May 18. Optional retreat: Mar 15-22. To apply go to IMC’s website Special Events page after June 1; Applications due by August 1. Notification of acceptance by Aug 14.

Gil Fronsdal Biography
Diana Clark Biography
Max Erdstein Biography

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May 27, 2020

May 27, 2020

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, May 27th to June 24th with Ying Chen The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary. Ying Chen's Biography (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/333/)

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May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020

Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

IMC Senior Sangha Group: Enjoying Our Aging with David Cohn, Fiona Barner & Robert Cusick

Thursdays from 11am to 1pm: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, June 25
Suzuki Roshi was asked, "Why do you practice?" He laughed and said, "To enjoy my old age." Please join us as we create a dharma based community of IMC seniors of all ages. Everyone is welcome. We will cultivate enjoying our journey through the vicissitudes and blessings of aging with kindness and wisdom practices. There will be guided meditations, talks, and discussion on topics that support aging with ease and contentment. Participants may bring a bag lunch.

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May 30, 2020

May 30, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Introduction to Chaplaincy with Diane Wilde, Alistair Shanks, Gesshin Greenwood and Jennifer Lemas

A half-day overview of a chaplain's work of providing spiritual care and support for people in hospitals, hospices, prisons, and a wide variety of other settings. In recent years, Buddhist practitioners have been experiencing chaplaincy as a powerful opportunity to practice engaged Buddhism, and for some, as a profession. Information about the Sati Center's Buddhist Chaplaincy Training and the Institute for Buddhist Studies Chaplaincy Degree Program will be provided.

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June 3, 2020

June 3, 2020

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, May 27th to June 24th with Ying Chen The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary. Ying Chen's Biography (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/333/)

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June 6, 2020

June 6, 2020

Saturday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Intensive Daylong with Gil Fronsdal

This is a great opportunity for a full day of immersion in silent Dharma Practice. Fifteen minute inter-views with Gil will be available on a sign up basis. You are welcome to come for the entire day or drop in for any part of the retreat. If you come for only part of the day, please enter the meditation hall only at the beginning of a scheduled sit- ting. If you come while a sitting is in progress, please sit in the outer hall.Bring lunch. Breakfast and light supper provided.
Gil Fronsdal's biography

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June 10, 2020

June 10, 2020

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, May 27th to June 24th with Ying Chen The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary. Ying Chen's Biography (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/333/)

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June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, May 27th to June 24th with Ying Chen The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary. Ying Chen's Biography (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/333/)

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June 20, 2020

June 20, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Daylong with Ying Chen

Daylong with Ying Chen
Saturday, June 20, 2020

Ying Chen's Biography

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June 24, 2020

June 24, 2020

Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Ying Chen

5 Wednesday Afternoons, 1:00 – 2:30pm, May 27th to June 24th with Ying Chen The basic instructions in Insight meditation taught sequentially, starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, then application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary. Ying Chen's Biography (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/333/)

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June 25, 2020

June 25, 2020

Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

IMC Senior Sangha Group: Enjoying Our Aging with David Cohn, Fiona Barner & Robert Cusick

Thursdays from 11am to 1pm: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, June 25
Suzuki Roshi was asked, "Why do you practice?" He laughed and said, "To enjoy my old age." Please join us as we create a dharma based community of IMC seniors of all ages. Everyone is welcome. We will cultivate enjoying our journey through the vicissitudes and blessings of aging with kindness and wisdom practices. There will be guided meditations, talks, and discussion on topics that support aging with ease and contentment. Participants may bring a bag lunch.

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June 26, 2020

June 26, 2020

Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

10 Supreme Supports for Meditation with Chris Clifford, David Cohn & Jennifer Lemas

Fridays, 9:30-12:00 (not 9:00 as stated in the newsletter): Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, Mar. 13, Apr. 17, May 15, June 26 The ten perfections (paramis) are ten qualities of character which, when developed, support both Buddhist practice and compassionate involvement in the world. This series will combine emailed readings and reflections with in-class teachings and discussion of what we read and reflected on. Sign-up forms will appear on the web in late July [at https://audiodharma.wufoo.com/forms/r1qumzdp06juayb/ (https://audiodharma.wufoo.com/forms/r1qumzdp06juayb/)]. This is just a short form for getting on the mailing list for the course materials. No deadline, but please sign up if you plan to attend or audit the course. Suggested reading prior to the first class: http://ajahnsucitto.org/articles/parami-1-crossing-the-floods/ (http://ajahnsucitto.org/articles/parami-1-crossing-the-floods/). Participants are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch and stay for lunch. Chris Clifford's Biography (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/35/), David Cohn's Biography, (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/38/) Jennifer Lemas's Biography (https://audiodharma.org/teacher/93/)

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June 27, 2020

June 27, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Clear Presence during Speech: A daylong on mindful speaking with Kim Allen

Many Dharma practitioners value “wise speech,” but how is this kind of speaking actually done? Mindful speech includes a number of dimensions related to both the body and the mind. This daylong explores embodied speech combined with the mental qualities that the Buddha called clear comprehension. There will be teachings.
Kim Allen's Biography

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August 1, 2020

August 1, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Enthusiasm, Awareness and Surrendering into Ease, Contentment and Joy with David Cohn & Andrea Castillo

In the introduction to the Satipatthana Sutta, the "Vipassana Anthem," it is stated that arousing, cultivating and strengthening these three qualities in relationship to mindfulness practices will lead to freedom from sorrow and lamentation, to the disappearance of suffering and discontent, and for the realization of Nibbana. We will study these qualities of heart and mind with guided meditations, short dharma talks, and group discussions. Please bring a bag lunch.
David Cohn's biography Andrea Castillo's biography

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August 15, 2020

August 15, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Daylong with Tanya Wiser & Shelley Gault

Daylong with Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault
Saturday, August 15, 2020

Tanya Wiser's Biography Shelley Gault's Biography

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August 22, 2020

August 22, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-Residential Retreat with Andrea Fella

Taught in the style of U Tejaniya. During this daylong retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The schedule for the retreat will alternate periods of sitting and walking with instructions and discussion. Aside from the instruction and discussion periods, the day will be primarily in silence. It is recommended for both beginners and experienced practitioners. This daylong retreat begins the first day of a week-long non-residential retreat taught in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. The retreat begins with a non-residential weekend at IMC, open to the entire community. The Sunday morning portion of the retreat will integrate with the usual Sunday morning sitting program. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week. Andrea Fella has been practicing Insight Meditation since 1996, and began teaching meditation in 2003. She is particularly drawn to intensive retreat practice, and has done a number of long retreats, both in the U.S. and Burma. During one long practice period in Burma, she ordained as a nun with Sayadaw U Janeka. Andrea teaches residential retreats for IMC, and at other centers around the country.

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August 23, 2020

August 23, 2020

Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential Retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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August 24, 2020

August 24, 2020

Monday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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August 25, 2020

August 25, 2020

Tuesday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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August 26, 2020

August 26, 2020

Wednesday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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August 27, 2020

August 27, 2020

Thursday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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August 28, 2020

August 28, 2020

Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 8/22 and Sunday 8/23. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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October 10, 2020

October 10, 2020

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-Residential Retreat with Andrea Fella

Taught in the style of U Tejaniya. During this daylong retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The schedule for the retreat will alternate periods of sitting and walking with instructions and discussion. Aside from the instruction and discussion periods, the day will be primarily in silence. It is recommended for both beginners and experienced practitioners. This daylong retreat begins the first day of a week-long non-residential retreat taught in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. The retreat begins with a non-residential weekend at IMC, open to the entire community. The Sunday morning portion of the retreat will integrate with the usual Sunday morning sitting program. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week. Andrea Fella has been practicing Insight Meditation since 1996, and began teaching meditation in 2003. She is particularly drawn to intensive retreat practice, and has done a number of long retreats, both in the U.S. and Burma. During one long practice period in Burma, she ordained as a nun with Sayadaw U Janeka. Andrea teaches residential retreats for IMC, and at other centers around the country.

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October 11, 2020

October 11, 2020

Sunday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential Retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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October 12, 2020

October 12, 2020

Monday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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October 13, 2020

October 13, 2020

Tuesday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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October 14, 2020

October 14, 2020

Wednesday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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October 15, 2020

October 15, 2020

Thursday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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October 16, 2020

October 16, 2020

Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Mindfulness and Wisdom Non-residential retreat with Andrea Fella

During this week-long non-residential retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. This retreat begins with a non-residential weekend retreat, Saturday 10/10 and Sunday 10/11. For those who have attended the entire weekend retreat, the retreat can continue during the week with a meeting each morning from 7-9am. These meetings will include instructions and Dharma discussion. To support the community continuing to practice together during the week, Andrea asks that you commit to attending every morning during the week.

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November 7, 2020

November 7, 2020

Saturday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Legacy Circle Dinner

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