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"The days and nights are relentlessly passing; How well am I spending my time? This should be reflected upon again and again, by one who has gone forth."
-- Anguttara Nikaya 10.87
Annual Spring Meditation Retreat:
Mindfulness and Loving-kindness {in Boulder Creek, CA}
with Shaila Catherine
Mindfulness and Loving-kindness {in Boulder Creek, CA}
with Shaila Catherine
Thursday, May 30 - Sunday, June 2, 2013
A 4-day Weekend Retreat
Begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 30 and ends at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 2.
This silent meditation retreat is perfectly situated for reflection, renewal, and deep contemplation. Appropriate for new and experienced practitioners and set in a beautiful redwood forest, this retreat will encourage the development of mindfulness and the practice of loving kindness. There will be individual consultations with the teacher and daily dhamma teachings. By cultivating profoundly caring intentions and calm reflection, we might calm stressful agitation, heal resentments, transform habitual patterns, and dissolve any suffering that may entangle our hearts.
Space is limited, so please apply early. Download the application and waiver form ,
and send it with a non-refundable deposit of $250* (payable to “Bodhi-Retreats”) to:
Janet Taylor
10373 Doris Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: retreats@imsb.org or (408) 761-9659
*The $250 deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is non-refundable after May 1, 2013. If you cancel after 05/01/2013, the $250 deposit remains non-refundable while half of the remaining balance for your full retreat fee may be applied to a future Bodhi-Retreats/IMSB retreat (refund checks will not be issued). These vouchers for future retreats are valid for two years. If the retreat must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, full refunds will be given to those registered at the time the retreat is canceled. Refunds will not be given for any other reason.
COST: $550 registration fee includes accommodations, food and staff services. A limited number of private rooms or cabins are available with an additional fee.
DANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to support the teacher at the end of the retreat.
Co-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
A 4-day Weekend Retreat
Begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 30 and ends at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 2.
This silent meditation retreat is perfectly situated for reflection, renewal, and deep contemplation. Appropriate for new and experienced practitioners and set in a beautiful redwood forest, this retreat will encourage the development of mindfulness and the practice of loving kindness. There will be individual consultations with the teacher and daily dhamma teachings. By cultivating profoundly caring intentions and calm reflection, we might calm stressful agitation, heal resentments, transform habitual patterns, and dissolve any suffering that may entangle our hearts.
Space is limited, so please apply early. Download the application and waiver form
,
and send it with a non-refundable deposit of $250* (payable to “Bodhi-Retreats”) to:Janet Taylor
10373 Doris Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
Contact: retreats@imsb.org or (408) 761-9659
*The $250 deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is non-refundable after May 1, 2013. If you cancel after 05/01/2013, the $250 deposit remains non-refundable while half of the remaining balance for your full retreat fee may be applied to a future Bodhi-Retreats/IMSB retreat (refund checks will not be issued). These vouchers for future retreats are valid for two years. If the retreat must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, full refunds will be given to those registered at the time the retreat is canceled. Refunds will not be given for any other reason.
COST: $550 registration fee includes accommodations, food and staff services. A limited number of private rooms or cabins are available with an additional fee.
DANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to support the teacher at the end of the retreat.
Co-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
Two Daylong Meditation Events in Carson City, NV
with Shaila Catherine
with Shaila Catherine
Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 23, 2013
For more information:
www.dharmazephyr.org
Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community
Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
For more information:
www.dharmazephyr.org
Mindfulness, Concentration and Insight Meditation
A 10-day meditation retreat {in Santa Rosa, CA}
10-day meditation retreat with Shaila Catherine
A 10-day meditation retreat {in Santa Rosa, CA}
10-day meditation retreat with Shaila Catherine
Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, August 4, 2013
The retreat begins with registration at 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 25; it ends at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 4.
Partial attendance can be arranged, but it must begin on July 25.
The teachings on this retreat are structured to support a range of meditative interests including mindfulness of body, investigation of mind, deep concentration, loving kindness, and insight contemplations. Guided by group and individual meetings with the teacher, students may work with a variety of meditative approaches, to progress in a manner and pace appropriate to their individual needs. An optional daily instruction session will introduce mindfulness with breathing as a concentration practice and systematically develop the skills that lead to the deep absorption states of jhana. Dhamma talks will explore a range of subjects to support the growth of wisdom and insight. This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, dhamma teachings, question and answer sessions, and teacher consultations.
With single rooms for everyone, the facilities can support a range of practice approaches. Students who are not inclined toward concentration or jhana may choose to emphasize mindfulness, insight, and loving kindness practices. As the retreat progresses, some students may practice mindfulness of the body to enhance calm and presence; some students may intensify concentration to unify consciousness through the deep absorptions called jhana; some students may cultivate loving kindness and open the heart to the precious fragility of life; and other students may nurture insight into the functioning of perception and the nature of mind.
TO REGISTER: Space is limited, so please register early. Download the application and waiver form , enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi-Retreats), and mail to:
Janet Taylor
10373 Doris Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
Participants must have attended at least one silent retreat of at least 3 days, or have permission from the teacher.
The retreat facility is handicapped accessible. Accommodations are all single rooms.
Cost: 10 nights with single accommodation is $1800 – $950 sliding scale, plus a donation to the teacher(s) at the end of retreat. The estimated actual per-person cost for this retreat (if we used a fixed rate) is $1400. By selecting an amount above $1400, your generosity supports those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. This sliding scale will allow most partial scholarship needs to be handled by self-selecting an amount lower than $1400.
Additional partial scholarship and volunteer work exchange options may be available. Two or three people may register for a work-study retreat. These service roles have a registration fee of $675 and involve approximately 4 hours of work per day (mostly kitchen work, grocery shopping, and managing yogi jobs).
For more information, contact: retreatsimsb.org or (408) 761-9659
DANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat.
Co-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
The retreat begins with registration at 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 25; it ends at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 4.
Partial attendance can be arranged, but it must begin on July 25.
The teachings on this retreat are structured to support a range of meditative interests including mindfulness of body, investigation of mind, deep concentration, loving kindness, and insight contemplations. Guided by group and individual meetings with the teacher, students may work with a variety of meditative approaches, to progress in a manner and pace appropriate to their individual needs. An optional daily instruction session will introduce mindfulness with breathing as a concentration practice and systematically develop the skills that lead to the deep absorption states of jhana. Dhamma talks will explore a range of subjects to support the growth of wisdom and insight. This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, dhamma teachings, question and answer sessions, and teacher consultations.
With single rooms for everyone, the facilities can support a range of practice approaches. Students who are not inclined toward concentration or jhana may choose to emphasize mindfulness, insight, and loving kindness practices. As the retreat progresses, some students may practice mindfulness of the body to enhance calm and presence; some students may intensify concentration to unify consciousness through the deep absorptions called jhana; some students may cultivate loving kindness and open the heart to the precious fragility of life; and other students may nurture insight into the functioning of perception and the nature of mind.
TO REGISTER: Space is limited, so please register early. Download the application and waiver form
, enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi-Retreats), and mail to:Janet Taylor
10373 Doris Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
Participants must have attended at least one silent retreat of at least 3 days, or have permission from the teacher.
The retreat facility is handicapped accessible. Accommodations are all single rooms.
Cost: 10 nights with single accommodation is $1800 – $950 sliding scale, plus a donation to the teacher(s) at the end of retreat. The estimated actual per-person cost for this retreat (if we used a fixed rate) is $1400. By selecting an amount above $1400, your generosity supports those who need to select a lower rate to attend the retreat. This sliding scale will allow most partial scholarship needs to be handled by self-selecting an amount lower than $1400.
Additional partial scholarship and volunteer work exchange options may be available. Two or three people may register for a work-study retreat. These service roles have a registration fee of $675 and involve approximately 4 hours of work per day (mostly kitchen work, grocery shopping, and managing yogi jobs).
For more information, contact: retreats
imsb.org or (408) 761-9659
DANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat.Co-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
Awakening with Insight
A 5-day meditation retreat {in Kansas City/Excelsior Springs}
with Shaila Catherine
A 5-day meditation retreat {in Kansas City/Excelsior Springs}
with Shaila Catherine
Wednesday, September 18 - Sunday, September 22, 2013
The retreat will be held near the Kansas City/Excelsior Springs area. For more information:
www.midamericadharma.org/retreats.html
Registration contact: Jon Yaffe, 314-398-6187 or
e-mail: registrar at midamericadharma.org
The retreat will be held near the Kansas City/Excelsior Springs area. For more information:
www.midamericadharma.org/retreats.html
Registration contact: Jon Yaffe, 314-398-6187 or
e-mail: registrar at midamericadharma.org
Saturday, September 28, 2013
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Toni Bernhard, author of widely acclaimed How to Be Sick has produced another amazing book! She will share stories and teachings from her newly released book, How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Author will be available to sign copies.
How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow describes the path to peace in the midst of life’s ups and downs. Using step by step instructions, the author illustrates how to be fully present in the moment without clinging to joy or resisting sorrow. Actively engaging life as it is in this fashion holds the potential for awakening to a peace and well-being that are not dependent on whether a particular experience is joyful or sorrowful. This is a practical book, containing dozens of exercises and practices, all of which are illustrated with stories from the author’s experience as a Buddhist practitioner of over twenty years. Because the book focuses on integrating the Buddha’s teachings into everyday life, it is intended for both experienced practitioners and those who are new to Buddhism.
TONI BERNHARD is the author of How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and their Caregivers and How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow (Wisdom, Fall 2013). How to Be Sick was named one of the best books of 2010 by Spirituality and Practice. From 1982-2004, Toni was a law professor at the University of California—Davis, serving six years as the dean of students. She has been a practicing Buddhist for over 20 years. Her blog, “Turning Straw Into Gold” is hosted on the website of Psychology Today. She can be found online at: http://www.tonibernhard.com
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Insight Meditation South Bay
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall
2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040
Map
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall
2094 Grant Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040
Map
Toni Bernhard, author of widely acclaimed How to Be Sick has produced another amazing book! She will share stories and teachings from her newly released book, How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Author will be available to sign copies.
How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow describes the path to peace in the midst of life’s ups and downs. Using step by step instructions, the author illustrates how to be fully present in the moment without clinging to joy or resisting sorrow. Actively engaging life as it is in this fashion holds the potential for awakening to a peace and well-being that are not dependent on whether a particular experience is joyful or sorrowful. This is a practical book, containing dozens of exercises and practices, all of which are illustrated with stories from the author’s experience as a Buddhist practitioner of over twenty years. Because the book focuses on integrating the Buddha’s teachings into everyday life, it is intended for both experienced practitioners and those who are new to Buddhism.
TONI BERNHARD is the author of How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and their Caregivers and How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sorrow (Wisdom, Fall 2013). How to Be Sick was named one of the best books of 2010 by Spirituality and Practice. From 1982-2004, Toni was a law professor at the University of California—Davis, serving six years as the dean of students. She has been a practicing Buddhist for over 20 years. Her blog, “Turning Straw Into Gold” is hosted on the website of Psychology Today. She can be found online at: http://www.tonibernhard.com
Clarity and Insight
A Ten-day Insight Meditation Retreat with a focus on Insight and the Body {in Ben Lomond, CA}
with Shaila Catherine and Venerable U Jagara
A Ten-day Insight Meditation Retreat with a focus on Insight and the Body {in Ben Lomond, CA}
with Shaila Catherine
and Venerable U Jagara Thursday, November 7 - Sunday, November 17, 2013
The retreat begins with registration from 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday, November 7, and ends at 3:00 pm Sunday, November 17.
Partial attendance will be possible as space permits:
Partial 1: November 7-10
Partial 2: Nov 10-17, only for returning students with teacher permission.
This retreat will encourage the cultivation of deep concentration and clear mindfulness as a support for liberating insight. Group instruction will emphasize mindfulness of the body and Four Elements meditations. Individual students may choose to emphasize concentration leading to jhana. One-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to the meet needs of individual students.
This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, dhamma teachings, and teacher consultations. Experience with previous silent insight meditation retreats is required.
TO REGISTER: Download and complete both the application and waiver form , enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi-Retreats), and mail to:
Janet Taylor
10373 Doris Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
COST:
Full Retreat: $1250
Returning: $1100 for students who have previously attended a week-long IMSB/Bodhi-Retreats retreat and who register before August 1.
Single room: $350 additional
Partial Option 1: Nov 7-10: $500
Partial Option 2: Nov 10-17: $900
For more information, contact: retreatsimsb.org or (408) 761-9659
DANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat.
Co-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
The retreat begins with registration from 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday, November 7, and ends at 3:00 pm Sunday, November 17.
Partial attendance will be possible as space permits:
Partial 1: November 7-10
Partial 2: Nov 10-17, only for returning students with teacher permission.
This retreat will encourage the cultivation of deep concentration and clear mindfulness as a support for liberating insight. Group instruction will emphasize mindfulness of the body and Four Elements meditations. Individual students may choose to emphasize concentration leading to jhana. One-to-one guidance will tailor the practices to the meet needs of individual students.
This silent retreat is structured with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, dhamma teachings, and teacher consultations. Experience with previous silent insight meditation retreats is required.
TO REGISTER: Download and complete both the application and waiver form
, enclose a non-refundable deposit of $250 (payable to Bodhi-Retreats), and mail to:Janet Taylor
10373 Doris Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
COST:
Full Retreat: $1250
Returning: $1100 for students who have previously attended a week-long IMSB/Bodhi-Retreats retreat and who register before August 1.
Single room: $350 additional
Partial Option 1: Nov 7-10: $500
Partial Option 2: Nov 10-17: $900
For more information, contact: retreats
imsb.org or (408) 761-9659DANA: Compensation for the teacher is not included in the registration price. There will be an opportunity to offer dana/donations to the teacher at the end of the retreat.
Co-Sponsored by Bodhi-Retreats and Insight Meditation South Bay
Saturday, December 28 - Saturday, January 4, 2014
Two options for attendance: Dec. 28 – Jan. 1 (4 nights) or Dec. 28 – Jan. 4 (7 nights)
THIS SILENT INSIGHT MEDITATION RETREAT is perfectly situated for reflection and deep contemplation. We will emphasize the cultivation of both concentration and mindfulness to enhance the potential for liberating insight. Meditation instructions, consultations with the teacher, and daily dharma teachings make this retreat suitable for both new and experiences practitioners. By cultivating a calm, clear awareness, we can dissolve any suffering that may entangle our hearts and discover our freedom in the midst of things.
Registration: This Insight Meditation Retreat is sponsored by Mariposa Sangha.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Kathey at 512.565.3774, katheyferland4gmail.com or Rick at 512.663.7835, rickpearson23gmail.com.
Two options for attendance: Dec. 28 – Jan. 1 (4 nights) or Dec. 28 – Jan. 4 (7 nights)
THIS SILENT INSIGHT MEDITATION RETREAT is perfectly situated for reflection and deep contemplation. We will emphasize the cultivation of both concentration and mindfulness to enhance the potential for liberating insight. Meditation instructions, consultations with the teacher, and daily dharma teachings make this retreat suitable for both new and experiences practitioners. By cultivating a calm, clear awareness, we can dissolve any suffering that may entangle our hearts and discover our freedom in the midst of things.
Registration: This Insight Meditation Retreat is sponsored by Mariposa Sangha.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Kathey at 512.565.3774, katheyferland4
gmail.com or Rick at 512.663.7835, rickpearson23gmail.com.