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Thu, 05/31 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Fella (2 of 5)

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Insight Meditation or Vipassana, is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. The practice concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of Mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion. During this introductory course, the basic instructions in insight meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, of emotions, of thoughts, and of the application of mindfulness in daily life. No pre-registration necessary. Andrea Fella

Fri, 06/01 05:30 - 07:00 PM: Dharma-Inspired Book Group

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We are currently reading Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity by Shaila Catherine. This book is available on the IMC literature counter. Anne Foster afoster@rawbw.com, 650/591-1285.

Sat, 06/02 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM: Daylong Intensive with Gil Fronsdal

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This is a great opportunity for a full day of immersion in silent Dharma Practice. 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. Fifteen minute Interviews 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 retreat, please enter the meditation hall only at the beginning of a scheduled sitting. If you come while a sit is in progress, sit in one of the chairs in the outer hall. Bring breakfast and lunch. Light supper provided. Schedule: 6:00 - 7:00 am Sit 7:00 - 8:15 am Breakfast 8:15 – 9:00 am Sit 9:00 – 9:45 am Walk 9:45 – 10:30 am Sit 10:30 – 10:45 am Walk 10:45 – 11:30 am Sit 11:30 – 12:00 noon Dharma Talk 12:00 – 1:15 pm Lunch 1:15 – 2:00 pm Sit 2:00 – 2:45 pm Walk 2:45 – 3:30 pm Sit 3:30 – 4:00 pm Walk 4:00 – 4:15 pm Dharmette 4:15 – 5:00 pm Sit 5:00 – 6:00 pm Supper/tea: 6:00 – 6:20 pm Temple cleaning 6:20 – 7:00 pm Sit 7:00 – 7:30 pm Walk 7:30 – 8:15 pm Sit 8:15 – 9:00 pm Dharma Talk Gil Fronsdal

Sun, 06/03 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Gil Fronsdal

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 06/03 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Temple Cleaning and Sangha Gardening

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Sun, 06/03 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Dharma Sprouts(K-2nd Grade and their parents)

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Led by Liz Powell and others First Sunday of the month, 11:15 to 12pm. Brief meditations, songs, movement, crafts, stories, and games offering simple daily practices of mindfulness. Please contact Liz at eapowell@aol.com if you plan to attend.

Sun, 06/03 05:00 - 07:00 PM: Dharma Teens(Highschool)

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A safe, fun space where teens apply mindfulness to self-discovery, empowerment, and fulfillment. A trusting environment where teens discuss among themselves and adult facilitators, issues important in their lives. Contact Alicia 650/361-8800.

Sun, 06/03 05:15 - 07:15 PM: Dharma Tweens Middle School Program (6th - 8th Grades)

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(Sixth graders have the option of attending Dharma Rocks and/or Dharma Tweens) Led by Misha Merrill with Hilary Borison, Ajay Dave and Emily Negrin A time to explore how the dharma can support challenges and opportunities pertinent to middle schoolers through small and large group discussions, mindfulness practice, creative activities, interactive games, pizza dinner, and opportunities for community service. No registration required, however, RSVPs are encouraged for dinner plans. Please contact Hilary Borison at hborison@sbcglobal.net or 650-575-2052 for more information or to RSVP.

Sun, 06/03 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Young Adults Sitting Group

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Sitting group for young adults led by Anthony Rodgers. Anthony Rodgers has been practicing in the Theravadan tradition of Buddhism for several years and is studying towards a Masters in Buddhist Studies from the Graduate Theological Union/Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley. He is a graduate of the Dedicated Practitioners' Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and the Buddhist Chaplaincy Training at the Sati Center. Anthony completed the Zen Hospice Project's Volunteer Caregiver Training in 2009 and volunteers weekly at Laguna Honda Hospice.

Mon, 06/04 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with Gil Fronsdal

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 06/05 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Tue, 06/05 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 06/06 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat Gil Fronsdal

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Thu, 06/07 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Fella (3 of 5)

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Fri, 06/08 07:00 - 08:30 PM: Mindful Parenting Series*No Session This Month-Resumes in September

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The Mindful Parenting Series is an opportunity for parents to practice in community with mindful speech and listening, to meditate together, and to hear from local dharma teachers who also practice mindful parenting and mindfulness with children. The monthly series will alternate between sessions lead by local dharma teachers/ leaders, and sessions devoted to parent discussion groups. Facilitated by Patty McLucas and Liz Powell. No pre-registration required.

Sat, 06/09 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM: The Journey Through Grief: A Day of Right Understanding, Right Action & Refuge in Community with Jennifer Block & Maria Straatmann

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Throughout life, we are confronted with losses. Grief, the heart’s natural response, is a constellation of emotions meriting attention and care. With mindful effort, we can transform the pain of loss into growth, healing, and inspiration. It takes courage and effort to grieve, to honor the pain we carry. This workshop will guide you in the journey of acknowledgment, transformation and release through meditation, writing, dharma teachings & discussion, experiential exercises, and an atmosphere of support. All who grieve any loss (the death of a loved one, relationship transitions, a job, ability, identity), as well as caregiving professionals are invited. Please bring lunch. Jennifer Block's biography Maria Straatman's biography

Sun, 06/10 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Gil Fronsdal

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 06/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM: Volunteer Fair

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If you've been thinking about getting involved in volunteer work outside of IMC, please come hear what other sangha members are doing. If you're already volunteering, we hope you can share your experience of taking the practice out into the world. Literature and/or audio visual aids are most welcome. For more info: Hilary Borison hborison@sbcglobal.net

Sun, 06/10 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Sunday Community Tea

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Sun, 06/10 05:15 - 07:15 PM: Dharma Rocks( 3rd to 5th grades)

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Includes fun, interactive, community-building games and crafts, pizza, and a half-hour of practice and dharma. Contact Liz Powell at eapowell@aol.com if you plan to attend.

Mon, 06/11 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with Gil Fronsdal

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 06/12 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Tue, 06/12 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 06/13 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat Gil Fronsdal

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Thu, 06/14 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Fella (4 of 5)

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Fri, 06/15 07:00 - 09:00 PM: Monastic Evening with Saranaloka Nuns

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On the Monastic Evenings one of the Theravadan nuns from the Aloka Vihara in San Francisco will be offering traditional Buddhist chanting, silent or guided meditation, and sharing the Dhamma from the heart. This may take the form of a Dhamma reflection, Dhamma dialogue, taking refuge, or questions and answers. The Saranaloka Foundation offers support to the Aloka Vihara and to the resident nuns there and will eventually help support the establishment of a more rural monastery. Gil is one of the advisors of the Saranaloka Foundation. www.saranaloka.org.

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Sat, 06/16 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM: Daylong with Andrea Fella

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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 formal practice discussions, though there will be time for informal discussions. The retreat will alternate periods of sitting and walking with instructions and discussion. The day will be primarily in silence. Bring lunch. Andrea Fella

Sun, 06/17 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Anushka Fernandopulle

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Anushka Fernandopulle's biography

Sun, 06/17 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Temple Cleaning and Sangha Gardening

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Sun, 06/17 06:00 - 07:45 PM: Young Adult Sitting Group

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Mon, 06/18 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with Ren Bunce

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 06/19 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Tue, 06/19 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 06/20 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat with TBD

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Thu, 06/21 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Andrea Fella (5 of 5)

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Sun, 06/24 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Daniel Bowling

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Daniel Bowling's biography

Sun, 06/24 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Vegetarian Potluck

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Vegetarian Potluck Brunch Last Sunday each month at 11am. All welcome.

Sun, 06/24 05:15 - 07:15 PM: Dharma Tweens Middle School Program (6th - 8th Grades)

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(Sixth graders have the option of attending Dharma Rocks and/or Dharma Tweens) Led by Misha Merrill with Hilary Borison, Ajay Dave and Emily Negrin Fourth Sunday of each month from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., September through June (probable date changes in December and May) A time to explore how the dharma can support challenges and opportunities pertinent to middle schoolers through small and large group discussions, mindfulness practice, creative activities, interactive games, pizza dinner, and opportunities for community service. No registration required, however, RSVPs are encouraged for dinner plans. Please contact Hilary Borison at hborison@sbcglobal.net or 650-575-2052 for more information or to RSVP.

Mon, 06/25 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with TBD

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 06/26 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Kim Allen

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Tue, 06/26 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 06/27 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat with Shin Kwan Park

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Thu, 06/28 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting with Tempel Smith

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Tempel Smith's biography

Sat, 06/30 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM: Dharma en Español: El amor bondadoso y la alegría

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Te invitamos a un día de meditación y pláticas de dharma sobre el amor bondadoso y la alegría. Instructoras: Joan Amaral, San Francisco Zen Center y Andrea Castillo, IMC Sábado Junio 30, 9a.m. - 3:30p.m. Por favor trae tu comida. El retiro se ofrece gratuitamente. Si deseas puedes ofrecer una donación. Andrea Castillo's biography

Sun, 07/01 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with TBD

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 07/01 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Temple Cleaning and Sangha Gardening

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Sun, 07/01 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Dharma Sprouts(K-2nd Grade and their parents)-Rescheduled for July 8th

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Sun, 07/01 05:00 - 07:00 PM: Dharma Teens(Highschool)* No session this month

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Sun, 07/01 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Young Adults Sitting Group

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Mon, 07/02 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with TBD

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 07/03 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Kim Allen

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Tue, 07/03 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 07/04 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat closed for holiday

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Thu, 07/05 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting with Tempel Smith

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Fri, 07/06 05:30 - 07:00 PM: Dharma-Inspired Book Group

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Sat, 07/07 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM: Buddhism and 12 steps with Kevin Griffin and Jennifer Lemas

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Through a combination of traditional and contemporary Buddhist meditation practices, interactive exercises, lecture, and discussion, this daylong will explore the ways that Buddhism and the 12 Steps complement each other. This daylong is open to all those interested. You need not be in a Twelve Step program, nor have a background in Buddhist meditation. The day will include introductory meditation instructions. Please bring lunch. Kevin Griffin's biography Jennifer Lemas's biography

Sun, 07/08 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Gil Fronsdal

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 07/08 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Sunday Community Tea

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Sun, 07/08 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Dharma Sprouts(K-2nd Grade and their parents)

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Sun, 07/08 05:15 - 07:15 PM: Dharma Rocks( 3rd to 5th grades)* No Session This Month-Resumes in Spetember

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Includes fun, interactive, community-building games and crafts, pizza, and a half-hour of practice and dharma. Contact Liz Powell at eapowell@aol.com if you plan to attend.

Mon, 07/09 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with Gil Fronsdal

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 07/10 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Tue, 07/10 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

IMC Events — Wed, 30 May 2012 02:50:23 +0000

Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 07/11 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat Gil Fronsdal

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Wed, 07/11 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction( MBSR) Orientation with Hui Qi Tong and Peggy Chang 正念减压介绍

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This is a drop-in orientation class for those who are interested in getting to know about MBSR through brief presentation, video demonstration and experiential mindfulness exercises. Questions are welcome. Sign-up sheets for those who are interested in taking the series will be provided. Taught in Mandarin. 欢迎对正念减压课程有兴趣的人员参加此两个小时的正念减压介绍课程。通过简洁的语言、录像放映和体验性的正念练习，该介绍课程可以帮助你了解正念减压。欢迎提问。对接下来的课程感兴趣者可以登记注册。 Hui Qi Tong's biography 童慧琦：在中国完成精神科训练，在美取得临床心理学哲学博士，目前为旧金山军人医疗中心专职心理师。自2009年起接受正念减压师资培训至今。 Peggy Chang's biography 蔡淑英：來自台湾擁有歐洲历史学硕士,长年练习佛法與冥想，并有几年带领正念减压的经验。

Thu, 07/12 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Fri, 07/13 07:00 - 08:30 PM: Mindful Parenting Series*No Session This Month-Resumes in September

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Sat, 07/14 09:30 AM - 03:30 PM: Daylong for Beginners with Ines Freedman

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Introducing the basic practice of mindfulness, with direction in mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking and eating. There will sitting and walking meditation and discussion. Suitable for both beginners and those wanting to review the basics of practice. Bring lunch. Ines Freedman's biography

Sat, 07/14 07:00 - 09:00 PM: Music Night at IMC

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Sangha musicians and singers creating unamplified music for each other's enjoyment. All are welcome to sing, play or just listen. For more info contact Peter Brown pbrown2@gmail.com

Sun, 07/15 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Gil Fronsdal

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 07/15 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Temple Cleaning and Sangha Gardening

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Sun, 07/15 06:00 - 07:45 PM: Young Adult Sitting Group

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Mon, 07/16 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with Gil Fronsdal

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 07/17 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Tue, 07/17 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 07/18 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat Gil Fronsdal

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Wed, 07/18 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8 week course with Hui Qi Tong and Peggy Chang (1 of 8) 正念减压8周课程

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To be alive is to be under stress. How we cope with stress has important implications in our daiy lives and in society at large. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a stress reduction program in the form of an eight-week course developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 at UMASS Medical Center. Through mindfulness practices (sitting meditation, mindful movement, body scan, mindful walking, mindfulness in daily living, etc),MBSR helps us cultivate increased awareness of our experiences and greater resilience and wisdom in the face of life's ups and downs. Over the past 30+ years, with growing evidence for its healing effects from scientific research, MBSR has become part of mainstream medicine in the US and abroad. We are blessed and excited to have this opportunity to offer the MBSR program in Mandarin Chinese to the San Francisco Bay Area Chinese Community. 生活充满压力。如何应对压力对我们的日常生活乃至整个社会都有着深远的影响。正念减压课程是由乔恩-卡巴-金博士在1979年于麻省医学中心发展起来的一个八周的减压课程。通过正念练习（坐禅，正念运动，躯体扫描，行禅及生活禅等），正念减压可以帮助我们提升对我们自身体验的觉知，提高我们面对生活中起起落落时的韧性和智慧。在过去三十多年来，随着科学研究对正念减压之疗愈作用的证实，在美国及其他国家，正念减压已经成为主流医学的一部份。我们倍感荣幸，能有此机会为旧金山湾区的华裔社区提供正念减压的华语课程。 Hui Qi Tong's biography 童慧琦：在中国完成精神科训练，在美取得临床心理学哲学博士，目前为旧金山军人医疗中心专职心理师。自2009年起接受正念减压师资培训至今。 Peggy Chang's biography 蔡淑英：來自台湾擁有歐洲历史学硕士,长年练习佛法與冥想，并有几年带领正念减压的经验。

Thu, 07/19 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Fri, 07/20 07:00 - 09:00 PM: Monastic Evening with Saranaloka Nuns

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Monastic Evenings 2012 Flier

Sun, 07/22 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Gil Fronsdal

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 07/22 05:15 - 07:15 PM: Dharma Tweens Middle School Program (6th - 8th Grades)

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Mon, 07/23 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with Gil Fronsdal

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 07/24 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Tue, 07/24 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 07/25 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat Gil Fronsdal

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Wed, 07/25 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8 week course with Hui Qi Tong and Peggy Chang (2 of 8) 正念减压8周课程

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Thu, 07/26 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Sat, 07/28 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM: Sati Center: Introduction to Pali with Sean Kerr

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A one-day introduction to the richness of Pali language and its potential for complementing and enriching one’s meditative practice and deepening one’s relationship to the Buddha’s teachings. While the dhamma, in it’s 84,000 parts lies in the heart and not on any printed page, the Pali language has been and remains a potent vehicle for those who would make use of it. It’s texts are not only the closest approximations to the Buddha’s teachings in their original formulations, but also the concrete vestiges of those who have most thoroughly realized those teachings within their own body, speech and mind. The workshop will incorporate both scholarly and experiential approaches as we learn, recite and imbibe the Buddha’s teachings in their original wording and attempt together to invoke their living meaning.

Sun, 07/29 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Gil Fronsdal

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 07/29 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Vegetarian Potluck

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Vegetarian Potluck Brunch Last Sunday each month at 11am. All welcome.

Mon, 07/30 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting and Talk with Gil Fronsdal

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A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Tue, 07/31 09:30 - 11:00 AM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Tue, 07/31 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Dharma en Español

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Meditación y pláticas de Dharma en español. Andrea Castillo's biography

Wed, 08/01 09:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Half-day Retreat Gil Fronsdal

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9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning

Wed, 08/01 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8 week course with Hui Qi Tong and Peggy Chang (3 of 8) 正念减压8周课程

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Thu, 08/02 07:30 - 09:00 PM: Sitting with Andrea Fella

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Fri, 08/03 05:30 - 07:00 PM: Dharma-Inspired Book Group

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Sat, 08/04 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM: Daylong with Andrea Fella

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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 Andrea will give a Dharma talk. Brief interviews to talk about the practice will be available with Andrea. Previous experience is recommended. (Bring Lunch) Andrea Fella

Sun, 08/05 08:30 - 10:45 AM: Sunday Morning Sit with Gil Fronsdal

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8:30am sit 9:10am walk 9:25am sit 10-10:45am dharma talk Gil Fronsdal's biography

Sun, 08/05 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM: Dharma Friends Steering Planning Committee

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Plan events for October-December 2012. IMC conference room. Come join us! Anne Foster afoster@rawbw.com 650/591-1285.