Calendar
Classes
Ongoing Wednesday Evening Group in San Francisco
This Wednesday evening group meets from 7-9pm every Wednesday evening at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street (between Geary and O'Farrell). We meet in the Fireside Room. The group begins with guided meditation, followed by chanting, a dharma talk and discussion. The aim of the teaching is to introduce fundamental Buddhist teachings and bring them alive, emphasizing integration into the fabric of daily life and practice.
All are welcome.
Buddhist teachings are considered priceless; in that spirit, the group will be offered on the traditional basis of dana, or generosity. There is no set fee. All who attend are invited to contribute in appreciation of the teachings and in support of the teachers.
For more information contact: SF Insight 415-994-5951 or www.sfinsight.org.
Introduction to Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation:
A Five-Week Class
This class will explore the basic teachings of the Buddha as expressed in both meditation practice and daily life. We will introduce and refine the core discipline of Mindfulness, and work with bringing the practice into every aspect of our lives. Each session will include guided meditation instruction, talks on basic Buddhist teachings, and time for questions and discussion to explore the application of the teachings. This class is appropriate for those new to meditation as well as those wishing to deepen their existing practice. People of all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome.
Location
The Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Dates
April-May 2010 with Gayle Markow
April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 7:00-9:00pm
September-October 2010 with Trip Weill
September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7 from 7:00-9:00pm
Fees
There is a $50 registration fee, paid to the Unitarian Universalist CHurch. The teachings are offered on a dana (generosity) basis.
For more information, call Johnathan: 415-994-5951 or go to San Francisco Insight (www.sfinsight.org)
Bridge-line Seminar & Coaching
The next Bridge-line Seminar will begin in June 2010. The topic will be "The Four Noble Truths:" suffering, it's cause, the possibility of freedom and the path toward freedom. Each seminar will offer teaching, meditation instruction, readings and specific practices to apply the teachings in daily life.
All calls will be recorded and available for download by participants. All participants may also chose to sign up for monthly individual coaching calls.
Dates
The seminar will meet for five sessions, the second Tuesday evening of each month from 7:00-9:00 (pacific time) by bridge-line from June-October, 2010. The dates: June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12..
Fees
Seminar: $250 Five individual coaching sessions: $1,000
No one will be turned away for lack of funds
For more information or to register contact: renee@appropriateresponse.com
Retreats
Silent Meditation Retreat at Campovida
Campovida will host a weekend meditation retreat with Pam Weiss. The retreat will alternate silent sitting and walking meditation, with detailed instruction and dharma talks. Dropping into silence together, allows for cultivating a mindful, loving attention to the direct experience of body, breath, heart and mind. The retreat is appropriate for both new and experienced
students.
Campovida Campovida is at the heart of Hopland, California in the Upper Russian River
wine region. Located a stones throw away from Highway 101 North on Old River Road
and Highway 175, we’re well worth the extra 20 minutes from Healdsburg. From San
Francisco it’s an easy 2 hour drive.
Options:
• The cost of the retreat is $175.00, including all meals and teaching.
• Overnight accommodation at Campovida is $400.00 for two nights.
• The Hopland Inn is available at $99/night. For those who live nearby, a
commuter option is also available. Please contact Renee for more information.
Registration: Please contact: renee@appropriateresponse.com for more information
and to register for this event.
Dates
Friday, October 15th - Sunday, October 17th 2010
Weekend Retreat on Whidbey Island
This weekend meditation retreat with Pam Weiss will be held at the Whidbey Institute in the Pacific Northwest. The retreat will alternate silent sitting and walking meditation, with detailed instruction and dharma talks. Dropping into silence together, we will cultivate mindful, loving attention to the direct experience of body, breath, heart and mind. The retreat is appropriate for both new and experienced students. All are welcome.
For more information and to register, please contact: Art Haines hainesart@comcast.net, 425.417.0625. For more information about Whidbey Institute www.whidbeyinstitute.org
Dates
May 28-30, 2010
Six-Day Retreat at Jikoji in Mountain View, California
This retreat is sponsored by the Insight Meditation Community of Redwood City, and will be co-led by Pam Weiss and Andrea Fella. The retreat will be held at the Jikoji Retreat Center in Mountain View, California, south of San Francisco. It will be a traditional silent Insight Meditation retreat, alternating sitting and walking meditation, with detailed meditation instruction, dharma talks and interviews. All are welcome.
For more information and to register, please contact: Insight Meditation Center www.insightmeditationcenter.org
Dates
August 3-8, 2010
Five-Day Retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
This will be a traditional silent Vipassana meditation retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California, co-led by Pam Weiss, Eugene Cash and others. The retreat will include daily meditation instruction, mindful movement, interviews with the teachers and dharma talks.
For more information and to register, please contact: Spirit Rock www.spiritrock.org
Dates
November 30 - December 5, 2010
New Year's Retreat at the Insight Meditation Society
This will be a traditional silent Vipassana meditation retreat held in Barre, Massachusettes, north of Boston. The retreat will be co-led by Pam Weiss, Eugene Cash and others, and will include daily meditation instruction, mindful movement, interviews with the teachers and dharma talks.
For more information and to register, please contact: www.dharma.org/ims
Dates
December 28 - January 2, 2011