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an opportunity to intensify every aspect of meditation practice.
They generally include periods of sitting and walking meditation
practice, Dharma talks, and question and answer periods. They
are designed for people relatively new to Vipassana as well
as people with extensive experience. Everyone is welcome. Please
bring a vegetarian bag lunch or plan to go out to eat in the
neighborhood.
If you are a beginning student, please see the section, Getting
Started which includes Beginners
Workshops.
The Guidelines for Participation
provides additional information about participating at CIMC. See
the Recommended Reading list
for readings on insight meditation.
We
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Letting Go of Fear
Led by Michael Liebenson Grady
This workshop will focus on various meditation practices and their application to those times when fear arises in everyday life. By developing a capacity to meet fear with inner balance and an open heart, we can discover the wisdom and inner freedom that comes from not being ruled by fear. This is part of an ongoing series of workshops on the subject of fear; participation in previous workshops is not required.
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Code |
Member
Fee |
Non-member
Fee |
October 3 |
Saturday
10 am - 4 pm |
CW208 |
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Chillin’: Meditation for Teens and Young People
Led by Maddy Klyne
These workshops for teens and young people include meditation instruction, sitting and walking practice, and group discussions. We will explore practical tools for relating with awareness to family, friends, school and yourself.
For ages 10-13 |
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Day/Time |
Code |
Member
Fee |
Non-member
Fee |
October 4 |
Sunday
10 am - 12 noon |
CW206 |
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For ages 14-19 |
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October 4 |
Sunday
1 - 3 pm |
CW207 |
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The Eight Worldly Winds
Led by: Narayan Liebenson Grady
The Buddha described the ways we are pushed around by the conditions in life as the Eight Worldly Winds. These “winds” include praise and blame, success and failure, pleasure and pain, and fame and disrepute. The cultivation of equanimity makes it possible to respond to these experiences with greater wisdom and compassion. In this workshop we will work with each set of conditions. Talks, meditation practice and discussion will be included.
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Day/Time |
Code |
Member
Fee |
Non-member
Fee |
November 14 |
Saturday
10 am - 4 pm |
CW209 |
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Inner Strength in an Uncertain World: The Approach of Vipassana Meditation
Led by Larry Rosenberg
The challenges arising from ongoing threats like unemployment, terrorist attacks, illness and death face us all. Fear, anger, and the anguish of living in an uncertain world are often aroused. We are not helpless. The Buddha’s teaching of the five balas, (powers) is an invaluable resource that can help us remain calm and clear. We can learn to take care of ourselves while acting in ways that are beneficial for others.
Requirements: Open to those who have been practicing Vipassana for at least one year, meditate on a daily basis and have some retreat experience.
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Date |
Day/Time |
Code |
Member
Fee |
Non-member
Fee |
December 12 |
Saturday
10 am - 4 pm |
CW399 |
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Compassion
Led by: Narayan Liebenson Grady
Compassion is an inner quality that allows us to respond to pain and suffering in ourselves and in others with an open heart. In this workshop, we will focus on various ways to cultivate compassion in our lives.
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Date |
Day/Time |
Code |
Member
Fee |
Non-member
Fee |
March 6 |
Saturday
10 am - 4 pm |
CW210 |
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