Anatta and the Four Noble Truths - Insight Meditation Center

ased on the playwright’s experience on a 26-day retreat.
There will be discussion afterwards. From the press: "...fascinating
emotionally and intellectually... Touches the gut gently, full
of human love and humor...recommended"
IMC Parents’ Meeting
Sunday, October 6, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Sitting, dharma talk & discussion on parenting led by Gil
Fronsdal, followed by discussion of recent children's programs,
and planning activities for the next six months.
RSVP: Patty McLucas pattymclucas@att.net .
Yoga for Meditation with Lolly Font
Benefit for IMC. Suggested donation $30.
Saturday, October 19, 10 to 12:30 p.m.
A workshop to enhance meditation practice, focused on
developing proper alignment, breathing and strength needed
to sustain a painless, comfortable sitting posture. Simple
yoga postures that everyone can do will be taught. Lolly is
former director of the California Yoga Center and is a certified
Iyengar teacher.
Sangha Community Meeting
Sunday, October 27, Noon to 2 p.m., (after the potluck)
Please come to share your ideas, suggestions, feelings, or concerns
about IMC. The Board will also be giving an update on
finances and some of the key issues it has dealt with in the
past six months.
Intermediate Course in Mindfulness
4 Wednesday evenings, October 30 to November 20, from
7:30 to 9 p.m. Introducing the principles & practices which
deepen mindfulness practice. Participation will require 45
minutes of daily meditation practice and keeping a meditation
journal. Prerequisite is an introductory course in mindfulness
practice or equivalent. Taught by Gil Fronsdal.
Halloween Dharma with Gil Fronsdal
Thursday, October 31, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Our regular 7:30 p.m. sitting followed by a topical talk.
Yoga and Meditation for Arthritis
A workshop for people with arthritis and related conditions.
Sunday, November 3, 1 to 6 p.m. Taught by Terry Lesser &
Beatrice Netter. Bring a blanket and large towel.
There will be a related talk on “Pain” by Gil Fronsdal on Monday, November 11
after the 7:30 p.m. sitting.
Buddhism and Recovery (12 Step) Retreat
Saturday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Taught by Ann Buck and Kevin Griffin. The Buddha said
craving is the cause of suffering. 12 Step programs work with
the deepest forms of craving—our addictions. How can these
traditions support each other? What is a higher power from a
Buddhist perspective? Let’s explore and meditate.
Lovingkindness (Metta) Meditation Retreat
With Sharon Salzberg. A Benefit for IMC Building Fund.
$50 to $75 suggested donation. Saturday, November 2, 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring Lunch.
Please pre-register as space is limited. Send check to: IMC, c/o
Ines Freedman, 1142 Sherwood Ct. Sunnyvale, CA 94087.
Contact: Ines, inesfreed@hotmail.com (408)732-7535
Metta meditation cultivates our natural capacity for an
open and loving heart. Sharon will guide us in our experience
and cultivation of metta through direct instruction
and guided meditation. This workshop is suitable for both
new and experienced meditators, and will be followed by a
book signing at the end of the day.
Sharon has been leading meditation retreats worldwide
since 1974. She is co-founder of the Insight Meditation
Society in Barre, MA, the Barre Center for Buddhist
Studies, and the Forest Refuge. She is the author of several
acclaimed books, including Faith, Lovingkindness, and A
Heart as Wide as the World.
Buddhist Movie Night! “Enlightenment Guaranteed”
Presented by Michael Wenger from the SF Zen Center.
Saturday, December 13, 7 p.m. "A funny, moving story of two
brothers on a spiritual journey that takes them to a Buddhist
monastery in Japan." There will be discussion afterwards.
SATI CENTER CLASSES
Contact: www.sati.org or 415/646-0530 Please pre-register.
• September 21, 9 to 5 p.m. Dzogchen with Anne Klein
• October 5, 9 to 5 p.m. Dhammapada with Gil Fronsdal
• October 26, 9 to 5 p.m. The Jhanas with Leigh Brasington
SAN JOSE SANGHA
All events are held at 1041 Morse Street, San Jose.
Contact Berget 408/255-2783, bbjelane@earthlink.net.
• Wednesday Evening Sitting & Discussion, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
• Beginning Meditation Instruction: First Wednesday of the
month, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
RESIDENTIAL RETREATS AT SPIRIT ROCK
• December 4 - 8 with Gil Fronsdal and Mary Orr. 415/488-
0164 X373.
• December 19 - 22 with Gil Fronsdal and Robert Hall.
415/488-0164 X398
• December 27 - January 5, 2003 with Gil Fronsdal, John Travis,
Adrianne Ross, & Sharda Rogell. 415/488-0164 X377.
BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP RETREAT
October 25 - 27. Socially Engaged Buddhism at Jikoji with
Diana Winston & Donald Rothberg. Sponsored by West Bay
BPF Chapter. Contact Jill, 408/379-6835,
BPFWestBay@aol.com.