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VSI Facilitator Saturday Sits                                       

4th Saturday Each Month (unless indicated)

The Vipassana Support International Facilitators present this series of Saturday Meditation Workshops to introduce people to Vipassana (Insight) Meditation. VSI Facilitators are meditators selected by Shinzen Young to assist others with Vipassana Meditation. The day is comprised of facilitator-led talks, question and answer periods, guided meditations and alternating periods of silent sitting and walking. Depending on available leaders, some Saturdays include Guided Movement Meditations (such as Qi Gong or Yoga). Shinzen is not present at these workshops.

The workshops are open to both beginning and experienced meditators and are primarily held in Noble Silence. All traditions of meditation are welcome to participate. Opportunities are available to meet for individual sessions with experienced facilitators who have been trained by Shinzen Young.

SCHEDULE
Register at the door at 7:45 am.  A beginner's orientation and introduction to Vipassana starts at 8:00 am.
The schedule is outlined at the beginning of the day and the workshop ends at 5:00 pm.

 

DATES FOR 2008
All dates fall on the 4th Saturday of the month (except where indicated):

REGISTRATION

Contact VSI: vsi@shinzen.org  1-866-666-0874 (toll free)   OR 

Anita Chernis: acherjoy@aol.com  1-818-766-3000


COST

The cost for the day-long workshop is $20. VSI's intention is to make these teachings accessible to everyone. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Bring a sack lunch.

 

LOCATION  Santa Monica Zen Center
                   1001A Colorado Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
                   (corner of Colorado and 11th, just west of 11th across the alley from the back of the Post Office)

DIRECTIONS
From Los Angeles, East Valley

Take the 405 Freeway going South. Turn onto the 10 Freeway, going west. Continue on the 10 Freeway to the Lincoln Blvd. Exit. Turn right on Lincoln Blvd. for one block to Colorado Ave. Turn right on Colorado Ave. a couple of  blocks to 1001A Colorado Blvd. - left side of the street.

From Los Angeles, West Valley
Take the Santa Monica Freeway (10) west to the Lincoln Blvd. Exit. Turn right on Lincoln Blvd. to Colorado. Turn right on Colorado a couple of blocks to 1001A - left side of street.

From the San Fernando Valley
Take Topanga Canyon Blvd. south to Pacific Coast Highway. Turn left on PCH to the Santa Monica Freeway Freeway (10). Take the Santa Monica Freeway east to the Lincoln Blvd. Exit. Turn left on Lincoln Blvd. to Colorado. Turn right on Colorado a couple of blocks to 1001A - left side of street.

PARKING
10 Hour metered parking on Colorado & Broadway - Bring approximately $4 in quarters.

Do not park on numbered side streets adjacent to Zen Center - permit parking only.

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 Sitting Groups:

Anita Chernis
Monday

 

Doors open at 7:00 pm

Meditation starts as 7:30 pm, ending with Metta Meditation at 8:30 pm

Location: Studio City

Evening format is flexible and includes discussion of our practice, a strong determination sit and
ends with a guided loving kindness (metta) meditation.

For more information regarding directions and evening, please call 818-766-3000
or email: acherjoy@aol.com

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Wayne Champa

Sundays from 8:00am - 10:00am

Dharma Talk & Sitting Meditation Group

Location: 8414 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, Orange County, 92656

For more information regarding directions or group, please contact Wayne Champa: (949) 581-3459 or email him at: wchampa@cox.net
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All One Dharma
Sitting Group

Tuesday - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location:
1440 Harvard Street (park in rear), Santa Monica, CA 90404

Program: 45 minute sit, 30 minute presentation & discussion, followed by a 15 minute
                Metta (loving kindness) meditation.


All One Dharma is an eclectic group of people from all ages, from all walks of life, who come together to meditate and learn more about the teachings of the Buddha in a supportive environment.

There is no cost, however donations are accepted to help pay the rent - THANK YOU

Website: http://www.allonedharma.org/
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Santa Monica Mindfulness Meditation Group
Every Monday night from 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Led by:
Noah Levine

Location:
Santa Monica Zen Center
                1001(A) Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, 90401 (enter in the alley between 10th & 11th Street)

                 -From L.A. take 10 Freeway West exit Lincoln turn right. Go one block to Colorado Avenue.
                  Turn right SMZC is on the left (enter in the alley between 10th & 11th Street).


For further information please visit: http://www.dharmapunx.com/
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Meditation with Howard Blumenfeld
Every other Tuesday - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location:
North Hollywood

Program:
  • Discussion about how our meditation practice is going
  • Setting an intention for the evening meditation
  • A brief walking meditation
  • A 45 minute sit
  • Ending with a guided lovingkindness meditation (metta)

For further information and directions contact Howard by phone at 818-487-3773 or email: breathful@sbcglobal.net

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Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group
Every Wednesday Night at 8pm

Led by:
Noah Levine

Location:
The Joint
                6531 Hollywood Blvd.

Free parking in lot on Hudson!

For further information please visit: http://www.dharmapunx.com/
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Meditation in the Valley

Wednesdays 8:00pm to 9:00pm, Doors open at 7:40pm

Led by:
Jessica Fish

Location:
Northwest end of San Fernando Valley, in Chatsworth, CA

Program: Flexible discussion of meditation, 45 minute sit, ends with open-heart affirmation.


Everyone Welcome!

Enjoy the benefits of silent & still meditation - conscious relaxation, good health, eliminate suffering, have insights, getting centered, elevated performance, inner growth, mindfulness, increased appreciation of life, improved relationships, and so much more!!!

There is no cost, however donations of beauty (flowers, etc) would be appreciated - THANK YOU

For more information regarding directions and evening, please call: 818-298-1735 or email: jfish@jessicafish.com

Santa Monica Meditation: Monthly Sunday Meditation Class

One Sunday a month from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

March 2
(dates for rest of year to be announced later)

Led By: Stephanie Nash

Located at a beautiful, private studio in Santa Monica

Purpose: To help you develop and/or deepen your own meditation practice

Program:

Introduction & Presentation
Guided Meditation
Q&A about Meditation (& technique or strategy presented)
Q&A about Designing own practice (suitable to needs & lifestyle)
(based on the teachings of Shinzen Young)

Open to all levels of experience - Class is taught on a donation or Dana basis

For more information on the class, location or directions, call: 310-829-9119 or email: stephanie@SantaMonicaMeditation.com

Website: www.SantaMonicaMeditation.com

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The Insight Center

For meditation, workshops, and classes visit: insightcenter.org
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Mindful in Costa Rica with Shelly Young

February 21 - March 4th, 2009

Mental Health Professionals can earn 13 CEU's during special training sessions


Led By: Shelly Young, M.A., LPC, CAC III

Cost: $2,245.00 based on 15 people participating (airfare not included).

Experience the power of unique mindefulness methods

This meditation retreat and journey through Costa RIca is open to all those who wish to further their meditation practice while exploring the beauty and wonders of this peaceloving country.

During this mindfulness retreat you will learn to:

A four day retreat, followed by 6 days of exploring the cloud forest, rain forest, volcanos, hot springs and the beach with opportunities to practice the techniques learned during the retreat and consult future with Shelly Young.

For more information or to reserve a space, call Jannelle at: 303-881-3337 or email: jannelle@almajourneys.com
, website: www.almajourneys.com

For more information about Shelly Young, please visit: www.mindfulnessnow.com
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 Sitting Groups:

Ruth Sperber

Email Ruth
(609) 525-0299

Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Vipassana Meditation Practice & Dharma Talk/Discussion

Location: South Jersey Meditation Society
                Turnberry Drive, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234

For more information regarding directions or group,
please email Kathy Simione: dankathysimione@snip.net or call at (609) 927-7447

Mindfulness for Educators: CORE Skills for Powerful Learning & Inner Peace

Led By: Irene McHenry (Student of Shinzen Young/Friends Council on Education) and Richard Brady (Sidwell Friends School)

Date: January 14-16, 2009

Location: Pendle Hill Quaker Retreat Center, near Philadelphia, PA

This three-day workshop, scheduled annually in January, develops a series of skills that cultivate inner awareness, the capacity for learning, concentration power, relaxation for stress reduction, and physical and emotional well-being. Participants will learn the skills of mindfulness meditation that promote stillness, self-awareness, and the capacity for deep learning.

For more information contact the Friends Council on Education:       email:info@friendscouncil.org;     website: www.friendscouncil.org
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 Sitting Groups:

Spring Rain Sangha

Tuesdays from 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm   (there is no admittance after 7:15 pm)

Location: Calvin Presbyterian Church
                26 Delisle Avenue, Toronto

It is situated 1 block north of St.Clair Avenue and ¼ block west of Yonge Street, diagonally opposite St.Clair (Yonge line) subway station. We are on the second floor – it is wheel chair accessible.

Public parking immediately beside Church. Street parking on Heath Street (1 block north of Delisle Avenue)

For more information regarding directions or group, please email the Spring Rain Sangha: info@springrainsangha.com or visit our website at: www.SpringRainSangha.com

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The Mindfulness Center


Director: Dr. Stéphane Treyvaud

The Mindfulness Center in Oakville, Ontario, provides Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness Meditation & Mindfulness Yoga for beginners, professionals & institutions.

For more information, please visit www.mindful.ca
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