This Tuesday, NVIM warmly welcomes Syra Smith back to our sangha. Syra Smith is an artist, organizer and mindfulness educator interested in deep ecology and manifesting a culture where we can turn toward fearless abundance and generosity. Presently, she co-leads the Mid-Day Dharma Collective at SF Insight (Mondays at noon!) and proudly serves as Core […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Lori Stelling. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002 and serves as a local teacher and Board member for NVIM. She has received mentoring from vipassana teachers since 2007, is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and has engaged in on-going […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
This Tuesday, NVIM warmly welcomes Melvin Escobar to our sangha. Melvin is a core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center, a licensed psychotherapist, and a certified yoga instructor. Melvin has walked the path of service for much of his life, drawing on his experiences as a queer man of color born and raised in Los […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Lori Stelling. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002 and serves as a local teacher and Board member for NVIM. She has received mentoring from vipassana teachers since 2007, is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and has engaged in on-going […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Mike Coughlin. Mike is a public school administrator, trained mediator, and has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over 15 years. He has received training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Mindful Schools and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & […]
This Tuesday evenings sangha will be led by Debbie Darrin. Debbie has explored various aspects of mindfulness and meditation since the early 1980’s. In 2014 she began attending Napa Valley Insight Meditation sangha and became an active member on the NVIM board in 2017. Debbie regularly attends residential and non-residential insight meditation retreats, continuing to […]
This Tuesday, NVIM welcomes back Lev to our sangha. Lev is a love and compassion activist. He offers mindfulness, coaching, mediation, and diversity trainings as tools for shifting towards more authentic, conscious and passionate living. He teaches and writes about how love and self-compassion are the ultimate gateways to loving and understanding others; thus, healing […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Lori Stelling. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002 and serves as a local teacher and Board member for NVIM. She has received mentoring from vipassana teachers since 2007, is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and has engaged in on-going […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Mike Coughlin. Mike is a public school administrator, trained mediator, and has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over 15 years. He has received training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Mindful Schools and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & […]
This Tuesday NVIM is excited and honored to welcome Ayya Santacitta back to our Sangha to lead us in meditation and Buddhist discussion. Ayya Santacitta was born in Austria and did her graduate studies in Cultural Anthropology, focusing on dance, theatre and ritual. She also worked in avant-garde dance theatre as a performer and costume […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Lori Stelling. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002 and serves as a local teacher and Board member for NVIM. She has received mentoring from vipassana teachers since 2007, is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and has engaged in on-going […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]