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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Richard Shankman
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday November 12th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by Buddhist teacher and author Richard Shankman. \nRichard Shankman has been a meditator since 1970\, and teaches at Dharma centers and groups internationally. He is the guiding teacher of the Metta Dharma Foundation\, a non-residential meditation center in Berkeley\, CA that offers a weekly meditation group\, as well as monthly daylongs\, classes\, workshops\, and residential retreats. \nRichard is the co-founder of Mindful Schools\, a leading organization training educators to learn mindfulness and teach it to youth. He is also co-founder of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies\, a study center that strives to balance scholarly inquiry into Buddhist teachings with serious meditation practice\, believing that study and practice work together to deepen one’s practice and aid in awakening. \nRichard is the author of The Experience of Samadhi: An In-Depth Investigation of Buddhist Meditation (Shambhala Publications\, 2008)\, and The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation (New Harbinger Publications\, 2015).
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-richard-shankman-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T090000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-159/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T020632Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Eve Decker
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled: On Tuesday November 5th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Dharma Musician and Teacher\, Eve Decker. \nEve has been singing\, song writing\, and performing since she was 8 years old! In her 20’s she co-founded\, played\, recorded and toured with the feminist folk trio Rebecca Riots for 15 years. Rebecca Riots was dubbed “Best Band with a Conscience” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian. Eve has also released two CDs of original\, dharma based music\, and will release a third in September 2015. \nEve began practicing Vipassana meditation in 1991 and has been a Buddhist teacher since 2006. She am a graduate of UC Berkeley\, and the Community Dharma Leader training programs at Spirit Rock Center in California. She has travel throughout California and internationally to teach mindfulness\, lovingkindness\, compassion and gratitude directly and through music.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-mike-coughlin-48/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20191014T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T190948Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Dharma - A Half-Day Retreat with Lori Stelling and Mike Coughlin
DESCRIPTION:During this time of ecological crisis\, how do we stay in wise action while maintaining a sense of balance and equanimity? Join Lori and Mike for a morning of reflection\, connection\, and restoration\, as we explore ways we can support maintaining life balance as we do our part to heal ourselves\, our relationships\, our social systems and our planet. \nThis nourishing retreat will include brief teachings\, short periods of meditation\, gentle movement and reflective exercises within a supportive community of people who care deeply about the current state of our planet. Through the practices of mindful awareness and deep listening (inside and out)\, we will cultivate the qualities of self-compassion\, clarity\, equanimity\, and wise engagement. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a mid-morning snack for yourself (filtered water & hot tea will be provided) as well as layered clothing and a notepad/pen. \nTo learn more and register please click here to go to Eventbrite
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/earth-dharma-a-half-day-retreat-with-lori-stelling-and-mike-coughlin/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191031T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T022539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T190608Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-158/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T020520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T201801Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Eve Decker
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday October 29th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Dharma Musician and Teacher\, Eve Decker. \nEve has been singing\, song writing\, and performing since she was 8 years old! In her 20’s she co-founded\, played\, recorded and toured with the feminist folk trio Rebecca Riots for 15 years. Rebecca Riots was dubbed “Best Band with a Conscience” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian. Eve has also released two CDs of original\, dharma based music\, and will release a third in September 2015. \nEve began practicing Vipassana meditation in 1991 and has been a Buddhist teacher since 2006. She am a graduate of UC Berkeley\, and the Community Dharma Leader training programs at Spirit Rock Center in California. She has travel throughout California and internationally to teach mindfulness\, lovingkindness\, compassion and gratitude directly and through music.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-eve-decker-4/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191024T090000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-157/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T020324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T191329Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Climate Crisis: Wise Action From Love: Lori Stelling + Kit Long
DESCRIPTION:How can we apply the gifts and tools from mindfulness practice to the climate crisis\, learning to face fear\, grief or overwhelm and move into conscious action with a deeper connection to ourselves and our world? \nLori Stelling will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion with Kit Long. \nLori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002. She has been mentored by Insight Meditation teachers since 2007 and has completed on-going Buddhist studies through Dharmagiri\, Spirit Rock\, Insight Meditation Center’s 8-Fold Path Program\, UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center\, and others. \nKit has been a meditation and dharma practitioner since 1990. She has offered yoga and bodywork in Napa for the past 20 years and has been a member of the non-profit Napa Climate NOW! since 2016. Kit currently devotes her life to being a grandmother and working to solve our planetary climate crisis. \nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-lori-stelling-52/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191017T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T022356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T190710Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-156/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T020214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T201718Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Forrest Hill
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Hill will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is currently enrolled in the Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. \nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-forrest-hill-53/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191010T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T022307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T190739Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-155/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T020008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T201657Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Mike Coughlin
DESCRIPTION:Mike Coughlin will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Mike has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over a decade. He has received training in Buddhism and mindfulness through Spirit Rock Meditation Center and Mindful Schools and is currently enrolled in UCLA’s Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation program. \n\nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-mike-coughlin-47/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T005120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T001303Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong with Ayya Santacitta: THE HEART'S WISH TO AWAKEN
DESCRIPTION:THE HEART’S WISH TO AWAKEN \nIt is easy to fritter away our time on the myriad possibilities of contemporary life. Following the Buddha’s advice on the Iddhipada (Four Roads to Success)\, we will investigate how to use our energy for the path of awakening. \nThere will be periods of silent meditation\, discussion\, walking meditation\, and dharma talks throughout the day. \nCarpooling is essential for this event! We only have the option of 20 parking spaces. Please contact the organizer to let us know how many people will be in your car. Thank you. \nPlease arrive early to have time to park\, find the building (Casa Vista)\, and settle in. Please bring water or other beverage\, and a bag lunch. \nTo Attend: Click Here To Register \nSantacitta Bhikkhuni 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 designer. In 1988 she met Ajahn Buddhadasa in southern Thailand\, who sparked her interest in Buddhist monastic life. She has trained as a nun in both the East and West since 1993\, primarily in the lineage of Ajahn Chah\, and has practiced meditation for over 30 years. Since 2002\, she has also received teachings in the lineage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. \nSantacitta Bhikkhuni co-founded Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery in 2009 and received Bhikkhuni Ordination in 2011. She is particularly interested in creating sanctuary close to nature and bringing wisdom traditions to the environmental movement.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/daylong-with-ayya-santacitta/
LOCATION:Westerbeke Ranch Conference\, 2300 Grove St\, Sonoma\, CA\, 95476\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191003T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T022206Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-154/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T015916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T201624Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Lori Stelling
DESCRIPTION:Lori Stelling will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002. She has completed Insight Meditation Center’s 9-Month Eightfold Path Program and is currently engaged in year-long Buddhist studies through Dharmagiri and Dr. Rick Hanson’s Foundations of Well-Being Program. \n\nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-lori-stelling-51/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190926T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T022123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T190845Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-153/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T015824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T161718Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Mike Coughlin
DESCRIPTION:Mike Coughlin will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Mike has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over a decade. He has received training in Buddhism and mindfulness through Spirit Rock Meditation Center and Mindful Schools and is currently enrolled in UCLA’s Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation program. \n  \nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-forrest-hill-52/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190919T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T022031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T190929Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-152/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T015702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T001214Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: James Baraz
DESCRIPTION:On September 17th\, NVIM will be hosting a mediation and talk by renowned meditation teacher James Baraz. \nJames is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. James started the Community Dharma Leader program\, the Kalyana Mitta Network\, helped create the Heavenly Messengers Training Program and is teacher-advisor to the Spirit Rock Family program. James has been leading the online course Awakening Joy since 2003. In recent years\, he has been focusing on Dharma and Climate Change\, and serves as an advisor to One Earth Sangha\, a website devoted to Buddhist responses to Climate Change. \nFor more information\, visit awakeningjoy.info. \nHis books include Awakening Joy with Shoshana Alexander\, and Awakening Joy for Kidswith Michele Lilyanna.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-james-baraz/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190912T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T021947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T191003Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-151/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T015208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T161627Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Forrest Hill
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Hill will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is currently enrolled in the Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. \n  \nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-mike-coughlin-46/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190905T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-150/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T015109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T190657Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Dawn Scott
DESCRIPTION:On September 3rd\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Dawn Scott \nDawn has been practicing insight meditation since 2008\, is a Diamond Heart practitioner\, and currently serves as the Family Program Coordinator at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She teaches teen retreats at Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme) and is a participant in the 2017-2021 IMS Teacher Training Program. Dawn is passionate about liberating the heart and mind through the Diamond Heart Approach and integrating Theravadan principles and practices into her daily life.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-dawn-scott-2/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190829T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T021812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T191123Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 8 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-149/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190827T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T014849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T164718Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Lori Stelling
DESCRIPTION:Lori Stelling will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002. She has completed Insight Meditation Center’s 9-Month Eightfold Path Program and is currently engaged in year-long Buddhist studies through Dharmagiri and Dr. Rick Hanson’s Foundations of Well-Being Program. \n\nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-lori-stelling-50/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190824T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T014559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T164704Z
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SUMMARY:Half Daylong: Debbie Darrin & Forrest Hill
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness of the Body: Movement\, Meditation and Metta. \nDebbie and Forrest will co-lead this half daylong event focusing on becoming more present and compassionate with our physical sense of being. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a lunch\, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking meditation. \nSuggested Donation: $20 – $60 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds \nAll levels of experience welcomed!
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/half-daylong-debbie-darrin-forrest-hill/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190822T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T021717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T164648Z
UID:10001269-1566460800-1566464400@www.napainsight.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 9 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-148/
LOCATION:NVIM Retreat Center\, 1350 Hestia Way\, Napa\, CA\, 94558\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T013920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T164633Z
UID:10001072-1566327600-1566333000@www.napainsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Forrest Hill
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Hill will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is currently enrolled in the Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. \n\nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-forrest-hill-51/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T021638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T164613Z
UID:10001268-1565856000-1565859600@www.napainsight.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in supporting their morning practice\, we invite you to join us on Thursday mornings for silent meditation. The meditation will begin promptly at 9 am in Universalist Unitarian Fellowship sanctuary. \nThere will be a 30 minute silent meditation period\, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may comment on their own practice\, while the group listens in silence.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/thursday-morning-meditation-147/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235646
CREATED:20190709T013808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T164455Z
UID:10001071-1565722800-1565728200@www.napainsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Mike Coughlin
DESCRIPTION:Mike Coughlin will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Mike has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over a decade. He has received training in Buddhism and mindfulness through Spirit Rock Meditation Center and Mindful Schools and is currently enrolled in UCLA’s Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation program. \n\nOur evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation\, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. The Facilitator will then give a short talk on relevant themes and lead a group discussion.  All levels of experience are welcome.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-mike-coughlin-45/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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