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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. \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-36/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180929T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180929T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat with Jill Satterfield - Cultivating Our Inner Awareness: The Practices and the Benefits
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday September  29th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a daylong retreat with guest teacher Jill Satterfield. \nCultivating Our Inner Awareness: The Practices and the Benefits \nBoth ancient contemplative practices and modern science tell us that exteroception\, perception of the outside world\, coupled with the ability to know and track what’s occurring internally called interoception supports an emotional and mental landscape of ease\, confidence and presence. Called inner and outer awareness in contemplative traditions\, these skills offer the capacity to recognize how our environment\, conversations\, job\, and daily stressors affect us at the deepest level – and how to benefit from this information. \nTo cultivate inner awareness is to increase our capacity to be compassionate\, sensitive and receptive to ourselves and to others. Being internally aware gives us an array of possibilities – for self regulation and care\, for reflection and then action in the world and as a tool to be more available and present for others. \nThis day will include the practices of: \n\nBreathing techniques to cultivate kindness and spaciousness\nMindfulness of the body practices while seated\, standing\, walking and lying down\nInner awareness practices while in conversations with others\n\nInquiry and discussion into: \n\nHow to be and the benefits of connecting to ourselves and others without expectation\nHow and why internal awareness is an antidote to depression and anxiety\nHow inner awareness betters presence with others\nHow inner awareness is a skillful means to cultivate compassion\n\nFor more information about Jill go to: JillSatterfield.org
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/1399/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
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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-39/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T095613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T083047Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Syra Smith
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday Sept 81th\, at 7:00 Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Syra Smith. \nSyra is Founder and Curator for Oakland’s Dana Cafe\, a monthly gathering offering transformational teachings at no cost to participants. She co-leads and organizes East Bay Meditation Center’s weekly Teen Sangha and is a mindfulness and meditation instructor with the Mind Body Awareness Project. Syra graduated East Bay Meditation Center’s yearlong Commit to Dharma program in 2011 and is a current participant in Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s 2 year Community Dharma Leaders training program. \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. \nNVIM meets at Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists (1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa CA). All levels of experience are welcomed.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-wes-nisker/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T094629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T052754Z
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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. \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-35/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180904T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T094317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T052818Z
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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. \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-39/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T094839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T095202Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Jill Satterfield
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday August 28th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by Jill Satterfield. \nJill is an international mindfulness and meditation teacher\, wellness program director\, speaker and coach. Jill’s integration of mindfulness and embodiment practices include yoga\, yoga therapy and contemplative psychology. She has been in the field of integrative healthcare for over 35 years. \nJill is the founder of Vajra Yoga + Meditation\, a synthesis of meditation and mindfulness of the body practices from the Buddhist tradition. She is also the founder and Director of the School for Compassionate Action: Meditation\, Yoga and Educational Support for Communities in Need. \nJill is a founding faculty member of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Mindful Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training\, UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center trainings\, the Somatic Yoga Therapy Training in Marin California\, and guest teaches in many others. She has been featured in the New York Times\, More\, Crains\, Yoga Journal\, UK’s Yoga Magazine\, Happinez Magazine of Holland and Tricycle Magazine\, Shambhala Sun amongst others. \nNVIM meets at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Napa (1625 Salvador Ave). All levels of experience are welcomed.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-jill-satterfield-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T094432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T094432Z
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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-38/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T094221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T094221Z
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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. \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-38/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180807T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T092549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T093859Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Andrew Chaikin
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday August 7th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Andrew Chaikin. \nAndrew has practiced in the Theravada tradition since 2001. He has taught dharma\, meditation and mindfulness in many settings: the wilderness\, prisons\, corporations\, even the U.S. Congress. He is passionate about bringing heart-based wisdom into everyday life. \nHe leads a weekly sitting group in San Francisco called Heart Camp\, and has worked with adults\, teens and kids at Spirit Rock and IMC. He is the Coordinating Teacher of the meditation and yoga program at the San Francisco County Jail – part of an award-winning restorative justice program. He has toured the world as musician Kid Beyond\, bringing ancient wisdom into modern rock and electronic music. \nAndrew is a Spirit Rock-authorized Community Dharma Leader\, a graduate of their Dedicated Practitioners Program – and a certified teacher of Search Inside Yourself\, the mindful leadership course born at Google. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University in Providence\, RI.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-andrew-chaikin/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180731T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T052332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T094116Z
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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. \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-36/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180724T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180611T094038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T004947Z
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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-37/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T052249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T052249Z
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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-37/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T052524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180707T005031Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Bruce Pardoe
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday July 24th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Bruce Perdoe. \nBruce has practiced Vipassana meditation for over ten years including numerous 1\, 2 & 3 month retreats at Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock. He has been on pilgrimage and practiced in Asia and has sat numerous extended solo retreats. All combined he has spent more than one and a half years in silence. \nBruce  is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders Program. Bruce expresses his wonder for awakening and dharma in direct\, joyous and experiential teachings. His focus on sensory feeling to convey wisdom derives from his years of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement and Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy experience. He also draws extensively upon his deep experience with both Advaita and the path of devotion to complement and enrich his offerings.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-bruce-pardoe/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180703T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180703T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T052200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T052200Z
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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-34/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T052104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T052104Z
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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-forrest-hill-35/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T052017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T052017Z
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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-36/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180612T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T051931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T051931Z
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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-33/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T051839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T051839Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Shahara Godfrey
DESCRIPTION:Napa Valley Insight Meditation hosts a talk by Buddhist teacher\, humanitarian\, artist and meditation instructor Shahara Godfrey. \nTrained in the Theravada Buddhist tradition for over 20 years\, Dr. Godfrey has also been influenced by spiritual teachers from various cultures and traditions as well as the creative arts. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leadership Program\, the Path of Engagement Program and holds a PhD in humanities with a focus on transformative learning and change from the California Institute of Integral Studies. A self-taught mixed-media artist\, she has exhibited in the Bay Area\, Oregon\, Washington\, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-shahara-godfrey-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180529T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T051620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T051722Z
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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-34/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180522T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T051503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T051503Z
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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-35/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T051413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T051413Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Syra Smith
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday May 15th\, at 7:00 Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Syra Smith. \nSyra is Founder and Curator for Oakland’s Dana Cafe\, a monthly gathering offering transformational teachings at no cost to participants. She co-leads and organizes East Bay Meditation Center’s weekly Teen Sangha and is a mindfulness and meditation instructor with the Mind Body Awareness Project. Syra graduated East Bay Meditation Center’s yearlong Commit to Dharma program in 2011 and is a current participant in Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s 2 year Community Dharma Leaders training program. \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. \nNVIM meets at Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists (1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa CA). All levels of experience are welcomed.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-syra-smith-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180502T051236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T051236Z
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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-32/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180122T033734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T033734Z
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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 a graduate of the Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and has been teaching classes on mindfulness meditation and Buddhist philosophy since 2011. \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-33/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180122T033856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T103221Z
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SUMMARY:Blessings For the Earth: Standing Together on Sacred Ground: Lori Stelling + Kit Long
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly welcomed to gather together this Tuesday\, April 24th\, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm\, for an evening of practice focused upon our relationship with the Earth. This special night will include gently guided sitting meditation\, optional walking meditation (over the tea break)\, inquiry into our individual and collective sense of connection and/or disconnection with this living planet\, and metta practice for the Earth. \nAs we experience the impact of global warming\, pollution\, water shortages\, droughts\, floods\, wildfires\, and other extreme conditions\, how do we refrain from going numb? How do we stand together\, on this sacred ground we call “Earth”\, with access to a clear mind and an open heart? What inspires the inner determination to include the Earth in our practice of non-harming? In what ways can we connect as spiritual friends to support one another in facing the challenges of our times and in caring for the natural world that is our home?
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-lori-stelling-34/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20180227T121236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T035500Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat: The End of Craving with Cheryl Slean
DESCRIPTION:The End of Craving:\nA Practical Workshop-Retreat\nApril 21 2018\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n The Buddha taught that freedom from suffering can be realized simply by letting go of craving.  Sounds good\, but simple doesn’t necessarily mean easy!  In practice we find that “letting go of craving” is a multifaceted learning process that involves recognizing craving in its many forms (what’s the difference between craving and wholesome desire?)\, viewing it correctly (not as a failing but as a natural human process)\, and learning to work with it skillfully.  Ultimately\, it’s compassion that lets go of craving: the wisdom of learning to see\, and to meet\, the authentic human needs at the core of craving’s pull. \nThis daylong meditation workshop will offer reflections\, meditation skills and some group process presenting a clear practice path to understand and release craving.  This work goes beyond personal development to improve our relationships and transform how we live in the world.  Anyone who’s had an introduction to mindfulness meditation is welcome to join us for this day of skill-building and insight.  Please bring writing materials and a bag lunch. \nWhat to bring: Please bring a lunch\, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking meditation \nSuggested Donation: $25 – $75\nNo one turned away for lack of funds\nAll levels of experience welcomed! \nFor More Information Contact\nBarbara Dondero at barbdondero@gmail.com \nCheryl Slean has been practicing Buddhist meditation intensively since 1995\, including hundreds of days of silent retreat. She was authorized to teach in 2007 and currently serves on the Teachers’ Councils at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Center and Insight Community of the Desert. She teaches classes and residential retreats at spiritual\, secular\, health and business venues worldwide including Seattle Insight\, Mindful Schools\, Foundations Recovery Network\, Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center\, Santa Monica Hospital\, Google LAX\, New Life Foundation (Thailand) and many others. Cheryl is also a writer\, filmmaker and educator working in the arts and sustainability\, and is co-executive producer of VisionLA Climate Action Arts. \n 
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/daylong-retreat-cheryl-slean/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20171218T030557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T033623Z
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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. \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-31/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180410T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20171218T022006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T022006Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Fresh! White
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday April 10th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by meditation and dharma teacher Fresh! White. \nFresh! White from Oakland. He is a Certified Life and Mindfulness Coach\, writer\, speaker\, and facilitator\, as well as a Meditation and Dharma leader. He is a coach for several organizations including; LeaderSpring’s Executive Capacity Building Program; theBrown Boi Project\, a gender justice project focused on masculine identified individuals; and CompassPoint. Fresh! is a contributing author to\, Trans Bodies Trans Selves\, a health\, legal and cultural resource guide for service providers and members of the trans community.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-fresh-white-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180403T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20171218T030017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T033515Z
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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 a graduate of the Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and has been teaching classes on mindfulness meditation and Buddhist philosophy since 2011. \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-32/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T055750
CREATED:20171218T030308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T030308Z
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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. \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-33/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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