• Special Guest: Chris McKenna

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    NVIM will host a talk by meditation teacher Chris McKenna, Director at Mindful Schools, a leading organization integrating mindfulness into education. Chris has also served as the Executive Director of the Mind Body Awareness Project, which published the first formal research on the impact of mindfulness programming on youth in the U.S. juvenile probation system. […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Meditation and Discussion: Mike Coughlin

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. Our evening sittings generally begin with […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Meditation and Discussion: Forrest Hill

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. Our evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation, followed by a […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Special Guest: Kevin Griffin

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by Kevin Griffin, author Buddhist teacher and innovator in the field of addiction treatment. Kevin is a longtime Buddhist practitioner who trained as a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock. He is the author of One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps and the […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Sangha Community Meeting

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    Please join us for our first community meeting to learn more about Napa Valley Insight Mediation and to help us set a course for the future. Following our traditional meditation & tea break, the Board of Directors of Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a Sangha Community Meeting. During this town-hall-style gathering, our Board will […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Meditation and Discussion: Forrest Hill

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    Forrest Hill will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion. Our 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.

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Meditation and Discussion: Forrest Hill

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. Our evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation, followed by a […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Daylong Retreat: Compassion and the Open Heart, with Arinna Weisman

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    Join us as we explore how Buddhism and mindfulness training can open our hearts and teach us how to practice compassion in every day life. The program will include sitting and walking meditation, instructions, laughter and Q & A with Arinna. What to Bring: Please bring a lunch, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking […]

  • Special Guest: Oren J Sofer

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    NVIM will host a talk by meditation teacher and Somatics practitioner Oren J. Sofer Oren has practiced meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition since 1997 and has taught Nonviolent Communication since 2006. He began practicing Dhamma in Bodh Gaya, India with Anagarika Munindra and Godwin Samararatne and has been a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Meditation and Discussion: Lori Stelling

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. Our evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation, followed […]

  • Thursday Morning Meditation

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    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. There will be a 30 minute silent meditation period, followed by a short 10 – 20 minute period in which individuals may […]

  • Meditation and Discussion: Lori Stelling & Mike Coughlin

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    Lori Stelling and Mike Coughlin 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. Mike has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana […]