This daylong retreat will offer a combination of meditation practice and experiential exercises which cultivate and explore compassion as both a support and a fruit of practice. The day will offer a mixture of silence, practice in right/mindful speech, and compassionate listening practices. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcomed. Lori Wong is a Stanford-certified Compassion Cultivation Training™ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 on-going Buddhist studies through Dharmagiri. Our evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Tuesday May 24th, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by meditation and dharma teacher Fresh! White. Fresh! 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 […]
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 […]
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 on-going Buddhist studies through Dharmagiri. Our evening sittings generally begin with a 30 minute meditation, followed by a short break for tea and greetings. […]
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 […]
On Tuesday June 7th, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by mindfulness speaker, poet, writer, speaker, and workshop leader, Albert Flynn DeSilver. This is an event you won't wnat to miss! Albert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet, writer, speaker, and workshop leader. Albert served as Marin County’s very first Poet Laureate […]
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 […]
It’s time to get your summer on and come together for a Sangha style pot luck! Come join us for our "Super Fun Picnic, on Sunday June 12th, starting at 11:30am. We will be meeting at Fuller Park in downtown Napa at the Elm site picnic tables (north side of the part). Details: Please bring […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]