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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-6/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151210T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151210T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215913Z
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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 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-42/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T214638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T123832Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Oren J Sofer
DESCRIPTION:NVIM will host a talk by meditation teacher and Somatics practitioner Oren J. Sofer \nOren 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 and Ven. Ajahn Sucitto. He holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University\, is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for healing trauma and a current participant in the IMS-Spirit Rock Teacher Training Program. He brings a clarity of insight\, natural presence and deep care to all of his work and teaching.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-oren-sofer/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151205T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151205T080000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150903T061456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T114107Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat: Compassion and the Open Heart\, with Arinna Weisman
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a lunch\, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking meditation. \nSuggested Donation: $20 – $60; No one turned away for lack of funds. \nAll levels of experience welcomed! \nFor more Information: Contact Susan DuQuette at susandiorr@yahoo.com \nArinna Weisman has studied insight meditation since 1979 and has been teaching since 1989. Her root teacher is Ruth Denison who was empowered by the great teacher U Bha Khin. She is the founding teacher of Insight Meditation Center of the Pioneer Valley. She is co-author of the book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Insight Meditation and a contributor to Women Practicing Buddhism; American Experiences\, edited by Peter Gregory and Susanne Mrozik. \nHer dharma practice and teaching have been infused with her political and environmental activism. She was the first out queer teacher with Eric Kolvig to lead insight meditation retreats for the Gay\, Lesbian\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Gender Queer community.  She also leads ‘Uncovering the Heart Retreats’ integrating the practice of awareness of the social dynamics of inequity with the dharma practice of liberation.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/daylong-retreat-lovingkindness-with-arinna-weisman/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215816Z
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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 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-41/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T210734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T210734Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151126T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151126T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215640Z
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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 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-39/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T210636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T124617Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion: Forrest Hill
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Hill will facilitate this evening’s meditation and discussion.  \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-5/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151119T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151119T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215732Z
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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 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-40/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T210536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151029T103324Z
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SUMMARY:Sangha Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing 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 provide an overview of our organizational structure\, present information on our income & expenses\, and seek feedback on three key questions: \n1) What do you like and/or value about NVIM? \n2) What would you like NVIM to do differently? \n3) How would you like to see NVIM grow and/or change? \nAll are welcome and highly encouraged to attend!
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-lori-stelling-5/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151112T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215522Z
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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 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-38/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T210429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151029T102914Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Kevin Griffin
DESCRIPTION:Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by Kevin Griffin\, author Buddhist teacher and innovator in the field of addiction treatment. \nKevin 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 forthcoming God\, Buddha\, and the Path of Recovery. A co-founder of the Buddhist Recovery Network\, he teaches regularly at Spirit Rock\, as well as at treatment centers\, Buddhist centers\, professional conferences\, and colleges across the U.S. Kevin has been a member of the Spirit Rock Family Program for ten years.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-nina-wise-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151105T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151105T020000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215428Z
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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 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-37/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T210229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T210229Z
UID:10000890-1446548400-1446553800@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. \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-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151029T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151029T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215331Z
UID:10000828-1446084000-1446087600@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-36/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151027T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T210129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T210129Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151022T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151022T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215236Z
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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 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-35/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T212219Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Chris McKenna
DESCRIPTION:NVIM will host a talk by meditation teacher Chris McKenna\, Director at Mindful Schools\, a leading organization integrating mindfulness into education. \nChris 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. Chris has spent over a decade working with diverse communities suffering from high incidents of trauma and violence\, and has provided legal\, medical\, and psychosocial services to victims of torture and war crimes. Chris is on the Advisory Council of “Honoring the Path of the Warrior” – a project of the San Francisco Zen Center which teaches mindfulness and somatic awareness techniques to U.S. soldiers returning home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-chris-mckenna/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151017T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151017T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150903T004830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150903T024608Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong: Awakening - The Ultimate Relaxation\, with Nina Wise
DESCRIPTION:It is said that the state of enlightenment is the deepest form of relaxation—a return home. During this daylong retreat\, we will practice forms of meditation and movement that focus on releasing stress and tension in the mind\, heart and body. We will also engage in chanting as a form of invoking well-being and wisdom. Fall is often seen as a time of new beginnings based on reflection. We will practice (if weather permits) in the garden and amidst the vineyards celebrating the abundance of fall. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a lunch\, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking meditation. \nSuggested Donation: $20 – $60; No one turned away for lack of funds. \nAll levels of experience welcomed! \nFor more Information: Contact Susan DuQuette at susandiorr@yahoo.com \nNina Wise is a well-known performer who has devoted her career to investigating the relationship between art and spirit. Artistic Director of Motion\, she is the recipient of multiple fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Marin Arts Council and has received seven Bay Area Critics Circle Awards. She is the author of A Big New Free Happy Unusual Life: Self-Expression and Spiritual Practice for Those Who Have Time for Neither. Her stories and articles have appeared in The Sun\, Yoga Journal\, Tricycle\, Inquiring Mind and Whole Earth Review.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/daylong-awakening-the-ultimate-relaxation-with-nina-wise/
LOCATION:NVIM Retreat Center\, 1350 Hestia Way\, Napa\, CA\, 94558\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151015T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151015T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T215029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215029Z
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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 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-34/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T213735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T213914Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Sandy Boucher
DESCRIPTION:NVIM will host a talk by writer and meditation teacher Sandy Boucher \nSandy is the author of nine books\, including Discovering Kwan Yin\, Opening the Lotus: A Woman’s Guide to Buddhism and Turning the Wheel: American Women Creating the New Buddhism. Sandy has practiced\, written about and taught both vipassana and writing for thirty years. She leads retreats on Dharma and Writing and co-leads the “Meditation and the Spirit of Creativity” retreat at Spirit Rock.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-sandy-boucher/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151008T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151008T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T214927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T215119Z
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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 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-33/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150902T205924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T205924Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151001T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151001T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150604T045217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T035750Z
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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 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-32/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150604T054318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T233653Z
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Mark Coleman
DESCRIPTION:NVIM will host a talk by author\, naturalist and meditation instructor Mark Coleman. \nMark has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1984. He is a Spirit Rock Meditation Teacher and has been teaching Insight Meditation retreats since 1997. He also leads wilderness meditation retreats from Alaska to Peru\, integrating mindfulness meditation with nature. He is author of Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery. Mark is a psychotherapist\, life-coach and mindfulness consultant to corporations. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast and passionate about combining the forces of meditation\, silence and nature. \nVisit Mark’s website\, Aware in the Wild\, to learn more about his approach to nature-based mindfulness practice and how this approach has help students all over the world find greater peace and fulfillment.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/689/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150924T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150924T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150604T045131Z
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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 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-31/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150604T052734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T040049Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150919T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150919T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150730T055623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T201452Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong: Being an Earthling\, with Wes Nisker
DESCRIPTION:In this Daylong\, Wes Nisker will help us explore the joys and sorrows of living in the modern era\, including the issues of climate change and species extinction. The retreat will focus on how the Buddha’s teaching can help us accept our place in the scheme of things\, find sanity\, and begin to heal the earth’s eco-systems. By placing today’s headlines in the context of human history\, Wes offers us the relief\, insights and laughter that only vast perspectives on consciousness can bring. \nTo RSVP: http://eepurl.com/byKAa5 \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a lunch\, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking meditation. \nSuggested Donation: $20 – $60; No one turned away for lack of funds. \nAll levels of experience welcomed! \nFor more Information: Contact Susan DuQuette at susandiorr@yahoo.com \nWes ‘Scoop’ Nisker is a teacher of Buddhist meditation\, an author\, radio commentator\, and performer. His books include the underground classic Essential Crazy Wisdom; Buddha’s Nature; and Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again! Wes is also the founder and co-editor of the international Buddhist journal “Inquiring Mind.” He is an affiliate teacher at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center and does regular workshops at Esalen Institute and other venues internationally. For more information visit his website: http://www.wesnisker.com/ \nPRAISE FOR THE WORK of Wes Scoop Nisker \n“Essential Crazy Wisdom” and “Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again!” \n“Nisker’s book is twenty-three times more liberating than the Bible\, the Torah\, and the Koran combined. It may be crazy to say such a thing but it is also wise.”  — Tom Robbins\, author \n“Brilliant\, original\, consciousness expanding\, profound\, mysterious and very funny. Oh\, the audacious joy of crazy wisdom! What more could you ask?” — Jack Kornfield\, Buddhist teacher and author \n“A profound journey beyond science\, philosophy\, and psychology. Instant therapy!” — Daniel Goleman \n“A milestone in contemporary Buddhism. I dare you to find a book on science that is so personal\, or a book on meditation that is so funny and forgiving.” — Joanna Macy \n“Buddha’s Nature is truly a healing and historic achievement.” — Brian Swimme\, author\, The Universe Story \n“This book is a fabulous tool for our greater joy and achievements.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/daylong-being-an-earthling-with-wes-nisker/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150917T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150917T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150604T045056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T040108Z
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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 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-30/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215000
CREATED:20150604T052639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T040257Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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