The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
Eve 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 […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Mike Coughlin. Mike is a public school administrator, trained mediator, and has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over 15 years. He has received training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Mindful Schools and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Lori Stelling. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002 and serves as a local teacher and Board member for NVIM. She has received mentoring from vipassana teachers since 2007, is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and has engaged in on-going […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
This Tuesday evenings sangha will be led by Debbie Darrin. Debbie has explored various aspects of mindfulness and meditation since the early 1980’s. In 2014 she began attending Napa Valley Insight Meditation sangha and became an active member on the NVIM board in 2017. Debbie regularly attends residential and non-residential insight meditation retreats, continuing to […]
This Tuesday we warmly welcome Kevin Griffin back to NVIM. Kevin is an author, longtime Buddhist practitioner who trained as a Community Dharma Leader at Spirit Rock, and innovator in the field of addiction treatment. His newest book is Buddhism & the Twelve Steps: Daily Reflections – Thoughts on Dharma and Recovery. Learn more about […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Mike Coughlin. Mike is a public school administrator, trained mediator, and has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over 15 years. He has received training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Mindful Schools and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Lori Stelling. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002 and serves as a local teacher and Board member for NVIM. She has received mentoring from vipassana teachers since 2007, is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and has engaged in on-going […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Mike Coughlin. Mike is a public school administrator, trained mediator, and has been practicing mindfulness in the vipassana tradition for over 15 years. He has received training through Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Mindful Schools and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & […]
This Tuesday, NVIM warmly welcomes Syra Smith back to our sangha. Syra Smith is an artist, organizer and mindfulness educator interested in deep ecology and manifesting a culture where we can turn toward fearless abundance and generosity. Presently, she co-leads the Mid-Day Dharma Collective at SF Insight (Mondays at noon!) and proudly serves as Core […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
This Tuesday evening sangha will be led by Lori Stelling. Lori has practiced Insight Meditation since 2002 and serves as a local teacher and Board member for NVIM. She has received mentoring from vipassana teachers since 2007, is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher through UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and has engaged in on-going […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004 and is a founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation. He is a graduate of the the 2 year Community Dharma Leaders Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. COVID Recommendations For Gathering Safely (recommended by https://covid19.ca.gov “Current Safety Measures”): […]
THE HEART OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION - THE ART AND SKILL OF MINDFUL AWARENESS, INSIGHT & COMPASSION Join Mike Coughlin Thursdays in May and June, from 7:00 - 8:30pm, for a four part, in-person class series that will explore The Heart of Buddhist Meditation. This series will delve into the art and craft of meditation - how to […]
This Tuesday, NVIM warmly welcomes Melvin Escobar to our sangha. Melvin is a core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center, a licensed psychotherapist, and a certified yoga instructor. Melvin has walked the path of service for much of his life, drawing on his experiences as a queer man of color born and raised in Los […]