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SUMMARY:Guest Teacher: Albert Flynn DeSilver
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday September 5th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a talk by mindfulness speaker\, poet\, writer\, speaker\, and workshop leader\, Albert Flynn DeSilver. \nAlbert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet\, writer\, speaker\, and workshop leader. Albert served as Marin County’s very first Poet Laureate from 2008-2010. His work has appeared in more than 100 literary journals worldwide including ZYZZYVA\, New American Writing\, Hanging Loose\, Jubilat\, Exquisite Corpse\, Jacket (Australia)\, Poetry Kanto (Japan)\, Van Gogh’s Ear (France)\, and many others. He is the author most recently of “Beamish Boy: A Memoir\,” “Letters to Early Street” from La Alameda/University of New Mexico Press (2007)\, and “Walking Tooth & Cloud\,” from French Connection Press in Paris (2007). His new books\, “Writing as a Path to Awakening\,” based on his popular writing workshops by the same name\, and a novel “Brooklyn\, Wyoming” are due out in 2017. \nAlbert is also a speaker and trainer having taught and presented with such luminaries as Elizabeth Gilbert\, Cheryl Strayed\, Maxine Hong Kingston\, Michael McClure\, and U.S. Poet Laureate Kay Ryan among many others. He teaches writing workshops at The Esalen Institute\, The Omega Institute\, Spirit Rock Meditation Center and literary conferences nationally. He lives in Northern California.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/guest-teacher-albert-flynn-desilver/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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SUMMARY:Daylong retreat w/ Kevin Griffin
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday September 9th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a daylong meditation entitled Living Kindness: Buddhist Teachings for a Troubled World. The event will be led by  author\, Buddhist teacher and innovator in the field of addiction treatment\, Kevin Griffin. \nJoin us for a day of meditation and instructions on the power of loving kindness. In this daylong we will: \n• Explore several Buddhist sutras that will open up our understanding of loving kindness. \n• Practice metta as well as mindfulness meditation. \n• Look at how these teachings and practices can transform the way we live in the world through commitment to non-ill will and selfless activity. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a lunch\, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking meditation \nSuggested Donation: $20 – $60 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds \nAll levels of experience welcomed! \nFor More Information Contact \nSusan DuQuette at susandiorr@yahoo.com \nBIO: \nKevin Griffin is a Buddhist teacher and author and recovering addict/alcoholic. He is best known for his ground-breaking work bringing together the Dharma with issues of recovery and the 12 Steps. A Buddhist practitioner for nearly 35 years and sober for almost 30\, he brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to his teaching and writing. His books include One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps and his recent Buddhism and the 12 Steps Workbook. Sounds True will release Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life after Addiction in June\, 2015. Kevin is also a gifted musician and songwriter\, and last year he released a CD of Buddhist-themed rock tunes entitled “Laughing Buddha.” He lives in Berkeley\, California with his wife and teenage daughter.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/daylong-retreat-w-kevin-griffin/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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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-25/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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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. \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-26/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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SUMMARY:Special Guest: Eve Decker
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday September 26th\, Napa Valley Insight Meditation will host a presentation by Dharma Musician and Teacher\, Eve Decker. \nEve 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 original\, dharma based music\, and will release a third in September 2015. \nEve began practicing Vipassana meditation in 1991 and has been a Buddhist teacher since 2006. She am a graduate of UC Berkeley\, and the Community Dharma Leader training programs at Spirit Rock Center in California. She has travel throughout California and internationally to teach mindfulness\, lovingkindness\, compassion and gratitude directly and through music.
URL:https://www.napainsight.org/event/special-guest-eve-decker/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA\, 94559
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