Join Mike Coughlin at the Unitarian Universalist church in Napa for this immersive and interactive four part, in-person class series. This series will weave together both classic and contemporary approaches to leaning into, and possibly embracing, the essence of Henry David Thoreau's approach to life. and how it reverberates within our Buddhist lineage. Registration is […]
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 & […]
Join Mike Coughlin at the Unitarian Universalist church in Napa for this immersive and interactive four part, in-person class series. This series will weave together both classic and contemporary approaches to leaning into, and possibly embracing, the essence of Henry David Thoreau's approach to life. and how it reverberates within our Buddhist lineage. Registration is […]
This Tuesday we welcome back guest teacher Eve Decker. Eve began Insight Meditation practice in 1991, and has attended more than 50 silent retreats in the western Vipassana tradition of Buddhism ranging in length from 8-90 days. She is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley; the Path of Engagement (social justice and spiritual practice […]
Join Mike Coughlin at the Unitarian Universalist church in Napa for this immersive and interactive four part, in-person class series. This series will weave together both classic and contemporary approaches to leaning into, and possibly embracing, the essence of Henry David Thoreau's approach to life. and how it reverberates within our Buddhist lineage. Registration is […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004, starting at the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland CA. He is the founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation (NVIM) and has served as a facilitator at NVIM since its inception in 2011. Forrest is a graduate of […]
Join Mike Coughlin at the Unitarian Universalist church in Napa for this immersive and interactive four part, in-person class series. This series will weave together both classic and contemporary approaches to leaning into, and possibly embracing, the essence of Henry David Thoreau's approach to life. and how it reverberates within our Buddhist lineage. Registration is […]
Join us for our monthly meeting of Buddhism & Recovery as we come together to support our various 12-step recovery journeys with mindfulness and compassion. This meeting offers a calm, non-judgmental space where recovering individuals can practice meditation, deepen self-awareness, share experiences, and build supportive connections. The structure of the meeting will include movement, meditation, […]
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 […]
Join us for a Daylong Retreat with Matthew Brensilver - Saturday, October 3 Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/matthew-brensilver-daylong-retreat/tickets Description IMPERMANENCE, INCOMPLETENESS, SELFLESSNESS AND LOVE The three characteristics of existence – impermanence, incompleteness and selflessness – occupy a special place in the Insight Meditation tradition. Understanding these aspects of experience help us let go into deep wisdom. While […]
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 & […]
Art Jolly has been practicing insight meditation since the 1990s, most of that time under the guidance of Phillip Moffitt. In addition to having attended numerous retreats, he also completed Spirit Rock's Dedicated Practitioners Program, Community Dharma Leaders Program, and Advanced Practitioners Program. In 2003 he spent five months as a monk in Burma, which […]
SUNSET SANGHA – Continuing the Outdoors experience This Tuesday we'll continue meeting on the outdoor patio at the Unitarian Universalist church, as we embrace the meditation experience in the cooler air and softer light, with maybe a bird or two chiming in. Join us for this opportunity to re-connect with the natural world around us. […]
SUNSET SANGHA – Continuing the Outdoors experience This Tuesday we'll continue meeting on the outdoor patio at the Unitarian Universalist church, as we embrace the meditation experience in the cooler air and softer light, with maybe a bird or two chiming in. Join us for this opportunity to re-connect with the natural world around us. […]
Join us for our monthly meeting of Buddhism & Recovery as we come together to support our various 12-step recovery journeys with mindfulness and compassion. This meeting offers a calm, non-judgmental space where recovering individuals can practice meditation, deepen self-awareness, share experiences, and build supportive connections. The structure of the meeting will include movement, meditation, […]
SUNSET SANGHA – Continuing the Outdoors experience This Tuesday we'll continue meeting on the outdoor patio at the Unitarian Universalist church, as we embrace the meditation experience in the cooler air and softer light, with maybe a bird or two chiming in. Join us for this opportunity to re-connect with the natural world around us. […]
SUNSET SANGHA – Continuing the Outdoors experience This Tuesday we'll continue meeting on the outdoor patio at the Unitarian Universalist church, as we embrace the meditation experience in the cooler air and softer light, with maybe a bird or two chiming in. Join us for this opportunity to re-connect with the natural world around us. […]
SUNSET SANGHA – The Outdoors experience returns Yes, it's back! This Tuesday begins another month on the outdoor patio at the Unitarian Universalist church, as we embrace the meditation experience in the cooler air and softer light, with maybe a bird or two chiming in. Join us for this opportunity to re-connect with the natural […]
Ayya Santacitta was born in Austria and did her graduate studies in Cultural Anthropology, focusing on dance, theatre and ritual. She also worked in avant-garde dance theatre as a performer and costume designer. In 1988 she met Ajahn Buddhadasa in southern Thailand, who sparked her interest in Buddhist monastic life. She trained as a nun […]
The evening will be led by Forrest Hill. Forrest has been practicing Insight Meditation since 2004, starting at the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland CA. He is the founding member of Napa Valley Insight Meditation (NVIM) and has served as a facilitator at NVIM since its inception in 2011. Forrest is a graduate of […]