I teach both in-person and online.
For in-person events, see the Live Teachings page. Hybrid events are listed on both pages.
All times are Pacific.
Events are also listed on the Calendar page.
Dharma Talks (join via link from the sangha's website, if not listed)
Daylongs and Half-Days
Ongoing drop-in groups, all welcome:
Join us for an evening of sitting, Dharma reflections, and Q&A on a couple of Tuesdays per month. My schedule does not allow a regular set of days, so I will publish the upcoming sessions here on this page. We may eventually develop a group mailing list.
We’ll explore themes from the Buddhist teachings as they apply to our lives here and now, with an emphasis on practice, contemplation, and opening to the fullness of this spiritual path. The group is for self-selected dedicated practitioners – join when you feel drawn to do so.
Join online.
For in-person events, see the Live Teachings page. Hybrid events are listed on both pages.
All times are Pacific.
Events are also listed on the Calendar page.
Dharma Talks (join via link from the sangha's website, if not listed)
- Sun, Apr 2, 9:25-10:45am -- IMC Sunday morning sit and talk (hybrid -- also onsite)
- Tues, Apr 18, 6:30-8:00pm -- Dedicated Practitioners' Group (see below). Zoom link.
- Sun, Apr 23, 9:25-10:45am -- IMC Sunday morning sit and talk (hybrid -- also onsite)
- Mon - Fri, Jun 19-23, 7:00-7:45am -- IMC morning sit and talk (IMC's YouTube channel)
- Wed, July 12, 7:00-8:30pm -- Coastside Vipassana
Daylongs and Half-Days
- TBD
Ongoing drop-in groups, all welcome:
- In This Very Life (sutta study), weekly on Friday online, 11am-noon, register by sending email. (I tell people about the readings by email). No prior experience with Buddhist texts is required, but if you are just starting, it will be "learn by doing" (in a friendly atmosphere!)
- Dedicated Practitioners Group
Tuesday evenings, about twice a month (upcoming dates are in the Dharma Talk list above)
6:30-8:00pm
Join us for an evening of sitting, Dharma reflections, and Q&A on a couple of Tuesdays per month. My schedule does not allow a regular set of days, so I will publish the upcoming sessions here on this page. We may eventually develop a group mailing list.
We’ll explore themes from the Buddhist teachings as they apply to our lives here and now, with an emphasis on practice, contemplation, and opening to the fullness of this spiritual path. The group is for self-selected dedicated practitioners – join when you feel drawn to do so.
Join online.
Series Classes and Retreats:
Online Retreat: Mindfulness as the Foundation
March 25-31 (6 nights online)
Co-taught with Lienchi Tran
In this retreat, we will explore mindfulness practice based on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness with an emphasis on awareness and wisdom. [The style is based on the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.] In this style, we encourage practicing with a natural and relaxed attitude while developing continuity of awareness with present moment experience.
We will strengthen mindfulness by devoting much of each day to formal sitting and walking practice. Some retreatants may wish to dedicate themselves fully to home retreat during this week. Others may have responsibilities with work or family, while still retaining a core of many hours of formal practice. Because our aim is to cultivate more continuous mindfulness, attending in a relaxed manner to our ordinary daily activities can also support our practice.
Registration open now.
Getting to the Heart of Practice -- without veering off or stopping short!
Apr 18, 20, and 22, 2023 (Tues-Thurs-Sat online)
8:30-10:00am Pacific
Co-taught with Ying Chen, David Lorey, and Diana Clark
We can conceive of practice as a journey to greater freedom. What supports us to travel the path to its full completion? This class will explore two suttas, MN 29 and MN 107, that provide evocative imagery on the path and the obstacles that hinder us from getting to the heart of practice. The class will include dharmettes, guided meditations, Q&A, and small group discussion.
Registration open now.