Kim teaches at Insight Meditation Center and other Bay Area Dharma groups, as well as farther afield and online, offering Dharma talks, retreats, and classes.
Times are Pacific time.
I teach one regular group: A Friday sutta study class. That is listed on the Sutta Classes page.
Another way to keep up: Kim sends a (approximately) monthly newsletter with a Dharma teaching essay and updates on new teachings.
Times are Pacific time.
I teach one regular group: A Friday sutta study class. That is listed on the Sutta Classes page.
Another way to keep up: Kim sends a (approximately) monthly newsletter with a Dharma teaching essay and updates on new teachings.
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Classes, Talks, etc
October 2024
Online talk series Oct 7-11, 7:00-7:45am (Mon-Fri) IMC's morning sit and talk. Tune in on IMC's YouTube channel. Online class Fear and Fearlessness Oct 17, 24, 31, and Nov 7, 4:00-5:30pm Pacific / 7:00-8:30pm Eastern (four Thursdays) A BCBS class Co-taught with Diana Clark, Ying Chen, and David Lorey The Buddha faced immense challenges along his path to Awakening, including fear and persistent distractions. But engaging with fear leads to less fear and eventually to fearlessness. How might we learn from his experience and teachings to engage our own challenges in practice or in life? In this course, we will read suttas in which people encounter difficulties along the path, as well as suttas treating challenging topics like death. The Buddha’s compassion and wisdom come forth as he encourages skillful engagement with even the deepest difficulties – those with the potential to transform the mind. This course includes teachings, meditation, and small group discussion. Register for Fear and Fearlessness Online class The Power of Refuge Oct 29, 31, and Nov 2, 8:30-10:00am (Tues-Thurs-Sat) A Sati Center class Co-taught with Diana Clark, Ying Chen, and David Lorey Taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha often marks a significant turning point in a practitioner’s life. How do we relate to the notion of refuge, and what impact does it have on our life? This class will explore a range of ideas on refuge available in the suttas of the Pali Canon and in our practice field. We will examine the role of refuges as external support, shelter, and more importantly, how they can form a powerful inner ground and sanctuary. These refuges empower us to choose wisdom and compassion in the midst of great difficulties and agitations. This course includes teachings, meditation, and small group discussion. Although the class will not include a formal refuge-taking ceremony, we will learn the traditional chant of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Register for The Power of Refuge December 2024 Online class Working Skillfully with Unskillful Thoughts (an Exploration of MN 20) Dec 7, 9:00am-12:30pm (Sat) A Sati Center class Co-taught with Marjolein Janssen and Kirsten Rudestam For centuries, meditators have grappled with distraction, rumination, and obsessive thoughts during their practice. The Buddha addressed this challenge in a comprehensive discourse, offering five effective methods for skillfully managing unskillful mindstates. In this half-day program, we will look at this discourse (MN 20) and explore how to wisely apply its teachings to our thinking minds, both in meditation and daily life. We will also develop related skills, such as recognizing thoughts and effectively navigating through the five methods. Register for Working Skillfully with Unskillful Thoughts Hybrid talk Dec 15, 9:25-10:45am (Sun) [Sit 9:25-10:00, Talk 10:00-10:45] Insight Meditation Center (Redwood City) In-person and also webcast on IMC's YouTube channel |
Retreats
October 2024
In-person daylong retreat Beautiful Mind and Heart Oct 12, 9:00am-4:00pm (Sat) Insight Meditation Center -- Redwood City This day is devoted to connecting with the beautiful side of both the cognitive mind and the heart – two aspects of citta, the heart-mind. We will learn and practice the Recollection of the Buddha, which is infrequently taught in the Insight world. We’ll also practice mettā, lovingkindness or goodwill, and muditā, appreciative joy. These beautiful practices strengthen and align the citta to support walking the path to freedom. No registration necessary; suitable for beginner or experienced practitioners. November 2024
Online retreat Insight Retreat Center (Online co-teacher for practice discussion) Webcast retreat with Gil Fronsdal, Lienchi Tran, and David Lorey. Ying Chen and I will meet with online yogis for practice discussion. Nov 3-10 (Sun-Sun, 7 nights) Register at insightretreatcenter.org Jan 2025
In-person non-residential retreat Insight retreat Los Altos Community Center (CA) Jan 23-26, 2025 (Thurs-Sun, 4 full days, 8:30am-5pm) Co-taught with Diana Clark, Ying Chen, and David Lorey This retreat offers an intensive retreat experience in a non-residential retreat format. The retreat will include alternate sitting and walking meditation periods, morning instruction, work meditation, and Dharma talks. Teachings will focus on the deep simplicity available in the practice and will emphasize integrating formal and daily-life practice. Each day will be from 8:30AM – 5PM. Full participation (for the full day and for all four days) is required. Retreatants are requested to bring lunch each day (tea and light snacks will be available). This retreat is offered within IMC's Culture of Generosity, with no registration fee. There will be an opportunity to offer dana to support the teachers and center. Scroll down to see the listing here. Or apply directly here. April 2025
In-person residential retreat Insight retreat Hidden Villa (Los Altos Hills, CA) Apr 19-24, 2025 (Sat-Thurs, 5 nights) Co-taught with Diana Clark, Ying Chen, and David Lorey Registration coming soon. This retreat is offered within IMC's Culture of Generosity; there will be no registration fee (and there will be an opportunity to give teacher dana). June 2025
In-person residential retreat Insight retreat Big Bear Retreat Center June 21-26, 2025 (Sat-Thurs, 5 nights) Co-taught with Diana Clark Registration coming soon. This retreat is co-sponsored by BBRC and IRC; there will be no registration fee (and there will be an opportunity to give teacher dana). Aug 2025 In-person residential retreat Insight retreat Quaker Center (Ben Lomond, CA) Aug 24-29, 2025 (Sun-Fri, 5 nights) Co-taught with Dawn Neal Registration coming soon. This retreat is sponsored by ISC and supported by a foundation. This means we can offer it with no registration fee (but there will be an opportunity to give teacher dana). |