1-Day Workshop at California Institute of Integral Studies

During this workshop we will explore how mindfulness practice, slowing down, and doing less can clarify what matters, lead to more meaning in our lives, and allow for greater accomplishment. We will explore practices for reducing fear, assumptions, distractions, resistance, and unnecessary busyness - leading to "finding the one who is not busy" - developing the ability to find stillness and calm in the midst of the activity and intensity of our lives. This is an experiential workshop that will draw from spiritual practices (meditation, mindfulness, compassion), leadership practices (listening, innovation, focus), and creative expression (movement and writing).

DETAILS
Saturday, October 30
10:00AM - 4:00PM
CIIS Main Building
San Francisco

Cost: $110

To register: http://www.ciis.edu/

Oct 30 2010 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco

8-week class

Search Inside Yourself (SIY) is a mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training program created at Google. SIY teaches skills to become more emotionally aware and mentally clear at work, in relationships, or in any aspect of life. This course integrates the neuroscience of emotional intelligence theory with contemplative practices such as mindfulness meditation in order to work directly with the emotional brain and develop the five domains of emotional intelligence (Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skills). The course is intended for those wanting more depth, meaning, and effectiveness in their lives; or just wanting more happiness.

Sep 27 2010 - 6:30pm - Nov 22 2010 - 8:30pm

When: 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Homestead Valley Community Center, Mill Valley (directions below)

What: Doors open 6:45
Meditation from 7:00 - 7:30
Walking meditation 7:30 - 7:40
Brief talk, or discussion, or presentation

Everyone is welcome. No prior experience with meditation required.

(Please bring your own sitting cushions. Chairs are available.)

Directions to the Homestead Valley Community Center, 315 Montford Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941
From the South
Take the Mill Valley, Stinson Beach Exit. Go straight through first two lights. Third light is Tam Junction, go toward the right (toward Mill Valley). Continue straight through the next stop light and then to the only stop sign on Miller Ave. Get into the left lane and turn left on Montford Ave. Proceed to the stop sign and turn left; then stay left at the fork, continuing on Montford. Come to one more stop sign, go straight, and Community Center is on left, with good parking.

From the North

Sep 1 2010 - 6:45pm - 8:30pm

Marc will give the Sunday morning public lecture at Green Gulch Farm.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

(followed by tea, question and answer, lunch)

Green Gulch: 415 383-3134

Aug 29 2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am

Company Time: A Buddhist Retreat for People Working in the Business World

Saturday, October 2, 2010
10 am - 5 pm
with Zoketsu Norman Fischer and Marc Lesser

Company Time, begun in 1996, is a gathering of people from diverse professions and occupations, and all realms of private, corporate, government, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Company Time retreats do not propose easy solutions, but do provide time and tools to address our questions in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality. Based on the ethical precepts of Mahayana Buddhism, we share insights and ideas on how we can bring a spirit of honesty, integrity, and clarity from our spiritual practice into our workplaces and provide support for each other to take up our livelihoods in a wholehearted way. Our schedule includes light yoga, gentle meditation, teachings, large and small group discussions, and time to enjoy a walk at Green Gulch Farm. Newcomers to Buddhist practice are welcome.

Oct 2 2010 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

We are all leaders in the process of building shared vision, while engaging our hearts and minds in the midst of self-discovery.

This is a workshop designed for those committed to making a difference – in businesses, organizations, or communities. This workshop will include meditation, mindfulness practices, and practical tools for developing the art of warm-hearted, skillful, leadership. We will explore Zen teachings on focus and integrity as well as best practices from leadership models for influencing and empowering others.

There will be plenty of time for relaxing, swimming, hiking, eating, and hanging out in the Tassajara baths.

Tassajara is a Zen Monastery and resort, located in the coastal mountains, near Carmel Valley, California.

For more information: http://sfzc.org/tassajara/display.asp?catid=&pageid=817

To register call 415 865-1899

Aug 6 2010 - 5:30pm - Aug 8 2010 - 12:00pm

Tassajara – August 8 – 13, 2010 (5-day workshop)

Accomplishing More By Doing Less
During this workshop we will explore how mindfulness practice, slowing down, and doing less can clarify what matters, lead to more meaning in our lives, and allow for greater accomplishment. We will explore practices for reducing fear, assumptions, distractions, resistance, and unnecessary busyness – leading to “finding the one who is not busy” – developing the ability to find stillness and calm in the midst of the activity and intensity of our lives. This is an experiential workshop that will draw from spiritual practices (meditation, mindfulness, compassion), leadership practices (listening, innovation, focus) and creative expression (movement and writing).

There will be plenty of time for relaxing, swimming, hiking, eating, and hanging out in the Tassajara baths.

Tassajara is a Zen Monastery and resort, located in the coastal mountains, near Carmel Valley, California.

Aug 8 2010 - 5:00pm - Aug 13 2010 - 12:00pm