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By popular demand, we have added a BEGINNERS CLASS IN VIPASSANA MEDITATION TECHNIQUE at the First Congregational Church in Long Beach, in the Sacred Space. The class is the first Sunday of every month, from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. There is no fee (although we love dana). No reservations necessary; just show up. Everyone is welcome.

THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES on the Buddha-Dharma taught by Victor Byrd in Rancho Palos Verdes -- July and August 2008. Victor will offer a series of classes based on the technique of Vipassana (Insight) meditation. The classes will also include references to Zen and other spiritual disciplines. Thursday Evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Pacific Unitarian Church. Everyone is welcome. No reservations necessary. The classes are offered free (dana is welcome in support of the teacher and the teachings).

Long Beach Meditation is now a CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER for MFT's (Marriage and Family Therapists) and LCSW's (Licensed Clinical Social Workers). CEU's, continuing education units may be earned at our One Day and Weekend Meditation Retreats. For more information, please contact Peggy, our Continuing Education Coordinator.

Our next ONE DAY MEDITATION RETREAT, in Rancho Palos Verdes, is Saturday, July 26, 2008 , taught by Victor Byrd. We alternate sitting and walking meditation with two gentle yoga sessions which emphasize mindfulness to the body and movement. There is an afternoon dharma talk and we close with a "talking circle." This retreat is silent. The fee is $50.00 (but no one will be turned away for lack of funds). Space is limited to 40 yogis. Please register early ONLINE or snail mail a check, made out to "Long Beach Meditation" to: Long Beach Meditation, P.O. Box 227, Long Beach, CA 90801. Email Margo for information.

Visit our new website page: Retreat Reflections
Meditators share candid and personal comments about previous retreats. Dharma joys, frustrations, challenges and insights abound!

We are pleased to offer a WEEKEND MEDITATION RETREAT -- Friday to Sunday, August 8 to 10, 2008 at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. We don't have to drive or fly a gazillion miles to experience communal silence. Double and single rooms are available along with an All-Day-Saturday-Commuter option. Everyone is welcome.

TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Our guiding teacher, Victor Byrd, offers students the opportunity to meet with him personally, and discuss their meditation practice in a private interview.

DIALOGUE WITH VICTOR
We post your questions and Victor's answers online. Please join our web-based satsang.

VICTOR MAKES HE DEBUT ON CABLE TELEVISION. Oprah will just have to wait in line. We have posted Victor's video interview with Jo Dawson on OUR TEACHER PAGE. The show first appeared on Time Warner Cable Channel 3, SBTV-3 in Seal Beach, CA.