JULY - AUGUST 2008 |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
JUL 3 Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
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JUL 4 |
JUL 5
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JUL 6 Teacher-led sit 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown.
BEGINNERS CLASS: 1:30 to 2:30, also in the Sacred Space. Scroll down for details.
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JUL 10 Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Silvana's house*
Victor teaches Buddha-Dharma Class at Pacific Unitarian Church in P.V. 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Scroll down for details
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JUL 12
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JUL 13 Teacher-led sit 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown. |
JUL 17 Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
Victor teaches Buddha-Dharma Class at Pacific Unitarian Church in P.V. 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Scroll down for details |
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JUL 19 |
JUL 20 Teacher-led sit 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown.
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JUL 24 Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
Victor teaches Buddha-Dharma Class at Pacific Unitarian Church in P.V. 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Scroll down for details |
JUL 25 |
JUL 26
ONE DAY MEDITATION RETREAT IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Everyone is Welcome!
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JUL 27 Teacher-led sit 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown.
SANGHA SOCIAL SUNDAY
After the first sit, we'll have an informal talking circle, then take an extra long break to meet, greet and get to know each other, before our final sit and metta practice.
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JUL 31 Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
Victor teaches Buddha-Dharma Class at Pacific Unitarian Church in P.V. 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Scroll down for details |
AUG 1 |
AUG 2
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AUG 3 Teacher-led sit, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown.
BEGINNERS CLASS: 1:30 to 2:30, also in the Sacred Space. Scroll down for details.
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AUG 7 Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
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AUG 8
WEEKEND RETREAT IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES
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AUG 9
WEEKEND RETREAT IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ONE-DAY COMMUTER OPTION |
AUG 10
WEEKEND RETREAT IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES
NO SUNDAY SIT IN LONG BEACH TODAY! |
AUG 14
Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
Victor teaches Buddha-Dharma Class at Pacific Unitarian Church in P.V. 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Scroll down for details |
AUG 15 |
AUG 16 |
AUG 17
Teacher-led sit, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown.
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AUG 21
Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
Victor teaches Buddha-Dharma Class at Pacific Unitarian Church in P.V. 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Scroll down for details |
AUG 22 |
AUG 23 |
AUG 24
Teacher-led sit, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown. |
AUG 28
Peer-led sit 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. at Dan's house*
Victor teaches Buddha-Dharma Class at Pacific Unitarian Church in P.V. 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Scroll down for details |
AUG 29 |
AUG 30 |
AUG 31
Teacher-led sit, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M.-First Congregational Church of LB, downtown.
SANGHA SOCIAL SUNDAY
After the first sit, we'll have an informal talking circle, then take an extra long break to meet, greet and get to know each other, before our final sit and metta practice.
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* Please scroll down to "Thursday Sits" for the contact information.
**Guiding Teacher, Victor Byrd
UPCOMING:
Next Beginners Class: Sunday, July 6, 2008 (First Sunday of every month)
One Day Meditation Retreat
Our next retreats are Saturday, July 26, 2008 and Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in Rancho Palos Verdes
Weekend Meditation Retreat: Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Mary & Josepeh Retreat Center in Rancho Palos Verdes
SEVEN CLASSES ON MEDITATION AND THE BUDDHA-DHARMA
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, August 14, 21 & 28
7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
at The Pacific Unitarian Church in Rancho Palos Verdes
(where we have our One Day Retreats)
There is no fee, but dana is appreciated in support of our teacher
and the teachings.
No reservations are necessary. Just show up. There are plenty of chairs.
If you prefer to sit on the floor (which is linoleum),
please bring your own sitting gear.
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. He will present the context of Vipassana within the basic framework of the classical Buddha-dharma. This includes the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, duality versus non-duality and the "pathless land" of Krishnamurti. The evening will consist of "both lecture and lab": a dharma talk with time for Q & A and sitting meditation.
Everyone is invited to attend the classes, but Victor is hopeful that the same people will commit to all seven Thursdays, giving him an opportunity to build upon the momentum from the previous classes. He also requests that you read the Introduction to his online book, "The Bare Bones of the Buddha's Teaching."
Pacific Unitarian Church
5621 Montemalaga Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
interactive Google map
For more information, please email Victor or call (562) 804-5570.
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Long Beach Meditation is supported by the generosity of the sangha in the form of dana (donation). Dana is voluntary and welcomed. Our sits and beginner's classes are free.
SUNDAY SITS
Led by guiding teacher, Victor Byrd
3:00 to 5:00 P.M.
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LONG BEACH
241 Cedar Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
There is lots of free street parking on Sundays and you can use the lot on 3rd and Cedar) click here for interactive Google Map
The church website is: www.firstchurchlb.org
Please enter the church in the middle of the block on Cedar (between Broadway and 3rd Street).
Once inside the gate, ascend the first set of steps, then turn left and continue up the stairs to the second floor.
 We meet in
"The Sacred Space."
Every Sunday we begin with a 30 minute sit which
is followed by a dharma talk and group discussion.
We conclude with another 30 minute sit, ending
with metta (lovingkindness) practice.
The church has extra chairs and a limited number of mats on hand. If you have your own sitting gear, please bring it along. There is a rug on the floor. We have to set up the room anew, every Sunday, so please come a little early and help out. It's a great way to be of service and get to meet some terrific people, too.
THURSDAY SITS
7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. You are invited to attend our mid-week, peer-led
meditation sit on Thursday evenings.
We rotate
houses in the Long Beach area, Addresses and phone numbers are below, with email contacts. You can also email for general information. You will need to bring
your own sitting gear, but chairs will be available.
Dan's address and phone number: 653 Grand Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814, which is near 7th and Redondo. (323) 527-5531. Email Dan at thursdaysits@longbeachmeditation.com
- Dan’s apartment is located upstairs in a two-story Spanish stucco building.
- At the front door, there is one address, but two door bells.
- The front door should be open, but if it is not, ring the upper doorbell.
- Once inside, ascend the stairs to the left.
- The door at the top of the steps will be open.
- Please come in and sit.
- There is ample street parking in the neighborhood.
For Silvana's address and directions, please call her at (562) 930-1133.
BEGINNERS CLASS IN BASIC VIPASSANA
MEDITATION TECHNIQUE -- First Sunday of every month!
WHEN: 1:30 to 2:30 P.M., the first Sunday of every month
WHERE: The Sacred Space at the First Congregational Church of Long Beach (where we have our Saturday and Sundays sits--the address and directions are above). There is free street parking on Sundays.
WHAT: Our teacher discusses the fundamentals of Vipassana meditation, such as identifying an object of meditation, staying with it (concentration) and being aware of what is happening right now (mindfulness). There will be a short practice period and time for questions. We have sitting gear and chairs on hand.
WHY: Ever wonder what "we do" when we sit our tush on the cush? This class is an excellent opportunity, especially to those of you who are new to meditation, to learn helpful techniques and jump start your practice.
COST: These classes are free (like all of our sits). Dana is voluntary and appreciated.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
NO RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY
JUST SHOW UP
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