Teacher or Dharma Leader
Carol MorganCommunity Dharma LeaderCarol has been a student of the dharma at Insight Santa Cruz since 2009, following training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. She has attended many retreats and dharma programs since then, most recently completing training as a Community Dharma Facilitator in 2019. She served on the board from 2012-2015 and has been the volunteer coordinator since 2013. “For me, it is always about bringing mindful awareness with me up off the cushion and out into all the moments of my daily life.” Since 2018 she has enjoyed sharing the responsibility of facilitating the New To Practice group and several half daylongs.
A Year to Live
This year long course is inspired by the book A Year To Live, by teacher Stephen Levine. There is nothing like contemplating our own death to help us reprioritize and stop wasting time. The class will meet once a month on the first Sunday and exercises and meditations, contemplations and reflections will be assigned to keep us engaged until the next meeting. There will be group sharing and skillful guidance offered as we navigate the unknown, the inevitable. Please purchase or borrow the book so you can have it as a resource, either read it before we meet or read along with us. Journaling is also suggested to bring your insights to life. The Buddha said about mindfulness of death, “Of all the footprints in the jungle that of the elephant is supreme. Of all the mindfulness practices, Mindfulness of Death is supreme.”
Get ready to awaken to the preciousness of life by preparing for your own death.
Please commit to attending all classes, this is not offered as a drop in program.
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Attend either online or in person at the Meditation Center
Online Attendance Instructions:
Online Meeting ID: 815 0783 5502
Dial-in Passcode: 636599
Join online by clicking the Join Online button or calling +1-669-900-6833 US (San Jose) followed by the Online Meeting ID number and #. If a passcode is requested, then enter the Dial-in Passcode and #. Find your local number by clicking here. The preferred way to join is by using a Zoom application with your personal Zoom account.
Onsite Attendance Instructions:
N95 or KN95 Masks are Required
We highly recommend that onsite attendees be fully vaccinated, including boosters, per CDC guidelines. Attendees are required to wear N95 or KN95 masks that fit well and cover the nose and mouth. ISC will provide a mask if you need one, but you can support the center by bringing your own.
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