PIMC's calendar

Newcomer Introduction

05 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Sunday, January 4, 2009, 5 – 6pm

Join Robert Beatty the first Sunday of each month for an introduction to our center and to the practice of meditation.

Robert Beatty Meditation Group

05 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

PIMC
Sunday, January 4, 2009, 6 – 8pm

Mindfulness Meditation designed for the life of the householder. Each week there is sitting meditation and some practice of movement which is designed to facilitate the integration of meditation into all life activities. There is a Dharma talk on some aspect of practice, the underlying teachings of Buddhism. It is not necessary to attend one of the First Sunday of the Month meetings before attending this gathering.

Christine Howard (Meditation Group)

06 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 9:30 – 11am

This group includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Christine's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike. For more information, contact Christine at 503.236.4506

Beaverton Meditation with Jim Dalton

07 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

9240 SW Wilshire St.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Contact Jim Dalton (503-292-6951) for more information.

Eight Week Meditation Class (Wednesdays)

08 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

PIMC
Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Eight Week Meditation Class

Learn the fundamentals of meditation and establish yourself in a daily meditation practice. Learn how to make all of life more conscious, alive and compassionate. Each class will consist of guided meditation, lecture and discussion.

Texts for the class: Mindfulness in Plain English by Henapola Gunaratana. The Power of Mindfulness, Nyanaponika Thera. Both may be downloaded online.
Cost: $160 for the series of eight classes. See financial policy below.
Time: 7 – 9 PM Wednesday evenings. Nov 5,12,19, Dec. 3,10,17, Jan 7,14
Location: Portland Insight Meditation Center
6536 SE Duke Street, Portland OR 97206
Registration: To save your place, send deposit of $80 payable to PIMC .
Remainder due at first class.
Information: Call 503-223-2214 or send e-mail to rbeatty@easystreet.net.

Robert Beatty, MSW LLC has been a therapist in private practice for thirty years and is the founding teacher of the Portland Insight Meditation Center. He is a pioneer in the synthesis of western therapy modalities with Buddhist Psychology and Mindfulness meditation. Robert is a member of the first wave of lay Theravada teachers who brought meditation to America from Asian the early 1970’s. He uses humor, poetry, music and drumming to present ancient teachings in ways that can be readily assimilated by the Western mind. Robert teaches meditation for everyday life, bringing love and wisdom to intimate relationships, parenting, work, and the cultivation of compassionate community.

Please complete this form and mail to: Portland Insight Meditation Center,
6536 SE Duke Portland, OR 97206.
Mark envelopes “CLASSES”. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For financial assistance: rbeatty@easystreet.net or Robert 503-223-2214
Please register me for Eight Week Class Amount Enclosed $______________
Make checks payable to PIMC (PLEASE PRINT CAREFULLY)
Name ____________________________________________________
Street____________________________ City _____________Sate __________ ZIP_________
Phone:_____________________________
e-mail _____________________________________

More info: www.portlandinsight.org

Doug Pullin Meditation

09 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

PIMC Dharma Hall
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Thursday Evenings With Doug Pullin:
The evening includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Doug's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike.

Robert Beatty Meditation Group

12 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

PIMC
Sunday, January 11, 2009, 6 – 8pm

Mindfulness Meditation designed for the life of the householder. Each week there is sitting meditation and some practice of movement which is designed to facilitate the integration of meditation into all life activities. There is a Dharma talk on some aspect of practice, the underlying teachings of Buddhism. It is not necessary to attend one of the First Sunday of the Month meetings before attending this gathering.

Christine Howard (Meditation Group)

13 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 9:30 – 11am

This group includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Christine's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike. For more information, contact Christine at 503.236.4506

Beaverton Meditation with Jim Dalton

14 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

9240 SW Wilshire St.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Contact Jim Dalton (503-292-6951) for more information.

Eight Week Meditation Class (Wednesdays)

15 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

PIMC
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Eight Week Meditation Class

Learn the fundamentals of meditation and establish yourself in a daily meditation practice. Learn how to make all of life more conscious, alive and compassionate. Each class will consist of guided meditation, lecture and discussion.

Texts for the class: Mindfulness in Plain English by Henapola Gunaratana. The Power of Mindfulness, Nyanaponika Thera. Both may be downloaded online.
Cost: $160 for the series of eight classes. See financial policy below.
Time: 7 – 9 PM Wednesday evenings. Nov 5,12,19, Dec. 3,10,17, Jan 7,14
Location: Portland Insight Meditation Center
6536 SE Duke Street, Portland OR 97206
Registration: To save your place, send deposit of $80 payable to PIMC .
Remainder due at first class.
Information: Call 503-223-2214 or send e-mail to rbeatty@easystreet.net.

Robert Beatty, MSW LLC has been a therapist in private practice for thirty years and is the founding teacher of the Portland Insight Meditation Center. He is a pioneer in the synthesis of western therapy modalities with Buddhist Psychology and Mindfulness meditation. Robert is a member of the first wave of lay Theravada teachers who brought meditation to America from Asian the early 1970’s. He uses humor, poetry, music and drumming to present ancient teachings in ways that can be readily assimilated by the Western mind. Robert teaches meditation for everyday life, bringing love and wisdom to intimate relationships, parenting, work, and the cultivation of compassionate community.

Please complete this form and mail to: Portland Insight Meditation Center,
6536 SE Duke Portland, OR 97206.
Mark envelopes “CLASSES”. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For financial assistance: rbeatty@easystreet.net or Robert 503-223-2214
Please register me for Eight Week Class Amount Enclosed $______________
Make checks payable to PIMC (PLEASE PRINT CAREFULLY)
Name ____________________________________________________
Street____________________________ City _____________Sate __________ ZIP_________
Phone:_____________________________
e-mail _____________________________________

More info: www.portlandinsight.org

Doug Pullin Meditation

16 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

PIMC Dharma Hall
Thursday, January 15, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Thursday Evenings With Doug Pullin:
The evening includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Doug's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike.

Christine Howard (Meditation Group)

20 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 9:30 – 11am

This group includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Christine's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike. For more information, contact Christine at 503.236.4506

Beaverton Meditation with Jim Dalton

21 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

9240 SW Wilshire St.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Contact Jim Dalton (503-292-6951) for more information.

Doug Pullin Meditation

23 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

PIMC Dharma Hall
Thursday, January 22, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Thursday Evenings With Doug Pullin:
The evening includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Doug's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike.

Christine Howard (Meditation Group)

27 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 9:30 – 11am

This group includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Christine's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike. For more information, contact Christine at 503.236.4506

Beaverton Meditation with Jim Dalton

28 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

9240 SW Wilshire St.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Contact Jim Dalton (503-292-6951) for more information.

Doug Pullin Meditation

30 Jan 2009 03:00:00 GMT

PIMC Dharma Hall
Thursday, January 29, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Thursday Evenings With Doug Pullin:
The evening includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Doug's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike.

Newcomer Introduction

02 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Sunday, February 1, 2009, 5 – 6pm

Join Robert Beatty the first Sunday of each month for an introduction to our center and to the practice of meditation.

Groundhog Day!

02 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Monday, February 2, 2009

Christine Howard (Meditation Group)

03 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 9:30 – 11am

This group includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Christine's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike. For more information, contact Christine at 503.236.4506

Beaverton Meditation with Jim Dalton

04 Feb 2009 03:00:00 GMT

9240 SW Wilshire St.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 7 – 8:30pm

Contact Jim Dalton (503-292-6951) for more information.

Doug Pullin Meditation

06 Feb 2009 03:00:00 GMT

PIMC Dharma Hall
Thursday, February 5, 2009, 7 – 9pm

Thursday Evenings With Doug Pullin:
The evening includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Doug's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike.