Sitting Group

North County Coastal, San Diego

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STUDY Focus - Way of the Buddha

Starting January 4, 2025, the we will begin a course given through the Insight Meditation Society called The Way of the Buddha. These teachings are a timeless exploration of the core teachings of the Dharma path.

The topics covered are:

  • The One Dharma

  • The Two Aspects of Truth

  • The Three Jewels and Three Personality Types

  • The Four Noble Truths, Four Immeasurables, and Four Foundations of Mindfulness

  • The Five Precepts, Five Spiritual Faculties, and Five Hindrances to Meditation

  • The Six Realms of Existence and how to work with the Six Senses

  • The Seven Factors of Awakening

  • The Eight-Fold Path

  • The Ten Perfections

  • And more!

Each module features IMS teachers from many generations and backgrounds who will guide you on the path.

To listen outside of the group and/or to access the transcripts, please pay the one-time registration fee of $15. This is a very modest rate considering the amount of materials. 

About the Group

The North County sitting group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm.

We begin with a 30-minute silent meditation followed by a 30-minute recorded Vipassana-style Dharma talk. We then discuss the talk and how it relates to our lives. There is no teacher present. We are a peer-led group. We close with 5 minutes of silent meditation. While we encourage regular participation, there is no commitment required. Come as you are able.

This sitting group is open to all levels of meditators.

For future in-person meetings, chairs are available. If you prefer a cushion, please bring your own. Note the room has stone flooring.

A link to the Dharma talk will be sent a week ahead of time to those who register for the group. By registering. you can receive this information and other communications via email notices. You can unsubscribe yourself at any time.

Question? Please contact us at hello@insightsd.org.

After listening to the Dharma talk, everyone has an opportunity for mindful sharing. Click on 'Dharma Talks' to see links to these talks:

Is There a cost to join this group?

Following a 2,500-year tradition in which the community financially supports the offerings provided, the teachings and meditation sessions in this group are offered on a generosity (Dana) basis. No one is turned away because they cannot give. We are encouraging members to give what their budget and hearts of generosity allow, and/or to sign up for monthly giving on our donations page. By entering your information, you will be included in our Google Groups and email notification system.

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