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Scientists Retreat - MLJanuary 8 - 15, 2008
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Jointly sponsored by IMS and the Mind and Life Institute
This course has been organized by scientists, for scientists. Its goals are to help researchers in the mind sciences experience in-depth training in meditation and explore ways in which a rigorous and systematic approach to introspection can inform research. We consider this to be a rare opportunity to advance the scientific study of the human mind.
Two meditation techniques will be taught -- vipassana (mindfulness or insight) and metta (lovingkindness). Vipassana is an ancient method of introspection that readily conforms to the spirit of empirical science. It is simply a means of training the mind to be more keenly aware of sensory phenomena and the flow of thought. Metta meditation helps us cultivate an open and loving heart. These practices are non sectarian and do not require adopting Buddhism as a religion or dogma.
The IMS Scientists Retreat is designed for neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, psychologists and others who study the mind. It is open to graduate students, post-doctoral trainees and faculty who work in the broad area of the mind sciences.
The retreat begins on Tuesday evening, January 8, 2008 and will end Tuesday lunchtime, January 15, 2008. It will be conducted in silence, except for some discussion towards the end about various research projects. This will be led by scientists associated with the Mind & Life Institute.
Sliding Scale Fees: Sustaining: $575; Mid: $510 Base: $375; Scholarship: $210 | |
Teachers
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Joseph GoldsteinJoseph Goldstein is a co-founder and guiding teacher of IMS's Retreat Center and Forest Refuge programs. He has been teaching vipassana and metta retreats worldwide since 1974 and in 1989 helped establish BCBS. He is the author of A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma, The Experience of Insight and Insight Meditation.
Listen to one of Joseph's talks: Liberation Through Non-Clinging given at IMS on November 19, 2008 -- 61 minutes, 28.2 MB (Download Stream) |
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Sharon SalzbergSharon Salzberg, a co-founder of IMS and BCBS, has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1971 and has been teaching worldwide since 1974. She is an IMS guiding teacher and author of Faith, Lovingkindness and Real Happiness.
Listen to one of Sharon's talks: Three Personality Types given at IMS on March 23, 2004 -- 48 minutes, 11.1 MB (Download) |
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Guy ArmstrongGuy Armstrong has practiced insight meditation for over 30 years, including training as a Buddhist monk in Thailand with Ajahn Buddhadasa. He began teaching in 1984 and has led retreats worldwide. He is an IMS guiding teacher and a governing teacher at Spirit Rock.
Listen to one of Guy's talks: Working with Difficult Emotions given at IMS on October 2, 2009 -- 62 minutes, 42.5 MB (Download Stream) |
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Susan O'BrienSusan O'Brien has been practicing vipassana meditation since 1980 and has studied with a variety of Asian and Western teachers. She began teaching in 1996 and coordinates the Insight Meditation correspondence course. |
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