True Happiness 

The desire to experience more happiness may be one thing which motivates many of us to develop our mindfulness meditation practices. We may come to our practice with the belief that happiness is based on external experiences, where happiness does, of course, arise but also soon enough fades.

In this daylong session, we will look deeply at true and enduring happiness to examine its root causes which are not dependent on temporary experiences and conditions. Extending this inquiry, we will explore cultivation of these root causes leading to a happiness founded on equanimity and compassion, not subject to impermanence, and available to all of us.

Please bring a packed lunch and beverage. The day will include sitting and walking practice (accommodation will be made for those for whom walking or movement is difficult) with talks on the nature and cultivation of True Happiness.

Cost:  All ICD events are offered on a donation basis, with no one turned away for lack of funds.

Teachers:

Jim Gross is a deeply experienced Vipassana meditator/mindfulness practitioner, offering teaching since 2012. He has studied and practiced world wisdom and spiritual teachings, with Vipassana practice as his primary concentration for the last 15 years. Jim has completed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher practicum training at Insight LA and has also completed the Community Dharma Leaders program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center.

Beth Mulligan is a long time Zen student and has practiced at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center and with other Zen and Vipassana teachers for many years. Beth has completed advanced training in Jon Kabat-Zinn’s world respected curriculum known as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and is fully certified in MBSR. She currently teaches MBSR at Medical Centers, Universities, corporations and Non-Profit organizations, and presents at National and International Conferences.. She also teaches Mindfulness at Insight LA, and is a core teacher at ICD.