Meditation: A Solid Foundation 

Mindfulness meditation is a proven path to becoming more open, compassionate and relaxed in our ever-changing lives, in this “eternally unfolding moment”.   Mindfulness is a technique and practice that we can each develop that brings greater presence, calm, clarity, and ultimately -- freedom, into our experience. 

Join ICD Guiding Teacher Ian Challis for this five week course, where we will examine and practice the techniques of Mindfulness Meditation in the context of the Buddha's teachings.

Our focus will be a Solid Foundation: the fundamentals of practice; meditation techniques; working with distractions; lovingkindness meditation; integrating your practice and your life; practicing in community, and more.  We’ll alternate practice periods, instruction, Q&A and discussion.

Please Join Us! No prior meditation experience needed!

More Information

This  five week class series is for beginners and experienced meditators.  Classes will be held January 25 - February 22, 2018.

Class dates:

(Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22) 6:30pm - 8:00pm

One Saturday (Feb 17) extended practice period: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Registration and cost: 

Sliding scale $95 - 135 for this five week program.

Reduced rates and full scholarships are available.

Space is limited so please pre-register!

ICD Guiding Teacher Ian Challis

Ian Challis is the Guiding Teacher of Insight Community of the Desert, Palm Springs. He began a committed meditation practice in 2005 and has studied with many teachers in the Insight tradition of Buddhism, including Larry Yang, Joseph Goldstein, Sylvia Boorstein and Leigh Brasington. Ian is a graduate of the Community Dharma Leader training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Supporting your practice of mindfulness meditation is a true passion!