Matthew Brensilver Retreat
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Love in Turbulent Times
Love in Turbulent Times: Compassion, Grief, Helplessness & Equanimity With Matthew Brensilver, Ph.D. Saturday – Sunday, July 12 and 13, 2025, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Auditorium in the Marine Science Research Bldg. on the UCSB Campus The ascendancy of greed, hatred and delusion in our public life can overwhelm our heart. We have a
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A Weekend Meditation Program with Matthew Brensilver
Self, Clinging & Attachment to View with Matthew Brensilver April 20th & 21st 9:30 am – 4:00 pm UCSB Marine Science Auditorium, UCSB Campus
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Thursday Evening Sitting Group
One of our teachers leads this program, including a 40-minute silent meditation, a short dharma talk, and a discussion period. This is an in-person group in the small chapel at Unity Church, 227 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara. Teacher Schedule -2026 Aug 20 Gary Aug 27 Gary Sept 3 Gary Sept 10. Alice
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Thursday Noon Meditation
Alice Alldredge leads a 30-minute sit with light guiding, including loving-kindness meditation, followed by a brief open discussion. All welcome. https://ucsb.zoom.us/j/82635774332 Meeting ID: 826 3577 4332
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Tuesday Noon Meditation
Alice Alldredge leads a 30-minute sit with light guiding, including loving-kindness meditation, followed by a brief open discussion. All welcome. https://ucsb.zoom.us/j/82635774332 Meeting ID: 826 3577 4332
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Monday Evening Sitting Group
This group sits in silent meditation for 45 minutes, followed by a brief discussion afterward to share issues in meditation practice or talk about bringing the dharma into daily life. We meet in the small chapel at Unity Church, 227 East Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara.
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Basics of Mindfulness
This class will introduce the basic principles of insight/mindfulness meditation, including mindfulness of breath, body, and mind. Through talks, silent and guided meditation, exercises, and discussion, the class will help participants learn to quiet the constant chatter of their minds, become less reactive toward difficult experiences, cultivate peaceful hearts, and touch the profound spiritual realm
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Intersection of the Three Characteristics and Love
The three characteristics of existence – impermanence, incompleteness, and selflessness – occupy a special place in the Insight Meditation tradition. Understanding these aspects of experience helps us let go into deep wisdom. While classically considered wisdom teachings, these understandings are supported by love, and leave love in their wake. During this weekend, we’ll explore the
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Basics of Mindfulness
This class will introduce the basic principles of insight/mindfulness meditation, including mindfulness of breath, body, and mind. Through talks, silent and guided meditation, exercises, and discussion, the class will help participants learn to quiet the constant chatter of their minds, become less reactive toward difficult experiences, cultivate peaceful hearts, and touch the profound spiritual realm
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