InsightLA Schedule
Pragmatic Dharma: An Interactive Approach to Awakening
| Teacher(s): |
VINCENT HORN
TEACHER BIO |
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| Date(s): | July 17 (Sunday) - August 28 (Sunday) | |
| Time: | 7:30pm-9:00pm (6 weeks) | |
| Description: | Pragmatic Dharma: An Interactive Approach to Awakening. In this six-week class we'll be covering the theory & practices associated with an approach called 'Pragmatic Dharma.' Pragmatic Dharma is a modern approach to the path of awakening. It pulls from the time-tested teachings and practices of the Buddhist tradition, but is simultaneously infused with a modern mindset that isn't afraid to tinker with the traditional formulation. Pragmatic Dharma, at its core, is about asking the question: What works? During this class we will cover the following teachings and practices: - Interactive noting meditation - Using the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as a basis for exploring our human experience together. - Open awareness practice - The meditative absorptions (jhanas), the progress of insight, and stages of awakening - The difference between 'content' and 'process' in meditation - At the end of the course we'll also look into the limitations and potential downfalls of the pragmatic approach. ABOUT THE TEACHER: We're delighted to welcome Vincent Horn, co-founder of, and driving force behind, the online web project, Buddhist Geeks. Learn more about Vince by visiting his website. This course is designed for both beginning and intermediate level practitioners. There will not be class on Sunday, July 31. Some work exchange opportunities are available. Contact programs@insightla.org for more information. | |
| Location: | InsightLA Olympic 1430 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Please note: Parking is metered every day from 9AM - 6PM, except on Sunday. *This site is equipped with a chair lift for persons with limited mobility. | |
| Directions: | See Map | |
| Contact the teacher | Contact by email (expect responses Monday - Friday, only) | |
| Level: | All Levels | |
| Cost: | $135 | |
| Enrollment Limit: | 40 | There are still openings for this class. | |






