Dear friends,

This week we begin our new series on Samatha-Vipassana, or Calming and Insight Meditation.

We'll lay a groundwork for understanding where these practices come from, the role they play in the Buddha's teachings, and how they function. We'll also begin to explore different methods for samatha practice - "calm abiding", which is the essential companion to developing insight.

As always, feel free to invite a friend to join, or drop in, or gift someone a membership.

If you have questions, see our member FAQ or email us.

Warmly,
Oren

• Recordings: are posted here (links below too) and are available for 30 days.

• Practice Session with Lily: Saturday, September 26, 8-9am PT

• Foundations of the Dharma is available to all members as a self-paced course here.

• Brahma Vihara Recordings: Available in our course portal here. 

• Online Portal: Audio library, references, FAQs and more are in our course portal here.

September Zoom link:

Join here: https://cnvc-org.zoom.us/j/94778078962?pwd=0soiCZquzbjZ618OL8GFZ7pwDu19Id.1

Meeting ID: 947 7807 8962

Passcode: 987987

Phone: +1 669 444 9171 US Find your local number: https://cnvc-org.zoom.us/u/abHqd4qrQx

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Wednesday Session Recording: September 9, 2026
Topic: Breathing Room 4
Video: Click here to view
Audio: Click here to listen