South Bay InsightLA
Calendar
May Contemplation
"In Buddhist scriptures it is said that beings born into nonhuman states are as numerous as nighttime stars, whereas beings born as humans are exceptionally rare, as rare as stars visible in daylight. Look at the stars in the sky and reflect on how rare it is to be born as a human! It is not as if we suddenly appeared here for no reason. We did not burst out of the ground, nor did we fall out of the sky or magically appear. Our body, mind, and each of our many positive circumstances were created by a complex network of causes and conditions…the next question to ask is: How can we make this life ultimately meaningful? We have the opportunity to create the causes for both temporary and ultimate happiness, which will benefit ourselves and others… Temporary happiness means finding true joy in this life by working on our mind so that happiness is not dependent upon external circumstances. Ultimate happiness is achieved by fully entering a path that leads to freedom, a path based on purifying ourselves of obscurations and flaws while realizing our true nature…By pursuing both temporary and ultimate happiness, we will not only realize our capacity to benefit ourselves but also to benefit others."
Khentrul Lodrö T'hayé Rinpoche in The Power of Mind: A Tibetan Monk's Guide to Finding Freedom in Every Challenge
Selected in honor of Mother's Day and in recognition
of all those who nurture precious human lives.
Meditation Schedule
Our online and on location meeting information can be found below.
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May 2025
Thursday Morning Meditation Practice Group
May 1, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Teacher: Annette Lombardi
Topic: Mindfulness Meditation & Sound Bath
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/926255490?pwd=NVBEUUdVYVhvM0ozQmlrckRqU29oUT09
​Dial in: (669) 900-6833 & Meeting ID: 926 255 490, Password: 628733
Tuesday Evening Meditation Practice Group
May 6, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Maureen Shannon-Chapple
Topic: TBA
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/87389972938?pwd=uHBvP6boPL2FVoCUNzN4EVGAubQOj1.1
Dial In: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 87389972938, PASSWORD 1821
Thursday Morning Meditation Practice Group
May 8, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Teacher: Annette Lombardi
Topic: Mindfulness Meditation & Sound Bath
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/926255490?pwd=NVBEUUdVYVhvM0ozQmlrckRqU29oUT09
​Dial in: (669) 900-6833 & Meeting ID: 926 255 490, Password: 628733
Tuesday Evening Meditation Practice Group
May 13, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Maureen Shannon-Chapple
Topic: TBA
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/87389972938?pwd=uHBvP6boPL2FVoCUNzN4EVGAubQOj1.1
Dial In: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 87389972938, PASSWORD 1821
Thursday Morning Meditation Practice Group
May 15, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Teacher: Annette Lombardi
Topic: "Mindfulness Meditation"
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/926255490?pwd=NVBEUUdVYVhvM0ozQmlrckRqU29oUT09
​Dial in: (669) 900-6833 & Meeting ID: 926 255 490, Password: 628733
Tuesday Evening Meditation Practice Group
May 20, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Teachers: Maureen Shannon-Chapple
Topic: TBA
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/87389972938?pwd=uHBvP6boPL2FVoCUNzN4EVGAubQOj1.1
Dial In: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 87389972938, PASSWORD 1821
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Thursday Morning Meditation Practice Group
May 22, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Teacher: Annette Lombardi
Topic: "Mindfulness Meditation"
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/926255490?pwd=NVBEUUdVYVhvM0ozQmlrckRqU29oUT09
​Dial in: (669) 900-6833 & Meeting ID: 926 255 490, Password: 628733
Tuesday Evening Meditation Practice Group
May 27, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Teacher: Peggy Kersulis
Topic: Making Fear Less Scary
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/87389972938?pwd=uHBvP6boPL2FVoCUNzN4EVGAubQOj1.1
Dial In: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 87389972938, PASSWORD 1821
Thursday Morning Meditation Practice Group
May 29, 9:00 - 9:45 am
Teacher: Annette Lombardi
Topic: "Mindfulness Meditation"
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/926255490?pwd=NVBEUUdVYVhvM0ozQmlrckRqU29oUT09
​Dial in: (669) 900-6833 & Meeting ID: 926 255 490, Password: 628733