There is no cost for classes, events and retreats at IMC. Donations are welcome. No pre-registration is required unless otherwise stated.
The session starts with seated meditation, followed by a dharma talk (talk on Buddhist teaching and practice). For the name of the speaker, please refer to the calendar. All are welcome.
Monday Evening Sitting & Talk
7:30 to 9:00 pm
A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk. Led by Gil Fronsdal or occasional guest teachers.
Tuesday Morning Sitting & Talk
9:30 to 11:00 am
A 30-minute sitting is followed by a talk with time for questions. Led by Andrea Fella or occasional guest teachers.
Wednesday Morning Half-Day Retreat
9:30 am to 12:15 pm
Alternating sitting and walking meditation. Led by Gil Fronsdal or occasional guest teachers. You may attend any part of the morning. Interviews available when led by Gil and occasionally others. Bring lunch for informal discussion afterwards.
- 9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
- 10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
- 11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
- 11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
- 12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning
Thursday Evening Sitting & Talk
7:30 to 9:00 pm
A 30-minute sitting is followed by a talk with time for questions, led by Andrea Fella or occasional guest teachers.
Sunday Morning Sittings & Talk
8:30 to 10:45 am
Led by Gil Fronsdal or occasional guest teachers.
- 8:30 – 9:10 am First Sitting
- 9:10 – 9:25 am Walking Meditation
- 9:25 – 10:00 am Second Sitting
- 10:00 – 10:45 am Talk
- 11:00 am Vegetarian potluck brunch, last Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Contact Di or Dave Tatro (650) 595-4260.
