Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind and heart! In these weekly offerings we will explore gentle and gradual cultivation and expansion of heart practices, which are known to be both supportive for a mindfulness practice and transformative in their own right. Our hour together will start with a brief introduction to the week's topic, followed by a 30-minute guided meditation and conclude with discussion and a question and answer period. All are welcome.

Out of compassion for our neighbors, please do not park on the 100 block of Birch St (the street where IMC is). There is plenty of street parking within a 2-4 min walk of IMC.


Diana Clark's Biography
Nikki Mirghafori's Biography

FOUR WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 7:30 TO 9PM; OCT 30, NOV 6, 13 & 20. 

Please join us as we explore and discuss well- known obstructions to practice, the “Five Hindrances.” In this course we’ll explore how to skillfully work with sensual desire, ill will, sloth & torpor, restlessness & worry, and doubt using mindfulness and antidotes. We’ll practice how to turn these potential stumbling blocks into stepping stones to greater ease and happiness. The course will include talks, guided meditations and discussions. 


Diana Clark's Biography & Tanya Wiser's Biography 

Each session uses a variety of asanas (poses) to focus and calm the mind, enhance breath and overall awareness, and develop flexibility, balance and strength. Beginners are always welcome. The class is a mixed level and everyone is encouraged to work in accordance with their own needs and abilities. Bring a large towel and sticky mat, if you have one. Terry Lesser's biography

Meetings include brief sittings and consideration of pertinent
Dharma topics; the primary purpose of each group is to provide
each participant an opportunity to share personal challenges, triumphs, hopes, and fears with individuals facing a similar situation.
At least four days before attending the group for the first time, please contact
Ying Chen at 408-802-6430 or yingchenb@yahoo.com

Vegetarian Potluck Brunch Last Sunday each month at 11am. All are welcome.

A peer-led sitting group open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex and queer individuals. Co-facilitated by Sue Bachman and Joe Hayes with guiding Teacher is John Martin and bruni dávila, imcqueersangha@gmail.com.

John Martin's biography & bruni dávila's biography

Sunday evenings, 7:30 to 9pm. (except the 2nd Sunday of the month). This weekly group addresses themes relevant to people in their 20s and 30s and includes guided meditations, short dharma talks, and group discussions. We have a friendly and vibrant ongoing community, and all are welcome to drop in at any time.

Max Erdstein's biography

Each session uses a variety of asanas (poses) to focus and calm the mind, enhance breath and overall awareness, and develop flexibility, balance and strength. Beginners are always welcome. The class is a mixed level and everyone is encouraged to work in accordance with their own needs and abilities. Bring a large towel and sticky mat, if you have one. Terry Lesser's Biography

A 45-minute silent meditation session is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk. Please do not park on the 100 block of Birch Street (the block the Insight Meditation Center is one).