Five Wednesdays: January 14 - February 11, 2026: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
In-person & on YouTube
Offered by: Gil Fronsdal

YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream

Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Five Wednesdays: January 14 - February 11, 2026: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
In-person & on YouTube
Offered by: Gil Fronsdal

YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream

Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Five Wednesdays: January 14 - February 11, 2026: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
In-person & on YouTube
Offered by: Gil Fronsdal

YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream

Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Four Saturdays, 9:30am – 4:00pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Kodo Conlin and Ying Chen
Part and parcel of the Buddha’s path to liberation is the cultivation of mindfulness. Our Insight tradition is rich in ways to grow mindfulness in relationship with all aspects of our experience, no part left out. Let’s share in four Saturday daylong retreats for the purpose of developing clarity and mindfulness, guided by IMC’s progressive meditation instructions. This can be a great way to establish, refresh, or deepen your practice. 

• Jan 31 — Mindfulness of Breathing 
  
• Feb 28 — Mindfulness of the Body 
  
• Mar 21 — Mindfulness of Emotions (Led by Ying Chen)
  
• May 2 — Mindfulness of Thinking
  

Participation in all four daylongs is recommended, though not required. Each daylong will include guided and silent meditations, alternating periods of sitting and walking, short Dharma talks, and discussion. Recordings will be available for review and practice between sessions. All are welcome, whether new to meditation or experienced. Bring lunch.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Kodo Conlin is an Insight teacher and Zen priest. Currently the co-managing director at IRC, Kodo has lived for many years in temples, monasteries, and Dharma centers, cultivating a heart of practice.

Ying Chen first encountered Buddhism in 1990 and spent over a decade practicing within Mandarin-speaking communities before discovering the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in 2005. As a lay practitioner, she now teaches Dharma at IMC, Insight Retreat Center, and Dharma Ground. Her teaching emphasizes the potential for freedom, clarity, and well-being that can be realized in every aspect of life—individual, family, community, and the wider world.

Five Wednesdays: January 14 - February 11, 2026: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
In-person & on YouTube
Offered by: Gil Fronsdal

YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream

Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Five Wednesdays: January 14 - February 11, 2026: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
In-person & on YouTube
Offered by: Gil Fronsdal

YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream

Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Four Saturdays, 9:30am – 4:00pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Kodo Conlin and Ying Chen
Part and parcel of the Buddha’s path to liberation is the cultivation of mindfulness. Our Insight tradition is rich in ways to grow mindfulness in relationship with all aspects of our experience, no part left out. Let’s share in four Saturday daylong retreats for the purpose of developing clarity and mindfulness, guided by IMC’s progressive meditation instructions. This can be a great way to establish, refresh, or deepen your practice. 

• Jan 31 — Mindfulness of Breathing 
  
• Feb 28 — Mindfulness of the Body 
  
• Mar 21 — Mindfulness of Emotions (Led by Ying Chen)
  
• May 2 — Mindfulness of Thinking
  

Participation in all four daylongs is recommended, though not required. Each daylong will include guided and silent meditations, alternating periods of sitting and walking, short Dharma talks, and discussion. Recordings will be available for review and practice between sessions. All are welcome, whether new to meditation or experienced. Bring lunch.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Kodo Conlin is an Insight teacher and Zen priest. Currently the co-managing director at IRC, Kodo has lived for many years in temples, monasteries, and Dharma centers, cultivating a heart of practice.

Ying Chen first encountered Buddhism in 1990 and spent over a decade practicing within Mandarin-speaking communities before discovering the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in 2005. As a lay practitioner, she now teaches Dharma at IMC, Insight Retreat Center, and Dharma Ground. Her teaching emphasizes the potential for freedom, clarity, and well-being that can be realized in every aspect of life—individual, family, community, and the wider world.

Four Saturdays, 9:30am – 4:00pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Kodo Conlin and Ying Chen
Part and parcel of the Buddha’s path to liberation is the cultivation of mindfulness. Our Insight tradition is rich in ways to grow mindfulness in relationship with all aspects of our experience, no part left out. Let’s share in four Saturday daylong retreats for the purpose of developing clarity and mindfulness, guided by IMC’s progressive meditation instructions. This can be a great way to establish, refresh, or deepen your practice. 

• Jan 31 — Mindfulness of Breathing 
  
• Feb 28 — Mindfulness of the Body 
  
• Mar 21 — Mindfulness of Emotions (Led by Ying Chen)
  
• May 2 — Mindfulness of Thinking
  

Participation in all four daylongs is recommended, though not required. Each daylong will include guided and silent meditations, alternating periods of sitting and walking, short Dharma talks, and discussion. Recordings will be available for review and practice between sessions. All are welcome, whether new to meditation or experienced. Bring lunch.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Kodo Conlin is an Insight teacher and Zen priest. Currently the co-managing director at IRC, Kodo has lived for many years in temples, monasteries, and Dharma centers, cultivating a heart of practice.

Ying Chen first encountered Buddhism in 1990 and spent over a decade practicing within Mandarin-speaking communities before discovering the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in 2005. As a lay practitioner, she now teaches Dharma at IMC, Insight Retreat Center, and Dharma Ground. Her teaching emphasizes the potential for freedom, clarity, and well-being that can be realized in every aspect of life—individual, family, community, and the wider world.

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Four Saturdays, 9:30am – 4:00pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Kodo Conlin and Ying Chen
Part and parcel of the Buddha’s path to liberation is the cultivation of mindfulness. Our Insight tradition is rich in ways to grow mindfulness in relationship with all aspects of our experience, no part left out. Let’s share in four Saturday daylong retreats for the purpose of developing clarity and mindfulness, guided by IMC’s progressive meditation instructions. This can be a great way to establish, refresh, or deepen your practice. 

• Jan 31 — Mindfulness of Breathing 
  
• Feb 28 — Mindfulness of the Body 
  
• Mar 21 — Mindfulness of Emotions (Led by Ying Chen)
  
• May 2 — Mindfulness of Thinking
  

Participation in all four daylongs is recommended, though not required. Each daylong will include guided and silent meditations, alternating periods of sitting and walking, short Dharma talks, and discussion. Recordings will be available for review and practice between sessions. All are welcome, whether new to meditation or experienced. Bring lunch.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Kodo Conlin is an Insight teacher and Zen priest. Currently the co-managing director at IRC, Kodo has lived for many years in temples, monasteries, and Dharma centers, cultivating a heart of practice.

Ying Chen first encountered Buddhism in 1990 and spent over a decade practicing within Mandarin-speaking communities before discovering the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in 2005. As a lay practitioner, she now teaches Dharma at IMC, Insight Retreat Center, and Dharma Ground. Her teaching emphasizes the potential for freedom, clarity, and well-being that can be realized in every aspect of life—individual, family, community, and the wider world.

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life. 

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025