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Saturday, June 27: Earth Care Meeting: Council of All Beings with Hilary Borison

Posted June 2, 2026 - Events

Saturday, June 27, 2026: 8:30 am – 10:00 am On Zoom Offered by: Hilary Borison Please join us in a gathering to represent non-human beings on Earth who are no less wise than we are (perhaps more so), but who do not have an opportunity to make their voices heard. This is a powerful practice which was taught by Joanna Macy to open ourselves to connect with our more-than-human kin and not just speak for them, but allow them to speak through us. The invitation…

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Saturday June 6: IMC Spring Cleaning

Posted June 2, 2026 - Special Events

In-person at IMC It’s that time of year when the temple we all share receives our tender loving care. Please join in a concentrated cleaning practice to sweep away dust and dirt so that we can renew our practice with a fresh new breath. Come at 9:00 am for a welcome and a short meditation. Feel free to come all or part of the time. Bring a bag lunch and stay until 1:00 pm to socialize. Look for a sign-up…

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Saturday, June 13: Day of Quiet Practice with Diana Clark

Posted June 2, 2026 - Daylong Retreats, Events

Saturday, June 13, 2026: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by Diana Clark Stepping into shared silence for the greater part of a day can be a powerful support for practice, helping the mind settle, the heart soften, and concentration deepen. This silent daylong retreat includes alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk. It is designed for those with prior experience in mindfulness meditation as no formal meditation instructions will be…

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Saturday, June 20: Un día de meditación y atención consciente (en español) con Corina Urdaneta, Mónica Sánchez y Sandra Sanabria

Posted June 2, 2026 - Daylong Retreats, Events

Sábado, 20 de junio de 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. En IMC, en persona solamente Este retiro de un día incluirá meditaciones guiadas, charlas de dharma y periodos alternados de meditación sentada y caminando. Se ofrecerán instrucciones y guía sobre la consciencia plena. Este retiro es una oportunidad para fortalecer la consciencia plena, desarrollar la concentración, practicar con la comunidad del IMC y hacer preguntas a las maestras. La jornada es apta tanto para principiantes como para personas con…

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Saturday June 20: Summer Solstice Walk in Edgewood Park with Kristen Benson

Posted June 2, 2026 - Events

Saturday, June 20, 2026: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Let’s meet in the Edgewood Park parking lot on Edgewood Road, San Carlos at 10:00 am for a 3+ mile hike of approximately 3 hours. What: We will celebrate this celestial event walking through local ecosystems with some periods of silence bringing our awareness to the present, paying attention to our senses. There will be a time with a ritual and a gathering together. Join: Kristen Benson, an Eco-Buddhist Chaplain through the Sati Center. A chaplain of…

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Sunday, June 21: Summer Potluck Picnic at Red Morton Park

Posted June 2, 2026 - Events, Special Events

Sunday, June 21, 2026: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Red Morton Park, Picnic Area #3 Join the IMC community to share friendship and favorite summer foods at IMC’s vegetarian potluck picnic. If possible, bring a vegetarian dish to share with 4–6 people. If you are unable to bring food, bring yourself! We’ll drive to Red Morton Park after the Dharma talk, DIRECTIONS FROM IMC: Head west on Hopkins Ave Turn left onto King St Turn right onto Jefferson Ave Turn…

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Sunday June 28: In Chinese: 4-Month Series on Heart Qualities, 4月26日開始四個月的心靈品質（四梵度）課程

Posted June 2, 2026 - Special Events

A Journey into the Heart’s Natural Qualities 4-Month Series, on last Sunday of the month Four Sundays: April 26, May 31, June 28 & July 26, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang In-person at IMC In Chinese (Mandarin) The Brahmavihāras—often translated as the “Divine Abodes”—are four beautiful qualities of the heart taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. These qualities are not something we have to create from scratch; they…

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Saturday, July 18: Silent Mindfulness Daylong with Dawn Neal

Posted June 1, 2026 - Daylong Retreats

Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Dawn Neal Practicing mindfulness on retreat is one of the foundations for maturing insight meditation. The simplicity, silence and support of retreats contribute to letting go of many of the distractions that get in the way of clear seeing. Retreats also are a wonderful environment for developing a continuity of awareness for an extended period. This particular daylong retreat is meant for people who already understand the…

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Thursdays: Jul 23 – Aug 20: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Lish Dorosin and Doug Wiebe

Posted June 1, 2026 - For Beginners

Five Thursdays: July 23 – August 20, 2026: 6:30 – 8:00 pm In-person at IMC Offered by: Lish Dorosin and Doug Wiebe 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…

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Saturday, July 25: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong Retreat with Liên Shutt

Posted June 1, 2026 - Daylong Retreats, For Beginners

Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Liên Shutt This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, thoughts, and open attention will be provided. This daylong retreat is an opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask a teacher questions. Appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Bring lunch. The…

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Sunday July 26: In Chinese: 4-Month Series on Heart Qualities, 4月26日開始四個月的心靈品質（四梵度）課程

Posted June 1, 2026 - Special Events

Four Sundays: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, 2026: 1:30 to 3:00pm Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang In-person at IMC In Chinese (Mandarin) The Brahmavihāras—often translated as the “Divine Abodes”—are four beautiful qualities of the heart taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. These qualities are not something we have to create from scratch; they are capacities we can gently uncover and strengthen through mindful awareness and practice. In these four months, we…

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Jul 31 – Aug 2: 3-day Retreat at IMC with Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault 

Posted June 1, 2026 - Non-Residential Retreats

The Body & Heart at the Center: Knowing, Sensing, Calming — a three-day non-residential retreat at IMC Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026 In-person at IMC Offered by Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault Registration required. Visit this link. Schedule: Friday, July 31 5:30pm – 8:00pm Saturday, August 1 8:30am – 8:00pm Sunday, August 2 8:30am – 4:00pm—We will join in the regular Sunday morning program. In this retreat, Shelley and Tanya will offer teachings on cultivating sati—mindful…

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Saturday Apr 25: Earth Care Meeting: Let’s Celebrate the Earth with Hilary Borison

Posted April 20, 2026 - Events

Saturday, April 25, 2026: 8:30 am — 10:00 am On Zoom Topic: Let’s Celebrate the Earth! Offered by: Hilary Borison It is said that we will save what we love. What do you love about the Earth? Do you have a favorite place to commune with Mother Nature? Is there a special tree in the forest or a driftwood bench beside the sea? Have you had an encounter with an animal you resonate with or a flower that captivates you…

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New Berkeley IMC Sitting Group starting Monday April 20th

Posted April 4, 2026 - Events, IMC Announcements

Mondays starting April 20, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm In-person at Berkeley Finnish Hall Meeting Room: 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA Our IMC community is growing in the East Bay! We are starting a weekly sitting group in Berkeley. We will begin with a five-week Introduction to Meditation class taught by Yanli Wang and Lily Huang from April 20 – May 18. The weekly sitting group starts Monday May 25, after the intro class. Evenings will include a lightly…

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Starts Apr 5: 5-Month Series for People in their 30s and 40s

Posted March 30, 2026 - IMC Announcements, Special Events

Awake Together: The Middle Way for the Middle of Life: 5-Month Series for People in their 30s and 40s 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…

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