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Saturday, Feb 28: Mindfulness of the Body Daylong with Kodo Conlin

Posted December 16, 2025 - Daylong Retreats

Saturday, February 28, 9:30am – 4:00pm In-person only at IMC Part of a Series: Foundation in Freedom: Progressive Instruction in Mindfulness Meditation with Kodo Conlin and Ying Chen 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…

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Saturday, Feb 28: Offsite Daylong: Self, Selflessness and Love with Matthew Brensilver in Berkeley

Posted December 16, 2025 - Daylong Retreats

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:45am – 4:00pm Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St Berkeley, CA Registration required. The teachings on self and selflessness are traditionally considered wisdom teachings. Yet, insight into self requires love and generates tremendous love. During this day of silence and reflection, we’ll explore how the perception of the innocence of the self diffuses shame and entanglement with self-view. As this insight deepens and territoriality recedes, our love becomes deeper and more…

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Sundays 3/1 – 3/29: In Chinese: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang

Posted December 16, 2025 - For Beginners

Five Sundays: March 1 – 29, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang In-person at IMC In Chinese (Mandarin) Basic instructions in mindfulness meditation taught sequentially starting with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions and thinking, and concluding with a discussion on concentration and the application of mindfulness in daily life. There will be times for Q&A and discussions for each session.

Saturday Nov 22: Wise Speech Daylong with bruni dávila

Posted November 20, 2025 - Daylong Retreats

Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: bruni dávila Speaking is a rich area for Buddhist Practice. In the Eightfold Path, the Buddha gave us guidance on how to engage in speech that unifies and is beneficial for oneself and others. With mindfulness practice, we can learn to discern, from a place deep within, speech that gives rise to peace and wellbeing from that which does not. This daylong retreat will include silent and…

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Saturday Nov 29: Earth Care Meeting: Start a Conversation about Climate Change

Posted November 17, 2025 - Events

Saturday, November 29, 2025: 8:30 am — 10:00 am On Zoom Topic: Start a Conversation about Climate Change Led by Elaine Salinger, climate activist and Citizens Climate Lobby leader and facilitated by Hilary Borison and Jan Messer It has been shown that getting people to talk about climate change is one of the most effective ways to reduce our use of dirty energy and reduce the effects of climate change. During this month’s meeting, we will briefly discuss the most effective…

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Saturday Dec 13: Silent Daylong with bruni dávila

Posted November 16, 2025 - Daylong Retreats

Saturday December 13, 2025 8:30 am – 5:00 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: bruni dávila 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…

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Sat Sep 13: Skillful Desires on the Path Daylong with Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu

Posted August 30, 2025 - Daylong Retreats, Sati Center

Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Hybrid event: In-person at IMC and online via Zoom Offered by: Ajaan Ṭhānissaro Co-sponsored by the Sati Center and students of Ajaan Geoff in the Bay Area For more information: See the event listing on the Sati Center website. —Register for the Zoom link. Bring lunch. There will be an opportunity to donate food for the meal offering to Ajahn Geoff.

Saturday Sep 20: LGBTQIA2S+ Mindfulness Half-Day Retreat with Tanya Wiser

Posted August 30, 2025 - Half-Day Retreats

Saturday, September 20, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Tanya Wiser This half-day retreat offers a welcoming space for those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+. It’s a special opportunity for our community to come together in mindfulness, presence, and shared practice. The morning will include guided meditations, a silent sit, a short dharma talk, mindful activity, a group practice discussion, and time to enjoy lunch together in community. This is a chance to deepen your meditation…

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Saturday Oct 4: Matcha Mindfulness: Cultivating Sensory Awareness through the Way of Tea

Posted August 30, 2025 - Events, other

Saturday, October 4, 10:00am – 12:15pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Nancy Hamilton Capacity is limited, advance registration requested Mindfulness of the body is a rich area of Buddhist practice. It is also foundational to chadō, or the Way of Tea, a collaborative practice of generosity and openness in which embodied awareness paves the way for deep connection, perception, and communication. As participants to a tea gathering, we will explore how mindful attention to sensory experience prepares the mind…

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Saturday Oct 18: Silent Mindfulness Daylong with Gil Fronsdal

Posted August 30, 2025 - Daylong Retreats

Saturday, October 18, 8:30am – 5:00pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Gil Fronsdal 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 basic…

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9 domingos, 19/10 – 14/12: Raíces Compartidas en el Dhamma en Español (en zoom)

Posted August 30, 2025 - Events

9 domingos, del 19 de octubre al 14 de diciembre de 2025. 7-8:15 am (California)* * fin del horario de verano el 2 de noviembre. Encuentros de meditación en línea con maestros del programa de líderes del dharma del Insight Meditation Center. En las sesiones ofrecemos una meditación, una plática de Dhamma y una discusión en grupo. No importa el nivel de experiencia o el tiempo que se lleva practicando. ¡Te esperamos! No es necesario inscribirse. ¿Preguntas? sandra@insightretreatcenter.org Join Zoom…

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Saturday Oct 25: Earth Care Meeting: Cultivating Hope During Challenging Times

Posted August 30, 2025 - Events

Saturday, October 25, 2025: 8:30 am — 10:00 am Topic: Cultivating Hope During Challenging Times Offered by: Ram Appalaraju On Zoom In an age marked by ecological uncertainty and social strain, hope can feel fragile — yet it remains an essential force for renewal and compassionate action. This 90-minute gathering invites participants to explore hope as a spiritual practice, grounded in mindfulness, interbeing, and the recognition of real progress in caring for our planet. Through sharing info on the state…

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Saturday Nov 15: Anapanasati–Knowing and Sensing the Breath with Kim Allen

Posted August 29, 2025 - Daylong Retreats

Saturday, Nov 15, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Kim Allen Breath meditation is a foundational practice that can be immediately accessible, and yet also unfold to deeper layers over many years. This daylong retreat is an opportunity to immerse in the simplicity and richness of the breath. Our day will include guided and silent meditations, walking meditation, and dharma teachings. Classical instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing will support the opportunity to strengthen…

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Sunday, Aug 24 IMC Community Meeting with Gil

Posted August 9, 2025 - Events

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 11:15AM -12:15 PM In-person at IMC IMC is growing with new participants, new teachers, and new programs. This community meeting will be a time for Gil to discuss the opportunities and challenges of this growth, in the context of IMC being an all-volunteer community based on a culture of generosity. The meeting will include time for the IMC community to ask questions and offer ideas. Gil, who has been teaching at IMC for 35 years, marvels at…

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Saturday July 26: Earthcare Meeting: Honoring Joanna Macy

Posted July 22, 2025 - Events

Saturday, July 26, 2025: 8:30 am — 10:00 am on Zoom Offered by: Hilary Borison Let’s gather to appreciate how we have been touched by Joanna’s life and teachings by moving through the spiral of gratitude, honoring our pain, seeing with new eyes and going forth. Please bring poems and stories to share. Join us on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87693921552?pwd=9wmEkZKLIbP2TagoJtCNv8mLxbuUmA.1 Meeting ID: 876 9392 1552 Passcode: 797204 One tap mobile +16694449171,,87693921552#,,,,*797204# US +16699006833,,87693921552#,,,,*797204# US (San Jose) If you have any questions, please…

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