Events

In-Person Half Day Sangha Retreat and Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering — Saturday October 14

In-Person Half Day Sangha Retreat and Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering — Saturday October 14

- Half-Day Retreats

Saturday, October 14, 2023:  10:00 am – 1:00 pm with Jan Messer and Barry Rothman and Nancy Hamilton In-person at IMC

 Half day sangha retreat led by sangha members, Jan Messer and Barry Rothman, and a Japanese tea gathering led by Nancy Hamilton. Hosted by the IMC Community Development Group. All are welcome to attend and take refuge in the jewel of sangha/spiritual community. This is an opportunity to fortify, grow and deepen our community experience through sitting meditation, a traditional…

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Metta Daylong Retreat with Nikki Mirghafori — Saturday September 30

Metta Daylong Retreat with Nikki Mirghafori — Saturday September 30

- Daylong Retreats, Events

Saturday, September 30, 2023:  9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Nikki Mirghafori Metta or lovingkindness meditation is a foundational practice in our Buddhist tradition. It not only supports the development of insight practice, but can also be transformational in its own right. Metta is a gentle cultivation of kindness, friendliness, goodwill towards ourselves and all beings. We will spend this retreat day, which is held primarily in silence, with alternate periods of sitting and walking, supported with…

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Earth Care Meeting: The Climate Crisis, the Dharma and Wise Action — Saturday September 30

Earth Care Meeting: The Climate Crisis, the Dharma and Wise Action — Saturday September 30

- Events

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom Our sangha meetings bring a dharmic perspective to the climate crisis while we educate ourselves about wise actions to take to care for our home, the Earth. In this meeting we will meditate on our emotional and somatic responses to the current news about the climate crisis, practice lovingkindness for all beings and the Earth, and discuss the observance of Vipassana Earth Week—its meaning for our practice and the sangha….

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Fall Equinox Walk in Edgewood Park — Friday September 22

Fall Equinox Walk in Edgewood Park — Friday September 22

- Events, other

Friday, September 22, 2023:  11:00 am – 2:30 pm Where: Let’s meet in the Edgewood Park parking lot at 11am for a 4+ mile hike. 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. Join: Kristen Benson, a current Eco Buddist Chaplain cohort with Sati Center. A chaplain of the spiritual connection of people and the land/earth, who loves the earth and all…

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Daylong Retreat with Max Erdstein — Saturday September 16

Daylong Retreat with Max Erdstein — Saturday September 16

- Daylong Retreats, Events

Saturday, September 16, 2023:  8:30 am – 5:00 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by Max Erdstein 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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Meditation and Wisdom Circle for Black Practitioners

Meditation and Wisdom Circle for Black Practitioners

- Events

Five Saturdays: October 7 – November 4, 2023  – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pacific Time Facilitator: Anne Roise On Zoom This five-session series provides a supportive space for Black practitioners to begin, refresh and strengthen their meditation and daily mindfulness practice. The sessions focus on the intersection of Buddhism and Black collective wisdom as the teachings of the Buddha are explored in the context of our unique experiences and expressions. The framework for the series is the Divine Abodes…

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August 26: Earth Care Meeting: Our Body as Earth, Earth as Our Body with Wendy Shakti Bell

August 26: Earth Care Meeting: Our Body as Earth, Earth as Our Body with Wendy Shakti Bell

- Events

Saturday, August 26, 2023, 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom Topic: Our Body as Earth, Earth as Our Body: From Nurturing Our Mother to Facing Her Distress in an Interconnected World What is your connection between your body and the earth? There is a cultural tendency to feel separate from the Earth. This presentation explores the intimate nature of this relationship using poetry and inviting contemplation. About Shakti Bell Half a lifetime ago, Shakti had a promising career in the…

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Embodying Awareness: Daylong Mindfulness Meditation Retreat—Saturday August 26

Embodying Awareness: Daylong Mindfulness Meditation Retreat—Saturday August 26

- Events

Saturday, August 26, 2023:  10:00 am – 4:30 pm in-person at IMC only Offered by: Dawn Neal To support the maturation of mindful awareness through instruction and continuity, you are invited to join this day of practice. Alternating sitting and walking meditation periods will be offered, as well as light guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, thoughts, and choiceless receptive awareness. Recommended for people who have some meditation experience and have attended an introductory mindfulness meditation course (or similar), as well…

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Non-Residential Online Retreat with Andrea Fella

Non-Residential Online Retreat with Andrea Fella

- Events, Special Events

Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format) Taught by Andrea Fella Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. November 12-18, 2023 (Sunday through Saturday) with two online sessions daily Registration is required:To register, click on this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.  After registration, you will receive the retreat details, including Zoom link information. This retreat is designed to integrate our mindfulness practice with our everyday activities. During this weeklong online retreat we will…

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June 25: Earth Care Event: DharmaTalk by Thanissara

June 25: Earth Care Event: DharmaTalk by Thanissara

- other

A monthly group, planning activities, exploring the eco implications of Buddhist teachings and and supporting each other in facing environmental challenges. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCareDharma@gmail.com UPCOMING EVENT: Dharma Talk with Thanissara Online via Zoom Earth Care Group, Saturday June 25, 2022, 8:30 to 10 AM PDT Climate crisis is affecting the entire planet and causing immense suffering to many demographics. Thanissara’s talk will cover skillfully participating in engaged Buddhism….

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Insight World Aid

Insight World Aid

- Events, Reflections from Gil

Message from Gil In 2010, together with members of the IMC community, I helped start a non-profit called Insight World Aid (IWA) in order to provide medical and humanitarian aid to impoverished communities. I am still actively involved with IWA which during this time of a COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda  has donated $2,200 to the Uganda Buddhist Centre, led by Abbot Venerable Bhante Buddharakita, a regular teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts. This money allowed the center to…

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Thanksgiving Morning Yoga and Meditation – November 22, 8:30-10:30

Thanksgiving Morning Yoga and Meditation – November 22, 8:30-10:30

- Half-Day Retreats, Yoga

The morning offers a peaceful start to Thanksgiving Day, and invites us to reflect on our good fortune. Having the opportunity to come together in stillness and movement at IMC is one of our many blessings. We will play with a variety of yoga poses to focus and calm the mind, enhance breath and overall awareness, and invite our bodies to experience a full range of movement. The morning is appropriate for both beginners and experienced yogis. Everyone is participates in accordance…

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- Events, Other Retreats with Andrea Fella

Three Month Course, Part 2 (second six weeks) Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA October 22– December 3, 2016 With Rebecca Bradshaw, Annie Nugent, Andrea Fella, Greg Scharf, Alexis Santos For more information, see www.dharma.org February Month-long Jan 28 – February 25,2017 Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, CA With Guy Armstrong, James Baraz, Carol Wilson, Sally Armstrong, Andrea Fella, Bonnie Duran For further information see: http://www.spiritrock.org/ Two Week Mindfulness of Mind Retreat Sept 8-22, 2017 At Cloud Mountain Retreat Center, Castle…

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Yoga and Meditation Half-Day Retreat

Yoga and Meditation Half-Day Retreat

- Yoga

January 2, 2016, 9am-12:30pm After the busyness of the holidays, this mini-retreat offers a quiet and grounding place where we can slow down, deepen our meditation, connect with our bodies, and reflect on our intentions for the coming year. No experience is necessary. We will alternate between meditation in movement and in stillness. You do not have to be flexible to do yoga or have a particular body type; you need only to be as you are. Gentle postures invite…

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