We have launched a new newsletter for people interested in the Insight Retreat Center. In addition to having information about the retreat center and eventually the schedule of its retreats, it will also have articles about retreat practice.  The newsletter is available for download.

We are pleased to announce that beginning in September, the Sati Institute for Theravada Buddhist Studies, under the auspices of the Sati Center, will offer two courses toward a Master of Buddhist Studies (M.B.S.) degree in collaboration with the Institute of Buddhist Studies. This degree is designed for those interested in a systematic education in Theravada Buddhist Studies for professional or personal purposes. As the program develops, we will add a third year for students who want to earn an…

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The July – September 2011 Newsletter is now available for download.

Dear Friend, It is rare that I make a direct request for donations.  All that we offer at the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) we offer freely; a person can participate in our programs for a long time and never hear any request for money.  Now I would like to make an exception and ask you to consider making a donation to help transform our newly purchased property into a residential retreat center. This year is our time of greatest opportunity…

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Dear IMC Volunteers, During this week of honoring volunteers, I’d like to thank you for your generous contributions to Insight Meditation Center. We are extremely fortunate to have a center which is supported by the goodwill and practice of so many people. It is only through the hands and hearts of volunteers like you that IMC is able to continue as a place for practicing meditation and learning the Dharma. Your work not only benefits our local sangha, but also…

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The April – June 2011 Newsletter is now available for download.

Down through the centuries Buddhists have celebrated the creation of a temple or monastery as one of the most spectacular acts of generosity. It is seen as a gift to one’s contemporary society as well as for generations to come. The IMC community is now following in this tradition by creating a new center for residential retreats. We are inspired by the possibility of building a place where people can benefit from sustained immersion in Buddhist teachings and practices. Over…

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Gil Fronsdal has written an inspiring document, A Broader Vision, about  the relationship between the Insight Meditation Center (IMC), the Insight Retreat Center(IRC) and the Sati Center.

The January – March 2011 Newsletter is now available for download.

“Passing It On” is now available for purchase as a paperback at Create Space and Amazon. “Passing It On” is a collection of writing and art by lay practitioners connected with the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California.  It shows that helpful teaching can be found in the ordinary lives of lay practitioners.   The collection celebrates our everyday lives, but not in a way that ignores its complexity. The personal essays, short stories, poetry, and art explore the challenges we face and…

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We are happy to announce that Gil has written a new book! A Monastery Within, Tales from the Buddhist Path by Gil Fronsdal Inspired by his years of Buddhist monastic life, Gil Fronsdal has written these warm-hearted stories as part of the tradition of teaching through storytelling. These are tales of transformation and spiritual growth. They delight and challenge as they express different facets of the Buddhist path to liberation in familiar, yet fresh and engaging, ways. These stories can…

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