Saturday, April 29, 2023, 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom Sangha Member and climate activist Elaine Salinger will speak on  “Fight, Flight, Freeze: Responding to the Climate Challenge with Hope” Fight, Flight, or Freeze? How do we react to climate change reports? We can slip into despair and not know what to do. But there are good reasons to be hopeful. Elaine will use En-ROADS, the climate change simulator created by MIT and Sloan to show us where we are, where…

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Cinco reuniones los martes 2, 9, 16, 23 y 30 de mayo, 2023 de 6 a 7:30 pm (California) en Zoom Se ofrecerán las instrucciones básicas de la meditación de la consciencia plena empezando con la consciencia plena de la respiración, seguida de la consciencia plena del cuerpo, las emociones y el pensamiento, y concluye con una discusión sobre la consciencia abierta y la aplicación de la consciencia plena en la vida diaria. Las clases incluirán meditación guiada, charlas breves…

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Sunday, April 23, 2023: 1:00 – 3:00 pm PDT Location: In-person at IMC and YouTube Livestream This event is hosted by IMC’s Asian Dharma Circle featuring chanting and presentation by Trent Walker based on his new book, Until Nirvana’s Time: Buddhist Songs from Cambodia. The open house and discussion are intended for the broader IMC community to come together to listen, share, and initiate discussion with the IMC Asian Dharma community on a wide range of topics. We hope that…

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Saturday, April 22, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Location: Huddart Park Redwood Picnic Area 1100 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062 To celebrate Earth Day, please join us for a morning meditation retreat to commune with the natural world. We’ll experience ourselves as nature, and nature as Dharma, in community. There will be short talks, lightly guided and silent sitting, walking meditation, and time for reflections. Recommended for beginning and experienced practitioners. Please tell the ranger at the gate you…

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Sunday March 12, 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   On Zoom Everyone is welcome to participate in a community meeting with Gil through Zoom on Sunday, March 12 for a discussion of the current state of IMC and a vision for IMC’s continued development as shaped by post Pandemic changes. No sign-up is required. Zoom link will be posted here on March 11

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom Ayya Santacitta of the Alokha Earth Room in San Rafael will speak on  “Earthworm Practice in the Anthropocene.” The anthropocene denotes the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment. Our current interlocking crises reveal themselves increasingly as a crisis of humility of the human species and the only way out is to come back down to…

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 led by Kodo Conlin Saturday, February 25, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person at IMC To support the maturation of mindfulness through instruction and continuity, you are invited to join this day of practice. Alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation will be offered, as well as light guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, thoughts and choiceless attention. Brief one-on-one meetings with the teacher to talk about your meditation practice will be available. Recommended for new and experienced practitioners. Bring Lunch….

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Four Mornings: February 14 – February 17, 2023: 8:00 – 8:45am Streamed live on YouTube led by Matthew Brensilver We will have an extra sit in the morning this week. Schedule 8:00 am — Lightly guided meditation 8:30 am — Brief Dharma Talk Please join us!

led by Tanya Wiser and Dawn Neal Three Thursdays: February 9 – 23, 2023 6:30 – 800pm In-person only at IMC In this class, we provide a brief introduction to some foundational teachings of the Buddha, guidance, and skillful tips to support you in establishing or deepening your mindfulness practice.  Classes will include guided meditation, dharma talks, and group discussions. These are  rich opportunities to ask questions of teachers and to relate with other sangha members. Classes are appropriate for…

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Sunday March 12, 2023: 11:00 am 12:00 pm In-Person at IMC Everyone is welcome to participate in a community meeting with Gil on Sunday, March 12 for a discussion of the current state of IMC and a vision for IMC’s continued development as shaped by post Pandemic changes. No sign-up required. We will have a similar IMC community meeting online on Sunday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: In-person only at IMC Date: Saturday, February 4th, 9:00am – 4:30pm Offered by: bruni dávila 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. This daylong is appropriate for beginners and those with more experience….

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Saturday, January 28, 2023, 8:30 – 10:00 am on Zoom January’s meeting will include a brief meditation and an orientation to today’s topic followed by break-room and large-group discussion. Our reflection to start: Do not try to save the whole world or, do anything grandiose. Instead, create a clearing in the dense forest of your life and wait there, patiently until the song that is your life falls into your own cupped hands and you recognize and greet it. Only…

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 led by  Andrea Castillo and Dawn Neal Saturday, January 28, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person at IMC Practicing mindfulness on retreat is a foundation for maturing and integrating insight meditation. This experiential daylong retreat offers instruction in mindfulness practice. Through periods of sitting, walking, guided movement activities, and Q&A, we will explore teachings on the seven factors of awakening. Join us in cultivating these important supports along the path of mindfulness. It is recommended for both beginners and experienced practitioners.  Bring lunch.  COVID…

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With Anne Roise Five Saturdays: January 28  – February 25, 2023 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pacific Time On Zoom This five-session series provides a safe and 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…

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con Andrea Castillo y Sandra Sanabria Sábado 11 de febrero, 2023, de 9:30 am a 4:30 pm Dirección: 108 Birch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062 Experimentando los siete factores del despertar. En este día de retiro investigaremos los Siete factores del despertar: atención plena; investigación; energía; alegría; tranquilidad; concentración y ecuanimidad. Nuestra intención será experimentar cada factor de manera directa en nuestro cuerpo, mente y corazón. Lo haremos a través de charlas breves, meditaciones sedentes, caminando y movimiento libre. No…

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