Dharma Friends events encourage spiritually-based friendships and a sense of community in our sangha. All sangha members are welcome to our events and may bring friends.
There is no cost for classes, events or retreats at IMC. No pre-registration is required unless otherwise stated.
We encourage sangha members to submit ideas for new events. We’re also here to support you through the process of planning and/or hosting them if you need it. Here are some guidelines and ideas to help you..
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- October 22, 2026
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Full Simplicity: The Art of Renunciation and Letting Go
by Kim Allen
Next Zoom meeting: Friday, 10/9/26 from 5-6:30 p.m. Pacific time
Read
• Chapter 11. Identity. Starting with “Case Study: The Lens of Not Self”, third bullet
• Chapter 12. Course Correction, and Letting Go of Letting Go
• Chapter 13. Creating a Path
The Dharma-Inspired book group is self-led. Anne Foster is acting as facilitator and contact person: afoster@rawbw.com.
WEEKLY via Zoom
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Passcode: 488022
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Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424
Passcode: 696522
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- October 23, 2026
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Full Simplicity: The Art of Renunciation and Letting Go by Kim Allen
Read in Full Simplicity• Chapter 12. Course Correction, and Letting Go of Letting Go. Begin with paragraph after Ajahn Sumedho’s quote. Sentence begins with “It is possible to cling…”.
• Chapter 13. Creating a Path
• Appendix 1. Supportive Meditation Practices
Order Next Book: The Jhanas: A Practical Guide to Deep Meditative States by Shaila Catherine.
We will probably start this book 11/6.
The Dharma-Inspired book group is self-led. Anne Foster is acting as facilitator and contact person: afoster@rawbw.com.
WEEKLY via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88670910551?pwd=NQ03xsoJCoLbTokTCBJlhOomvIeibJ.1 Meeting ID: 886 7091 0551
Passcode: 488022
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424
Passcode: 696522
Find your local number:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcYRvd8IPi To receive updates about Dharma Friends events via e-mail
Go to
https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/dharma-friends/ and follow the instructions under "Subscribe to receive e-mail updates".
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- October 29, 2026
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Full Simplicity: The Art of Renunciation and Letting Go
by Kim Allen
Next Zoom meeting: Friday, 10/9/26 from 5-6:30 p.m. Pacific time
Read
• Chapter 11. Identity. Starting with “Case Study: The Lens of Not Self”, third bullet
• Chapter 12. Course Correction, and Letting Go of Letting Go
• Chapter 13. Creating a Path
The Dharma-Inspired book group is self-led. Anne Foster is acting as facilitator and contact person: afoster@rawbw.com.
WEEKLY via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88670910551?pwd=NQ03xsoJCoLbTokTCBJlhOomvIeibJ.1 Meeting ID: 886 7091 0551
Passcode: 488022
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 845 7323 5424
Passcode: 696522
Find your local number:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcYRvd8IPi To receive updates about Dharma Friends events via e-mail
Go to
https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/dharma-friends/ and follow the instructions under "Subscribe to receive e-mail updates".
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- October 30, 2026
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This week's reading assignment will be added earlier in the week
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