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This is the main calendar for the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in Redwood City, CA. For events in Berkeley see the Berkeley calendar.

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Monday, July 13th

7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 7:00am-7:45am

YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream

Every weekday morning:
7:00-7:30: lightly-guided 30-minute meditation
7:30-7:45: brief discussion of the dharma topic

A different topic will be offered each week and will be explored as the week unfolds.

This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube. See IMC's website here. Or access it directly on YouTube.

If you would like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, please visit IMC's donation page.
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Dee Roberts

Zoom: Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind! We will explore gentle and gradual cultivation of heart practices, which are both supportive for mindfulness and transformative in their own right. Format: 5-10 min intro, 30-minute guided meditation, small-group practice, and discussion & Q/A.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224; Passcode: metta
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,92006340224# US (San Jose)
IMC YouTube Channel (Zoom is streamed live on YT concurrently): https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Berkeley: Sitting and Talk with Yanli Wang

Offered by: Yanli Wang and Lily Huang
In-person at Berkeley Finnish Hall Meeting Room: 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA

Join us for in-person gatherings on Monday evenings in Berkeley. Includes a 30-minute meditation, 30-minute Dharma talk, and 30-minute small- and large-group discussion time. Chairs are available — bring sitting gear if you prefer.
The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.
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7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Meditation and Talk with Jim Podolske

Join us on Monday evenings, 7:15–8:30pm Pacific, for a quiet, supportive space to deepen your practice. Each evening includes a 30-minute silent meditation, a 30-minute Dharma talk exploring practical wisdom for daily life, and 15 minutes for questions and reflections. All are welcome.

Offered in-person and broadcast live on YouTube. The link for watching on our YouTube channel is here

If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to the center, you can visit IMC's donation page here
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Tuesday, July 14th

7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 7:00am-7:45am

YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream

Every weekday morning:
7:00-7:30: lightly-guided 30-minute meditation
7:30-7:45: brief discussion of the dharma topic

A different topic will be offered each week and will be explored as the week unfolds.

This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube. See IMC's website here. Or access it directly on YouTube.

If you would like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, please visit IMC's donation page.
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9:30 am - 10:45 am Zoom: Sitting, Reflection, & Discussion with Dawn Neal

Join us for a 35 minute lightly guided meditation, a short Dharma talk, and practice questions & discussion. The meditation instructions include the four foundations of mindfulness, emphasizing embodied receptive awareness, mind states, and mental activity. Our teachings draw on many of the Buddha’s teachings, and include the approach of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.

Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86100257262?pwd=30xIUJHZ0bC1JnRt6t44pAfXLd3AWQ.1
Meeting ID: 861 0025 7262
Passcode: Aware

If you'd like to donate to the teacher or IMC, you can do so on the donations page of the IMC website: www.insightmeditationcenter.org/donate/.

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Meeting ID: 861 0025 7262
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcUCRysbdQ
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6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Cancelada hoy - Dharma en español (en zoom)

Más detalles en el calendario en español:
https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/espanol/retiros-y-eventos-semanales/

El grupo de Dharma en Español se reúne cada martes de 6:00 p.m. a 7:15 p.m. No importa el nivel de experiencia o el tiempo que llevan practicando. Durante cada sesión se ofrece una meditación, una plática y una discusión en grupo. Por el momento las reuniones son virtuales a través de zoom:

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86030275712?pwd=d3JVaEs2RWJDbm40TzBRR1dsYTlnZz09

Meeting ID: 860 3027 5712
Passcode: Respirando
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Dee Roberts

On Zoom: Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind! We will explore gentle and gradual cultivation of heart practices, which are both supportive for mindfulness and transformative in their own right. Format: 5-10 min intro, 30-minute guided meditation, small-group practice, and discussion and Q/A.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224; Passcode: metta
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,92006340224# US (San Jose)
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7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Zoom: Sitting, Talk & Discussion - Refuges (Doug Wiebe)
Join Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TuesdayDharma
Meeting ID: 893 3396 7495 ~ Passcode: 235226

Join various Dharma Leaders on Zoom
Format:
- 30 min Lightly Guided Meditation
- 30 min Dharma Talk
- 15 min for questions and discussion
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Wednesday, July 15th

7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 7:00am-7:45am

YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream

Every weekday morning:
7:00-7:30: lightly-guided 30-minute meditation
7:30-7:45: brief discussion of the dharma topic

A different topic will be offered each week and will be explored as the week unfolds.

This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube. See IMC's website here. Or access it directly on YouTube.

If you would like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, please visit IMC's donation page.
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8:15 am - 9:00 am Basic Meditation Instruction

In-person at IMC 45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC. All are welcome. Registration not needed.
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9:30 am - 12:15 pm Half-day Retreat with Gil Fronsdal
- 9:30 – 10:15 am Sitting
- 10:15 – 11:00 am Walking
- 11:00 – 11:45 am Sitting
- 11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (Brief talk)
- 12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning
- 12:15 – Informal Lunch Gathering (bring bag lunch)
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Dee Roberts

Zoom: Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind! We will explore gentle and gradual cultivation of heart practices, which are both supportive for mindfulness and transformative in their own right. Format: 5-10 min intro, 30-minute guided meditation, small-group practice, and discussion & Q/A.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224; Passcode: metta
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,92006340224# US (San Jose)
IMC YouTube Channel (Zoom is streamed live on YT concurrently): https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live
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7:30 pm - 8:15 pm YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Matthew Brensilver
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Thursday, July 16th

7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 7:00am-7:45am

YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream

Every weekday morning:
7:00-7:30: lightly-guided 30-minute meditation
7:30-7:45: brief discussion of the dharma topic

A different topic will be offered each week and will be explored as the week unfolds.

This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube. See IMC's website here. Or access it directly on YouTube.

If you would like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, please visit IMC's donation page.
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9:00 am - 10:50 am Yoga & Meditation with Terry Lesser

In-Person at IMC Each session uses a variety of asanas (poses) to focus and calm the mind, enhance breath and overall awareness, and develop flexibility, balance and strength. Beginners are always welcome. The class is a mixed level and everyone is encouraged to work in accordance with their own needs and abilities. Bring a large towel and sticky mat, if you have one.
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm Via Zoom: IMC Senior Sangha Group: Enjoying Our Aging with David Cohn & Fiona Barner

Please fill out this short form to be added to the email list for class materials and announcements and class Zoom links: form
Usually on the 3rd Thursdays of the month from 11am to 1pm
Suzuki Roshi was asked, "Why do you practice?" He laughed and said, "To enjoy my old age." Please join us as we create a dharma based community of IMC seniors of all ages. Everyone is welcome. We will cultivate enjoying our journey through the vicissitudes and blessings of aging with kindness and wisdom practices. There will be guided meditations, talks, and discussion on topics that support aging with ease and contentment.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm Zoom: Women's Circle of Mindfulness with Hilary Borison

A gathering for self-identified women who wish to deepen practice in a loving community, as we learn to weave mindfulness throughout our daily lives. For more information and to receive the zoom link, please contact Hilary at hborison@sbcglobal.net.
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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: IMC Support Group for persons with Life Threatening Illnesses and Chronic Health Challenges with Ying Chen

Meetings include brief sittings and consideration of pertinent Dharma topics; the primary purpose of each group is to provide each participant an opportunity to share personal challenges, triumphs, hopes, and fears with individuals facing a similar situation.
At least four days before attending the group for the first time, please contact Ying Chen at imcsg22@gmail.com for more info and for Zoom link
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Ying Chen

On Zoom: Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind! We will explore gentle and gradual cultivation of heart practices, which are both supportive for mindfulness and transformative in their own right. Format: 5-10 min intro, 30-minute guided meditation, small-group practice, and discussion and Q/A.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224; Passcode: metta
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,92006340224# US (San Jose)
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Friday, July 17th

7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 7:00am-7:45am

YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream

Every weekday morning:
7:00-7:30: lightly-guided 30-minute meditation
7:30-7:45: brief discussion of the dharma topic

A different topic will be offered each week and will be explored as the week unfolds.

This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube. See IMC's website here. Or access it directly on YouTube.

If you would like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, please visit IMC's donation page.
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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Via Zoom: Dharma Inspired Book Group

Dharma Inspired Book Group. Go to Dharma Friends Website for zoom instructions and information about our current book.

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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Anne Roise

Zoom: Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind! We will explore gentle and gradual cultivation of heart practices, which are both supportive for mindfulness and transformative in their own right. Format: 5-10 min intro, 30-minute guided meditation, small-group practice, and discussion & Q/A.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224; Passcode: metta
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,92006340224# US (San Jose)
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Saturday, July 18th

9:30 am - 4:30 pm Silent Mindfulness Daylong with Dawn Neal

In-person only at IMC
Offered by: Dawn Neal

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 practice of mindfulness; no instruction will be given.

The schedule consists of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. At the end of the day Dawn will give a short Dharma talk. Brief practice discussions will be available with her during the day. Previous experience is recommended. Bring Lunch.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you'd like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC's donation page here.
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Sunday, July 19th

7:00 am - 8:00 am En PAUSA en julio: Raíces compartidas en el dhamma

Raíces Compartidas en el Dhamma
Un espacio en línea para cultivar la calma y la conexión en comunidad
Domingos 7-8 am (PT) en zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84430649648?pwd=EzssUmaShG0QbzQfSdC4h46m7ECA0W.1
Te invitamos a las sesiones semanales de los domingos de “Raíces Compartidas en el Dhamma”, un refugio en medio de la rutina para encontrar quietud en medio del ruido cotidiano, hacer una pausa y simplemente ser. El propósito de estos encuentros es ofrecer un apoyo continuo para la práctica de meditación vipassana y fortalecer los lazos de nuestra comunidad.
¿Qué haremos cada semana?
Meditar: Una meditación guiada para cultivar la calma y la claridad.
Escuchar: Una breve charla sobre temas de atención y vida consciente.
Compartir: Un espacio abierto para el diálogo, preguntas y la reflexión grupal.
"La consciencia plena florece cuando lo compartimos."
No se requiere experiencia previa. Solo trae una mente abierta.
Este programa se ofrece sin costo alguno y no es necesario inscribirse. Visitar la página de donaciones del IMC aquí si desea hacer una donación a las maestras y maestros o al centro
Para recibir información de nuestras actividades, por favor llenar este sencillo formulario.
Quiénes somos.
¡Te esperamos!
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Reunión: 844 3064 9648
Contraseña: comunidad
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8:30 am - 9:10 am Silent Sitting

In-person attendance is open without registration. Masks are no longer required.

If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can do so at IMC's donation page

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9:25 am - 10:45 am Sitting and Talk With Gil Fronsdal
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10:45 am - 11:30 am Zoom: Weekly Sunday Sangha Meeting Following the Dharma Talk

Build and maintain community by connecting online with other IMC sangha members to discuss the Sunday dharma talk and share about our Buddhist practices. Please join us on Zoom each Sunday following the dharma talk at approximately 10:45 am for about 45 minutes for breakout rooms and/or large group discussions. Facilitated by Jan Messer and Barry Rothman, IMC sangha members.

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Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
Passcode: Sangha

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Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
Passcode: 571074
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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Awake Together: The Middle Way for the Middle of Life: 5-Month Series for People in their 30s and 40s with Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025
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4:30 pm - 6:00 pm CANCELLED UNTIL AUGUST: Dharma Rocks Program with Lily Pan and Hilary Borison

Third Sunday of the Month from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
in-person at IMC

Dharma Rocks has been PAUSED for the summer. We will resume in August.

Meditation and mindfulness practice through games, stories, and art. Vegetarian pizza will be provided. Parents/guardians can either drop off and pick up their kids, or wait at IMC. We ask participants to sign up at least two days before the event.For more information, please contact Lily at imc.familyprogram@gmail.com
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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Zoom: IMC LGBTQIA2S+ Sangha with Tanya Wiser

A zoom meeting on the third Sunday of every month (the meeting link will be sent via email).

The IMC LGBTQueer Sangha is open to all who self-identify as LGBTQIA2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and two spirited) or genderqueer or inquiring. This gathering is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners within our LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Please contact imcqueersangha@gmail.com if you wish to join us online and be added to our email list. A separate message will be sent to you with the Zoom link.

Guiding teacher: Tanya Wiser.
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7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Zoom: Buddhism and Recovery Support Group

WEEKLY ON SUNDAY, 7-8:15 PM.
Group discussion and study exploring Buddhist practices and principles in Recovery from all forms of addiction. The format includes a 15-20 minute period of sitting meditation, a talk or reading on Dharma and recovery followed by an open discussion on your experience in recovery. Everyone is welcome.
Ours is a peer-led support group, facilitated by a rotating group of volunteers.

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Meeting ID: 871 9022 3659
Passcode: metta
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Meeting ID: 871 9022 3659
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm No meeting until 8//16: At Home in the World for people in their 20s/30s with Max Erdstein

We are on summer break until 8/16

Sunday evenings, 7:30 to 9pm. (except the 2nd Sunday of the month). This weekly group addresses themes relevant to people in their 20s and 30s and includes guided meditation, a brief dharma talk, and group discussion. We have a friendly and vibrant ongoing community, and those in their 20s/30s are welcome to join us.

Max Erdstein's biography
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