Events List

Events List

Events List

IMC is pleased to offer many of our programs online.

IMC is currently considering ways to reopen IMC and IRC to in-person programs.  As of now, there are no plans to reopen before late-summer or early-fall.  IMC is committed to creating a safe and welcoming practice environment for all.

To view the standalone events calendar, click here. To access the calendar from other applications, click here (iCal).

Monday, September 25th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Nikki Mirghafori 7:00 am - 7:45 am
    YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream
      Each weekday morning Gil leads a lightly-guided 30-minute meditation (7-7:30 am) followed by a brief discussion of a dharma topic (7:30-7:45 am).  Each week will be a different topic and each day will be a further exploration of that week's topic.
      This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube.  You can access it on the IMC website at  https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/live-video/  Alternatively, you can also access it directly on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live.
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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom & YT: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Nikki Mirghafori
    Zoom & YT: 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 - 9:00 pm Meditation and Talk with Diana Clark
    A silent meditation at 7:30 pm and a dharma talk at 8:15 pm offered in-person and broadcast live on YouTube.  The link for watching on our YouTube channel is here

    IMC is committed to the health and safety of everyone.  Therefore, the requirements for attending in person include being fully vaccinated and boosted and wearing a N95 mask. 

    (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, September 26th
Wednesday, September 27th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Nikki Mirghafori 7:00 am - 7:45 am
    YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream
      Each weekday morning Gil leads a lightly-guided 30-minute meditation (7-7:30 am) followed by a brief discussion of a dharma topic (7:30-7:45 am).  Each week will be a different topic and each day will be a further exploration of that week's topic.
      This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube.  You can access it on the IMC website at  https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/live-video/  Alternatively, you can also access it directly on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live.
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  • 9:30 am - 12:15 pm Half-day Retreat with Diana Clark

      Attendance to this half-day retreat requires being COVID vaccinated and boosted. Wearing a maks is optional but no longer required. 

    • 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 & YT: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Nikki Mirghafori
    Zoom & YT: 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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Thursday, September 28th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Nikki Mirghafori 7:00 am - 7:45 am
    YouTube Livestream   |   IMC Website Livestream
      Each weekday morning Gil leads a lightly-guided 30-minute meditation (7-7:30 am) followed by a brief discussion of a dharma topic (7:30-7:45 am).  Each week will be a different topic and each day will be a further exploration of that week's topic.
      This offering is broadcast live (and recorded) on YouTube.  You can access it on the IMC website at  https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/live-video/  Alternatively, you can also access it directly on YouTube at  https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live.
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  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am In-Person Yoga with Terry Lesser
    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 - 12:00 pm 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.

    In-person on 2nd Thursdays of the month; on zoom other weeks.
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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Hilary Borison
    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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  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Meditation for Everyone with Tanya Wiser
    Location: In-person at IMC

    Thursday evening meditation practice with encouragement and inspiration from the Paramis (ten perfections), Brahma Viharas (heavenly abodes), Dharma reflections, small group discussions, and opportunities to ask questions of teachers. Suitable for beginners and experienced beginners (i.e., anyone with an ongoing meditation practice, no matter how long).
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  • 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom: Sitting and Q&A with Lienchi Tran
    A sitting, followed by a short reflection and Q&A.   You are welcome to submit questions in advance at:  Thursday Evening Dharma Questions

    Ari Crellin-Quick facilitates on the first and third Thursdays, and Liz Powell co-facilitates on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Various guest teachers will also occasionally lead the group. 

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    Meeting ID: 967 4953 1274
    Password: 100929
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Friday, September 29th
Saturday, September 30th
  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am Earth Care Meeting: The Climate Crisis, The Dharma and Wise Action
    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. 

    Vipassana Earth Care Week was launched in 2013 by teachers gathered at the International Vipassana Teachers meeting at Spirit Rock. In proposing the annual observance, the teachers were responding to a request for teachings on Climate Change signed by more than 2000 practitioners. IMC has honored this event for most of the last 10 years.

    Pre-reading for this session
    In AP News:
    UN report says the world is way off track to curb global warming, but offers ways to fix that


    In NPR
    Climate change exacerbates ready floods worldwide


    If you have any questions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89645479739?pwd=cG50SmViQ1hpaEFTSzdWNUY0Ky9PZz09

    Meeting ID: 896 4547 9739
    Passcode: 786010
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  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Exploring Samadhi and Jhana in Buddhist Meditation with Richard Shankman
    Hosted by the Sati Center
    Online via Zoom
    Register


    2 Saturdays - September 23 & 30:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific
    Online via Zoom

    There is a wide range of views among teachers about the place of samadhi (concentration) in insight meditation. Some stress the importance of concentration while others teach that insight arises through mindfulness alone and do not give concentration any particular emphasis.Unraveling the mix of ideas about what proper concentration is and its place in dharma practice can be difficult. Students may become confused about the degree or type of samadhi they should cultivate or how to incorporate it into their meditation practice.

    In these two Saturday mornings of teaching and discussion we will explore the various ways samadhi (concentration) and jhana are presented in the foundational Pali texts and the range of ways they are practiced and taught today. We will explore how concentration is understood in relation to insight, and how they can be brought together in a mutually supportive way.
     
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  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm In-Person Metta Daylong Retreat with Nikki Mirghafori
    Location: 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 instructions, guided meditation, and discussion. Recommended for both beginners and experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their practice. Registration is not required. Bring lunch.

    The program is offered freely with no registration needed. 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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Sunday, October 1st
  • 8:30 am - 9:10 am In-Person 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 In-Person and on YouTube: Sitting and Talk With Gil Fronsdal
      We are offering IMC's usual Sunday morning sit and talk live, on YouTube and on IMC's website..  The meditation starts at 9:25 and the 30-45-minute talk starts at 10:00
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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 10:30 am for about 20-30 minutes for breakout rooms and/or large group discussions. Facilitated by Jan Messer and Barry Rothman, IMC sangha members. 

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84009542053?pwd=V09IOXJhOHZ2TnovMGpiK2s3V243Zz09

    Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
    Passcode: Sangha

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    Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
    Passcode: 571074
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbTdVwhpHY
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  • 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Dharma Sprouts Program with Hilary Borison and Carla Rayacich
    (for K through 2nd Graders and their parents)

    First Sunday of the month, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
    in-person at IMC


    Meditation and mindfulness practice through stories, songs, art, movement, and games. Parents participate with their children. Contact Hilary at IMC.familyprogram@gmail.com or 650-575-2052 for more information and to RSVP. Please come vaccinated, wearing a KN95 or KF94 mask. Thank you!
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  • 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Zoom & In-Person: Eightfold Path Program

    Registration required, the registration and Mentor application form will appear here, scroll down by August 1, 2023.

    The Buddha’s most explicit path of practice is the Eightfold Path— a set of eight practical approaches to bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. The Eightfold Path Program is an introduction to each of the Eightfold factors so participants will discover how to apply each set of practices in ways that are personally meaningful.

    Pre-requisite: completion of IMC’s Introduction to Meditation course or the equivalent.

    The in-person and online versions of the program will occur parallel at the same time. Participants can attend either version throughout the program. After registering, you will receive Zoom links and course materials by email. A longer application is required to be assigned a mentor in addition to the group meetings.  Mentoring slots may fill.  

    2023-24 Team teaching includes Tanya Wiser, Chris Clifford, Liz Powell and others.

    The program has the following elements:

    1. 2-1/2 hour monthly meetings that include teachings, meditation, and discussions.
    2. Readings, reflections, and practices for each month.
    3. A monthly one-hour personal meeting with an Eightfold Path mentor (if you apply for this) to discuss one’s practice and reflections on the Eightfold Path factors.
    4. Four optional drop-in Discussion/Q&A sessions for anyone, but especially for those with no personal mentor.
    5. Ends with a one-day Eightfold Path retreat on Zoom and perhaps in-person.

    Contact eightfoldpath@insightmeditationcenter.org with questions.

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  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm VIA ZOOM: IMC LGBTQIA+ Sangha with bruni dávila

    A zoom meeting on the first and third Sundays 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 e-mail list. A separate message will be sent to you with the Zoom link. 

    Our sangha is peer facilitated with guiding teacher bruni dávila. 

     bruni dávila's biography
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  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mindful Teens
    First Sunday of the Month, 5:30 – 6:30pm
    In-person at IMC

    Open to all teens interested in mindfulness. We start each session with a guided meditation, followed by a short talk and group discussion of different ways to apply mindfulness practice to all aspects of our lives, from academic stress to social situations to sleep. Newcomers to mindfulness practice and experienced meditators welcome! We meet from 5:30 to 6:30 pm the first Sunday of each month. Please email imcmindfulteens@gmail.com to be added to our email list, or if you have any questions. Led by Laura Hansen and Max Erdstein.
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  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Online, for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World: Dharma Evenings for people in their 20's and 30's with Max Erdstein

    https://zoom.us/j/688465676
    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 meditations, short dharma talks, and group discussions. 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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