Events List

Events List

Events List

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

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

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Monday, August 24th
  • 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 Nikki Mirghafori
    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 Maria Straatman
    Join us on Monday evenings, 7:15–8:30pm Pacific, for a quiet, supportive space to deepen your practice. Each evening with Diana Clark 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 Diana or to the center, you can visit IMC's donation page here
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Tuesday, August 25th
  • 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/.

    Dial in
    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 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:

    Join Zoom Meeting
    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 Liz Powell
    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 - Five Hindrances (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, August 26th
  • 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 Nikki Mirghafori
    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
      The Dharma path is an honest exploration of the human condition and a discovery of the principles conducive to peace. Matthew will guide a 30-minute meditation and offer a short talk exploring different Dharma topics. All are welcome
      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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Thursday, August 27th
  • 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 - 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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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Liz Powell
    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 Meditating in Community
    In-person at IMC August 27 - September 24: The Five Faculties An evening of exploring core topics related to meditation and Buddhist practice. Includes sharing reflections on our practice, guided meditation, a dharma talk, and group discussions with other practitioners. For beginners and experienced beginners. Taught by local IMC Dharma leaders. Periodically presents series on relevant Dharma topics.
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Friday, August 28th
  • 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 bruni dávila
    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, August 29th
  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am Zoom: Earth Care Meeting: Bearing Witness with Ram Appalaraju
    Bearing Witness: Grief and Resilience on the Frontlines of Climate Work
    On Zoom
    Offered by: Ram Appalaraju

    Frontline environmental workers carry a weight most people never see: the grief of watching the land, wildlife, and communities they've dedicated their lives to protecting change faster than they can keep up. Ram Appalaraju surveyed workers across federal agencies and nonprofits about this toll — and the responses were raw. Nearly everyone reported carrying serious emotional strain from their work right now. Join us for a one-hour session where we'll share what these workers told us, in their own words, about grief, burnout, and what real support could look like. We'll talk honestly about why the usual wellness tips don't cut it here — and what does. If you care about the people doing this work, come join the conversation. 

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

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89034438884?pwd=yMSPIojkQlhFFgzBbtt6BI29dFdWSi.1

    Meeting ID: 890 3443 8884
    Passcode: EarthCare
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Sunday, August 30th
  • 7:00 am - 8:00 am Raíces compartidas en el dhamma con Corina Urdaneta

    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!

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84430649648?pwd=EzssUmaShG0QbzQfSdC4h46m7ECA0W.1

    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
      In-person at IMC. This Sunday morning sit and talk are also offered live on YouTube and on IMC's website. The meditation starts at 9:25 am, and the talk talk starts at 10:00 am. The program ends by 10:45 am.
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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. 

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

    Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
    Passcode: Sangha

    One tap mobile
    +16699009128,,84009542053#,,,,*571074# US (San Jose)
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    Dial-in access
    Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
    Passcode: 571074
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbTdVwhpHY
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  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Monthly Potluck at IMC
    The last Sunday of each month, our community comes together immediately following the Sunday Dharma Talk for a potluck meal. All are welcome. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. If you are not able to bring food, you are still welcome to stay and have some food. Please direct questions to:  imc.volunteerdirector@gmail.com and Jill will happily respond for the PotLuck Group.
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  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Dharma in the Park for Sprouts and Rocks Families
    Location: Stafford Park at the corner of Hopkins Ave and Lowell St, Redwood City — about half a mile from IMC

    We look forward to sharing the dharma under the redwoods, connecting to each other and the natural world. For kids entering the third grade, Dharma Sprouts (TK-2nd graders) will say farewell as Dharma Rocks (3rd-5th graders) welcomes them. Please bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic lunch. You can bring swimwear and a towel for water play after the meeting.

    To RSVP, please email Lily at imc.familyprogram@gmail.com, and provide the name, grade and age of your child(ren). We hope to see you there!
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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. 

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87190223659?pwd=e1FnfyI5tb9YNkYW8pfYjddCGvPZYJ.1

    Meeting ID: 871 9022 3659
    Passcode: metta
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    Meeting ID: 871 9022 3659
    Passcode: 926810

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  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm For people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein
    In-person at IMC!

    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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