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).

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Sunday, June 4th
  • 8:30 am - 9:10 am In-Person Silent Sitting
      In-person attendance is open for a limited number of people who have pre-registered their vaccination card and registered for a specific day and time at: 
    https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/2021/10/registering-for-imc-in-person-programs/
     
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  • 9:25 am - 10:45 am In-Person and on YouTube: Sitting and Talk With Tanya Wiser
      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
    In-person attendance is open without registration. N95 masks are required:
     
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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. 


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  • 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Dharma Sprouts Program with Hilary Borison and Carla Rayacich

    Dharma Sprouts Program

    (K through 2nd Graders and their parents)

    Led by Hilary Borison and Carla Rayacich
    In-Person at IMC, First Sunday of the month, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

    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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  • 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
    Location: 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 At Home in the World: Dharma Evenings for people in their 20's and 30's with Max Erdstein
    Meeting in-person at IMC tonight.

    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. 


    Zoom link:  https://zoom.us/j/688465676

    Max Erdstein's biography
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Monday, June 5th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Ying Chen 7:00 am - 7:45 am
      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: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Liz Powell
    On Zoom (links below): Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind and heart! In these daily offerings we will explore gentle and gradual cultivation and expansion of heart practices, which are known to be both supportive for a mindfulness practice and transformative in their own right. Our hour together includes: a 5 min introduction to the week's topic, 30-minute guided meditation, breakout group practice, and  Q/A. All are welcome.

    Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
    Password: metta

    IMC YouTube Channel (Zoom is streamed live on YT concurrently -- no opportunity for small group practice, though): https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live

    Support: If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can click here to go to the donations page on the IMC website.  thank you!

    Nikki Mirghafori's Biography
    Liz Powell's Biography

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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

    (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, June 6th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Ying Chen 7:00 am - 7:45 am
      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 - 10:45 am Zoom: Sitting, Reflection, & Discussion with Marjolein Janssen

    We will sit for 30 minutes, followed by a reflection and discussion.

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    Password: Aware

    Support: If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can click here to go to the donations page on the IMC website.  thank you!

    Dawn Neal's biography
    Marjolein Janssen's biography
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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Liz Powell
    On Zoom (link below): Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind and heart! In these daily offerings we will explore gentle and gradual cultivation and expansion of heart practices, which are known to be both supportive for a mindfulness practice and transformative in their own right. Our hour together includes: a 5-10 min introduction to the week's topic, a 30-minute guided meditation, small-group practice, and discussion and Q/A. All are welcome.

    Support: If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can click here to go to the donations page on the IMC website.  thank you!

    Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
    password:metta

    Nikki Mirghafori's Biography
    Liz Powell's Biography



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  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom: Dharma en Español with Andrea Castillo and Sandra Sanabria

    El grupo de Dharma en Español se reúne cada martes de 7:30 p.m. a 9:00 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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    Meeting ID: 860 3027 5712
    Passcode: Respirando
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Wednesday, June 7th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Ying Chen 7:00 am - 7:45 am
      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 Ying Chen

      Attendance to this half-day retreat requires being COVID vaccinated and boosted. Wearing an N95 mask is also 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: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Liz Powell
    On Zoom (links below): Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind and heart! In these daily offerings we will explore gentle and gradual cultivation and expansion of heart practices, which are known to be both supportive for a mindfulness practice and transformative in their own right. Our hour together includes: a 5 min introduction to the week's topic, 30-minute guided meditation, breakout group practice, and  Q/A. All are welcome.

    Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
    Password: metta

    IMC YouTube Channel (Zoom is streamed live on YT concurrently -- no opportunity for small group practice, though): https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live

    Support: If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can click here to go to the donations page on the IMC website.  thank you!

    Nikki Mirghafori's Biography
    Liz Powell's Biography

    Zoom dial by phone information:

    Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224
    Passcode: metta
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Thursday, June 8th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Ying Chen 7:00 am - 7:45 am
      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 - 10:30 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. 

    COVID vaccination and boosters are required. N95 or KN95 masks are required indoors.
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  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CANCELLED: Women's Circle of Mindfulness with Hilary Borison
    Today's meeting has been cancelled.

    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 Liz Powell
    On Zoom (link below): Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind and heart! In these daily offerings we will explore gentle and gradual cultivation and expansion of heart practices, which are known to be both supportive for a mindfulness practice and transformative in their own right. Our hour together includes: a 5-10 min introduction to the week's topic, a 30-minute guided meditation, small-group practice, and discussion and Q/A. All are welcome.

    Support: If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can click here to go to the donations page on the IMC website.  thank you!

    Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
    password:metta

    Nikki Mirghafori's Biography
    Liz Powell's Biography



    Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224
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  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Basic Instructions in Mindfulness Meditation with Tanya Wiser
    Location: In-person only

    Introduction to Mindfulness of Body
    Part Two of a 5-week Series
      
    Basic instructions in mindfulness meditation are taught sequentially in this 5-week class.

    The series starts with mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, and thinking, and concludes with open awareness practice and applying mindfulness in daily life. Classes will include guided meditation, dharma talks, and small group discussions. These are rich opportunities to ask teachers questions and relate with other sangha members. 

    Classes are appropriate for beginners and those with more experience who want support or to inspire practice. Registration is not required.

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

    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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  • 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom: Sitting and Q&A with Lienchi Tran & Liz Powell and Ari Crellin-Quick
    A sitting, followed by a short reflection and Q&A.   You are welcome to submit questions in advance at:  Thursday Evening Dharma Questions

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

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Friday, June 9th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: Sitting and Dharmette With Ying Chen 7:00 am - 7:45 am
      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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  • 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 Liz Powell
    On Zoom (links below): Join us for an hour of gladdening the mind and heart! In these daily offerings we will explore gentle and gradual cultivation and expansion of heart practices, which are known to be both supportive for a mindfulness practice and transformative in their own right. Our hour together includes: a 5 min introduction to the week's topic, 30-minute guided meditation, breakout group practice, and  Q/A. All are welcome.

    Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92006340224?pwd=U3dZZVVLWVpaeWtGWHQ5eGg1Lzc0UT09
    Password: metta

    IMC YouTube Channel (Zoom is streamed live on YT concurrently -- no opportunity for small group practice, though): https://www.youtube.com/user/insightmed/live

    Support: If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can click here to go to the donations page on the IMC website.  thank you!

    Nikki Mirghafori's Biography
    Liz Powell's Biography

    Zoom dial by phone information:

    Meeting ID: 920 0634 0224
    Passcode: metta
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    +12532158782,,92006340224# US (Tacoma)

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