What’s New At Insight Meditation Center
Saturday, April 26, 8:30am. – 5:00pm. In-person only at IMC Offered by: Gil Fronsdal 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…
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Saturday April 26, 2025, 8:30 – 11:30am Redwood City, CA In honor of Earth Day, IMC and Insight Word Aid are joining the Redwood City Pride and Beautification Committee for the Annual Spring Cleanup event of the city. The city will provide any tools you need, To find up more on the Community Programs page of the Insight World Aid website. For more information, please contact ram@insightworldaid.org .
Five Saturdays: May 3 – June 7: 2:00 – 3:30pm (no class on May 24, Memorial Day weekend) On Zoom Offered by: Liz Powell For beginners & those wishing to strengthen their practice who are not local to IMC Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness…
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Saturday July 5. 2025, 9:30am – 4:30pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Mei Elliott This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, thoughts, and open attention will be provided. This daylong retreat is an opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask a teacher questions. This daylong is appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Registration…
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Saturday July 19, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person at IMC Daylong sponsored by the Sati Center Offered by: Ying Chen, David Lorey, Diana Clark and Kim Allen Register on the Sati Center website Join us for an illuminating exploration of water similes found throughout the Pali Canon, where the Buddha masterfully used the transformative and dynamic qualities of water to illustrate profound spiritual teachings. This daylong retreat will delve into the rich metaphorical landscape of water as a powerful…
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Saturday July 26, 2025 9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: bruni dávila This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, thoughts, and open attention will be provided. This daylong retreat is an opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask a teacher questions. Appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Bring lunch. The…
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Saturday, July 5⋅9:30am – 4:30pm In Person at Insight Meditation Center Offered by: Mei Elliott This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, thoughts, and open attention will be provided. This daylong retreat is an opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask a teacher questions. This daylong is appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Registration…
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Sunday, July 27, 11:00am. – 2:00pm. (this is a new date from what was listed earlier) Location: Red Morton Park, Picnic Area #3 Join the IMC community to share friendship and favorite summer foods at IMC’s vegetarian potluck picnic. If possible, bring a vegetarian dish to share with 4–6 people. If you are unable to bring food, bring yourself! We’ll drive to Red Morton Park after the Dharma talk, DIRECTIONS FROM IMC: Head west on Hopkins Ave Turn left onto…
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Five Sundays: July 27 – August 24: 1:30 – 3:00pm In-Person at IMC Offered by: Mei Elliott Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual…
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Saturday, August 2, 8:30am – 5:00pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Gil Fronsdal 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…
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1 day Mindfulness of Emotions Online Daylong Retreat with Gil Fronsdal March 21, 2025, Friday, 9:00 am (PT) to 4:30 pm (PT) This daylong retreat will focus on mindfulness instructions for practicing with emotions. The day will include sitting and walking meditations, guided meditation, instructions and opportunities to ask questions of the instructor. The retreat will take place on IRC’s virtual Meditation Hall. After you apply, you will receive an email with a link to the website we use for our online retreats one…
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Saturday, September 20, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Tanya Wiser This half-day retreat offers a welcoming space for those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+. It’s a special opportunity for our community to come together in mindfulness, presence, and shared practice. The morning will include guided meditations, a silent sit, a short dharma talk, mindful activity, a group practice discussion, and time to enjoy lunch together in community. This is a chance to deepen your meditation…
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Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7, 2025 In-person at IMC Offered by Tanya Wiser Registration required This event has been CANCELLED. Schedule: Friday, September 5 : 3:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday, September 6 : 9:00 am – 8:00pm Sunday, September 7: 9:20 am – 2:30pm—We will enjoy lunch at Stafford Park on Sunday while Dharma Sprouts meets. Rest the mind, abide moment by moment in embodied presence, and nourish the heart. Join us for a weekend of dedicated practice in this…
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In-person at IMC & broadcast live on YouTube YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream Offered by Tanya Wiser Rest the mind, abide moment by moment in embodied presence, and nourish the heart. Join us for a day of dedicated practice in this daylong retreat. Together, we will practice mindfulness, allowing our awareness to rest in the heart-mind while cultivating our capacity for wise and caring attention. This retreat offers a supportive environment to deepen your meditation practice through: Guided and…
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Saturday, Nov 15, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Kim Allen Breath meditation is a foundational practice that can be immediately accessible, and yet also unfold to deeper layers over many years. This daylong retreat is an opportunity to immerse in the simplicity and richness of the breath. Our day will include guided and silent meditations, walking meditation, and dharma teachings. Classical instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing will support the opportunity to strengthen…
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