What’s New At Insight Meditation Center
Saturday July 9, 9:30am to 3:30pm Introducing the basic practice of mindfulness, with direction in mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking and eating. There will sitting and walking meditation and discussion. Suitable for both beginners and those wanting to review the basics of practice. Bring lunch. Ines Freedman’s biography
Dharma Practice Series: Fridays, 9:30am – 3:30pm 2011 September 9 Metta(Lovingkindness) October 7 Metta(Lovingkindness) November 4 Karuna(Compassion) December 2 Karuna(Compassion) 2012 January 6 Mudita(Appreciative Joy) February 3 Mudita(Appreciative Joy) March 2 Upekkha(Equanimity) March 30 Upekkha(Equanimity) Starting September 9th, IMC is offering a eight month program of practice and study of the four Brahma Viharas or Sublime Abidings. These are Loving Kindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity. Each daylong session will include meditation, teachings, and…
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Miércoles 31 de Agosto, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Insight Meditation Center 108 Birch Street, Redwood City, CA 94062 Se ofrecerán lecturas del libro y tendremos una discusión en español. La intención de nuestro centro es de establecer y cultivar el contacto con la comunidad hispana. El libro se ofrecerá gratuitamente. IMC will host the presentation of the Spanish translation of Gil Fronsdal’s The Issue at Hand. Translation by Andrew Wallace.
When: Saturday July 16, 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: 1906 Glen Canyon Rd., Santa Cruz map Join us at our new retreat center and tour the facility and grounds and learn of our plans. Refreshments will be served. Please carpool if possible. Carpool or questions: email Debra Chromczak or call her at (831) 421-0876
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada March 3 – 11, 2012 in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. With Andrea Fella and Heather Martin. For further information: http://ssivipassana.org
At The Mountain Hermitage: Taos, New Mexico February 10-17, 2012 With Andrea Fella and Greg Scharf For more information: http://mountainhermitage.org/wise-attention-opening-the-heart
Dear Friend, It is rare that I make a direct request for donations. All that we offer at the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) we offer freely; a person can participate in our programs for a long time and never hear any request for money. Now I would like to make an exception and ask you to consider making a donation to help transform our newly purchased property into a residential retreat center. This year is our time of greatest opportunity…
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May 15, 11 am to 11:45 am Gil will talk about the new retreat center, followed by refreshments.
Dear IMC Volunteers, During this week of honoring volunteers, I’d like to thank you for your generous contributions to Insight Meditation Center. We are extremely fortunate to have a center which is supported by the goodwill and practice of so many people. It is only through the hands and hearts of volunteers like you that IMC is able to continue as a place for practicing meditation and learning the Dharma. Your work not only benefits our local sangha, but also…
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Gil Fronsdal – The Ordinary Mind from Insight Meditation Center on Vimeo. Recorded at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA on March 30, 2011.
Many in the IMC community have expressed their concern about the tragedy in Japan and have asked how they can help. Until it becomes clear how we might be of further service to Japan during this crisis, we can offer support through agencies such as the Red Cross. May we also keep the Japanese people in our hearts as we practice metta.
The April – June 2011 Newsletter is now available for download.
Down through the centuries Buddhists have celebrated the creation of a temple or monastery as one of the most spectacular acts of generosity. It is seen as a gift to one’s contemporary society as well as for generations to come. The IMC community is now following in this tradition by creating a new center for residential retreats. We are inspired by the possibility of building a place where people can benefit from sustained immersion in Buddhist teachings and practices. Over…
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