Recurring Events

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Sunday, February 1
  • 7:00 am - 8:00 amRaíces compartidas en el dhamma

    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 amSilent 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 amIn-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 amZoom: 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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  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pmDharma Sprouts Program with Hilary Borison and Carla Rayacich

    (for K through 2nd Graders and their parents)

    First Sunday of the month, 11:30 am – 12:30 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.

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  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmZOOM Eightfold Path Drop-in QA/Discussion

    This is an optional  Zoom-only drop-in discussion meeting for those registred for the Eightfold Path program.  Especially intended for those without private mentoring.

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  • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmBIPOC Sitting Group with Lily Huang

    First Sunday of the month
    In-person at IMC
    Facilitated by: Lily Huang
    Open to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color. Includes a guided meditation, a brief Dharma talk, community check-ins, and group discussion. This monthly group is a supportive and nourishing environment for BIPOC folks to practice and grow on the path together.

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  • 7:00 pm - 8:15 pmZoom: 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 pmAt IMC, for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein

    Meeting 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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Monday, February 2
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 amYouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 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 pmZoom: 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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  • 6:15 pm - 7:00 pmPAUSED: Basic Meditation Instruction

    The Monday Evening Basic Meditation Instruction is paused until March, 2026. Updates for restart will be posted sometime in March.


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  • 7:15 pm - 8:30 pmMeditation and Talk with Diana Clark

    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, February 3
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 amYouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 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 - 10:45 amZoom: 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. 

    NOTE: This group is using a new Zoom link starting March 4, 2025, given here:
    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 pmDharma 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 pmZoom: 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 pmZoom: Sitting, Talk & Discussion with Heather Gardner

    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, February 4
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 amYouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 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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  • 8:15 am - 9:00 amBasic 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 pmHalf-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 pmZoom: 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 pmYouTube: 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, February 5
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 amYouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 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 - 10:50 amYoga & 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 pmZoom: 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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  • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pmZoom: IMC Support Group for persons with Life Threatening Illnesses and Chronic Health Challenges with Ying Chen

    Meetings include brief sittings and consideration of pertinent Dharma topics; the primary purpose of each group is to provide each participant an opportunity to share personal challenges, triumphs, hopes, and fears with individuals facing a similar situation.

    At least four days before attending the group for the first time, please contact Ying Chen at imcsg22@gmail.com for more info and for Zoom link

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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmZoom: 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 pmPAUSED: Thursday Night Dharma

    TheThursday Evening in person program at IMC is paused until April, 2026. Updatesfor starting in April will be posted sometime in March.  We look forward tocontinuing the 30-year tradition of IMC’s Thursday evening sitting group.

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  • 7:30 pm - 8:30 pmZoom: Meditation & Talk with Liz Powell

    A sitting, followed by a short reflection and Q&A. Each session features a lightly guided 30-minute sitting, a short dharma talk, and time for practice questions and discussion. Various guest teachers will also occasionally lead the group. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86725123624?pwd=blNOOXJwUGZ0V3pySjU5eTBjd2UyUT09 Passcode: 077971, Meeting ID: 867 2512 3624 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcm4fPuJ3e

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Friday, February 6
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 amYouTube: Sitting and Dharmette with Gil Fronsdal 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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  • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmVia 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 pmZoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Anne Roise

    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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