Recurring Events

Recurring Events

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Monday, January 1
  • 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 & YT: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Nikki Mirghafori

    Zoom & YT: 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 - 9:00 pmMeditation 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

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

    (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, January 2
Wednesday, January 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 - 12:15 pmHalf-day Retreat with tbd

      Attendance to this half-day retreat requires being COVID vaccinated and boosted. Wearing a maks is optional but no longer 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 pmZoom & YT: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with Nikki Mirghafori

    Zoom & YT: 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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Thursday, January 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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  • 9:00 am - 10:45 amIn-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.

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  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pmWomen'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.

    In-person on 2nd Thursdays of the month; on zoom other weeks.

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  • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pmOnline: 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

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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 pmDharma Practice Thursdays: Bringing the Dharma to Life in Community with Tanya Wiser

    Location: In-person at IMC

    Join us on Thursdays for in-depth exploration of various Dharma topics. The format of Dharma Practice Thursday includes sharing reflections on our practice the previous week; a guided meditation; a short dharma talk; discussions in small groups; and finally sharing with all participants. The group discussions focus on the evening’s dharma topic, and provide ample opportunity to ask questions. Suitable for beginners and experienced beginners (i.e., anyone with an ongoing meditation practice, no matter how long).

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  • 7:30 pm - 8:45 pmZoom: Meditation & Talk with Liz Powell

    A sitting, followed by a short reflection and Q&A.  

    Liz Powell will offer a lightly guided 30-minute sitting, a short dharma talk, and time for practice questions and discussion.  Ari Crellin-Quick, who usually facilitates on the first and third Thursdays, is on retreat through March 2024. Various guest teachers will also occasionally lead the group.


    Join Zoom Meeting
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    Meeting ID: 967 4953 1274
    Password: 100929
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Friday, January 5
Saturday, January 6
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm"All the Unpopular Buddhist Topics" (Devas, Body Contemplation & More!): A Morning of Practice with Ajahn Nisabho

    In Buddhism’s coming to the West, several key teachings—such as body-contemplation and a colorful cosmology, enlightenment—have been dismissed as cultural baggage, incongruous with modern understandings. Many of these, however, represent meaningful parts of the Buddhist path, and their omission can limit practice. Plus, some of them (celestial beings) are fun! Join us for a morning with teachings the ancients thought essential, but which you might not find on Headspace.

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Sunday, January 7
  • 8:30 am - 9:10 amIn-Person 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 amIn-Person and on YouTube: Sitting and Talk With Liên Shutt

      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 10:30 am for about 20-30 minutes for breakout rooms and/or large group discussions. Facilitated by Jan Messer and Barry Rothman, IMC sangha members. 

    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)
    +16694449171,,84009542053#,,,,*571074# US

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    Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
    Passcode: 571074
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbTdVwhpHY

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

    (for K through 2nd Graders and their parents)

    First Sunday of the month, 11:15 am – 12:15 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. Please come vaccinated, wearing a KN95 or KF94 mask. Thank you!

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  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmVIA 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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  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmOnline, for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein

    *this is an interactive camera-on zoom event*

    https://zoom.us/j/688465676

    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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