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April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026

Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sati Center Course: Learning to Heal with Ash Sangoram MD PhD

Learning to Heal: A Six Week Mindful Healing Course for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers of All Backgrounds
with Ash Sangoram MD PhD
6 Thursdays, Apr 16 – May 28 (except Apr 30), 3:00pm to 5:00pm
In-person at IMC
Sponsored by the Sati Center, registration required
For more information: See the event listing on the Sati Center website

Invites healthcare providers and caregivers to discover healing themselves and to cultivate the foundational states that help them care for others. Includes guided gentle movement, and short writing exercises using the four foundations of mindfulness as a thematic basis for the course.

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April 23, 2026

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mindful Self-Compassion Series with Hilary Borison

Six-Week Series: 4/16 - 5/21. Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm
In-person at IMC
Registration encouraged — see below.
Mindfulness practice teaches us to be present in the moment with non-judgmental awareness, creating more ease with what is. However, many of us are plagued by judgments, often quite self-critical. We may find it’s much easier to have compassion for others than for ourselves.
In this course, we learn to turn our compassion inwards, cultivating the conditions that allow us to accompany overwhelming emotions with greater ease, meet difficult situations with balanced awareness, and reconnect with our deepest values and purpose.
To pre-register, email hborison@sbcglobal.net or sign up at the first session.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, donations may be made through IMC’s donation page.
Offered by: Hilary Borison

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April 26, 2026

April 26, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

In Chinese: A Journey into the Hearts Natural Qualities Series with Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang

Four Sundays: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, 2026: 1:30to 3:00pm
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang
In-person at IMC
In Chinese (Mandarin)
The Brahmavihāras—often translated as the “Divine Abodes”—are four beautiful qualities of the heart taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. These qualities are not something we have to create from scratch; they are capacities we can gently uncover and strengthen through mindful awareness and practice. In these four months, we will explore one Brahmavihāra each month, allowing time to understand, experience, and integrate each quality into daily life.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

心灵之旅
四梵住（Divine Abodes）——通常被译为"神圣的居所"——是佛陀教导的四种美好的心灵品质：慈心、悲心、随喜心，和平衡心（舍心）。这些品质并不是凭空创造出来的；而是本来就在我们的心底，我们可以通过正念静观来找回和培养的内在品质。在这四堂课程中，我们将每个月探索一种梵住品质，来理解、体验和将每种品质融入日常生活。

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April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026

Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mindful Self-Compassion Series with Hilary Borison

Six-Week Series: 4/16 - 5/21. Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm
In-person at IMC
Registration encouraged — see below.
Mindfulness practice teaches us to be present in the moment with non-judgmental awareness, creating more ease with what is. However, many of us are plagued by judgments, often quite self-critical. We may find it’s much easier to have compassion for others than for ourselves.
In this course, we learn to turn our compassion inwards, cultivating the conditions that allow us to accompany overwhelming emotions with greater ease, meet difficult situations with balanced awareness, and reconnect with our deepest values and purpose.
To pre-register, email hborison@sbcglobal.net or sign up at the first session.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, donations may be made through IMC’s donation page.
Offered by: Hilary Borison

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May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Mindfulness of Thinking Daylong with Kodo Conlin
Part of a Series: Foundation in Freedom: Progressive Instruction in Mindfulness Meditation with Kodo Conlin and Ying Chen
Four Saturdays, 9:30am – 4:00pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Kodo Conlin and Ying Chen
Part and parcel of the Buddha’s path to liberation is the cultivation of mindfulness. Our Insight tradition is rich in ways to grow mindfulness in relationship with all aspects of our experience, no part left out. Let’s share in four Saturday daylong retreats for the purpose of developing clarity and mindfulness, guided by IMC’s progressive meditation instructions. This can be a great way to establish, refresh, or deepen your practice.
- Jan 31 — Mindfulness of Breathing
- Feb 28 — Mindfulness of the Body
- Mar 21 — Mindfulness of Emotions (Led by Ying Chen)
- May 2 — Mindfulness of Thinking
Participation in all four daylongs is recommended, though not required. Each daylong will include guided and silent meditations, alternating periods of sitting and walking, short Dharma talks, and discussion. Recordings will be available for review and practice between sessions. All are welcome, whether new to meditation or experienced. Bring lunch.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

Kodo Conlin is an Insight teacher and Zen priest. Currently the co-managing director at IRC, Kodo has lived for many years in temples, monasteries, and Dharma centers, cultivating a heart of practice.

Ying Chen first encountered Buddhism in 1990 and spent over a decade practicing within Mandarin-speaking communities before discovering the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in 2005. As a lay practitioner, she now teaches Dharma at IMC, Insight Retreat Center, and Dharma Ground. Her teaching emphasizes the potential for freedom, clarity, and well-being that can be realized in every aspect of life—individual, family, community, and the wider world.
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May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sati Center Course: Learning to Heal with Ash Sangoram MD PhD

Learning to Heal: A Six Week Mindful Healing Course for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers of All Backgrounds
with Ash Sangoram MD PhD
6 Thursdays, Apr 16 – May 28 (except Apr 30), 3:00pm to 5:00pm
In-person at IMC
Sponsored by the Sati Center, registration required
For more information: See the event listing on the Sati Center website

Invites healthcare providers and caregivers to discover healing themselves and to cultivate the foundational states that help them care for others. Includes guided gentle movement, and short writing exercises using the four foundations of mindfulness as a thematic basis for the course.

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May 7, 2026

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mindful Self-Compassion Series with Hilary Borison

Six-Week Series: 4/16 - 5/21. Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm
In-person at IMC
Registration encouraged — see below.
Mindfulness practice teaches us to be present in the moment with non-judgmental awareness, creating more ease with what is. However, many of us are plagued by judgments, often quite self-critical. We may find it’s much easier to have compassion for others than for ourselves.
In this course, we learn to turn our compassion inwards, cultivating the conditions that allow us to accompany overwhelming emotions with greater ease, meet difficult situations with balanced awareness, and reconnect with our deepest values and purpose.
To pre-register, email hborison@sbcglobal.net or sign up at the first session.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, donations may be made through IMC’s donation page.
Offered by: Hilary Borison

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May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver

Five Wednesdays: April 15 – May 13, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
In-person at IMC
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Lauren Silver
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sati Center Course: Learning to Heal with Ash Sangoram MD PhD

Learning to Heal: A Six Week Mindful Healing Course for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers of All Backgrounds
with Ash Sangoram MD PhD
6 Thursdays, Apr 16 – May 28 (except Apr 30), 3:00pm to 5:00pm
In-person at IMC
Sponsored by the Sati Center, registration required
For more information: See the event listing on the Sati Center website

Invites healthcare providers and caregivers to discover healing themselves and to cultivate the foundational states that help them care for others. Includes guided gentle movement, and short writing exercises using the four foundations of mindfulness as a thematic basis for the course.

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May 14, 2026

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mindful Self-Compassion Series with Hilary Borison

Six-Week Series: 4/16 - 5/21. Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm
In-person at IMC
Registration encouraged — see below.
Mindfulness practice teaches us to be present in the moment with non-judgmental awareness, creating more ease with what is. However, many of us are plagued by judgments, often quite self-critical. We may find it’s much easier to have compassion for others than for ourselves.
In this course, we learn to turn our compassion inwards, cultivating the conditions that allow us to accompany overwhelming emotions with greater ease, meet difficult situations with balanced awareness, and reconnect with our deepest values and purpose.
To pre-register, email hborison@sbcglobal.net or sign up at the first session.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, donations may be made through IMC’s donation page.
Offered by: Hilary Borison

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May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sati Center Course: Learning to Heal with Ash Sangoram MD PhD

Learning to Heal: A Six Week Mindful Healing Course for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers of All Backgrounds
with Ash Sangoram MD PhD
6 Thursdays, Apr 16 – May 28 (except Apr 30), 3:00pm to 5:00pm
In-person at IMC
Sponsored by the Sati Center, registration required
For more information: See the event listing on the Sati Center website

Invites healthcare providers and caregivers to discover healing themselves and to cultivate the foundational states that help them care for others. Includes guided gentle movement, and short writing exercises using the four foundations of mindfulness as a thematic basis for the course.

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May 21, 2026

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mindful Self-Compassion Series with Hilary Borison

Six-Week Series: 4/16 - 5/21. Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm
In-person at IMC
Registration encouraged — see below.
Mindfulness practice teaches us to be present in the moment with non-judgmental awareness, creating more ease with what is. However, many of us are plagued by judgments, often quite self-critical. We may find it’s much easier to have compassion for others than for ourselves.
In this course, we learn to turn our compassion inwards, cultivating the conditions that allow us to accompany overwhelming emotions with greater ease, meet difficult situations with balanced awareness, and reconnect with our deepest values and purpose.
To pre-register, email hborison@sbcglobal.net or sign up at the first session.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, donations may be made through IMC’s donation page.
Offered by: Hilary Borison

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May 23, 2026

May 23, 2026

Saturday 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Intensive Daylong with bruni dávila

In-person only at IMC
Offered by: bruni dávila

This is a great opportunity for a full day of immersion in silent Dharma Practice. 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.

Fifteen minute Interviews with bruni will be available on a sign-up basis.

You are welcome to come for the entire day or drop in for any part of the retreat. If you come for only part of the retreat, please enter the meditation hall only at the beginning of a scheduled sitting. If you come while a sit is in progress, sit in one of the chairs in the outer hall.

Bring breakfast and lunch. Light supper provided.

Schedule:
6:00 - 7:00 am Sit
7:00 - 8:15 am Breakfast
8:15 – 9:00 am Sit
9:00 – 9:45 am Walk
9:45 – 10:30 am Sit
10:30 – 10:45 am Walk
10:45 – 11:30 am Sit
11:30 – 12:00 noon Dharma Talk
12:00 – 1:15 pm Lunch
1:15 – 2:00 pm Sit
2:00 – 2:45 pm Walk
2:45 – 3:30 pm Sit
3:30 – 4:00 pm Walk
4:00 – 4:45 pm Sit
4:45 – 5:00 pm Dharmette
5:00 – 6:00 pm Supper/tea:
6:00 – 6:20 pm Temple cleaning
6:20 – 7:00 pm Sit
7:00 – 7:30 pm Walk
7:30 – 8:15 pm Sit
8:15 – 9:00 pm Dharma Talk

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May 24, 2026

May 24, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Awake Together: The Middle Way for the Middle of Life: 5-Month Series for People in their 30s and 40s with Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

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May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026

Monday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

IMC Cancer Survivors: Honoring Strength and Community with Ying Chen and Sylvie Leotin

In-person at IMC
Join us for a special gathering of cancer survivors at IMC. Whether you are newly navigating survivorship or are many years beyond treatment, your presence is warmly welcome. There will be space for mingling, acknowledging, and celebrating the strength and resilience each of us carries.
The gathering will begin with a brief guided meditation — a quiet moment to breathe and ground ourselves. Following this, we will have time for personal sharing and connection over a survivorship cake in a relaxed atmosphere.
We hope you will join us. Please feel free to share with cancer survivors in the IMC community.
Ying Chen is a Chinese-American Buddhist. She has been practicing in the Insight Meditation Center community since around 2004. She is an IMC Teacher.
Sylvie Leotin is a long-time meditation practitioner and cancer survivor who has been practicing with the Insight Meditation Center community since 2013.

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May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026

Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sati Center Course: Learning to Heal with Ash Sangoram MD PhD

Learning to Heal: A Six Week Mindful Healing Course for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers of All Backgrounds
with Ash Sangoram MD PhD
6 Thursdays, Apr 16 – May 28 (except Apr 30), 3:00pm to 5:00pm
In-person at IMC
Sponsored by the Sati Center, registration required
For more information: See the event listing on the Sati Center website

Invites healthcare providers and caregivers to discover healing themselves and to cultivate the foundational states that help them care for others. Includes guided gentle movement, and short writing exercises using the four foundations of mindfulness as a thematic basis for the course.

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May 30, 2026

May 30, 2026

Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Daylong Retreat on the Burmese Roots of Insight Meditation with Kristina Isberg and Peter Fenczik

In-person only at IMC
Offered by: Kristina Isberg and Peter Fenczik

In this daylong retreat, we will explore the teachings of Burmese Vipassana teacher Mahasi Sayadaw through his foundational instructions on mental noting, walking meditation, and mindfulness of the four elements. This retreat is an opportunity to learn about Vipassana history, strengthen mindfulness and concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask questions of the teachers. The day will include guided meditation, Dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Appropriate for beginning and experienced practitioners. Bring lunch.

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May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

In Chinese: A Journey into the Hearts Natural Qualities Series with Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang

Four Sundays: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, 2026: 1:30to 3:00pm
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang
In-person at IMC
In Chinese (Mandarin)
The Brahmavihāras—often translated as the “Divine Abodes”—are four beautiful qualities of the heart taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. These qualities are not something we have to create from scratch; they are capacities we can gently uncover and strengthen through mindful awareness and practice. In these four months, we will explore one Brahmavihāra each month, allowing time to understand, experience, and integrate each quality into daily life.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

心灵之旅
四梵住（Divine Abodes）——通常被译为"神圣的居所"——是佛陀教导的四种美好的心灵品质：慈心、悲心、随喜心，和平衡心（舍心）。这些品质并不是凭空创造出来的；而是本来就在我们的心底，我们可以通过正念静观来找回和培养的内在品质。在这四堂课程中，我们将每个月探索一种梵住品质，来理解、体验和将每种品质融入日常生活。

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June 13, 2026

June 13, 2026

Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Day of Quiet Practice with Diana Clark

A Day of Quiet Practice with Diana Clark
In-person only at IMC
Saturday June 13, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Stepping into shared silence for the greater part of a day can be a powerful support for practice, helping the mind settle, the heart soften, and concentration deepen.
This silent daylong retreat includes alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk. It is designed for those with prior experience in mindfulness meditation as no formal meditation instructions will be offered. There will, however, be opportunities for practice discussions with the teacher.
Please bring lunch.

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June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Un día de meditación y atención consciente (en español) con Corina Urdaneta, Mónica Sánchez y Sandra Sanabria

En IMC, en persona solamente
Este retiro de un día incluirá meditaciones guiadas, charlas de dharma y periodos alternados de meditación sentada y caminando. Se ofrecerán instrucciones y guía sobre la consciencia plena. Este retiro es una oportunidad para fortalecer la consciencia plena, desarrollar la concentración, practicar con la comunidad del IMC y hacer preguntas a las maestras. La jornada es apta tanto para principiantes como para personas con más experiencia. No es necesario inscribirse. Favor de traer su almuerzo.
Offered by: Corina Urdaneta, Mónica Sánchez y Sandra Sanabria
Este programa se ofrece sin costo alguno y no es necesario inscribirse. Puede visitar la página de donaciones del IMC aquí si desea hacer una donación a las maestras o al centro
Quiénes son las maestras

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June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Awake Together: The Middle Way for the Middle of Life: 5-Month Series for People in their 30s and 40s with Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

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June 27, 2026

June 27, 2026

Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Refuge in Times Like These - A Daylong Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Thina Ollier and Lauren Silver

This silent daylong retreat is offered as a supportive refuge in the midst of our complicated personal and societal lives. Intended for people who already understand the basic practice of mindfulness, the day will include teachings on “going for refuge,” one of the foundations for all Buddhist practice. The day will include periods of guided meditations, silent meditation, walking meditation, dharma talks, and time for Q&A. Practice discussions with the teachers will be available. Registration is not required. Please bring lunch.

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June 28, 2026

June 28, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

In Chinese: A Journey into the Hearts Natural Qualities Series with Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang

Four Sundays: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, 2026: 1:30to 3:00pm
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang
In-person at IMC
In Chinese (Mandarin)
The Brahmavihāras—often translated as the “Divine Abodes”—are four beautiful qualities of the heart taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. These qualities are not something we have to create from scratch; they are capacities we can gently uncover and strengthen through mindful awareness and practice. In these four months, we will explore one Brahmavihāra each month, allowing time to understand, experience, and integrate each quality into daily life.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

心灵之旅
四梵住（Divine Abodes）——通常被译为"神圣的居所"——是佛陀教导的四种美好的心灵品质：慈心、悲心、随喜心，和平衡心（舍心）。这些品质并不是凭空创造出来的；而是本来就在我们的心底，我们可以通过正念静观来找回和培养的内在品质。在这四堂课程中，我们将每个月探索一种梵住品质，来理解、体验和将每种品质融入日常生活。

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July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Awake Together: The Middle Way for the Middle of Life: 5-Month Series for People in their 30s and 40s with Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

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July 26, 2026

July 26, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

In Chinese: A Journey into the Hearts Natural Qualities Series with Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang

Four Sundays: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, 2026: 1:30to 3:00pm
Offered by: Lydia Ridgway and Yanli Wang
In-person at IMC
In Chinese (Mandarin)
The Brahmavihāras—often translated as the “Divine Abodes”—are four beautiful qualities of the heart taught by the Buddha: loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. These qualities are not something we have to create from scratch; they are capacities we can gently uncover and strengthen through mindful awareness and practice. In these four months, we will explore one Brahmavihāra each month, allowing time to understand, experience, and integrate each quality into daily life.

This program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

心灵之旅
四梵住（Divine Abodes）——通常被译为"神圣的居所"——是佛陀教导的四种美好的心灵品质：慈心、悲心、随喜心，和平衡心（舍心）。这些品质并不是凭空创造出来的；而是本来就在我们的心底，我们可以通过正念静观来找回和培养的内在品质。在这四堂课程中，我们将每个月探索一种梵住品质，来理解、体验和将每种品质融入日常生活。

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July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026

Friday 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

3-day Retreat at IMC with Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault
Three-day Non-residential Retreat at IMC
The Body & Heart at the Center: Knowing, Sensing, Calming

Friday, July 31 to August 2, 2026
In-person at IMC
Offered by Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault
Registration required. Visit this link.

Schedule:
- Friday, July 31 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday, August 1 8:30am - 8:00pm
- Sunday, August 2 8:30am - 4:00pm—We will join in the regular Sunday morning program.
In this retreat, Shelley and Tanya will offer teachings on cultivating sati—mindful awareness—through the lens of the physical body and with the support of a caring heart. Participants will be guided in developing their capacity to know and sense physical experience directly, and to calm the body and mind. These natural human capacities support the unfolding of clarity, open-heartedness, and ease in meditative awareness.
The retreat will include guided meditation instructions, silent sitting and walking periods, dharma talks, and small group practice discussions with the teachers. The retreat is suitable for new and experienced practitioners.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, please visit IMC’s donation page.
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August 1, 2026

August 1, 2026

Saturday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

3-day Retreat at IMC with Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault
Three-day Non-residential Retreat at IMC
The Body & Heart at the Center: Knowing, Sensing, Calming

Friday, July 31 to August 2, 2026
In-person at IMC
Offered by Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault
Registration required. Visit this link.

Schedule:
- Friday, July 31 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday, August 1 8:30am - 8:00pm
- Sunday, August 2 8:30am - 4:00pm—We will join in the regular Sunday morning program.
In this retreat, Shelley and Tanya will offer teachings on cultivating sati—mindful awareness—through the lens of the physical body and with the support of a caring heart. Participants will be guided in developing their capacity to know and sense physical experience directly, and to calm the body and mind. These natural human capacities support the unfolding of clarity, open-heartedness, and ease in meditative awareness.
The retreat will include guided meditation instructions, silent sitting and walking periods, dharma talks, and small group practice discussions with the teachers. The retreat is suitable for new and experienced practitioners.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, please visit IMC’s donation page.
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August 2, 2026

August 2, 2026

Sunday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

3-day Retreat at IMC with Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault
Three-day Non-residential Retreat at IMC
The Body & Heart at the Center: Knowing, Sensing, Calming

Friday, July 31 to August 2, 2026
In-person at IMC
Offered by Tanya Wiser and Shelley Gault
Registration required. Visit this link.

Schedule:
- Friday, July 31 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday, August 1 8:30am - 8:00pm
- Sunday, August 2 8:30am - 4:00pm—We will join in the regular Sunday morning program.
In this retreat, Shelley and Tanya will offer teachings on cultivating sati—mindful awareness—through the lens of the physical body and with the support of a caring heart. Participants will be guided in developing their capacity to know and sense physical experience directly, and to calm the body and mind. These natural human capacities support the unfolding of clarity, open-heartedness, and ease in meditative awareness.
The retreat will include guided meditation instructions, silent sitting and walking periods, dharma talks, and small group practice discussions with the teachers. The retreat is suitable for new and experienced practitioners.
The program is offered freely. If you would like to support the teachers or the center, please visit IMC’s donation page.
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August 23, 2026

August 23, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Awake Together: The Middle Way for the Middle of Life: 5-Month Series for People in their 30s and 40s with Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin

Five Sundays - April 5, May 24, June 21, July 19, and August 23, 2026: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
In-person only at IMC
Offered by Mei Elliott and Kodo Conlin
This five-month in-person program offers an opportunity for people in their 30s and 40s to practice together in community. Each session will include meditation, dharma talks, discussion and activities that support connection. Participants will be given practices, readings and/or brief written reflections to complete in between meetings, and will be encouraged to meet in a small group outside of class time. The program is designed for practitioners who wish to strengthen their practice, deepen their understanding, and form meaningful connections with others on the path. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Attending the first class is required for participation, and the series will be closed to new participants once it begins.

Registration: Awake Together 2025

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October 4, 2026

October 4, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 5-part Series with Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway

In-person only at IMC
Offered by Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway
Five Sundays: October 4 – November 1, 2026: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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October 10, 2026

October 10, 2026

Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Mindfulness Daylong with Thanissaro Bhikkhu

Description forthcoming. Timing may shift.

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October 11, 2026

October 11, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 5-part Series with Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway

In-person only at IMC
Offered by Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway
Five Sundays: October 4 – November 1, 2026: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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October 18, 2026

October 18, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 5-part Series with Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway

In-person only at IMC
Offered by Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway
Five Sundays: October 4 – November 1, 2026: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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October 25, 2026

October 25, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 5-part Series with Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway

In-person only at IMC
Offered by Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway
Five Sundays: October 4 – November 1, 2026: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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October 31, 2026

October 31, 2026

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Mindfulness of Body & Citta While Speaking with Tanya Wiser

Location:
In-person only at IMC
When:
Saturday, October 31 · 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Description:
Mindfulness while speaking can be supported by grounding in the body and stabilized by an open, receptive heart. This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, silent sitting, walking meditation. We will also engage in structured small-group practice sessions designed to deepen the direct experience of speaking from embodied awareness and connection to the clarity and tone of citta (heart-mind).
Instructions and guidance will be offered on knowing, sensing, allowing, and attuning to the citta with compassionate attention. Participants will explore how awareness of the body, together with a heart soft enough to care and respond, can support clarity, steadiness, and care in communication.
This daylong retreat is an opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask questions of the teacher. Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.
Please bring your own lunch.
The program is offered freely, with no registration required. If you would like to support the teacher or the center, donations may be made through IMC’s donation page.
Retreat offered by Tanya Wiser, LCSW, SEP, a formally trained Vipassanā meditation and retreat teacher under the guidance of Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella at the Insight Meditation Center. She is a licensed clinical social worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Her approach emphasizes deep listening, compassionate presence, and attunement to the body and citta (heart-mind).

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November 1, 2026

November 1, 2026

Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 5-part Series with Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway

In-person only at IMC
Offered by Lish Dorosin and Lydia Ridgway
Five Sundays: October 4 – November 1, 2026: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
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 path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here.

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