There is no cost for classes, special events, or daylong retreats at IMC. Donations are welcome.
Most of these year-long events require an application or pre-registration to receive the Zoom links and materials.
Please see the IMC Calendar for special events, daylong retreats, and all other events at IMC.
Path of Fearlessness with Diana Clark and Tanya Wiser
Saturdays 12:30pm – 3:30pm (Pacific time)
Jan 27, Feb 24, Apr 13, May 25, Jun 29 and Aug 10, 2024
On Zoom
Offered by: Diana Clark and Tanya Wiser
In order to find real freedom it is important to practice right in the middle of our lives, including those areas that are unresolved, frightening, or painful. Often enough, it is easy for us to hear and practice Dharma teachings without knowing how to apply these to the deepest personal, emotional, psychological, or interpersonal aspects of our life. Sometimes this is avoided because of fear. In the Path of Fearlessness program we will study the Dharma through studying ourselves. Its aim is to support you in having greater self-understanding and greater fearlessness in all aspects of your life.
The format of the online (Zoom) program includes monthly meetings that will include dharmettes, guided meditations and group discussions. Importantly, the program also includes reading, writing and reflection assignments that are completed between the monthly meetings. In addition, between the monthly meetings there will be optional small group meetings to further discuss and explore the topics.
Course participants are expected to be familiar with the foundational teachings and practices of Theravada Buddhism and not be complete beginners. This expectation is most often met by (1) completion of IMC’s 9-month Eightfold Path program and/or study of Gil Fronsdal’s The Issue at Hand and (2) attending at least one silent meditation retreat (online or residential) in this tradition. Please only apply to the program if you are able to commit to the best of your ability for the entire course.
You can apply here. Applications due by Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Questions? You can email pathoffearlessness@insightmeditationcenter.org
2023 – 2024 Entering the Stream with Gil Fronsdal
Six Daylong classes and one three-day retreat
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. about once a month
on Zoom only
This eight-month program provides experienced practitioners an opportunity to delve into some of the deeper teachings of our Buddhist tradition in a community of other committed practitioners. We will discuss core principles and insights including aspects of liberation and awakening. Includes required monthly readings and short reflective essays. This is the “wisdom program” of a three year cycle of programs for experienced practitioners focused on the three trainings of Ethics, Samadhi, and Wisdom.
Participation by selection. To apply fill out this form.
Pre-requisites: at least five years of Insight Meditation practice, five seven-day (or longer) silent Vipassana retreats, and completion of IMC’s Eightfold Path Program or its equivalent.
Dates
Daylong sessions: Monday, Oct 2; Fridays, Oct 27, Dec 8, Jan 19, Mar 29; Saturday May 4.
Three-day Zoom retreat: Wednesday-Friday, Feb 28-Mar 1
2023 – 2024 Eightfold Path Program
Taught by Chris Clifford, Tanya Wiser, Liz Powell and others
offered both in-person and on Zoom
One Sunday a month 1:00 to 3:30 pm with a concluding daylong in June, 2024
The Buddha’s most explicit path of practice is the Eightfold Path—a set of eight practical approaches to bring Buddhist practice into the width and depth of our lives. The Eightfold Path Program is an introduction to each of the Eightfold factors so participants will discover how to apply each set of practices in ways that are personally meaningful.
Pre-requisite: completion of IMC’s Introduction to Meditation course or the equivalent.
Registration is now open. You may register online HERE.
The in-person and online versions will occur in parallel at the same time. Participants can attend either version, although we encourage you to pick one as primary to build community. After registering, you will receive Zoom links and course materials by email. Note: we are currently full for the personal mentoring option for this year, but we will have drop-in discussion Q&A sessions once a month in addition to the meeting times below.
Dates
Sundays 1:00 pm to 3:30 p.m. (Pacific); Sept 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec.3, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12
Concluding daylong: June 22
Questions: eightfoldpath@insightmeditationcenter.org