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Registration is open for the first IRC retreat

Registration is open for the first IRC retreat

We are delighted to announce that registration is open for our first retreat at our new Insight Retreat Center (IRC). The retreat is scheduled for November 11-18 and will be taught by Gil Fronsdal and assisted by Max Erdstein.  Please see our Retreats Page for more information.

Los Gatos dana-based sitting group launches

Los Gatos dana-based sitting group launches

A new Dharma group with ties to IMC is starting in Los Gatos. It meets Sundays from 10:15-11:15 am at the Los Gatos YogaSource (16185 Los Gatos Blvd) for a sitting and Dharma talk, which are offered freely. Chairs, yoga blocks, and yoga mats are provided; bring a meditation cushion and/or zabuton if you prefer. The first four weeks (Jan 15 – Feb 5) will be an Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation course offered by Kim Allen, and other teachers will also come…

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Year-End Letter from Gil Fronsdal

Year-End Letter from Gil Fronsdal

Dear Friend, This has been a significant year for IMC. This year IMC celebrates its 25th anniversary. It’s hard to believe it was 25 years ago that a small Monday evening sitting group began meeting in Menlo Park!  For all these years we have been a steady and stable refuge for those interested in meditation and Buddhist teachings. This year we also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the purchase of our building in Redwood City.  The ministers who sold us…

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In Memory of Cheryll Gasner

In Memory of Cheryll Gasner

We are sad to announce that Cheryll Gasner, who has been a vital part of the IMC community for over 15 years, died at Stanford Hospital on November 20th, the place where she worked as a nurse practitioner for many years.  Her loving husband Steve was at her side.   She was 54 years old. We will have a memorial service in January, at IMC, and will let you know once it’s scheduled. If you’d like to give your support to…

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Tricycle Retreats

Tricycle Retreats

On Sunday mornings in September and October Gil gave a series of four talks on Buddhist teachings on generosity.  These talks were videoed for Tricycle to use for their November, “Online Retreat.”  The videos can be seen by signing up for Tricycle’s online offerings.

IRC Update from Gil

IRC Update from Gil

It is with great delight that I express my gratitude to all who have donated funds for the renovation of the Insight Retreat Center. We have raised $1.17 million since we started our fundraising campaign in May. This is phenomenally successful for an organization our size. I consider every donation a wonderful and generous gift, from the $5 we received from ten-year old Rachel to the donations of our major donors. Due to the popularity of Audiodharma, we have received…

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Article: “Actions” by Gil Fronsdal

Article: “Actions” by Gil Fronsdal

Many of the Buddha’s teachings focus, in one way or another, on the importance of action in a wise life. When he gave instructions on how to live, he emphasized the importance of choosing actions that benefit ourselves and others. To understand his instruction on action it helps to be familiar with the teachings that provide the context for knowing how to act. For people on the Buddha’s path of liberation, understanding the relationship between action and karma is important. …

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