Events List

Events List

Events List

IMC is pleased to offer many of our programs online.

IMC is currently considering ways to reopen IMC and IRC to in-person programs.  As of now, there are no plans to reopen before late-summer or early-fall.  IMC is committed to creating a safe and welcoming practice environment for all.

To view the standalone events calendar, click here. To access the calendar from other applications, click here (iCal).

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Monday, December 23rd
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: 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 pm Zoom & 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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  • 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Meditation and Talk with Diana Clark
    Please join us as we meditate together then hear and discuss a dharma talk.

    30 min silent meditation
    30 min dharma talk
    15 min Q&A

    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 the teacher or to the center, you can visit IMC's donation page here)
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Tuesday, December 24th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: 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 am CANCELLED Zoom: Sitting, Reflection, & Discussion with Dawn Neal or others
    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. 

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://zoom.us/j/98849673888
    Password: Aware

    Support: If you'd like to donate to the teacher or to IMC, you can click here to go to the donations page on the IMC website.  thank you!

    Dial in
    Meeting ID: 988 4967 3888
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcUCRysbdQ
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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: 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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  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cancelada: Dharma en Español

    El grupo de Dharma en Español se reúne cada martes de 6:30 p.m. a 8 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
    Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbrKxQA6CA
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Wednesday, December 25th
  • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: 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 am Basic Meditation Instruction
    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 pm Half-day Retreat- Maria Straatman
    • 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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  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Christmas and Chanukah Vegetarian Potluck
    in-person at IMC
    A vegetarian potluck will be held at IMC on Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas and Chanukah from 1-3pm. Help setting up and cleaning up afterwards will be appreciated. Hosted by Gloria Schulz. Send any questions or optional RSVP to gbschulz@earthlink.net.
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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom & YT: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with bruni davila
    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 - 8:15 pm No Class with Matthew this week
    Class will resume Jan 1st
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    Thursday, December 26th
    • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: 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 am In-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 pm Zoom: 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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    • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom: 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 pm Dharma Practice Thursdays: Bringing the Dharma to Life in Community with Tanya Wiser
      Location: In-person at IMC

      Theme: Exploring the Similarities Between Deep Listening and Mindfulness
      Join us on Thursdays as we explore various Dharma topics together. The format of Dharma Practice Thursday includes a lightly guided meditation, a short dharma talk that is followed by both larger and smaller group dharma discussions where we are encouraged to engage with the teachings in a way that brings us closer to the dharma and the sangha.  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 - 8:30 pm Zoom: Meditation & Talk with Ari Crellin-Quick & 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. Ari Crellin-Quick offers the first and third Thursdays, and Liz Powell offers the second and fourth Thursdays. 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, December 27th
    • 7:00 am - 7:45 am YouTube: 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 pm Via 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 pm Zoom: Happy Hour: Practicing Loving-Kindness with bruni davila
      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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    Saturday, December 28th
    • 8:30 am - 10:00 am Earth Care Meeting: Global Climate Solutions with Elaine Salinger
      On Zoom

      Elaine Salinger will demonstrate a global climate solutions simulator, En-ROADS Climate Interactive, a website created by MIT and Sloan. This website will compare the effectiveness of global solutions. And Elaine will discuss possible legislation in the US, as well as simple actions we can take personally, locally, and nationally. And we will also discuss hope and a path forward. 
      Elaine leads the Citizens Climate Lobby San Mateo County chapter and is a long time IMC member.

      If you have any questions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com

      Join Zoom Meeting

      https://zoom.us/j/3285924117

      Passcode 123
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    Sunday, December 29th
    • 8:30 am - 9:10 am In-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 am In-Person and on YouTube: Sitting and Talk With Francisco Gable
        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 am Zoom: 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)
      +16694449171,,84009542053#,,,,*571074# US

      Dial-in access
      Meeting ID: 840 0954 2053
      Passcode: 571074
      Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbTdVwhpHY
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    • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Monthly Potluck at IMC
      The last Sunday of each month, our community comes together immediately following the Sunday Dharma Talk for a potluck meal. All are welcome. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. If you are not able to bring food, you are still welcome to stay and have some food. Please direct questions to:  imc.volunteerdirector@gmail.com and Jill will happily respond for the PotLuck Group.
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    • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm NO MEETING TONIGHT: for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein
      *this is an interactive Zoom event with cameras on*

      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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