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Six Tuesdays: August 18 – September 22: 7:00 to 8:15 pm on Zoom. Offered by: Local IMC Dharma leaders Join Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/TuesdayDharma Meeting ID: 893 3396 7495 ~ Passcode: 235226 This series explores the Five Hindrances (nivarana). These are forces in the mind that can hinder our ability to see clearly or to become concentrated. Sensual desire (kamacchanda) Aversion / Ill-will (vyapada) Sloth and torpor (thina middha) Restlessness (uddhacca-kukkucca) Skeptical doubt (vicikiccha)
Five Thursdays: August 27 – September 24: 6:30 – 8:00 pm In-person at IMC Offered by: Local IMC Dharma leaders This series explores the Five Faculties (indriya). These are essential qualities to be cultivated and balanced in order to become free of suffering. Faith (saddha) Energy (viriya) Mindfulness (sati) Concentration (samadhi) Wisdom/Discernment (panna)
Saturday, August 29, 2026: 8:30 am — 10:00 am On Zoom Topic: Bearing Witness: Grief and Resilience on the Frontlines of Climate Work Offered by Ram Appalaraju Frontline environmental workers carry a weight most people never see: the grief of watching the land, wildlife, and communities they’ve dedicated their lives to protecting change faster than they can keep up. Ram Appalaraju surveyed workers across federal agencies and nonprofits about this toll — and the responses were raw. Nearly everyone reported…
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Saturday, September 26, 2026: 8:30 am — 10:00 am on Zoom Topic: Story Exchange with Shoshana Perry Eco-chaplain Shoshana Perry will guide us in connecting with others using Narrative 4’s Story Exchange methodology. The Goal: Provide a safe space to exchange ideas and felt sensations in a caring and compassionate environment—together, as an Earth Care community grappling with climate change and current policies in place. The Earth Care meeting uses Narrative 4’s approach to unite communities and express shared values…
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Sunday, August 30, 2026: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Location: Stafford Park at the corner of Hopkins Ave and Lowell St, Redwood City — about half a mile from IMC We look forward to sharing the dharma under the redwoods, connecting to each other and the natural world. For kids entering the third grade, Dharma Sprouts (TK-2nd graders) will say farewell as Dharma Rocks (3rd-5th graders) welcomes them. Please bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic lunch. You can bring swimwear…
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Saturday, September 26, 2026: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: 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…
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Five Thursdays: July 23 – August 20, 2026: 6:30 – 8:00 pm In-person at IMC Offered by: Lish Dorosin and Doug Wiebe 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…
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm Let’s meet in the Edgewood Park parking lot at 10 am for a 3+ mile hike — approximately 3 hours. What: We will celebrate this celestial event walking through local ecosystems with some periods of silence bringing our awareness to the present, paying attention to our senses. There will be a time of sitting with a ritual; and a gathering together. Join: Kristen Benson, an Eco Buddist Chaplain through Sati Center….
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The IMC Summer 2026 Newsletter is available online. You can read past newsletters in PDF format on the Newsletter page of the Insight Meditation Center website. You can also find the Summer Schedule of Events — called the Jul to Sep Schedule of Events — under the CALENDAR link on the IMC website.
Saturday, June 27, 2026: 8:30 am – 10:00 am On Zoom Offered by: Hilary Borison Please join us in a gathering to represent non-human beings on Earth who are no less wise than we are (perhaps more so), but who do not have an opportunity to make their voices heard. This is a powerful practice which was taught by Joanna Macy to open ourselves to connect with our more-than-human kin and not just speak for them, but allow them to speak through us. The invitation…
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In-person at IMC It’s that time of year when the temple we all share receives our tender loving care. Please join in a concentrated cleaning practice to sweep away dust and dirt so that we can renew our practice with a fresh new breath. Come at 9:00 am for a welcome and a short meditation. Feel free to come all or part of the time. Bring a bag lunch and stay until 1:00 pm to socialize. Look for a sign-up…
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Saturday, June 13, 2026: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by Diana Clark 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…
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Sábado, 20 de junio de 2026: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 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…
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Saturday, June 20, 2026: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Let’s meet in the Edgewood Park parking lot on Edgewood Road, San Carlos at 10:00 am for a 3+ mile hike of approximately 3 hours. What: We will celebrate this celestial event walking through local ecosystems with some periods of silence bringing our awareness to the present, paying attention to our senses. There will be a time with a ritual and a gathering together. Join: Kristen Benson, an Eco-Buddhist Chaplain through the Sati Center. A chaplain of…
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Sunday, June 21, 2026: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: Red Morton Park, Picnic Area #3 Join the IMC community to share friendship and favorite summer foods at IMC’s vegetarian potluck picnic. If possible, bring a vegetarian dish to share with 4–6 people. If you are unable to bring food, bring yourself! We’ll drive to Red Morton Park after the Dharma talk, DIRECTIONS FROM IMC: Head west on Hopkins Ave Turn left onto King St Turn right onto Jefferson Ave Turn…
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