What’s New At Insight Meditation Center
May 15, 11 am to 11:45 am Gil will talk about the new retreat center, followed by refreshments.
Dear IMC Volunteers, During this week of honoring volunteers, I’d like to thank you for your generous contributions to Insight Meditation Center. We are extremely fortunate to have a center which is supported by the goodwill and practice of so many people. It is only through the hands and hearts of volunteers like you that IMC is able to continue as a place for practicing meditation and learning the Dharma. Your work not only benefits our local sangha, but also…
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Gil Fronsdal – The Ordinary Mind from Insight Meditation Center on Vimeo. Recorded at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA on March 30, 2011.
Many in the IMC community have expressed their concern about the tragedy in Japan and have asked how they can help. Until it becomes clear how we might be of further service to Japan during this crisis, we can offer support through agencies such as the Red Cross. May we also keep the Japanese people in our hearts as we practice metta.
The April – June 2011 Newsletter is now available for download.
Down through the centuries Buddhists have celebrated the creation of a temple or monastery as one of the most spectacular acts of generosity. It is seen as a gift to one’s contemporary society as well as for generations to come. The IMC community is now following in this tradition by creating a new center for residential retreats. We are inspired by the possibility of building a place where people can benefit from sustained immersion in Buddhist teachings and practices. Over…
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Seated on the ground with legs crossed, hands resting in the lap, torso upright, shoulders balanced, eyes half open in a relaxed gaze, and with a soft, gentle smile, the image of the Buddha in meditation is the most universal and easily recognized Buddhist symbol. For many Buddhists the image represents their deepest aspirations, values and potential. For others it signifies the profound hope and support they find in Buddhism. The image of the seated Buddha conveys calm and peace,…
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The “Launching Insight World Aid” event has been changed from March 13 to June 12.
Sunday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 Hidden Villa , 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 RETREAT FULL AND WAITLIST CLOSED Flyer Information Application Applicants will be admitted to this retreat by lottery. All applications with deposits that have been received by July 1, 2011 will be entered into a lottery to be held on July 2. You will be notified during the following week if you have been admitted or are on the wait-list. Subsequent applications…
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Sunday, March 20 11:15 am to 1 pm IMC Meditation Hall (after temple cleaning) If you have previously sat a residential retreat, you are invited for a brainstorming session for the design and development of the new retreat center. We will soon be working on the construction documents and would like to hear your ideas. What has worked well for you on retreats? What hasn’t? What features are important to you? If you’d like to think about it before the…
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May 14, 6pm to 9pm Come join us at IMC in celebrating the founding of the Insight Retreat Center (IRC) and the launching of our fundraising campaign. In addition to dinner and entertainment, Gil will talk about his personal retreat history, and the value he has received from practicing on retreats. Reception at 6 pm, dinner begins at 6:45 pm. Location: At IMC. Please RSVP by May 1st: contact Hilary Borison
Sunday June 12, 11am to 12pm Gil Fronsdal and members of the IMC community have created a new non-profit called Insight World Aid in order to provide medical and humanitarian aid to impoverished communities. Its first project is to organize a group of volunteers to go on a two week medical mission to Cambodia. On June 12, board members will introduce IWA’s mission and its Cambodian project. This is an exciting extension of the Buddhist practice of our community. More…
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May 7, 9am to 12:30pm Offers an opportunity to develop a continuity of awareness in movement and in stillness. We will integrate yoga poses, breath work, relaxation, lovingkindness(metta), guided and silent meditation and let the synergy of these practices inform and deepen one another to open heart and mind. The retreat is appropriate for beginners to yoga and meditation as well as experienced yogis and meditators.You do not have to be flexible to do yoga, nor to have a particular…
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