…opportunity for practice.) This investigation is particularly useful immediately after a period of meditation. Instead of jumping up and being immediately swept up in daily activities, get up from meditation calmly. Try to notice the first moment of mental or…
…to practice. There will be opportunity to assemble a toolkit of useful applications of how the dharma informs violence prevention, skillful communication and conflict resolution. Paul Haller is a Zen Priest Co-Abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center. He was…
…friends to others. As we become freer we are thereby granting greater freedom to others, at least in terms of liberating them from having to contend with our greed, hatred, and prejudices. Mindfulness, love, and the path of practice can…
…and Windows on my computer. In working with the anger, I found that early on it would take me a while before I remembered I had decided to pay attention to it, and by that time I would be in…
…reinforce our clinging and so perpetuate the suffering of clinging. When we act on an intention that embodies freedom from clinging, the benefits of that freedom will strengthen within us. In this way, when we act on openhanded generosity, love,…
by Andrea Fella When we go on a residential retreat, we often hope that our meditation will result in a deepening of concentration: a quality of composure, collectedness, of settled attention. But unfortunately, we can’t force concentration to happen! We…
…be good friends to others. As we become freer we are thereby granting greater freedom to others, at least in terms of liberating them from having to contend with our greed, hatred, and prejudices. Mindfulness, love, and the path of…
…two things. To begin with, it means setting wise goals: learning how to recognize a useful vow, one that aims at something really worthwhile, one in which you’re pushing yourself not too little, not too much — something that’s outside…
…a useful November 6 Dharmette, listen to Ines Freedman’s 15 minute Dhamrette, “Knowing and Not Knowing (3 of 5) here A prayer for our times Where there is love, let us stand side by side regardless of our differences….
…programs. IMC has no paid staff, being run solely by volunteers. Our financial support comes from the generosity of people who value what we do. The donations we receive support all our expenses, including our building, publications and wide-reaching website….
…over 17 years. See her website or you can listen to her talks on audiodharma. Ines Freedman has been practicing Buddhist meditation since 1985, with Gil Fronsdal as her primary teacher since 1995. She is a graduate of the Spirit…
…Audiodharma and on the Insight Meditation Center website. His translation of the Dhammapada, an important collection of Buddhist verses, is published by Shambhala Publications. He is the author of “The Issue at Hand: Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice.” He is…
…with cards to the library for approval and inclusion. All papers must be approved before they are added to the book. Please include the following: category, Sangha members name, business name, contact information: name, address, city, phone number, email, website,…
…about retreat practice, followed by a discussion about the retreat center. You can listen to the recordings here: Retreats as Sanctuary (Dharma Talk) 23:04 min Community Meeting (Discussion) 39:54 min Warm Wishes, Ines Freedman Managing Director Insight Retreat Center (IRC)…
…trails and contemplation areas Our goal is to create a retreat center with a community of practitioners, supporters, volunteers, and teachers that will be meaningful and inspiring for many people both near and far. Fulfilling the vision for our retreat…
…are taught by Gil Fronsdal, Phd, and Nona Olivia, Phd. For more information, including detailed descriptions of classes, registration, and cost, please go to the Institute for Buddhist Studies website. If you have questions, please contact Nona Olivia at nona.olivia@comcast.net….
…have the chance to explore, with one of IMC’s seasoned, senior practitioners, their relationship to the teachings and practices associated with each of the step the Eightfold Path. Mentoring meetings will be once a month for an hour. They will…
…will be at 11 am and include a meal offering for the nuns attending. No registration needed. The symposium is a benefit for the Aloka Vihara nuns’ community. 9:00 a.m. – Welcome and opening remarks – Gil Fronsdal 9:15 a.m….
Saturday, November 14, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – reception 7:30 – 8:30 pm – Dramatization 8:30 – 9:00 pm – reception At IMC IMC will host a grand dramatization of the great passing away of the first Buddhist nun, the…
…Buddhist Chaplaincy Training and the IMC Dharma Mentoring Program. In her livelihood, she manages environmental projects. No cost – Donations Welcome – No Registration Required Insight Meditation Center – 108 Birch Street, Redwood City – 650-599-3456 Website: www.insightmeditationcenter.org E-mail: contact@www.insightmeditationcenter.org…
…practice events that help create a greater sense of community and friendship within IMC. We began making our recorded Dharma talks available on the internet in 2000. Through our website AudioDharma.org. With the far-reaching effects of podcasting, our “cyber-sangha” now…
…Mentoring training program in the fall of 2017. Dharma Mentors are practitioners who have matured enough in their own Dharma practice and understanding to support and mentor others in their practice. This program offers a training to prepare a Dharma…
Livestreaming Help with Livestreaming issues available here. Sunday morning and Monday evening talks are usually live-streamed on our website (and YouTube, at youtube/Insightmed/live). Video Recordings Livestreams recorded since March 8 are available on the menu to the right. Many…
…and exchange among meditators, teachers, students and scholars. IMC allows Sate Center to offer programs at IMC. Sati Center is independent of IMC with its own independent non-profit with its own Board of Directors. Visit the Sati Center website here….
…practitioners an opportunity to delve into some of the deeper teachings of our Buddhist tradition in a community of other committed practitioners. We will study and discuss core principles of the Buddha’s teachings on ethics to understand the ethical nature…
…Day Audio talk Handouts: Reflections and Practices Quotes Suggested Readings on Lovingkindness: Sublime Abiding by Ajahn Passano 10. Equanimity 6/3/11 Audio talks from 6/3/11 Dharma Practice Day (coming soon) Audio talk Handouts: Reflections and Practices Quotes Suggested Readings on Lovingkindness:…
I am happy to report that the wonderful completion of the first yearlong Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy training ended. Teaching this with Kirsten Rudestam and Susie Harrington, this program is the fulfillment of a longtime dream of mine. 23 people participated, each…
…since April 2022, will be sharing resources, ideas and action suggestions at the Community Tea. You can find out more about the Earth Care Group on IMC’s website. Choose “Earth Care Group” under the COMMUNITY selection in the main menu….
The IMC Winter 2025 Newsletter is available online. You can read past newsletters in PDF format on the Newsletter page of the Insight Meditation Center website. The IMC 2025 Winter Newsletter…
…made, which will continue to inspire what a single person can do when a community joins together in generosity and compassion. Donate Here Below is the description of the purpose of the fundraising drive that we posted at the start…