Audiodharma is a large collection of dharma talks and courses freely offered at the Insight Meditation Center and the Insight Retreat Center. Every week, sometimes daily, new talks are added, providing the listener with opportunities to participate in IMC’s and…
…single serving boxes Canned fruit packed in juice Canned vegetables (low salt) Collection canister is located in the community hall, left rear from main entrance. Monetary donations can be submitted here. Food drive is sponsored by IMC’s LGBTQ Sangha. imcqueersangha@gmail.com…
Dear Sangha members, We are trying to complete our file of IMC’s newsletter, Insight. Our archive has all issues dating back to the year 2000, but we are missing the first two years or so. If you happen to have…
…sent to you with the Zoom link. Open to all who self-identify as LGBTQIA2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit) and genderqueer and inquiring. This gathering is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners within our LGBTQIA2S+community….
Sunday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 Hidden Villa , 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 This is a silent mindfulness retreat for experienced meditators who are comfortable with periods of independent practice. Instruction, Dharma talks, and…
…and heart! We will practice and discuss the teachings on loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, known as the Brahmaviharas. Our hour together will start with a brief introduction to the week’s topic, followed by a 30-minute guided meditation and…
…impossible to be happy with what they have, always comparing it to their fantasy of what they should have or once had. In our Hungry Ghost ceremony we will welcome these miserable spirits of craving to assemble. With compassion we…
…The schedule for the retreat will alternate periods of sitting and walking with instructions and discussion. Aside from the instruction and discussion periods, the days will be held in silence. For more information, contact: Caroline Kingsbury phone: 360-734-9903 email: caroline@affoinfo.com…
…at inesfreed@gmail.com. Ines Freedman first became interested in meditation through her yoga practice in 1970. She has been practicing Buddhist meditation since 1985, with Gil Fronsdal being her primary teacher since 1995. She is a graduate of the Spirit Rock…
…geared to build community among in a supportive environment for practitioners roughly 20-35yrs. This special event will be co-hosted by teachers Andrea Fella and Donald Rothberg and features a mix of sittings, short dharma talks, and opportunities for group discussion….
…enriched our lives and community. With the Buddhist practices of mindfulness and compassion, we will have a period of silent sitting and rituals of remembrance, bereavement, and farewell. Bring pictures or mementos for our altar of persons you wish to…
…own since 1997. He retired from software engineering in late 2008 and has been practicing at the Forest Refuge long term retreat center when not on the road teaching in North America and Europe. Visit Leigh’s web site at http://leighb.com…
…life-enhancing questions. To participate, please complete the registration form available on the literature table and online. Attendance on both days is a required commitment except in case of emergency. Information will also be available regarding the End of Life Companions…
July 15 – 29, 2011 in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. With Andrea Fella. Space limited. Prerequisite: one seven day residential retreat. For further information contact Dan Acland at dan@danacland.com…
…meditate, practice yoga, play games that build community and safety, and get to be who you are! This event is suitable for teens in high school. Beginners welcome, no previous meditation experience needed. Welcoming all levels of experience. Join teachers…
…program provides experienced 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…
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…
…here: http://eepurl.com/dPgP6 . If you’re not sure you’re on it, it’s ok to sign up again as it doesn’t allow duplicates. To see our latest IRC Update, click here: IRC Update. With Metta, Ines Freedman IRC Managing Director …
…our lives and community. With the practices of mindfulness and compassion, we will have a period of silent sitting and rituals of remembrance, bereavement, and farewell. Bring pictures or mementos for our altar of persons you wish to honor/remember. If…
…wait-list. This retreat is open to experienced students who have successfully completed at least three 10-day (or longer) silent Vipassana retreats. Applicants who have not previously sat this retreat must be approved by Gil Fronsdal. If you are selected in…
…Retreat Center in Los Gatos CA June 24 – July 8, 2012 With Andrea Fella Taught in the style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya Space is limited. Prerequisite: one week long silent Vipassana retreat. For information contact Dan Acland at dan@danacland.com…
…serving boxes Canned fruit packed in juice Canned vegetables (low salt) Collection canister is located in the community hall, left rear from main entrance. Monetary donations can be submitted here. Food drive is sponsored by IMC’s LGBTQ Sangha. imcqueersangha@gmail.com …
…application and submit by email to imc7factors@gmail.com BACKGROUND & INTENTION: Have you completed IMC’s 8-fold Path Program? If not, do you have equivalent experience? How long have you been practicing (2-4 years minimum recommended)? Please list your most recent residential…
…combination of teachings, practices, and discussions. Readings and reflections will be provided for practicing between the monthly meetings. Pre-requisite: IMC’s Eightfold Path Program or the equivalent, 2-4 years practice, 2 residential retreats, or permission from the teachers. Contact imc7factors@gmail.com with…
In November we begin our annual children’s book drive to benefit the Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City. As part of their holiday food distribution, IMC will donate new or nearly-new books for several hundred children. It’s a delightful…
…water, layers of clothing, snacks, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses. Questions: There is no need to RSVP, but if you have questions, please contact Kristen Benson kristenbensonart@gmail.com. 650-483-6838 There will be a liability form that can be signed at the parking lot….