Bringing Mindfulness to Children

…of all ages to help them develop embodied awareness, emotional intelligence, curiosity and focus, compassion and empathy, and trust in their own inner wisdom. Pre-registration is requested. To register or get additional information contact Liz Powell at eapowell@aol.com Taught by:…

Mindfulness of the Hindrances

…while restlessness and worry are high energy states. The fifth hindrance, doubt, is not specifically connected with any of the other hindrances or distinguished into physical and mental aspects. This is because doubt is often entwined with any combination of…

Summer Food Drive – May/September

…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  …

Charitable Events

…donations at shfb.org. The collection canister is located in the back of the community hall. imcqueersangha@gmail.com           The Food Bank accepts all non-perishable food donations, but especially needs these nutritious items: Canned tuna, chicken or salmon…

Seven Factors of Awakening Program Application

…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…

Seven Factors of Awakening Program

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…

Mindful Self-Compassion – Eight-Week Course

…benefits of self-compassion Common misgivings about self-compassion Why self-acceptance is more beneficial than self-esteem How to activate our “tend and befriend” nature and direct it inward When connecting to our common humanity reduces feelings of separation If you would like…

Karuna Award Ceremony

community together in support of this vision, to help more incarcerated men have the opportunity to learn the tools and practices to “become free from prison before they leave prison.” For more information, contact Sally Confer at 650-906-6900 or sallyconfer@gmail.com

Children’s Book Drive

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…

2018-19 Year-Long Trainings

…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…

Books by Gil Fronsdal

The Issue At Hand This book, a collection of poignant and meaningful essays on mindfulness meditation and Buddhist practice, was written by Gil Fronsdal as a gift to the community. Read or Download The Issue at Hand is freely offered…

LGBTQIA2S+ Sangha

With Tanya Wiser On Zoom Third Sunday of every month, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. To join us online or be added to the mailing list, contact imcqueersangha@gmail.com A message will be sent to you with the Zoom link. Open to…

Meditation Timers

Insight Timer: Apple Google Play Mindbell (bell and timer): Google Play OnlineMeditationTimer.com — online timer Recordings These audio files consist of various lengths of silence as an aid to meditation practice. A bell is rung once at the start and…

Audiodharma

…Meditation Center or the Insight Retreat Center, as soon as they are available online. Subscribe via iTunes or copy and paste “https://feeds.feedburner.com/audiodharma” into other podcasting client software. Please go to Audiodharma and click on “Podcasts” or “XML” for more details….

Summer Food Drive: April – June

…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

New Android and iphone Audiodharma apps!

…App which is now available for Apple iPhones/iPads and Google Android devices. The Audiodharma homepage has a direct link to download the app. Any feedback can be sent directly to Christopher christopherjayminson@gmail.com or through the Apple store or Google Play….