…refuge is one of the most common rituals a lay practitioner performs in Theravada Buddhism. While it is done as a matter of course at ceremonies during retreats and when visiting a temple, it can be a pivotal moment when,…
…experiences. Let’s learn and talk about them. The group’s time together will include guided meditation, facilitated discussions and opportunities to share and connect with each other. Black-identified practitioners can register here Anne Roise has been a Zen practitioner since 1971…
We are sad to announce that Cheryll Gasner, who has been a vital part of the IMC community for over 15 years, died at Stanford Hospital on November 20th, the place where she worked as a nurse practitioner for many…
…practitioners. Bring Lunch. No registration is necessary. COVID vaccination and boosters are required. N95 or KN95 masks are required indoors. Kodo Conlin is an Insight practitioner and Zen priest. Currently a Dharma teacher trainee at IMC, Kodo has lived the…
…Dawn is earning an MA in Buddhist Studies through the Sati Institute at the Graduate Theological Union/IBS, with guidance from Gil Fronsdal. She is a volunteer and practitioner in the IMC community, an Integral Coach, and teaches meditation, mindfulness, and…
…in natural settings. He is a graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader program and serves on the IMC Chaplaincy Council. Hehelped create an anthology of practice wisdom, stories and art by lay Vipassana practitioners, called ‘Passing It On’….
…as well as for experienced practitioners. Bring Lunch. The program is offered freely, with no registration needed. If you’d like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC’s donation page here Dawn Neal is an insight…
With Anne Roise Five Saturdays: January 28 – February 25, 2023 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pacific Time On Zoom This five-session series provides a safe and supportive space for Black practitioners to begin, refresh and strengthen their meditation and…
Meditation and Wisdom Circle for Black Practitioners Five Saturdays: October 7 – November 4, 2023 – 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pacific Time Facilitator: Anne Roise On Zoom This five-session series provides a supportive space for Black practitioners to begin,…
…the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com You can find out more about IMC’s Earth Care Group on the IMC website. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87241895736?pwd=OXJoRkFCcWRIa2krWFBJTVpkK3dpdz09 Meeting ID: 872 4189 5736 Passcode: 378794 One tap mobile +16694449171,,87241895736#,,,,*378794# US +16699006833,,87241895736#,,,,*378794# US (San Jose)…
…contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com You can find out more about IMC’s Earth Care Group on the IMC website. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87241895736?pwd=OXJoRkFCcWRIa2krWFBJTVpkK3dpdz09 Meeting ID: 872 4189 5736 Passcode: 378794 One tap mobile +16694449171,,87241895736#,,,,*378794# US +16699006833,,87241895736#,,,,*378794# US (San…
…into some of the deeper teachings of our Buddhist tradition in a community of other committed practitioners. We will discuss core principles and insights important in the Buddha’s teachings, including aspects of liberation and awakening. The program includes required monthly…
…lottery will open on the IMC website at the beginning of February. FLIER – INFO – APPLICATION Note: Applications with a $200 deposit received by 3/15/15 will be entered into a lottery. Retreatants will be notified in late March if…
…Form. To volunteer for our Retreat Center, fill out the IRC Volunteer Form. In Person: Fill out the volunteer form on the IMC literature table and place it in the nearby volunteer folder Email: contact our Volunteer Director at IMC.VolunteerDirector@gmail.com…
…is offered entirely on a dana or freely given basis. The teachers and cook will be serving without compensation, and the operational costs of the retreat (mostly for facility rental and food) will be paid from the Retreat Fund of…
…on Skyline Boulevard in Los Gatos. Dormitory-style sleeping or camping. Vegetarian meals. Cost: This retreat is offered entirely on a dana or freely given basis. The teachers and cook will be serving without compensation and the operational costs of the…
Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:30 am – 4:30 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: bruni dávila This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing,…
Taught by Andrea Fella Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. May 5-11, 2024 Click here to Register During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and…
…thoughts, and open attention will be provided. This is an opportunity to strengthen mindfulness, develop concentration, practice with the IMC community, and ask a teacher questions. Appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Bring lunch.The program is offered freely,…
Sunday, January 28, 2024: 9:25 – 10:45 am — Sunday Sit and Dharma Talk In-person at IMC & on YouTube YouTube Livestream Topic: Inner Activism & Response-Ability Santacitta Bhikkhuni will lead IMC’s Sunday morning sit and talk. We will follow…
Saturday, February 24, 2024 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Matthew Brensilver There are so many doorways into the dharma because the dharma is so many things. The Buddhist path is a process of self-understanding,…
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…every other Buddhist ceremony. Everyone is invited to come to the January 14 ceremony, beginning the new year with a clear intention to have refuge and precepts be an integral part of one’s life for 2024. Gil will offer a…
Saturday, September 21, 2024: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Tanya Wiser This half-day of mindfulness practice will include guided or lightly guided meditations, a brief dharma talk, group discussion, and mindful activity. This is…
Saturday, May 4, 2024: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Ying Chen This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, practice discussions, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. The day long retreat will…
Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:30 am – 12:15 pm In-Person only at IMC Offered by Tanya Wiser This half-day of mindfulness practice will include guided or lightly guided meditations, a brief dharma talk, group discussion, and mindful activity. This is…
Five Thursdays: October 3 to 31, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm In-person at IMC and on Zoom Offered by Tanya Wiser Insight Meditation, or Vipassana, is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. The practice…
Saturday, August 17, 2024: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm In-person only at IMC Offered by: Tanya Wiser This half-day of mindfulness practice will include guided or lightly guided meditations, a brief dharma talk, group discussion, and mindful activity. This is…
…opportunity for local participants to connect. Life as a layperson committed to the Dharma involves harmonizing the activities of work, family, practice, and community. What is the role in our lay life for the simplicity and contemplation that the Buddha…
…awareness for an extended period. Fifteen minute Interviews with bruni will be available on a sign up basis. You are welcome to come for the entire day or drop in for any part of the retreat. If you come for…