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IMC Special Events

  • Friday January 24, 2025:  7:45 am - 8:45 am: 7:00 a.m. YouTube Zoom Community meeting

    Posted January 22, 2025 

    7:45 a.m.,  January 24.

    Everyone who attends the 7:00 a.m. YouTube teaching is welcome to come to this community meeting on Zoom

    The Zoom link is

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82411076883?

    The passcode is the Buddhist/Pali word for lovingkindness.

  • Monday January 27, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

    In-person at IMC
    45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
    All are welcome. Registration not needed.

  • Tuesday January 28, 2025:  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Introduction to Mindfulness with Tom Fenner

    Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

    During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

    Tom Fenner’s Biography

  • Wednesday January 29, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

    In-person at IMC
    45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
    All are welcome. Registration not needed.

  • Saturday February 1, 2025:  9:30 am - 12:15 pm: In-Person Mindfulness Meditation and Practice Half-Day with Tanya Wiser

    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 an opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and daily life practice, ask a teacher questions and practice with other sangha members. Mindfulness meditation half-days are appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. Registration is not required. Bring lunch. 

    • 9:30 – 10:15 am: Guided or Lightly Guided Meditation
    • 10:15 – 11:00 am: Walking Meditation -or- Optional Small Group (Practice) Discussion 
    • 11:00 – 11:45 am: Lightly Guided Meditation 
    • 11:45 – 12:00 pm: Brief Dharma Talks
    • 12:00 – 12:15 pm: Mindful Activity (cleaning the center) 
    • 12:15 – Informal Lunch Gathering (bring bag lunch)

    The program is offered freely with no registration. If you'd like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC's donation page here.

  • Monday February 3, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

    In-person at IMC
    45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
    All are welcome. Registration not needed.

  • Tuesday February 4, 2025:  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Introduction to Mindfulness with Tom Fenner

    Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

    During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

    Tom Fenner’s Biography

  • Wednesday February 5, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

    In-person at IMC
    45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
    All are welcome. Registration not needed.

  • Saturday February 8, 2025:: Closed for Plumbing

    Closed for plumbing fixes.

  • Monday February 10, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

    In-person at IMC
    45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
    All are welcome. Registration not needed.

  • Tuesday February 11, 2025:  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Introduction to Mindfulness with Tom Fenner

    Mindfulness meditation, also known as insight meditation or vipassana, is a simple technique that concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of mindfulness meditation is the practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgmental awareness. While mindfulness practice can be highly effective in helping bring calm and clarity to the pressures of daily life, it is also a spiritual path that gradually dissolves the barriers to the full development of our wisdom and compassion.

    During this introductory course, the basic instructions in mindfulness meditation will be given sequentially, starting with a focus on mindfulness of breathing, followed by mindfulness of the body, emotions, thinking, and the application of mindfulness in daily life.

    Tom Fenner’s Biography

  • Wednesday February 12, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

    In-person at IMC
    45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
    All are welcome. Registration not needed.

  • Saturday February 15, 2025:  9:00 am - 4:30 pm: Live and Love — Daylong with Ying Chen

    In-person only at IMC
    Offered by: Ying Chen
    In this daylong we will practice Dhamma by bringing qualities of mindfulness and heartfulness together. We will learn how to live wisely and lovingly through our practices. The day will include sitting and walking meditation, instructions, a dharma talk, and an opportunity to ask questions of the teacher. Recommended for both beginners and 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

  • Sunday February 16, 2025:  9:30 am - 4:00 pm: Offsite Daylong: Importance of Equanimity: A Day of Practice with Matthew Brensilver in Berkeley

    Location: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, Education Building Upper Floor, Connie Barbour Room,1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA

    Registration required.

    Simply using attention doesn’t generate wisdom. In other words, attention isn’t wholesome in itself. Wise attention is connected to wholesomeness; it is conjoined with, among other things, equanimity. Equanimity is a kind of inner balance. It is not the absence of preferences but equanimity melts the compulsion to enact our preferences. Equanimity is indispensable in the development of stillness, love and insight. Much of the path involves releasing clinging, and non-clinging is very closely related to equanimity. During this day, we’ll explore and practice the different dimensions of equanimity.

    The day will include silent and guided meditation periods, walking meditation, a dharma talk and opportunities for dialogue. All are welcome.

    Offered by: Matthew Brensilver

    Registration is open —For more information and to register see the Insight Retreat Center's Offsite Retreat page.

    • Monday February 17, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday February 19, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Saturday February 22, 2025:  8:30 am - 5:00 pm: Daylong with Gil Fronsdal

      In-person only at IMC
      Offered by: Gil Fronsdal

      Practicing mindfulness on retreat is one of the foundations for maturing insight meditation. The simplicity, silence and support of retreats contribute to letting go of many of the distractions that get in the way of clear seeing. Retreats also are a wonderful environment for developing a continuity of awareness for an extended period.

      This particular daylong retreat is meant for people who already understand the basic practice of mindfulness; no instruction will be given.

      The schedule consists of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. At the end of the day Gil gives a Dharma talk. Brief interviews to talk about the practice will be available with Gil. Previous experience is recommended. Bring Lunch.

    • Monday February 24, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday February 26, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Saturday March 1, 2025:  9:00 am - 4:30 pm: Bringing All Parts of Yourself to IMC — a daylong of care and connection for IMC volunteers with Bruni Dávila and Tanya Wiser

      In-person at IMC
      Dates: 11/2/24, 11/16/24 OR 3/1/25
      Location: varies, 11/2/24 and 3/1/25 are in-person at IMC, 11/16/24 is on Zoom
      Offered by: Bruni Dávila and Tanya Wiser
      This in-person workshop is a chance to contribute to the IMC community's ongoing exploration of diversity and inclusivity. We will share, explore, and celebrate our and each other's many different identities. As we unveil and connect, we will consider the very natural human tendency to have biases and misunderstandings of others. While a natural tendency bias and misunderstandings are invaluable areas of Dharma practice. With the sangha as a beautiful mirror and support, we will highlight each person's uniqueness free from conditioned forms of bias and projection.
      Registration is required. Sign up to attend on one date 11/2/24, 11/16/24 OR 3/1/25:: http://bit.ly/IMCVolunteer

    • Monday March 3, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday March 5, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Saturday March 8, 2025:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Experiencing the Body — Daylong with Kim Allen

      in-person at IMC only
      Offered by: Kim Allen
      The body is a rich resource for mindfulness practice, continually opening and deepening as we explore it. On this day of practice, we will explore practices based in Buddhist teachings that help us connect to the body, experience it freshly, and invite liberating wisdom and compassion to emerge.  
      This silent daylong is appropriate for beginners and those with more experience. It includes sitting, walking, instructions, a Dharma talk, and optional sign-up practice discussions. Registration is not required. Please bring lunch.

      The program is offered freely. If you'd like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC's donation page here
       

    • Sunday March 9, 2025:  7:00 am - 9:00 am: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format)
      Taught by Andrea Fella assisted by Dawn Neal
      Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
      March 9-15, 2025 with two online sessions daily 7:00am – 9:00am; 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Registration is required: To register fill out this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.

      During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

      For more details about the retreat, see the Non-residential Retreat Event Page
      For further information about Andrea: www.andreafella.org

    • Sunday March 9, 2025:  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      This event is part of a weeklong online retreat, from 3/9/25 - 3/15/25.  Registration is required.  

      For more details about the retreat, see Non-Residential Retreat Events  

      During this week-long online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

    • Monday March 10, 2025:  7:00 am - 9:00 am: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format)
      Taught by Andrea Fella assisted by Dawn Neal
      Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
      March 9-15, 2025 with two online sessions daily 7:00am – 9:00am; 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Registration is required: To register fill out this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.

      During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

      For more details about the retreat, see the Non-residential Retreat Event Page
      For further information about Andrea: www.andreafella.org

    • Monday March 10, 2025:  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      This event is part of a weeklong online retreat, from 3/9/25 - 3/15/25.  Registration is required.  

      For more details about the retreat, see Non-Residential Retreat Events  

      During this week-long online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

    • Monday March 10, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Tuesday March 11, 2025:  7:00 am - 9:00 am: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format)
      Taught by Andrea Fella assisted by Dawn Neal
      Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
      March 9-15, 2025 with two online sessions daily 7:00am – 9:00am; 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Registration is required: To register fill out this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.

      During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

      For more details about the retreat, see the Non-residential Retreat Event Page
      For further information about Andrea: www.andreafella.org

    • Tuesday March 11, 2025:  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      This event is part of a weeklong online retreat, from 3/9/25 - 3/15/25.  Registration is required.  

      For more details about the retreat, see Non-Residential Retreat Events  

      During this week-long online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

    • Wednesday March 12, 2025:  7:00 am - 9:00 am: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format)
      Taught by Andrea Fella assisted by Dawn Neal
      Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
      March 9-15, 2025 with two online sessions daily 7:00am – 9:00am; 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Registration is required: To register fill out this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.

      During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

      For more details about the retreat, see the Non-residential Retreat Event Page
      For further information about Andrea: www.andreafella.org

    • Wednesday March 12, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday March 12, 2025:  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      This event is part of a weeklong online retreat, from 3/9/25 - 3/15/25.  Registration is required.  

      For more details about the retreat, see Non-Residential Retreat Events  

      During this week-long online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

    • Thursday March 13, 2025:  7:00 am - 9:00 am: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format)
      Taught by Andrea Fella assisted by Dawn Neal
      Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
      March 9-15, 2025 with two online sessions daily 7:00am – 9:00am; 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Registration is required: To register fill out this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.

      During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

      For more details about the retreat, see the Non-residential Retreat Event Page
      For further information about Andrea: www.andreafella.org

    • Thursday March 13, 2025:  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      This event is part of a weeklong online retreat, from 3/9/25 - 3/15/25.  Registration is required.  

      For more details about the retreat, see Non-Residential Retreat Events  

      During this week-long online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

    • Friday March 14, 2025:  7:00 am - 9:00 am: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format)
      Taught by Andrea Fella assisted by Dawn Neal
      Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
      March 9-15, 2025 with two online sessions daily 7:00am – 9:00am; 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Registration is required: To register fill out this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.

      During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

      For more details about the retreat, see the Non-residential Retreat Event Page
      For further information about Andrea: www.andreafella.org

    • Friday March 14, 2025:  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      This event is part of a weeklong online retreat, from 3/9/25 - 3/15/25.  Registration is required.  

      For more details about the retreat, see Non-Residential Retreat Events  

      During this week-long online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

    • Saturday March 15, 2025:  7:00 am - 9:00 am: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat (Online Zoom format)
      Taught by Andrea Fella assisted by Dawn Neal
      Inspired by the teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya.
      March 9-15, 2025 with two online sessions daily 7:00am – 9:00am; 3:30pm – 4:30pm

      Registration is required: To register fill out this Registration Form.  For questions, contact Yosh Haggerty at yosh@insightretreatcenter.org.

      During this weeklong online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

      For more details about the retreat, see the Non-residential Retreat Event Page
      For further information about Andrea: www.andreafella.org

    • Saturday March 15, 2025:  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Awareness and Wisdom Integrated Home Retreat with Andrea Fella

      This event is part of a weeklong online retreat, from 3/9/25 - 3/15/25.  Registration is required.  

      For more details about the retreat, see Non-Residential Retreat Events  

      During this week-long online retreat we will explore a relaxed open awareness with an emphasis on exploring qualities of mind, and the attitude towards one's experience. Such an open awareness practice supports both the formal meditation of sitting and walking, as well as awareness of our normal daily activities. The emphasis for this week will be exploring integrating awareness into our whole day and all activities.

    • Monday March 17, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday March 19, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Saturday March 22, 2025:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm: Poetry of Practice Daylong Retreat with Diana Clark

      In-person only at IMC
      Offered by: Diana Clark
      Both meditation and poetry can help us step away from the immediate demands of our lives to enter our hearts and minds in a deeper, fuller way.  This silent daylong meditation retreat will introduce poems as a support for meditation.  The daylong will include poetry readings, silent sitting and walking meditation periods and short talks.  It is expected that participants will already have some mindfulness meditation experience.  Please bring a brown bag 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

    • Monday March 24, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday March 26, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday March 31, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday April 2, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday April 7, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday April 9, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday April 14, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday April 16, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Saturday April 19, 2025:  9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong Retreat with Kodo Conlin

      In-person at IMC only
      Offered by: Kodo Conlin
      This daylong retreat will include guided meditations, dharma talks, and alternating periods of sitting and walking. Instructions and guidance on mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, 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, with no registration needed. If you'd like to donate to the teacher or the center, you can visit IMC's donation page here

    • Monday April 21, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday April 23, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Saturday April 26, 2025:  8:30 am - 5:00 pm: Daylong with Gil Fronsdal

      In-person only at IMC
      Offered by: Gil Fronsdal

      Practicing mindfulness on retreat is one of the foundations for maturing insight meditation. The simplicity, silence and support of retreats contribute to letting go of many of the distractions that get in the way of clear seeing. Retreats also are a wonderful environment for developing a continuity of awareness for an extended period.

      This particular daylong retreat is meant for people who already understand the basic practice of mindfulness; no instruction will be given.

      The schedule consists of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. At the end of the day Gil gives a Dharma talk. Brief interviews to talk about the practice will be available with Gil. Previous experience is recommended. Bring Lunch.

    • Monday April 28, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday April 30, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday May 5, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday May 7, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday May 12, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday May 14, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday May 19, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday May 21, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday May 26, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday May 28, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday June 2, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday June 4, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday June 9, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday June 11, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Monday June 16, 2025:  6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

    • Wednesday June 18, 2025:  8:15 am - 9:00 am: Basic Meditation Instruction

      In-person at IMC
      45-minute introduction to IMC and the basic meditation practice taught at IMC.
      All are welcome. Registration not needed.

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