Present Moment Poetry Group

Sun 09/23/18 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm

One of the best tools in mindfulness practice today, as it has been for millennia, is poetry.  Present moment-oriented poetry found in Buddhism and other traditions is a beautiful expression of, and support for, insight.  Please join as we explore how bringing together these two forms has the power to bring us deeper into the mystery of being fully alive! We will start with a 30 minute silent meditation without instruction.  Bring a poem, whether by you or a favorite poet, to read and discuss with the group. This community-member led group is intended for meditators who have attended at least two beginner drop-in classes at the center, or by permission of the Director.

Registration is not required and there is a suggested $10 donation per session.

Facilitator:  Nancy Winkler

- With Ted Jones

Beginners Practice Group: Level II (5 week class series) (9/25-10/23) - With Ted Jones

Tue 09/25/18 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This group is specifically designed for students who have completed at least one Introductory class series or Beginner's Sat. retreat. The group will bridge the shorter sitting periods of an Introductory offering and the longer sitting periods of the other offerings at the Center.  Over the five-session class the length of the sitting meditation periods will gradually be increased from 20 minutes per session at the first session to 45 minutes by the final session.  In addition to preparing students to be able to take a wider range of offerings at IMCN, the class will focus on supporting independent home practice. Each class session will include both sitting and walking mediation, as well as ample time for questions and discussion.

This five week class runs from 9/25-10/23.  

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You must be pre-registered to attend this class.  There are no drop-in classes.

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- With Chas DiCapua (RESIDENTIAL OPTION)

Mindfulness of Body as a Support for Concentration & Wisdom (9/28-9/30) (residential) - With Chas DiCapua (RESIDENTIAL OPTION)

Fri 09/28/18 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

This retreat runs from Friday, 9/28 through Sunday 9/30. 

Learning to inhabit our bodies is something we all need to do as we walk the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path.  As we train our attention to be embodied, a whole world of bodily aliveness opens up to us. Connecting with this aliveness in a direct, somatic way helps the mind to relax and calm, as well as understand the truth of the way things are. We see what the Buddha meant when he said, “The entire universe can be known in this fathom long body.”

We’ll begin the retreat by establishing mindfulness on the body, establishing calm and concentration. We’ll then look more closely at those same bodily experiences to better understand the lawful nature in which they arise and pass away. Finally, we’ll notice our relationship to those bodily experiences and whether those relationships are leading to happiness or suffering.

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Please note beds at the residence range from regular style to roll-away beds and will be assigned as fully paid registrations come in.  When the regular beds are filled, we will then start assigning the roll away beds. There is a limited number of beds at the residence, so get your registrations in early.

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There is an optional Commuter Weekend Retreat with discounted prices, Please see Residential Weekend Retreat for Commuters. 

There will be an optional (non-residential) day long retreat for Saturday, September 29th.  The cost for the day long retreat is $80 Members/$90 Non-Members.  Please go to Weekend Single Day Retreats to register online for this option.  

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Due to the high fixed cost of this weekend retreat, a full refund, minus $50 processing fee, will be given for cancellations up to two weeks prior to the retreat (Sept. 14th).  50% of your retreat fee will be refunded if you cancel after Sept. 14th, and no refunds will be given for cancellations occurring after 12:00 pm on Sept. 26th.  This policy applies to both the Residential Retreat and Commuter Retreat prices. 

For the Saturday only retreat fees, the above policies apply regarding refunds, with the exception that the processing fee will be $25. 

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- With Chas DiCapua (SATURDAY ONLY OPTION)

Mindfulness of Body as a Support for Concentration & Wisdom (Saturday Only Option) - With Chas DiCapua (SATURDAY ONLY OPTION)

Sat 09/29/18 - 9:00am to 9:00pm

This is the Saturday Only Option to the weekend retreat held from Friday, 9/28 to Sunday, 9/30.

Learning to inhabit our bodies is something we all need to do as we walk the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path.  As we train our attention to be embodied, a whole world of bodily aliveness opens up to us. Connecting with this aliveness in a direct, somatic way helps the mind to relax and calm, as well as understand the truth of the way things are. We see what the Buddha meant when he said, “The entire universe can be known in this fathom long body.”

We’ll begin the retreat by establishing mindfulness on the body, establishing calm and concentration. We’ll then look more closely at those same bodily experiences to better understand the lawful nature in which they arise and pass away. Finally, we’ll notice our relationship to those bodily experiences and whether those relationships are leading to happiness or suffering.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Due to the high fixed cost of this weekend retreat, a full refund, minus $50 processing fee, will be given for cancellations up to two weeks prior to the retreat (Sept. 14th).  50% of your retreat fee will be refunded if you cancel after Sept. 14th, and no refunds will be given for cancellations occurring after 12:00 pm on Sept. 26th.  This policy applies to both the Residential Retreat and Commuter Retreat prices. 

For the Saturday only retreat fees, the above policies apply regarding refunds, with the exception that the processing fee will be $25. 

Lunch and dinner are included in your registration fee.

To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here