Monthly Calendar
A monthly calendar of IMCN offerings. Click on the bodhi leaf to see the details for that day. No programs are being offered on days without bodhi leaves.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Registration for this series is open until Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Practice Oriented Book Group
A Zoom Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
We all go through times when it feels like the ground is being pulled out from under us. Whether in our individual lives or globally, at times life can feel overwhelming.
In We Were Made for These Times, Kaira Jewel Lingo imparts accessible advice on navigating difficult times of transition and loss, drawing on Buddhist teachings on impermanence to help establish equanimity and resilience. Having studied with Thich Nhat Hahn for 15 years, her writing reflects his simplicity, wisdom, and commitment to activism. Each chapter offers insight, a guided meditation, and guidance for daily living to help us rest back in the unknown.
This is a four week series meeting every other week from 1/4-2/15. There are no drop-ins; you must be registered to attend. The series will start on 1/4, and will meet on Zoom every other week for 4 sessions on 1/4, 1/18, 2/1 and 2/15.
Students will need access to a copy of the book We Were Made for These Times by Kaira Jewel Lingo, and will be expected to complete the readings in between group gatherings.
For the first session, the assignment is to read the Preface and Chapters 1 and 2 before the first meeting. Please select a short passage to read to the group and share how the passage relates to your meditation practice.
PRE-REQUISITE: At least one year of Insight Meditation practice or with permission of the instructor, Barbara Dowd.
Class size is limited to 15.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Thursday, January 6, 2022
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Registration for this series is now closed.
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Mindful Presence: A Retreat for Beginners and Newer Students-CANCELLED
This offering has been cancelled.
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Beginner
We are sorry, but this offering has been cancelled. The next beginners and newer students retreat will be held in-person on Saturday, February 12th from 10am-12:30pm.
Insight meditation is a time-tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this retreat, specially designed for beginners and those with limited meditation experience, we will systematically explore (through sitting and walking meditation periods, teachings, and discussion) how to calm and steady the mind and see more clearly. As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn how to touch and live in the mindful moment.
Monday, January 10, 2022
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Mindfulness Zoom Drop-in Session
With Matthew Daniell
These drop-in sessions will be held once a month. A 25-35 minute mindfulness meditation will be followed by individual sharing. Everyone will have a chance to talk about how they are working with being present to the realities of this unique and difficult time. Together, we have the opportunity here to create a much needed community of support, based on mindfulness and compassion. New and experienced meditators alike are welcome to attend. Registration is not required, and donations are always welcome.
Matthew will lead a Loving Kindness drop-in session once a month as well. Together, these mindfulness and loving kindness sessions take place bi-weekly and may support a skillful balance of kind intention clear seeing for our practice.
If you have Zoom, click on the link below just before class to join.
Join Zoom Meeting - Video Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82847776617?pwd=ZldoUE9EOUYxSjhxOXJxUE9sSW9rQT09
Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617
Passcode: 365026
OR join by phone:
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
With this Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Buddha’s Teaching on ‘Having an Auspicious Day’
A 9 week class series on Zoom - 1/12-3/16 (no class on 2/9)
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
The Buddha’s teaching ‘on having an auspicious day’ (The Bhaddekaratta Sutta) points us to the positive potential of sustained present moment awareness in being with things exactly as they are. Since we all know that stabilizing awareness in the flow of our lives is not so easy we will explore two complementary strategies to help us. The first is the progression of grounding and steadying our attention through practicing mindfulness of breath, body, etc, and then expanding to include all experience. The second is a natural practice of recognizing awareness and being with things as they are from an open spacious attentional stance. One moves from the inside out, the other from the outside in.
Together they support direct present moment daily living that is clear, connected, and (for the quality of our lives) auspicious.
Special Note: This is a shortened nine-week series because we prioritize having classes at the Center. We hope this is a skillful decision balancing the needs of safety and the power of us practicing physically together. We hope to have our next class series in person at the Center beginning in early April.
You must be pre-registered to attend. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email, along with the Zoom link.
This is a 9 week class series that runs from 1/12-3/16 (no class on 2/9). There are no drop-in classes.
Pre-requisite: This class is designed for ongoing students who have completed an entire 'Intro to Meditation' series, or have at least two years of a regular Insight Meditation sitting meditation practice or permission from the instructor.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Introduction to Insight Meditation
A Five Week On-Site Class Series (1/13-2/10)
With Ted Jones
Prerequisite: Beginner
Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this seven week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives. As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment.
The class will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice designed for application in daily life. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this class, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Once you have registered for this class series (1/13-2/10), you will be sent a confirmation email.
You must be registered for the entire series, there are no drop-ins.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Registration for this series is open until Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Practice Oriented Book Group
A Zoom Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
We all go through times when it feels like the ground is being pulled out from under us. Whether in our individual lives or globally, at times life can feel overwhelming.
In We Were Made for These Times, Kaira Jewel Lingo imparts accessible advice on navigating difficult times of transition and loss, drawing on Buddhist teachings on impermanence to help establish equanimity and resilience. Having studied with Thich Nhat Hahn for 15 years, her writing reflects his simplicity, wisdom, and commitment to activism. Each chapter offers insight, a guided meditation, and guidance for daily living to help us rest back in the unknown.
This is a four week series meeting every other week from 1/4-2/15. There are no drop-ins; you must be registered to attend. The series will start on 1/4, and will meet on Zoom every other week for 4 sessions on 1/4, 1/18, 2/1 and 2/15.
Students will need access to a copy of the book We Were Made for These Times by Kaira Jewel Lingo, and will be expected to complete the readings in between group gatherings.
For the first session, the assignment is to read the Preface and Chapters 1 and 2 before the first meeting. Please select a short passage to read to the group and share how the passage relates to your meditation practice.
PRE-REQUISITE: At least one year of Insight Meditation practice or with permission of the instructor, Barbara Dowd.
Class size is limited to 15.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Buddha’s Teaching on ‘Having an Auspicious Day’
A 9 week class series on Zoom - 1/12-3/16 (no class on 2/9)
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
The Buddha’s teaching ‘on having an auspicious day’ (The Bhaddekaratta Sutta) points us to the positive potential of sustained present moment awareness in being with things exactly as they are. Since we all know that stabilizing awareness in the flow of our lives is not so easy we will explore two complementary strategies to help us. The first is the progression of grounding and steadying our attention through practicing mindfulness of breath, body, etc, and then expanding to include all experience. The second is a natural practice of recognizing awareness and being with things as they are from an open spacious attentional stance. One moves from the inside out, the other from the outside in.
Together they support direct present moment daily living that is clear, connected, and (for the quality of our lives) auspicious.
Special Note: This is a shortened nine-week series because we prioritize having classes at the Center. We hope this is a skillful decision balancing the needs of safety and the power of us practicing physically together. We hope to have our next class series in person at the Center beginning in early April.
You must be pre-registered to attend. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email, along with the Zoom link.
This is a 9 week class series that runs from 1/12-3/16 (no class on 2/9). There are no drop-in classes.
Pre-requisite: This class is designed for ongoing students who have completed an entire 'Intro to Meditation' series, or have at least two years of a regular Insight Meditation sitting meditation practice or permission from the instructor.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Introduction to Insight Meditation
A Five Week On-Site Class Series (1/13-2/10)
With Ted Jones
Prerequisite: Beginner
Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this seven week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives. As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment.
The class will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice designed for application in daily life. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this class, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Once you have registered for this class series (1/13-2/10), you will be sent a confirmation email.
You must be registered for the entire series, there are no drop-ins.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Friday, January 21, 2022
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Transforming the Five Protections: Sense Desire
Online Friday Evening Talk
With Rebecca Bradshaw
This month we will start a four-month exploration of what are traditionally called the five hindrances, five challenges that arise in our practice that block us from fully settling into life as it is. I prefer to call them five protections: sense desire, aversion, sloth and torpor, restlessness and anxiety, and skeptical doubt. We will explore engaging with these energies with mindfulness and friendliness, allowing them to liberate themselves within spacious awareness.
This weekend we will start with sense desire, the mind that gets caught in wanting and trying to obtain and hold onto what is pleasant, and see how desire can be transformed into spacious connection, embracing life free from grasping.
Friday night we will set the framework for engaging with these five challenges/protections, and Saturday morning we will practice together with sense desire.
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Saturday, January 22, 2022 8:30 am
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Transforming the Five Protections: Sense Desire
An Online Half Day Retreat
With Rebecca Bradshaw
This month we will start a four-month exploration of what are traditionally called the five hindrances, five challenges that arise in our practice that block us from fully settling into life as it is. I prefer to call them five protections: sense desire, aversion, sloth and torpor, restlessness and anxiety, and skeptical doubt. We will explore engaging with these energies with mindfulness and friendliness, allowing them to liberate themselves within spacious awareness.
This weekend we will start with sense desire, the mind that gets caught in wanting and trying to obtain and hold onto what is pleasant, and see how desire can be transformed into spacious connection, embracing life free from grasping.
Friday night we will set the framework for engaging with these five challenges/protections, and Saturday morning we will practice together with sense desire.
Below, you may register for all options to Rebecca's half day online retreat.
1. The Friday evening program (7-8:30pm) will feature a sitting, dharma talk, and Q & A.
2. The Half Day Saturday Online Retreat only.
3. Or you can register for Friday and Saturday both via the combo option.
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email, along with the Zoom link.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Monday, January 24, 2022
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Loving Kindness Zoom Drop-in Session
With Matthew Daniell
These drop-in sessions will be held once a month. A 25-35 minute loving kindness meditation will be followed by individual sharing. Everyone will have a chance to talk about how they are working with intentions of goodwill (metta or loving kindness), as well as bringing mindfulness to the realities of this unique and difficult time. Together, we have the opportunity here to create a much needed community of support, based on mindfulness and compassion. New and experienced meditators alike are welcome to attend. Registration is not required, and donations are always welcome.
Matthew will lead a Mindfulness drop-in session once a month as well. Together, these mindfulness and loving kindness sessions take place bi-weekly and may support a skillful balance of kind intention clear seeing for our practice.
If you have Zoom, click on the link below just before class to join.
Join Zoom Meeting - Video Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82847776617?pwd=ZldoUE9EOUYxSjhxOXJxUE9sSW9rQT09
Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617
Passcode: 365026
OR join by phone:
Dial by your location
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
With this Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
An On-Site Offering
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. There is no registration, nor fee. Donations are always welcome. Not suggested for new meditators.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Once you have shown your proof of vaccination, you do not have to show it again. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Buddha’s Teaching on ‘Having an Auspicious Day’
A 9 week class series on Zoom - 1/12-3/16 (no class on 2/9)
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
The Buddha’s teaching ‘on having an auspicious day’ (The Bhaddekaratta Sutta) points us to the positive potential of sustained present moment awareness in being with things exactly as they are. Since we all know that stabilizing awareness in the flow of our lives is not so easy we will explore two complementary strategies to help us. The first is the progression of grounding and steadying our attention through practicing mindfulness of breath, body, etc, and then expanding to include all experience. The second is a natural practice of recognizing awareness and being with things as they are from an open spacious attentional stance. One moves from the inside out, the other from the outside in.
Together they support direct present moment daily living that is clear, connected, and (for the quality of our lives) auspicious.
Special Note: This is a shortened nine-week series because we prioritize having classes at the Center. We hope this is a skillful decision balancing the needs of safety and the power of us practicing physically together. We hope to have our next class series in person at the Center beginning in early April.
You must be pre-registered to attend. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email, along with the Zoom link.
This is a 9 week class series that runs from 1/12-3/16 (no class on 2/9). There are no drop-in classes.
Pre-requisite: This class is designed for ongoing students who have completed an entire 'Intro to Meditation' series, or have at least two years of a regular Insight Meditation sitting meditation practice or permission from the instructor.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:00 pm
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Introduction to Insight Meditation
A Five Week On-Site Class Series (1/13-2/10)
With Ted Jones
Prerequisite: Beginner
Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this seven week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives. As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment.
The class will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice designed for application in daily life. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this class, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Once you have registered for this class series (1/13-2/10), you will be sent a confirmation email.
You must be registered for the entire series, there are no drop-ins.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Registration for this series is open until Saturday, January 29, 2022 9:30 am
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Building Our Resilience
An On-Site Workshop
With Jessica Morey
In this on-site workshop we will explore together how Buddhist practices and teachings can support our capacity to meet life with openness, flexibility and even joy as we continue to face global crises, like racism, climate change and the pandemic as well as all our personal struggles. The day will include meditation practices, dialogue and teachings.
Once you have registered, you will be sent a confirmation via email.
Ongoing Covid precautions: In order to attend this workshop, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door, or you may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the class. Masks must also be worn while inside the building. As an added precaution, if you have cold or flu like symptoms, we ask that you do not attend any offering until you have had a negative quick covid test.
Lunch: A volunteer will provide vegetarian soup, salad and bread at lunchtime. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch or a supplement for the soup, if they prefer. A microwave and refrigerator are available.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.