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, June 1, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Practice Oriented Book Group
(An Online Six Week Series 4/6-6/15)
Our next book for the Practice Oriented Book Group is The Buddhist Path to Simplicity, Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life, by Christina Feldman.
In this book, Feldman shows how to achieve harmony and balance amidst the stresses and complexity of our daily lives. She addresses subjects of compassion, speech, effort, intention, mindfulness and awakening. The path to peace, she suggests, is not necessarily complex or arduous. She encourages us to simply turn our attention to this moment, knowing that it will speak to us of wonder, mystery, harmony and peace.
The group will meet for 6 sessions on Zoom: April 6 and 20, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15. You must be registered for the entire series; there are no drop-ins.
Registration is now closed.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Classical Teachings of the Buddha for Daily Living
(12 Week Online Class)
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
In this 12-week series, each week we will be emailed a teaching of the Buddha’s, taken from short traditional teachings (or suttas). These will be presented to follow a traditional progression of ethics, concentration, and wisdom. We will be asked to reflect upon and apply each teaching to our formal practice, and daily lives during the week. We will then come together in a supportive community each Wednesday evening (on Zoom) for shared practice, the receiving of teachings, and time for reflection, and discussion.
Registration is closed for this class that runs from 3/31-6/16. There are no drop-in classes.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
Saturday, June 5, 2021
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Five Mindful Steps to Living with Fuller Awareness; An Online Retreat
(With Half Day option)
With Matthew Daniell
We often practice to get rid of suffering or to get peace. This is natural, but it often limits our ability to align ourselves with the primary conditions that allows letting go and peace to arise. This is awareness itself. In this day-long retreat we will work with a progressive five step mindfulness process drawn from various Buddhist calming and wisdom practices.
The goal is simply to learn to live with greater natural awareness, and then to explore off retreat how this approach can unify formal practice and daily life without a lot of effort.
Registration closed at 8:30am on June 5th for this offering.
Monday, June 7, 2021
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, June 8, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Classical Teachings of the Buddha for Daily Living
(12 Week Online Class)
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
In this 12-week series, each week we will be emailed a teaching of the Buddha’s, taken from short traditional teachings (or suttas). These will be presented to follow a traditional progression of ethics, concentration, and wisdom. We will be asked to reflect upon and apply each teaching to our formal practice, and daily lives during the week. We will then come together in a supportive community each Wednesday evening (on Zoom) for shared practice, the receiving of teachings, and time for reflection, and discussion.
Registration is closed for this class that runs from 3/31-6/16. There are no drop-in classes.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Practice Oriented Book Group
(An Online Six Week Series 4/6-6/15)
Our next book for the Practice Oriented Book Group is The Buddhist Path to Simplicity, Spiritual Practice for Everyday Life, by Christina Feldman.
In this book, Feldman shows how to achieve harmony and balance amidst the stresses and complexity of our daily lives. She addresses subjects of compassion, speech, effort, intention, mindfulness and awakening. The path to peace, she suggests, is not necessarily complex or arduous. She encourages us to simply turn our attention to this moment, knowing that it will speak to us of wonder, mystery, harmony and peace.
The group will meet for 6 sessions on Zoom: April 6 and 20, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15. You must be registered for the entire series; there are no drop-ins.
Registration is now closed.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Classical Teachings of the Buddha for Daily Living
(12 Week Online Class)
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
In this 12-week series, each week we will be emailed a teaching of the Buddha’s, taken from short traditional teachings (or suttas). These will be presented to follow a traditional progression of ethics, concentration, and wisdom. We will be asked to reflect upon and apply each teaching to our formal practice, and daily lives during the week. We will then come together in a supportive community each Wednesday evening (on Zoom) for shared practice, the receiving of teachings, and time for reflection, and discussion.
Registration is closed for this class that runs from 3/31-6/16. There are no drop-in classes.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Introduction to Insight Meditation
(4 Week On-Site Class, 6/17-7/15 - no class on 7/1)
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 four 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.
This session will run weekly from June 17 through July 15th (no class on July 1st) at IMCN from 7-8:30pm, and is limited to six participants.
This class will be held in our spacious screened-in porch. While on the porch, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
This class is full. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please send an email to meditate@imcnewburyport.com or you can register for the next four week series which begins on July 22nd.
Friday, June 18, 2021
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The Seven Ingredients of Awakening: Joyous Interest; Online Friday Evening Talk
With Rebecca Bradshaw
As we settle more deeply into the present moment, a kind of joy arises that is independent of what is happening. Our hearts open and connect with curiosity and a vivid sense of aliveness.
In the Friday night meditation and talk, we will explore the four tasks for this factor of awakening, noticing when it’s present, noticing when it’s absent, noticing what encourages it to arise and what encourages it to continue.
During our Saturday half-day retreat, we will continue the cultivation of this joy of simple presence in our meditation and in our daily lives.
Once you have registered for this talk, you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link.
To sign up for the Saturday retreat only, or the combo talk and retreat, please go to "Online Retreats and Workshops" and click on the "The Seven Ingredients of Awakening: Joyous Interest" retreat/combo link.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Saturday, June 19, 2021
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
The Seven Ingredients of Awakening: Joyous Interest; An Online Half Day Retreat
With Rebecca Bradshaw
As we settle more deeply into the present moment, a kind of joy arises that is independent of what is happening. Our hearts open and connect with curiosity and a vivid sense of aliveness.
In the Friday night meditation and talk, we will explore the four tasks for this factor of awakening, noticing when it’s present, noticing when it’s absent, noticing what encourages it to arise and what encourages it to continue.
During our Saturday half-day retreat, we will continue the cultivation of this joy of simple presence in our meditation and in our daily lives.
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, June 21, 2021
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, June 22, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Present Moment Poetry Practice Group; An Online Class Series
Optional On-Site Class Tonight - Registration Open
With Matthew Daniell
Prerequisite: Ongoing Students
Tonight is the optional one evening session that is part of this 6-week series.
You must be registered for this 6 week class series (7/7-8/11) to attend.
Matthew Daniell will host tonight's session at the Center from 7-9pm. All individuals attending this in-person class must be fully vaccinated (please bring a copy of your vaccination card with you or send an email with photo to meditate@imcnewburyport.com and registered for the entire class series. Masks are optional, not required.
Great poetry often comes from the depths of seeing deeply into life. Used wisely, poetry can move us inwardly to live more freshly in the moments that make up our lives. In this summer series, we will read poetry that arises from, and leads us back to, a depth of feeling and connection and intimacy with the mystery of being alive. One poem will be emailed to you each week to inform your practice at home and will be used as a touchstone for discussion in class.
This is a 6-week on-line class series that runs from 7/7-8/11 on Zoom. There are no drop-in classes.
You must be pre-registered to attend. Once you are registered, you will receive a confirmation email, along with the Zoom link.
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, June 24, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Thursday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Introduction to Insight Meditation
(4 Week On Site Class, 6/17-7/15 - no class on 7/1)
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 four 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.
This session will run weekly from June 17 through July 15th (no class on July 1st) at IMCN from 7-8:30pm, and is limited to six participants.
This class will be held in our spacious screened-in porch. While on the porch, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.
You must be registered for the entire series (6/17-7/15). There are no drop-in classes.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Body, Breath, and Mind: Meditating without Attachment
An On-Site Retreat
With Chris Crotty
This half-day retreat brings together the Buddhist ideal of non-attachment and the foundations of insight meditation: body, breath, and mind. Through alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation interspersed with Dharma reflections, together we will undertake a careful investigation of non-attachment in a simple, pragmatic way, aimed at deepening our meditation practice as well as bringing the ideal of non-attachment more alive in our day-to-day lives. This retreat is open to beginners and experienced meditators-all are welcome.
This retreat has been changed from a Zoom offering to an on-site retreat to be held in the Meditation Hall at IMCN. In order to attend this retreat, you must be fully vaccinated. You will have to show proof of vaccination at the door. You may also email the Director with a copy of your proof of vaccination before the retreat. Masks will not be required while sitting in the meditation hall or outside during walking meditation. We ask you wear a mask while moving throughout the rest of the building.
To pay by check or read our refund policy, click here.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
7:45 am to 8:30 am
Tuesday Morning Open Sit
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.
This drop-in sitting meditation will be held in our spacious screened-in porch, and limited to six people. If more than six people show up for this drop-in, there will be additional seating on the other two enclosed porches. While on the porches, we will comply with the state Covid regulations:
* The Center will be cleaned before and after the class;
* We will maintain social distancing; seating will be six feet apart;
* Please bring and wear your own face mask.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home and call your doctor.