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The Open Practice Period is available for experienced students who need no instruction.  IMCN is open to use for silent sitting and walking meditation practice and use of library.  You may arrive and leave at any time.  Total silence is kept in the building and on the grounds during this period.  No bells will be rung.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  This is not suitable for beginners.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

Registration is now closed for this class which began on 9/8.  There are no drop-in classes.

In this 13-week practice group we will explore in detail the Buddhas Kalama sutta on ‘free inquiry’.  This seminal Sutta (teaching from the early teachings by the Buddha) captures the spirit of knowing experience for oneself, and not relying on any external authority, as well as using the ‘the wise’ as a standard for action. The sutta moves in detail through free inquiry, the forces that block clarity of the mind and heart and practices of love, compassion, joy, and equanimity.  Overall, this teaching provides a balanced and full approach to the unique path of clarity and openhearted living of the Buddha.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

Registration is now closed for this class series.  You must be registered for the entire series; there are no drop-ins.

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.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

Registration has closed for this class.  There are no drop-ins.

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. 

Read About Ted Jones.

Compassion is one of the four boundless qualities of the heart the Buddha emphasized. It goes beyond our empathetic, emotional response to suffering, enabling us to take wise and kind action without getting overwhelmed.  Modern science provides clear validation that compassion practice has many benefits including better physical and mental health. Practicing compassion is beneficial for self and others.

Read About Matthew Daniell

Effie Stavrulaki , Ph.D., is a long-time meditation practitioner and a community dharma leader at IMCN. She has a certificate in Positive Psychology from Whole Being Institute and is a certified teacher of Koru Mindfulness, which specializes in teaching mindfulness to college age adults.  She is an Associate Professor of Management at Bentley University. She has developed and teaches mindfulness and positive psychology courses and is a published author in the science of mindfulness.

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
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Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617
Passcode: 365026
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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.  

The Open Practice Period is available for experienced students who need no instruction.  IMCN is open to use for silent sitting and walking meditation practice and use of library.  You may arrive and leave at any time.  Total silence is kept in the building and on the grounds during this period.  No bells will be rung.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  This is not suitable for beginners.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

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.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

Registration has closed for this class.  There are no drop-ins.

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. 

Read About Ted Jones.

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.

Read About Ted Jones.

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.  

The Open Practice Period is available for experienced students who need no instruction.  IMCN is open to use for silent sitting and walking meditation practice and use of library.  You may arrive and leave at any time.  Total silence is kept in the building and on the grounds during this period.  No bells will be rung.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  This is not suitable for beginners.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

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.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

The Dalai Lama said that “love is a not a luxury, but a necessity,” yet in our hearts we often do not feel love for ourselves or others and we bear the painful consequences.  In this workshop, we will explore time tested Buddhist practices which tap the power of intention through offering phrases of loving kindness (metta) to ourselves and others. When cultivated, loving kindness practice helps us to heal our own hearts by loving ourselves more deeply.  It can also help us touch those in our lives and the world with a deeper sense of love and connection.  Touching love for ourselves and others can be especially helpful during the holiday season with all of its inherent stresses. All are welcome.

Read About Matthew Daniell

Due to the rise in Covid cases, we are postponing this offering when conditions are better.

IMCN enjoys an annual potluck every December, giving us a chance to visit with one another and make some new friends within our meditation community. At 12:30pm we will gather for a potluck lunch which was preceded by the half day retreat ‘Loving Kindness for the Holidays’.  Please don't worry, if you don't like to cook you can bring something from the store!  Around 2:00pm we will move into the Meditation Hall for a reflections on compassion from Matthew Daniell, and community sharing of this past year.  

Join us for this wonderful December ritual!  All are welcome! There is no fee for the potluck and reflections, but kindly RSVP if you plan on attending at meditate@imcnewburyport.org.

In order to attend this offering, 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 offering.  

Ongoing Covid precautions:  Masks must be work while inside the building, except while eating or drinking.

Due to a scheduling conflict, this offering has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 21st.

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.

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.  

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

The Open Practice Period is available for experienced students who need no instruction.  IMCN is open to use for silent sitting and walking meditation practice and use of library.  You may arrive and leave at any time.  Total silence is kept in the building and on the grounds during this period.  No bells will be rung.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  This is not suitable for beginners.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

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.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

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.  

The Open Practice Period is available for experienced students who need no instruction.  IMCN is open to use for silent sitting and walking meditation practice and use of library.  You may arrive and leave at any time.  Total silence is kept in the building and on the grounds during this period.  No bells will be rung.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  This is not suitable for beginners.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.

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.

Please note:  You must be vaccinated in order to attend.  If you have not already done so, please bring your vaccination card with you to show to the leader or send a copy of it to the Director via email.  Once we have received your proof of vaccination, you do not have to produce it again.

Ongoing Covid precautions:  At this point we are not requiring masks at the Center as proof of full vaccination is required for participants and staff (if you would like to wear a mask, you are welcome to).  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.  At any teachers’ discretion, masks may be required.  This will be posted in their offering’s description.