Monday Open Practice Period

Mon 05/21/18 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

This is an opportunity for experienced students to come and meditate with others in a relaxed and open way.  There are no teachers giving instructions and no bells are rung. A senior sangha member will be there to open and close the building. Participants are encouraged to do sitting meditation and/or walking meditation in an unstructured setting.  We request that this period be devoted to only meditation and ask that you not read or write during this time. There is no registration and no fee; Donations are always welcome.  Not suggested for new meditators.

Monday Evening Silent Meditation

Mon 05/21/18 - 7:00pm to 7:45pm

This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. No registration.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  Not suggested for new meditators.

Tuesday Morning Silent Meditation

Tue 05/22/18 - 7:45am to 8:30am

This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. No registration.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  Not suggested for new meditators.

Wednesday Open Practice Period

Wed 05/23/18 - 10:00am to 12:30pm

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.

Nine Weeks, Nine Poems, One Practice (9 week class - 5/23-8/8, no class on 5/30, 7/4, 7/25) - With Matthew Daniell

Wed 05/23/18 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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 nine week series we will read poetry from both East and West. The selections along with with short introductions come from one of Matthews teachers he practiced with in India in the 1980’s, Christopher Titmus. Here is a list of the poets we will be reading week by week: The Buddha, TS Eliot, Kahlil Gibran, John Keats, Mary Oliver, Pablo Neruda, Rainer Maria Rilke, Rabindranath Tagore, and Rumi.  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 nine week class runs from 5/23-8/8 (no class on 5/30, 7/4, 7/25).   

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Prerequisites:

You must be pre-registered to attend.  This is a 9 week class that runs from 5/23-8/8 (no class on 5/30, 7/4, 7/25). There are no drop-in classes.

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.

REGARDING IMCN CLASS RECORDINGS - Many of the teachings Matthew gives and parts of the discussion sessions may be recorded in this series of classes.  Some of the material may be used later in written form (nothing in audio form).  If any written material does come from these archives names will be protected.  If you prefer that nothing you say, nor dialogues you engage in be used in any way please just let Debra (the Director) know and we will respect your privacy completely.

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Thursday Morning Silent Meditation

Thu 05/24/18 - 7:45am to 8:30am

This drop-in sitting meditation is offered in the simplicity of silence without instruction. An ending bell will be rung by a practice leader. No registration.  No fee; donations are always welcome.  Not suggested for new meditators.

Thursday Morning Retreat - With Matthew Daniell

Thu 05/24/18 - 9:30am to 12:30pm

Thursday Half Day Retreats are designed to be flexible to personal schedules while offering the opportunity to deepen practice through periods of silent sitting and walking meditation. You may come for part, or all of this retreat.  While at the center, please adhere closely to the schedule and maintain silence.  Click here for retreat schedule.

Teacher Matthew Daniell leads the retreat and there will be minimal instruction offered as needed.  He will provide time for an optional teacher interview with each participant.  A bell will be rung to signal the rotation between silent sitting and walking meditation.  Cost: $25/nonmembers and $20/members  (Can be paid at the door with cash or check only.)

These practice periods are not suitable for complete beginners: An introductory meditation class or equivalent experience is strongly recommended before attending. Attendance is on a drop-in basis; no pre-registration is required.

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Note:  You can pre-register for this retreat online or pay at the door.  Pre-registration is not required. 

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Learning How to Love - With Jessica Morey

Sat 05/26/18 - 10:00am to 4:30pm

How do we learn to love ourselves and the world in an embodied way? In this workshop we will explore relaxing into and connecting with our bodies as a ground for cultivating the skills and strength to love our lives and the world in an authentic and undefended way. We will explore the wisdom and resilience of our bodies; mourning the inevitable pain and loss of living to renew our natural embodied compassion, joy and deep desire for connection with ourselves, our communities and the world - loving despite the disappointments and imperfections. 

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NOTE:  If you register for this retreat after Thursday, May 24th, please bring your own lunch as we have already taken a final count for the volunteer who makes the soup.

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