Monday Open Practice Period

Mon 11/11/19 - 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 11/11/19 - 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 11/12/19 - 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.

Mindful Mamas Book Group (6 weeks - 10/22-11/26)(registration closed)

Tue 11/12/19 - 10:00am to 11:15am

The Mindful Mamas Book Group will focus on peer support and discussing personal experience of mindfulness in the daily joys and challenges of nurturing children. Between each gathering we will read a section of the book by Jack Kornfield, A Path with Heart.

Those attending will want access to a copy of the book and will be encouraged to read a section in between group gatherings.

Facilitated by mother of three and sangha member Laurel Charette

Beginner Practice Group: Level II (5 weeks 10/15-11/12) (Registration Closed) - With Ted Jones

Tue 11/12/19 - 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 10/15-11/12.  You must be preregistered to attend this class.  There are no drop-in classes.

Wednesday Open Practice Period

Wed 11/13/19 - 10:00am to 12:30am

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.

The Buddha’s Five Reflections for Embracing Reality (15 wk class - 9/4-12/18)(registration closed) - With Matthew Daniell

Wed 11/13/19 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The Buddha taught five reflections that ask us to turn towards, contemplate and embrace deep truths of impermanence in our lives.  It points us to look at old age, sickness, death, and separation as gateways to living life more fully, wisely, and compassionately in the present moment.  By working directly with facts we often avoid, we will explore our practice as not only a calming-feel good part of our life, but one that helps us to face and hold difficult emotions more openly and wisely.  These reflections approached systematically and organically can be deeply empowering and transformative, not just for ourselves but for all those we touch that face these same natural aspects of being fully human.

This is a 15 week class, and you must be pre-registered to attend.  There are no drop-in classes.  

Thursday Morning Silent Meditation

Thu 11/14/19 - 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.

Introduction to Insight Meditation (6 week class - 11/7-12/19) - With Ted Jones

Thu 11/14/19 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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 six 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.  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.

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This class will run from November 7 - December 19.  There are no drop-in classes; you must be pre-registered to attend.

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Mindful Presence: A Retreat for Beginning and Newer Students - With Matthew Daniell

Sat 11/16/19 - 10:00am to 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.

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