Monday Open Practice Period

Mon 12/09/19 - 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 12/09/19 - 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 12/10/19 - 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.

Wednesday Open Practice Period

Wed 12/11/19 - 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 12/11/19 - 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 12/12/19 - 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.

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

Thu 12/12/19 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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

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 five 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.

Loving Kindness for the Holidays (followed by optional Holiday Potluck Lunch) - With Matthew Daniell

Sat 12/14/19 - 9:30am to 12:30pm

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 1/2 day retreat, 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.

NOTE:  Following this workshop IMCN will be having their annual Holiday Potluck Lunch at 12:30pm.  This is an optional lunch to be held after the workshop.  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 (only the workshop itself has a registration fee), but kindly RSVP if you plan on attending at meditate@imcnewburyport.org

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Holiday Potluck Lunch, Dharma Talk and Community Sharing - With Matthew Daniell

Sat 12/14/19 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

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.