Join Matthew Brensilver for a one-day lovingkindness practice in Berkeley on August 22, 2026. Check-in runs from 9:45 am PT to 10:00 am PT on Saturday, and the day concludes at 4:00 pm PT. The Buddha’...
$30.00
Join an in-person introduction at IMC designed to offer a simple, welcoming entry point into mindfulness meditation. This 45-minute session provides an overview of IMC and the basic meditation practic...
On request
Spend a restorative half-day in quiet practice with a simple, balanced rhythm of sitting, walking, reflection, and community. The morning begins with seated meditation from 9:30 to 10:15 am, followed....
Five Thursdays: July 23 – August 20, 2026: 6:30 – 8:00 pm In person at IMC Offered by: Lish Dorosin and Doug Wiebe Mindfulness meditation, also called insight meditation or vipassana, is a straightfor...
Offered by: Yanli Wang and Lily Huang Gather in person on Monday evenings in Berkeley for a simple, welcoming program designed to support stillness, reflection, and community. Held at the Berkeley Fin...
This retreat offers guided meditation instruction, periods of silent sitting and walking, dharma talks, and small-group practice discussions with the teachers. It is open to both new and experienced p...
Location: Fellowship Hall at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA Offered by: Matthew Brensilver Registration required: For registration and accessibility detail...
In-person only at IMC Offered by: Gil Fronsdal This daylong retreat offers a quiet, supportive setting for those who already have a basic understanding of mindfulness practice. Rather than introducing...
Join a gentle half-day retreat designed to create space for stillness, reflection, and shared practice. The morning unfolds in a balanced rhythm of seated and walking meditation, allowing you to settl...
Parents are warmly invited to come together in a supportive community and explore ways to nurture thriving children at every stage of life, from infancy through adulthood. These gatherings offer a gen...
This silent daylong retreat offers a compassionate pause for anyone seeking steadiness amid the complexity of personal and collective life. Designed for participants who already know the basics of min...
Insight meditation, also known as Vipassana, offers a clear and accessible way to begin working with the breath and gently training attention. This approach helps quiet the mind, deepen concentration,...
Saturday October 10: 9am to 4:30pm Celebrate the joy of community during this special daylong retreat centered on meditation, connection, and sangha. The program will weave together periods of silent....
Practicing mindfulness in a retreat setting is one of the key foundations for deepening insight meditation. The quiet atmosphere, simplicity, and supportive structure of retreats help participants rel...
Mindfulness in speech can be deepened by staying rooted in the body and supported by an open, receptive heart. This daylong retreat includes guided meditation, dharma talks, silent sitting, walking me...
This daylong offers a gentle introduction to the foundations of mindfulness meditation, with guided practice in awareness of the breath, body, emotions, thoughts, walking, and eating. The program incl...
Once or twice a year, we host a Saturday daylong designed as an accessible introduction to mindfulness meditation. This all-day experience offers a calm and supportive space for anyone curious about b...
Held just twice a year on Saturdays, these daylong retreats offer a unique opportunity to step back from routine and spend a full day in contemplative practice. Guided by instruction in the style of t...
Periodically, IMC hosts daylong teachings led by guest teachers, offering participants a deeper opportunity to explore Buddhist practice in a supportive setting. These gatherings typically combine ins...
Designed for families, this program introduces children to meditation and mindfulness in a playful, engaging way. Through stories, songs, art, movement, and games, participants are invited to explore....
This program offers middle schoolers a welcoming space to explore how dharma can provide support through the unique challenges and opportunities of this stage of life. Designed to be engaging and age-...
We aim to offer a safe, uplifting space where teens can explore mindfulness as a path toward greater self-awareness, clarity, and meaningful connection with others. Through gentle guidance and support...
This four-week beginner-friendly group is designed to help participants build a steady mindfulness practice in a supportive setting. Each session includes a 20-minute meditation, along with a review o...
Held on the third Sunday of each month September 2026 – June 2027, 11:30am–1:00pm In person at IMC THEME: This year’s gatherings will explore Taking Our Places — The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up....
