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Meditation retreat in Redwood City

15 upcoming Meditation retreat events in Redwood City, October 2026 – January 2027.

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Silent Sitting

Silent Sitting

Redwood City, United States

In-person attendance is open without registration, and masks are no longer required. This gathering offers a simple, quiet space to arrive, settle in, and sit in stillness together. Designed for those who value presence and reflection, the session creates an open environment where you can pause from the pace of daily life and enjoy a moment of calm in community. Whether you are new to meditation o...

October 25, 2026On request
Sitting and Talk With Kodo Conlin

Sitting and Talk With Kodo Conlin

Redwood City, United States

YouTube Livestream | IMC Website Livestream Join the usual Sunday morning sit and talk live stream, shared on YouTube and through the IMC website. The morning begins with a meditation at 9:25, followed by a 30–45-minute talk starting at 10:00. It’s a simple, welcoming way to begin the day with stillness, reflection, and a sense of community. Whether you tune in from home or create a quiet space fo...

October 25, 2026On request
NO MEETING TONIGHT for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein

NO MEETING TONIGHT for people in their 20s/30s: At Home in the World with Max Erdstein

Redwood City, United States

This in-person gathering at IMC offers a welcoming space for people in their 20s and 30s to connect, reflect, and explore what it means to feel at home in the world. Held on Sunday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, the group meets weekly except on the second Sunday of the month. Each session includes guided meditation, a short dharma talk, and open group discussion, creating a balanced format that su...

October 26, 2026On request
Half-day Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Half-day Retreat with Gil Fronsdal

Redwood City, United States

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 by a walking practice from 10:15 to 11:00 am to help bring mindfulness into movement. A second sitting session from 11:00 to 11:45 am deepens the stillness before a short dharmette, or brief talk, fro...

October 28, 2026On request
Mindfulness of Body & Citta While Speaking

Mindfulness of Body & Citta While Speaking

Redwood City, United States

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 meditation, and structured small-group practice sessions. Together, these practices invite a more direct experience of speaking from embodied awareness and from connection to the citta (heart-mind). Gui...

October 31, 2026On request
Sitting and Talk With Gil Fronsdal

Sitting and Talk With Gil Fronsdal

Redwood City, United States

In-person at IMC, with live streaming available on YouTube and through IMC’s website This Sunday morning gathering offers a simple, welcoming space to settle into meditation and then listen to a talk with Gil Fronsdal. The meditation begins at 9:25 am, followed by the talk at 10:00 am, and the full program concludes by 10:45 am. Whether you join in person or tune in online, the format is designed....

November 1, 2026On request
BIPOC Sitting Group with Lily Huang

BIPOC Sitting Group with Lily Huang

Redwood City, United States

Held on the first Sunday of each month, this in-person gathering at IMC offers a welcoming space for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color to come together in community. Facilitated by Lily Huang, the session weaves together a guided meditation, a brief Dharma talk, community check-ins, and open group discussion, creating a steady rhythm of reflection and connection. Designed...

November 2, 2026On request
Meditation and Talk with Diana Clark

Meditation and Talk with Diana Clark

Redwood City, United States

Spend your Monday evenings in a calm, welcoming setting designed to support deeper practice and reflection. From 7:15–8:30pm Pacific, Diana Clark guides an evening that begins with a 30-minute silent meditation, followed by a 30-minute Dharma talk offering practical wisdom for everyday life. The final 15 minutes are reserved for questions and shared reflections, creating space for thoughtful conve...

November 17, 2026On request
Sitting and Talk With tbd

Sitting and Talk With tbd

Redwood City, United States

Join a quiet Sunday morning gathering that begins with meditation and continues with an open talk, offered in person at IMC and streamed live for remote participants. The meditation begins at 9:25 am, followed by the talk at 10:00 am, and the program concludes by 10:45 am, making it a gentle and accessible way to start the day. Those unable to attend onsite can still take part through the YouTube....

January 31, 2027On request
Dharma Practice Days

Dharma Practice Days

Redwood City, United States

Beginning each September or October, Gil Fronsdal leads a 7- to 9-month practice program designed for sustained growth, reflection, and deepening understanding. Over the course of the program, participants are invited into an extended rhythm of study and practice that unfolds gradually through the year, creating space for steady development rather than quick results. Each cycle centers on a differ...

Dates on requestOn request
Mindfulness and Wisdom Daylong Retreats

Mindfulness and Wisdom Daylong Retreats

Redwood City, United States

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 the Burmese teacher U Tejaniya, the teachings invite participants to explore a relaxed, open awareness that is less about forcing concentration and more about understanding the mind as it naturally unf...

Dates on requestOn request
Threefold Experienced Practitioner Program

Threefold Experienced Practitioner Program

Redwood City, United States

Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā — Ethics, Meditation, and Wisdom — form the foundation of this in-depth practitioner journey. Offered as three eight-month programs repeated across a three-year cycle, this series provides a structured way to engage with the essential Buddhist teachings that support authentic practice and inner growth. Each stage is designed to deepen understanding step by step, creating s...

Dates on requestOn request
BIPOC Sitting Group

BIPOC Sitting Group

Redwood City, United States

Join a welcoming monthly gathering designed to support practice, reflection, and connection in community. Held on the first Sunday of each month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, this in-person session at IMC is facilitated by Lily Huang. Open to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color, the group offers a thoughtful space to sit, listen, and share with others on a similar path. Each mee...

November 1, 2026On request
CANCELLED UNTIL AUGUST: Dharma Rocks Program with Lily Pan and Hilary Borison

CANCELLED UNTIL AUGUST: Dharma Rocks Program with Lily Pan and Hilary Borison

Redwood City, United States

Held on the third Sunday of each month from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, this in-person program at IMC offers children a playful introduction to meditation and mindfulness through games, stories, and art. The current meeting has been cancelled until August. In May, families are invited to gather instead for the Vesak celebration on Sunday morning, May 3. Vegetarian pizza will be provided. Parents and guard...

November 15, 2026On request
Walking Meditation Instruction

Walking Meditation Instruction

Redwood City, United States

Many people in the West think of meditation as something done only in stillness, yet Buddhist tradition recognizes four meditation postures: sitting, walking, standing, and lying down. Each can support a calm, clear awareness of the present moment. After sitting, walking is the most common posture for meditation. In meditation centers and monasteries, special indoor halls and outdoor paths are oft...

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