IMC offers four age-specific programs, beginning with kindergarten-aged children and continuing through 12th grade. The Mindful Parenting Program has resumed, and family programs are held in person in...
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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. Facilita...
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...
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,...
11:45 – 12:00 pm Dharmette (brief talk) 12:00 – 12:15 pm Temple cleaning 12:15 pm – Informal lunch gathering (bring your own bag lunch) This short midday program offers a simple, meaningful pause in t...
Gather with the community for a welcoming vegetarian potluck brunch held at 11 am on the last Sunday of each month, right after the regular Sunday morning program. It is a simple and joyful way to ext...
Join us for a relaxed monthly gathering with tea and light refreshments, held on the second Sunday of each month after the regular Sunday morning program. It’s a simple and welcoming way to linger a l...
Join us on the first and third Sundays of each month for a short, hands-on session dedicated to caring for the center and its garden. This is a simple way to support the space, connect with others, an...
Join us for a relaxed Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesday afternoons from 12:15 to 1:00, held after the Wednesday half-day program. This is a simple, welcoming opportunity to pause, connect, and enjoy a shar...
Volunteering is a meaningful way to support a project or help care for the center while connecting with others who share an interest in mindfulness and meditation. It offers a welcoming space to contr...
Once a year, usually in July, IMC hosts a community picnic in a Redwood City public park, creating a relaxed opportunity for people to gather, connect, and enjoy time together outdoors. The picnic typ...
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...
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, partici...
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...
Rooted in the Buddha’s most direct teaching on practice, this program offers a clear and accessible introduction to the Eightfold Path. Over ten months, participants are guided through each of the eig...
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 se...
Designed for those who have developed depth and steadiness in their own Dharma practice, this training prepares participants to support others on their path with care and discernment. A Dharma Mentor....
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...
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....
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....
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The next upcoming event, “BIPOC Sitting Group”, starts on September 6, 2026. Use the map or the date filter to find dates that suit you.
