Events in Redwood City

Dharmette (Brief talk)

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...

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April 25, 2027 23:45

Redwood City, United States

Vegetarian Potluck

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Tea

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Center Cleaning and Gardening

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Brown Bag Lunch

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Volunteering

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Community Picnic

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...

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Redwood City, United States

One-Day Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Daylong

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Dharma Practice Days

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Mindfulness and Wisdom Daylong Retreats

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Other Daylong Teachings

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Eightfold Path Program

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Threefold Experienced Practitioner Program

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Dharma Mentor Training Program

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....

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Redwood City, United States

Dharma Sprouts Program

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....

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Redwood City, United States

Dharma Bodhis Middle School Program

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-...

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Redwood City, United States

Mindful Teens

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...

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Redwood City, United States

Four-Week Beginner’s Practice Group

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...

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Redwood City, United States

BIPOC Sitting Group

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....

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October 4, 2026 12:00

Redwood City, United States

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

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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November 15, 2026 12:00

Redwood City, United States

Mindful Parents with Lauren Silver and Melody Baumgartner

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....

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February 21, 2027 12:00

Redwood City, United States

Walking Meditation Instruction

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 suppor...

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Redwood City, United States

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Frequently asked questions

How many events are there in Redwood City?

There are currently 46 upcoming events in Redwood City on RetreatsMap — listings are updated daily.

When is the next event in Redwood City?

The next upcoming event, “Refuge in Times Like These - A Daylong Mindfulness Meditation Retreat with Thina Ollier and Lauren Silver”, starts on September 26, 2026. Use the map or the date filter to find dates that suit you.