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Monthly Potluck at IMC

Monthly Potluck at IMC

Redwood City, United States

On the last Sunday of every month, the community gathers right after the Sunday Dharma Talk to share a relaxed potluck meal. This welcoming monthly tradition offers a warm opportunity to connect, enjoy conversation, and spend time together in a spirit of generosity and mindfulness. Everyone is welcome to attend. Guests are invited to bring a vegetarian dish to share, though bringing food is not re...

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

Berkeley: Sitting and Talk with Yanli Wang and Lily Huang

Berkeley: Sitting and Talk with Yanli Wang and Lily Huang

Redwood City, United States

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 Finnish Hall Meeting Room, the evening includes a 30-minute meditation, a 30-minute Dharma talk, and 30 minutes of both small- and large-group discussion, creating space to listen, share, and explore the...

October 27, 2026On request

Amplify Your Intuition: A 4-day immersive retreat with Cirak Dr. Victoria Shaw

Amplify Your Intuition: A 4-day immersive retreat with Cirak Dr. Victoria Shaw

Escondido, United States

Many people don’t lack intuition; they’re simply caught in mental overload. When every choice is analyzed and reanalyzed, clarity can feel out of reach, and what seems like inner guidance may be tangled with fear, conditioning, or emotional reactivity. Yet as the mind settles and attention returns to the body, a quieter knowing begins to emerge. This retreat is not about collecting techniques to f...

October 28, 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

Yoga & Meditation with Terry Lesser

Yoga & Meditation with Terry Lesser

Redwood City, United States

In-person at IMC Each session blends a thoughtful sequence of yoga asanas with guided meditation to help steady the mind, deepen the breath, and expand overall awareness. The practice is designed to support flexibility, balance, and strength while creating a calm and grounded atmosphere. This is a mixed-level class, and beginners are always welcome. Everyone is invited to practice at their own pac...

October 29, 2026On request

Back to Basics - Friends of Bill W. — Camp Ocean Pines

Back to Basics - Friends of Bill W. — Camp Ocean Pines

Cambria, United States

Join a welcoming weekend of connection, reflection, and shared support in a beautiful coastal setting. The program will include 12-step discussions, meetings, and plenty of fellowship, all complemented by great food and the relaxed atmosphere of Camp Ocean Pines. It is a gathering that brings together long-time attendees who have returned year after year, creating a familiar and supportive sense o...

October 31, 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

CANCELLED: Dharma Sprouts Program with Hilary Borison and Carla Rayacich

CANCELLED: Dharma Sprouts Program with Hilary Borison and Carla Rayacich

Redwood City, United States

(For children in kindergarten through 2nd grade and their parents) Held on the first Sunday of each month, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, this in-person program at IMC offers a welcoming space for families to explore meditation and mindfulness together. Designed to engage young children through stories, songs, art, movement, and games, the session invites playful learning while gently introducing cont...

November 1, 2026On request

Youth and Family Programs

Youth and Family Programs

Redwood City, United States

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 the IMC meditation hall. Mindful Parents Led by Lauren Silver and Melody Baumgartner Third Sunday of the month, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm October 2025 – June 2026, with no meeting in December This year’s th...

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

Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instruction

Basic Mindfulness Meditation Instruction

Redwood City, United States

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 practice taught there, making it a gentle way for newcomers to get acquainted with the center’s approach. Open to all, the session is intended for anyone curious about meditation, whether you are completely....

November 4, 2026On request

Final Weekend Training and Graduation

Final Weekend Training and Graduation

Orange, United States

This final weekend marks a meaningful transition point, bringing the training journey to a close with a strong focus on partnering with God and stepping fully into your calling. Designed as an immersive and reflective experience, it offers more than 10 hours of interactive lecture, along with 6 one-on-one coaching practice sessions and a private coaching evaluation. Participants will also share me...

November 5, 2026On request

Couples Weekend

Couples Weekend

Ramona, United States

Set aside the rush of everyday life and enjoy a meaningful retreat designed for partners who want to reconnect, recharge, and deepen their bond. This weekend offers guided workshops focused on communication and intimacy, creating space for honest conversation, shared understanding, and a stronger foundation together. Alongside the workshop sessions, there will be time to relax, play, and simply en...

November 6, 2026On request

Fall Women’s Retreat

Fall Women’s Retreat

Big Bear Lake, United States

During this women’s retreat, participants are invited to step away from the pace of daily life and enter a peaceful space for reflection, renewal, and spiritual connection. Through thoughtful presentations, quiet prayer, and faith-sharing moments, the program creates meaningful opportunities to grow closer to our Lord Jesus in a supportive and uplifting setting. Guests can expect a gentle rhythm o...

November 6, 2026On request

Fall Women’s Retreat

Fall Women’s Retreat

Big Bear Lake, United States

Step into a peaceful space designed for reflection, renewal, and spiritual connection. Over these days, you’ll have the opportunity to draw closer to our Lord Jesus through a meaningful blend of presentations, quiet prayer, faith sharing, and additional moments of gentle contemplation. This retreat offers a supportive environment where women can pause from daily responsibilities and focus on what....

November 6, 2026On request

Ancestral Healing Retreat

Ancestral Healing Retreat

Norwalk, United States

This immersive retreat invites you into a space of reflection, connection, and deep healing inspired by the symbolic wisdom of the condor. Designed for those seeking a meaningful pause from everyday life, it offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect inwardly, and explore ancestral themes in a supportive wellness setting. Through a carefully held retreat experience, participants can expect mome...

November 7, 2026On request

Holiday Vegan Potluck

Holiday Vegan Potluck

Los Angeles, United States

Our free vegan potlucks have become a beloved part of the community, and this Holiday Vegan Potluck is one of the most anticipated gatherings of the season. It offers a warm, welcoming space to come together, share plant-based dishes, and enjoy the spirit of the holidays in good company. Guests can expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where food becomes a way to connect, celebrate, and discover n...

November 8, 2026On request

Moving Men: An Embodied Inquiry

Moving Men: An Embodied Inquiry

Big Sur, United States

At a moment when many men are reexamining the inherited roles, social expectations, and narratives that have shaped masculinity, this workshop offers a courageous space for exploration. Through movement, honest self-reflection, and the profound learning that emerges when men gather, participants will uncover challenges, witness one another’s vulnerability, and open to new ways of belonging, relati...

November 10, 2026On request

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of

Self-Guided Explorations Weekend of

Big Sur, United States

3 Days / 2 Nights Enjoy a restorative weekend designed for self-guided exploration, giving you the space to slow down, reflect, and move at your own pace. Over the course of 3 days and 2 nights, this experience offers a simple yet meaningful setting for personal renewal, quiet time, and mindful presence. With no fixed program to follow, you can shape each day according to your own needs—whether th...

November 13, 2026On request

Mindful Parents

Mindful Parents

Redwood City, United States

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 gentle space to slow down, connect, and strengthen the skills that help families grow with more ease and intention. Each session includes meditation, mindful speech, and attentive listening, along with g...

November 15, 2026On request

Writer's Workshop

Writer's Workshop

Ramona, United States

Set in the peaceful surroundings of The Oaks, this workshop offers an inspiring place to focus on your writing, whether you are actively developing a project or simply ready to begin. With a balance of guided collaboration and quiet time for reflection, participants can make meaningful progress while enjoying a supportive atmosphere designed for creativity. During the workshop, you will have the o...

November 16, 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

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How many events are there in California?

There are currently 338 upcoming events in California on RetreatsMap — listings are updated daily.

How much do events in California cost?

Prices start from €14, and some events and regular classes are free to attend.

When is the next event in California?

The next upcoming event, “Fall Hall Jam”, starts on October 23, 2026. Use the map or the date filter to find dates that suit you.