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CIMC is an urban refuge and teaching center for all who seek inner peace through the liberating practice of Insight Meditation (vipassana). Adults of all cultural and spiritual backgrounds, races, nationalities, classes, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and abilities are welcome here. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where the contemplative life can be nurtured amid the complexities of daily life.

THIS PROGRAM IS FULL – Letting Go of the Comparing Mindwith Yuka NakamuraSaturday, January 189:00 am - 5:00 pm
Living Compassionately as Men: An Insight Meditation Workshop (Jan 2020)with Matthew HepburnSaturday, January 2510:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Way of Awareness: An Introduction to Insight Meditation (Jan 2020)with Matthew HepburnMonday, January 276:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Beginners’ Insight Meditation Workshop (Feb 2020)with Madeline KlyneSaturday, February 110:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Way of Awareness: An Introduction to Insight Meditation (Jan 2020)with Matthew HepburnMonday, February 36:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Learning How to Live: The Way of Awareness in Action (Feb 2020)with Larry RosenbergMonday, February 37:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meeting the Hindrances with Intimacy and Wisdomwith Doug PhillipsWednesday, February 51:00 pm - 2:45 pm
People of Color Retreat: Recognizing the Importance of the Three Characteristicswith Tuere SalaSaturday, February 89:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Sunday Afternoon Extended PracticeSunday, January 192:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Beginners’ Drop-Inwith Zeenat PotiaTuesday, January 216:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dharma Talkwith Ron DenhardtWednesday, January 227:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Thursday Morning RetreatThursday, January 239:00 am - 1:00 pm
Afternoon Tea & Dharma Discussionwith Madeline KlyneThursday, January 234:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday Afternoon Extended PracticeSunday, January 262:00 pm - 5:15 pm
35 & Under Sangha with Teacherwith Matthew HepburnSunday, January 267:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Beginners’ Drop-Inwith Zeenat PotiaTuesday, January 286:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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MEN’S INSIGHT MEDITATION WORKSHOP

Living Compassionately as Men with Matthew Hepburn, Saturday January 25. This is an opportunity for people across the gender spectrum who identify as men to spend the day practicing together, sharing wisdom and offering mutual support across generations and life experiences. Meditation and contemplative exploration will support us as we cultivate a wholesome collective masculinity.

NEW TO MEDITATION?

The Way of Awareness: An Introduction to Insight Meditation, with Matthew Hepburn, Monday evenings starting January 27th. Offers a gradual and systematic introduction to the practice of Insight Meditation with emphasis on developing mindfulness in daily life. Beginners Insight Meditation Workshop, Saturday, February 1st with Madeline Klyne. Includes formal meditation instruction, guided sitting and walking practice, and group discussion as we explore the basics of Insight Meditation (vipassana).

MINDFULNESS AND RECOVERY

Recovery from addiction, including alcoholism, is an extremely personal journey–one that can sometimes feel like an unwanted rollercoaster ride. Mindfulness has been called the mother of all interventions and one of the Buddha’s core teachings includes using the power of mindfulness to help overcome craving as a path to liberation. Join us for a day-long workshop, Finding Freedom from Craving: A Buddhist Approach to Recovery, with Walt Opie, Sunday, February 9th.

BENEFACTOR RATE

CIMC is committed to keeping the cost of programs as low as possible. As a result, our current fees take care of less than half of the Center’s expenses each year. When you register for any of our programs we invite you to choose the “Benefactor Rate” which more accurately reflects the true cost of offering the teachings. Doing so supports others in the CIMC community. Thank you for your generosity.

The Cambridge Insight Meditation Center is dedicated to creating a space that welcomes all people regardless of cultural and religious background, race, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, and physical ability. Financial support for our programs is available to all.

As Guiding Teachers, we are committed to offering the essence of the Buddha's message of liberation and it is our intention to apply these teachings to every aspect of daily life. We recognize that for many people, everyday life means being subject to social injustice on a regular basis. As a community and institution, we are committed to the freedom—both inner and outer—of all beings. Hopefully, CIMC and the Buddha's teachings can contribute in a small way to the necessary changes that will facilitate social justice.

May we all cultivate wisdom and compassion and recognize the interdependence of all beings everywhere.

Narayan Helen Liebenson
Larry Rosenberg

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