Dedicated to integrating meditation practice and wisdom into daily life
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.
CIMC is celebrating 40 years of practicing together!
We will be marking this momentous year through a year-long series of events, including benefits with renowned Dharma teachers, community gatherings, a commemorative video project and more.
What We Offer
Announcements
QUESTION AND RESPONSE WITH JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN
Join us either in-person or online for an afternoon workshop from 3:00 – 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, July 20 with renowned Dharma teacher Joseph Goldstein. This event is part of a series of events to celebrate CIMC’s 40th year as a daily life Dharma center. CIMC Resident Teacher Madeline Klyne will introduce the afternoon workshop and the program will be followed by a reception at the Center.
MADELINE MONDAY on 6/16
Resident Teacher, Madeline Klyne, will be teaching two in-person classes on Monday, June 16. Join her for Teatime Dharma from 4:00 – 5:00 PM for discussion of practice questions that arise from direct experience or for Sitting & Sangha from 6:00 – 7:15 PM to sit and talk in small groups about what matters most to you in the present moment. Or join for both!
RECENT NARAYAN DHARMA TALK
Click here to listen to Narayan’s April 16 Dharma talk, on contemplation and action in these times.
DHARMA IN DAILY LIFE
Join Narayan Helen Liebenson and the CIMC community for Dharma in Daily Life (online), weekdays from 8:45-9:00 am. A brief sit, Dharma reflections, and a “practice for the day” support you to live each day in a more connected, wise, generous, and loving way. Join here.
Upcoming Programs
In The Moment (in person)
Thursdays, May 29 – June 12, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Practice group with Madeline Klyne
Speaking from the Heart: Cultivating Wise Speech Through Nonviolent Communication (in-person)
Saturday, June 14, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Workshop with Bonnie Mioduchoski & Philippe Daniel
Awakening with Courage, Compassion and Equanimity (hybrid)
Sunday, June 29, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Retreat with Devin Berry & Tara Mulay
Ecodharma Practice Group (online)
Sundays, June 29 – August 3, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Practice group with Zac Ispa-Landa
Bringing Mindfulness and Care to Physical Pain (online)
Mondays, June 30 – August 4, 7:00 – 8:45 PM
Practice group with Reya Stevens
Our Drop-ins
Click here for upcoming drop-ins.
• Dharma in Daily Life: Weekdays, 8:45 – 9:00 AM
• Evening sit: Weekdays, 6:00 – 6:45 PM (6:30 – 7:15 PM on Wed.)
• Teatime Dharma: Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
• Sitting & Sangha: Mondays, 6:00 – 7:15 PM
• Beginners Drop-In: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
• Beginners Drop-In Tea: Monthly on Tuesday, 7:00 – 7:45 PM
• Wednesday Evening Dharma: sit 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Dharma talk 7:30 – 8:45 PM
• Thursday Morning Retreat: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sunday Afternoon Extended Practice: 2:00 – 5:15 PM
Affinity groups:
• Elders: two Tuesdays a month, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Parents: one Thursday a month, 8:00 – 9:15 PM
• POC: one Friday a month, 6:30 – 8:15 PM
• LGBTQIA+: one Friday a month, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
• Chronic Illness & Disability: one Sunday a month, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
• 35 & Under: two Sundays a month, 6:30 – 7:45 PM