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Beginners Drop-In

Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Hybrid: attend in-person or join online

Teaching Team: Madeline Klyne, Zeenat Potia, Jim Austin, Gina LaRoche, Melanie Cherng

On most Tuesday nights throughout the year, join us for an introductory Insight Meditation (vipassana) program. Each session includes basic meditation instruction, sitting and walking practice, and time for Q&A and discussion.

One week each month is held online-only.

All are welcome to attend. There is no registration required.

Join Online via Zoom

Beginners Tea
2nd Tuesday
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
In-person

Once a month, the Drop-In is followed by a social Tea from 7:00-7:45pm. Stay to connect with fellow practitioners, teachers, and staff. This is a relaxed and welcoming environment, an excellent opportunity to chat casually with fellow practitioners or ask questions about CIMC. Tea and Snacks provided.

This is a drop-in program; no registration is required.

All CIMC drop-ins are offered free of charge. Your donations make this possible.
Please make a donation today to share the Dharma.

Upcoming Beginners Drop-In Schedule:

DateTeacherFormatBeginners Tea
April 28, 2026Madeline KlyneOnline-only
May 5, 2026Gina LaRocheHybrid
May 12, 2026Jim AustinHybridBeginners Tea
May 19, 2026Jim AustinHybrid
May 26, 2026Zeenat PotiaOnline-only
June 2, 2026Jim AustinHybrid
June 9, 2026Gina LaRocheHybridBeginners Tea
June 16, 2026Melanie CherngHybrid
June 23, 2026Jim AustinHybrid
June 30, 2026Zeenat PotiaOnline-only
July 7, 2026Gina LaRocheHybrid
July 14, 2026Jim AustinHybridBeginners Tea
July 21, 2026Melanie CherngHybrid
July 28, 2026Zeenat PotiaOnline-only
August 4, 2026Gina LaRocheHybrid
September 1, 2026Hybrid
September 8, 2026Madeline KlyneHybridBeginners Tea
September 15, 2026Jim AustinHybrid
September 22, 2026Gina LaRocheHybrid
September 29, 2026Zeenat PotiaOnline-only
October 6, 2026Hybrid
October 13, 2026Gina LaRocheHybridBeginners Tea
October 20, 2026Hybrid
October 27, 2026Online-only
November 3, 2026Hybrid
November 10, 2026HybridBeginners Tea
November 17, 2026Online-only
November 24, 2026Hybrid
December 1, 2026Hybrid
December 8, 2026HybridBeginners Tea
December 15, 2026Hybrid

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