Ongoing Events

All classes and events at IMC are by donation.
No pre-registration is required unless otherwise stated.

Meditation & Talks


Monday Evening Sitting & Talk

Every Monday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

A 45-minute sitting is followed by a 45-minute dharma talk.

Thursday Evening Sitting & Talk

Thursday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Especially suited for new meditators. A 30-minute sitting is followed by a talk and then by Q&A.

Sunday Morning Sittings & Talk

Sunday, 8:30 - 10:45 am

  • 8:30 - 9:10 am First Sitting
  • 9:10 - 9:25 am Walking Meditation
  • 9:25 - 10:00 am Second Sitting
  • 10:00 - 10:45 am Talk
  • Potluck brunch, last Sunday of the month.
                                                                       

Yoga


Evening Yoga

with Terry Lesser
Monday, 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Join us for yoga before our evening sitting and talk. Suitable for all levels. Please bring a large towel and sticky mat, if you have one.

Morning Yoga and Meditation

with Terry Lesser
Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 am

Suitable for all levels. Bring a large towel and sticky mat, if you have one.

Family Program


Monthly Family Program

with Amy Saltzman
Last Sunday of every month, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Join sangha members ages 4 to 12 for songs, stories, games and activities. The group will be divided into two age-appropriate groups: 4 to 7 and 8 to 12. Contact Amy Saltzman (650) 326-0701.

May 16 Buddha's Birthday - come at 9:00 am. There will be no program on the last Sunday of May
June 27 Happiness
July NO JULY FAMILY PROGRAM
August 29 Body Sensations
September 26 Change/Impermanence
October 31 Fear
November 28 Gratitude
December 26 Generosity

 

Parents with Infants and Toddlers Group

Meets once a week, alternating Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

For play and meditation. Children ages birth to 4 years. Contact Denise Springer (650) 572-7968.

Next meeting: Wednesday, May 12th

Location: Sawyer Camp Trail, San Mateo

Directions: 280 North, Bunker Hill Exit, East (over the freeway). Turn right on the frontage road. Park near the stop sign.

Upcoming dates:

Monday, May 17
Wednesday, May 26
Monday, May 31
Wednesday, June 9
Monday, June 14
Wednesday, June 23
Monday, June 28

For more information see the Family Program.

Teen Program


Teen Program

with Tempel Smith
Fridays, twice monthly 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Teens and parents are welcome to contact Tempel directly for information or to discuss the program. Contact Tempel Smith (415) 643-8338.

Class Dates: May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18

For more information see the Teen Program.

General


Monday Evening Book Discussion Group

On hiatus until fall 2004

Informal discussion of Buddhist literature. For the name of current book, contact Anne Foster.