Dharma Friends

Dharma Friends encourages spiritually-based friendships and a sense of community in our sangha. All sangha members are welcome to our events and may bring friends.

If you have an idea for a Dharma Friends event, please join us at our next Steering Committee meeting, or contact one of the Steering Committee members listed below.

Ongoing Events


Monthly Singles Brunch

May 16, June 13

Meet at IMC at 11:00 a.m. after the sitting, or meet at Joy Meadow Restaurant, 701 El Camino Ave, Redwood City at 11:15 am.

New! LGBT Group
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender)

First Sunday of each month

Please join us for an informal gathering and lunch at a local restaurant. We'll gather in the community hall at 11:00 am after the dharma talk, before departing for lunch. Contact Catherine Byers (650) 306-9294.

Special Events


Writing As a Healing Practice:

Saturday, May 1, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Playing with words, poetry, and breath to promote creativity and mindfulness. No writing experience needed. At IMC. Phyllis Klein (415) 273-1036 or (650) 921-3429.

Music Jam and Sing-along

Saturday, May 22, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

At IMC. Carolyn Garbarino (650) 322-6297.

Dharma Friends Steering Committee

May 23, Sunday, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm

Planning meeting for events July to September. IMC conference room. Come join us! Anne Foster (650) 625-0812

Dharma Friends Steering Committee


Karen Brown
Anne Foster
Phyllis Klein
Jim Podolske
John Reilly
Bill Roberts
Lynne Sopchak