November/December 2025 Dear Friend, The Buddha taught all who came to him without expecting anything in return. IMC and IRC follow this example by offering teachings and practice opportunities freely. By removing financial barriers, we create an environment where generosity and gratitude flourish naturally— ideal conditions for Dharma learning and inner transformation. This practice of […]
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Insight Retreat Center is now offering residential retreats at a variety of other locations. To accommodate the large number of yogis who apply for our retreats, we have partnered with other retreat centers to expand our offerings. Click here to see our additional Off-site Retreats or visit our “Residential Retreats” drop-down menu to explore these
Expanding IRC: More Residential Retreats Now Available Read More »
This group is a joint program of Insight Santa Cruz and Insight Retreat Center. Hosted at Insight Santa Cruz 740 Front St., suite 240. Monthly on 2nd Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm (January 9, February 13, March 13, 2024). Starting
New People of Color Kalyana Mitta (Dharma Friends) Group Read More »
November 2024 Dear Friend, Thank you for your participation in IMC and IRC’s offerings. Your engagement—whether it’s listening to our talks, participating in our meditation and training sessions, attending our retreats, or meeting with a teacher or mentor—is invaluable to our success. Your engagement in our programs has inspired and encouraged us to continue to
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Join us for an Online Retreat through Insight Retreat Center. There is still space available to sign up for these upcoming online retreats as a participant or auditor: 1 week Online Hybrid via Zoom Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsdal & bruni davila, & Online Practice Discussions with Kirsten Rudestam: March 2 to 9, 2025 5 day Online Insight Retreat with Ines Freedman and Kodo Conlin: March 26 to
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Gil’s new book available: “Everything is Practice: A Guide for Insight Meditation Retreats” In this new book, Gil describes how to practice with the many facets of retreats including preparing for and leaving a retreat, Dharma talks, practice discussions, sleep, pain, meals, silence, and mindful attitudes. This book is a detailed and practical guide to
