IRC offers Online Work Days for those who would like to Connect, practice and reflect with the growing IRC online sangha Have a container in which to practice with activity and tasks through a self-chosen work meditation in their home “monasteries.” Get something done around the house Online Work Day Schedule (Pacific time) 9:00 Welcome […]
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All are welcome to join us for days of sangha service and dharma friendship. We recommend being vaccinated and please RSVP. You have the option of wearing a mask indoors if you’d like. Workday Schedule: 9:00 – 9:30 Social Time 9:30 – 9:50 Meditation 9:50 -10:00 Opening Circle 10:00 -12:15 1st Work Period 12:15
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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 Hidden Villa, as well as a variety of other retreat centers, to expand our offerings. Please check our “Residential Retreats” drop-down menu to view our
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Multiday Online Retreats: Multiday Insight Retreats on Zoom are opportunities to engage in full-time mindfulness training. The daily schedule includes periods of sitting and walking meditation, instructions, dharma talks, and practice discussion with teachers. Silence is maintained throughout most of the retreat. Online Retreatant and/or Auditor spaces are available for the following retreats: 28 day Online
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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
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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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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
