Introduction to the Insight Meditation Path
IMS Online Mini Retreat
9:00 am - 4:00 pm ET
There are so many doorways into the dharma because the dharma is so many things. The Buddhist path is a process of self-understanding, dramatically refining the map of our inner landscape, simultaneously clarifying the inner life of others. It is a path of love, beginning with our sincerity and culminating in our devotion to the welfare of others. Insight meditation responds to the vicissitudes of life - the ultimately ungovernable tides of pleasure and pain - by cultivating equanimity and a sense of inner refuge. It is a path of peace, and peace is the only thing that doesn’t fatigue the heart.
During this daylong retreat, we’ll explore the foundational teachings of insight meditation and learn several approaches to meditation practice. The day will include dharma talks, guided and silent meditation and time for questions and dialogue. This daylong is designed to orient newer practitioners to the path. All are welcome.
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As one part of our ongoing effort to expand access to the teachings of the Buddha, all IMS Online programs feature equity-based registration fees, including the opportunity to self-select a low-cost scholarship rate. No-fee enrollment is available for those who request a fee-waiver at [email protected], no questions asked. Our system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and is made possible by our generous donors and those who choose to support other students by contributing at the “Benefactor” level.
Registration for this program closes at 8:00 am ET on December 7, 2025.
This program will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the live sessions. On-demand videos will be available to registered participants only for 90 days.
IMS Online offers full refunds through the last day of a live program. Refunds for this program can be processed until December 7, 2025. Refunds can only be applied to the card that was used for the purchase. Please reach out to [email protected] with any refund requests.
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