About this IMS Online Retreat

Friday, February 10, 2023 - Saturday, February 11, 2023

This program is now closed to new registrations.


The practice of Awareness and Lovingkindness deepen our insight into the truth about our lives and the conditions in which we live. With the clarity of mind, we can skillfully explore the wholeness and brilliance that shines through the full range of our unique and diverse lives. Join us online to take refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha with guided silent sits, walking, small groups, and question and response periods. 

While we understand that many non-BIPOC people may be interested in participating, we ask that they refrain from joining this program which is specifically offered to provide shelter and respite to our BIPOC community.


This retreat begins on Friday, February 10, at 6:00 pm ET and concludes Saturday, February  11, at 8:30 pm ET. A full home retreat schedule and instructions will be offered. The live session schedule with the teachers is as follows:

Friday, February 10, 2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET (check local time)

Saturday, February 11, 2023

10:00 am - 11:00 am ET (check local time)

12:00 - 1:00 pm ET (check local time)

3:00 - 5:00 pm ET (check local time)

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET  (check local time)

This program will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the live sessions. On-demand videos will be available for 90 days following the live event.

Meet Your Teachers

Devin Berry

Devin Berry has been meditating for over 20 years. His practice is primarily informed by the classical teachings of early Buddhism and the Insight Meditation tradition. He has undertaken many periods of silent long-term retreat practice. Devin completed the Dedicated Practitioners Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, where he is a visiting teacher and is a graduate of the 2017-2021 Insight Meditation Society Teacher Training Program. Devin served as a core leader with San Francisco POC Insight Sangha. He is a community teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland, CA where he co-founded the teen sangha and the Men of Color sangha. Devin currently serves on the Board of Directors of Insight World Aid. He has recently relocated to Western Massachusetts and teaches nationally.

JoAnna Hardy

JoAnna Hardy an insight meditation (Vipassanā) practitioner and teacher; she is on faculty at the University of Southern California, a meditation trainer at Apple Fitness+, a founding member of the Meditation Coalition, a visiting retreat teacher at Insight Meditation Society, and a collaborator on many meditation programs.