Tuesday, October 21, 2025

7:00 pm - 8:15pm ET

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Come together with your fellow Sustaining the Sangha members to explore "First the Dharma Makes Us Healthy," a unique, interactive gathering with IMS teachers Guy and Sally Armstrong. This online event is a special opportunity to share in the spirit of generosity that connects and uplifts our community. Whether you've been with us for years or joined Sustaining the Sangha recently, your presence is what keeps the IMS sangha thriving.

This program is available for members of Sustaining the Sangha only. 

To check whether you are a current member, please email [email protected] or call 978-355-4378 ext. 230. To join Sustaining the Sangha, please click here, or contact us.

Sustaining the Sangha is IMS's community of monthly donors whose donations create a steady and vibrant stream of support for our work. As a member, you'll receive updates on how you’re making an impact and have access to special programs, like this First the Dharma Makes Us Healthy, throughout the year. If you’re not already part of Sustaining the Sangha, we hope you’ll join today to take part in this special event!

Meet Your Teaching Team

Guy Armstrong

Guy Armstrong has practiced insight meditation for over 40 years, including training as a Buddhist monk in Thailand with Ajahn Buddhadasa. He began teaching in 1984 and has led retreats worldwide. He is an IMS guiding teacher and author of Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators.

Sally Armstrong

Sally Armstrong began practicing vipassana meditation in India in 1981 and started teaching in 1996. She is a member of Spirit Rock Teacher’s Council. and has served as a co-guiding teacher at Spirit Rock. She developed and led Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioners Program for many years, and also created the Advanced Practitioner Program. She has a keen interest in supporting students who want to deepen their practice and understanding, and regularly teaches the long retreats at Spirit Rock and IMS.

More Information

  • Registration Deadline

    Registration for this program closes on October 21, 2025.

  • Program Recordings

    This program will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the live session. On-demand videos will be available to registered participants only for 90 days.

  • Additional Questions

    If you have additional questions please contact us at [email protected].