Impermanence as Teacher
Exploring the Dharma of Birth, Aging, Illness and Death
Friday, November 14, 2025 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
From the first breath to the last, life continually reminds us of its fleeting, changing nature. The Buddha pointed to impermanence (anicca) as a central truth, a teacher always at hand. Over this weekend retreat, we will turn toward the full arc of human experience—birth and becoming, aging and change, illness and loss, death and release—as gateways to wisdom and compassion.
Joseph Goldstein will offer the opening, a Dharma talk or Q&A, and the closing session. Devon Hase will guide the weekend’s meditations, reflections, and dialogues. Together, we’ll explore how awareness, compassion, and letting go can transform the inevitabilities of life into profound opportunities for freedom.
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This retreat begins on Friday, November 14, at 7:30 pm ET and concludes Sunday, November 16, at 1:00 pm ET. A full home retreat schedule and instructions will be offered. The live session schedule with the teacher is as follows:
Friday, November 14, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm ET (check local time)
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm ET (check local time)
Sunday, November 16, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET (check local time)
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 on November 14, 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 November 16, 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.
If you have additional questions please contact us at [email protected].