About this IMS Online Program

Thursdays, January 16 - February 20, 2025

7:00 - 8:30 pm ET

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Join with the sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While our spiritual lineage often draws from monastic traditions, this course delves into the practical application of Buddhist teachings within committed partnerships. Together, we will navigate the joys and challenges of intimate connections, focusing on cultivating the sublime qualities of mind highlighted by the Buddha, particularly through the lens of the Brahmaviharas. Through guided exploration, we will learn how to foster a deep sense of loving security within the context of impermanence and uncertainty, enriching our relationships with wisdom and compassion.

This program is open to all. The program will include guided meditation practices, dharma discussion, questions + responses, home practices, and an opportunity to engage with others in breakout groups. 


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Meet Your Teachers

Jessica Morey

Jessica Morey is a meditation teacher and coach who has been practicing meditation for over three decades. She began practicing meditation at age 14 on teen retreats offered by IMS. She is a graduate of the IMS 2017-2021 Teacher Training Program. She studied engineering and worked in clean energy finance before founding Inward Bound Mindfulness Education, a nonprofit organization bringing in-depth mindfulness and compassion training to youth. Jessica brings a sense of playfulness and care to her teaching and is focused on how we can bring our meditation practice off the cushion and into our relationships and our work. Contemplative practice has been central to her life and work–whether focused on clean energy and climate policy or growing an international youth mindfulness organization.

Devon Hase

Devon Hase began meditation training in 2000. She has practiced intensively in the Insight and Vajrayana traditions and currently teaches at the Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and other centers. Along with her life partner nico, she is the co-author of How Not to Be a Hot Mess: A Survival Guide for Modern Life. For more info visit www.devonandnicohase.com

More Information

  • Equity Pricing Model

    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 Deadline

    Registration for this program closes on February 6, 2025.

  • Program Recordings

    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 for 90 days.

  • Refunds

    IMS Online offers full refunds through the last day of a live program. Refunds for this program can be processed until February 20, 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. 

  • Additional Questions

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