About this IMS Online Program

Thursdays, January 8 & 22, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET

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How do we heal as communities when the wounds of injustice run deep? In this two-part series, Dr. Marisela Gomez—community activist, public health professional, physician-scientist, and Buddhist teacher—guides us through the Dharma of collective healing. Through meditation, reflection, and dialogue, we will consider how mindfulness and community organizing practices intersect to rebuild trust and compassion with each other through grieving and healing, renewing joy and insight, to nurture our liberation.


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Meet Your Teacher

Marisela B. Gomez

Marisela Gomez is a mindfulness practitioner (ordained in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing), public health activist, and physician. Of-Afro-Latina ancestry, she lives in Baltimore involved in social justice activism and community building/research. Author of Race, Class, Power and Organizing in East Baltimore, and numerous book chapters, popular and scholarly publications. She blogs at HuffPost and marsielabgomez.com on the intersection of wisdom, justice, and mindfulness.

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  • 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 January 22, 2026.

  • 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 only 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 January 22, 2026. 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].