About this IMS Online Program

Tuesdays, September 9 - 30, 2025

6:30 - 7:45pm ET

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Money is one of the last great taboos—even on a spiritual path. We may meet the breath, the body, even our relationships with curious, non-judgmental attention—but when it comes to money, many of us check-out, feel shame, or continue allegiant beliefs unknowingly. This program brings money into the light of awareness, weaving together neuroscience, Buddhist psychology, the Four Noble Truths, and the Brahmavihāras (divine abodes). 

Through interactive dialogue, meditations that cultivate wisdom and equanimity, and the potency of sangha, we’ll uncover and transform how we perceive, make decisions, and communicate about money. Whatever your financial reality—struggling, stable, or thriving—you’ll find a spacious, judgment-free container to find your compass and explore what’s possible. Spencer will also share the counter-intuitive Buddhist practice that helped him shift from worry to ease and confidence. As Joseph Goldstein says: "Letting go is the path to abundance."

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Meet Your Teacher

Spencer Sherman

Spencer Sherman, creator of the Dharma of Money, is a longtime mindfulness practitioner, teacher, and the founding CEO of Abacus, a financial firm with Buddhist values. He is the author of The Cure for Money Madness, teaches for New York University’s Inner MBA program, and is the creator of the Mindful Advisor Retreats at Green Gulch Zen Center. He believes that all of us can feel ease and purpose with money, regardless of how much we have. His 30+ year meditation practice, including being a graduate of Spirit Rock’s DPP and APP programs, supports him in helping others create an equanimous, powerful, and spacious relationship with money. His core teachers have been Larry Rosenberg, Venerable Analayo, Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Tsokyni Rinpoche, Jack Kornfield, Susie Harrington, and Guy Armstrong. He brings the wisdom of the dharma to a neglected area of our lives. Given this, the domain of money holds significant potential for our personal, spiritual, and financial health. He is dedicated to helping all beings realize the benefits of shifting from a mindset of “more” to a mindset of “enough.” He has led this Dharma of Money program since 2014.

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 September 16, 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 September 30, 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].