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Equanimity: Balance of Mind and Peace of Heart
An Interview with Rebecca Bradshaw,
Patricia Genoud-Feldman and Annie Nugent

What is equanimity? How is it strengthened, and why is it significant? Insight Newsletter put these questions to three IMS teachers who frequently lead courses at both the Retreat Center and the Forest Refuge. Read more…

'You Choose' Fee Program to Continue

Since July of last year, IMS has piloted a ‘You Choose’ fee program at the Forest Refuge. It has allowed many retreatants – who could not otherwise afford the cost – the chance to practice there. Read more...

Retreat Center Facelift

Over the last few months, the Retreat Center foyer and dining room have received a much-needed facelift. Light and warmth from fresh paint and new wallpaper, in addition to new dining room tables and chairs have welcomed those arriving for our 2008 retreat season. Photos…

Help Complete the Vision

Thanks to many supporters, our IMS Retreat Center meditation hall was beautifully renovated in 2006. The downstairs space beneath it, however, has remained in its original state, patiently awaiting its turn at transformation. That time has now come! We hope to start renovations later this year. Read more…

Pa Auk Sayadaw Returns

In 2008, eminent Burmese meditation master Pa Auk Sayadaw will return to offer the dharma for four months, July - October, 2008. This will be a structured retreat with a minimum stay of one month. Sayadaw's teachings will focus on the development of the jhānas (states of strong concentration) that become a foundation for insight meditation practice. Read more...

The Gift of Meditation

Offer a retreat to someone you love

IMS Gift Certificates are now available!

Support friends or family members to participate in any IMS retreat for which they qualify. We will send a certificate for the value of the gift; it is valid for seven years from the date of issue and can be applied as full or partial payment for a selected course.

For more information, email registration@dharma.org or call (978) 355-4378 ext. 170

Help Create The Magic

Are you interested in supporting the spiritual growth of the next generation? And having a lot of fun, to boot? IMS is looking for group leaders and volunteers to assist our operations during the 2008 Teen Retreat, July 5-9 and the Family Retreat, July 22-27. Read more...

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