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A meditation retreat gives us tools for greater tranquility, wisdom and compassion.
Insight Meditation Society
Upcoming
Space Available ~ Retreat Center
Your Life is Your Practice, August 22–24, 2014 with Narayan Helen Liebenson & Greg Scharf
Uncovering Innate Freedom, August 29 – September 1, 2014 with Pascal Auclair & Anushka Fernandopulle
LGBTIQ Retreat, September 2–7, 2014 with Pascal Auclair & Anushka Fernandopulle
Space Available ~ Forest Refuge
2014 & 2015 Teaching Schedules
Job Opening
Groundskeeper/Facilities Worker
Volunteer Opportunities
Kitchen Working Guest, May and later months
Buddhist Studies
New to Meditation?
What exactly do we teach at IMS? Primarily, we offer instruction and guidance in insight and lovingkindness meditations – practices that help bring genuine happiness to our lives.
- Benefits of meditation
- Guided meditations
- Tour our centers
- Learn about 'teacher dana'
- Retreat FAQs
- Select a Retreat Center course
- Drop-in Visits
"This retreat was needed and the timing was perfect. I gained the insight and the assistance I need to make a difference in my life.”
"I felt safe and cared for and had a remarkable retreat experience."
Get Involved
Connect with our community and support our mission.
- Stay in touch – join our mailing list
- Be of service – join our staff or volunteers
- Deepen meditation – listen to teacher talks
- Practice generosity – donate to IMS
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