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A meditation retreat gives us tools for greater tranquility, wisdom and compassion.
Insight Meditation Society
Upcoming
Space Available ~ Retreat Center
Liberation of Heart and Mind, May 23 – June 5, 2014 with Michele McDonald, Rebecca Bradshaw, Greg Scharf and Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
The Art of Mindful Living, June 11–18, 2014 with Larry Rosenberg, Matthew Daniell and Doug Phillips
Investigating Life: Retreat for 18–32 Year Olds, July 23–30, 2014 with Rebecca Bradshaw, Chas DiCapua, Tempel Smith and JoAnna Harper
Space Available ~ Forest Refuge
Job Opening
Communications & Development Specialist
Work Retreat Opening
Kindhearted Awareness Retreat, March 7–12, 2014
Volunteer Opportunities
Kitchen Working Guest, June 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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