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1986–1996

In 1989, Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS).
In 1989, Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS).
Vipassana teachers in the West gather together to meet and discuss relevant dharma topics every four years. Here they are shown at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in 1996.
Vipassana teachers in the West gather together to meet and discuss relevant dharma topics every four years. Here they are shown at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in 1996.
Michele McDonald and Steven Smith, 1992.
Michele McDonald and Steven Smith, 1992.
Young adults practicing in the meditation hall.
Young adults practicing in the meditation hall.
Important moments in retreat life.
Important moments in retreat life.
Mindful eating.
Mindful eating.
Joseph Goldstein with staff members Bob Trammell and Andrew Olendzki watch the start of 'Yogi Park' in the grounds of IMS.
Joseph Goldstein with staff members Bob Trammell and Andrew Olendzki watch the start of ‘Yogi Park’ in the grounds of IMS.
The Annex was completely renovated in 1995, a project made possible with the financial support of the IMS sangha.
The Annex was completely renovated in 1995, a project made possible with the financial support of the IMS sangha.
The Annex, after renovation.
The Annex, after renovation.
Another project made possible through generous donations from IMS yogis and friends: the construction of a new septic tank.
Another project made possible through generous donations from IMS yogis and friends: the construction of a new septic tank.
Enjoying fall on the front lawn.
Enjoying fall on the front lawn.
Ram Dass attends IMS's 20th anniversary celebration, 1996.
Ram Dass attends IMS’s 20th anniversary celebration, 1996.

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