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IMS Online Sanghas

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A Monthly Gathering on Thursdays

Nature Sangha 2024

A monthly gathering open to anyone inspired by and drawn to practicing in and with the natural world.


Thai Forest Meditation teacher Ajahn Chah said, “If you know nature, you’ll know Dhamma. If you know Dhamma, you’ll know nature.” Deepening our relationship with the natural world can support our knowing more intimately Nature as teacher, refuge and path. Join us as we will explore monthly themes that include nature as Dhamma, practicing in nature, ecological activism, climate grief and more.


Sessions may include guided meditation, talk, Dharma discussion and opportunities for Q&A.


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A Bi-Weekly Gathering on Tuesdays

Metta Sangha 2024

Join us as we practice lovingkindness together as a way to explore compassion, the power of love, joy in the happiness of others, and balance of mind experienced as equanimity …


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A Bi-Weekly Gathering on Mondays

BIPOC Sangha 2024

The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Sangha is a bi-weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners who meditate together and explore the teachings of the Buddha in the light of personal experience …


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Weekly on Mondays

Monday Night Meditation 2024

Each week, the teacher will offer a topic for discussion, meditation guidance, and the opportunities to sit together in stillness and talk in break out groups.


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A Monthly Gathering on Thursdays

Insight Recovery Sangha 2024

For anyone (self-identified) who is working with strong cravings or addictions, the purpose of this group is to foster community and learn how to apply teachings on mindfulness, compassion and wisdom to our recovery program.


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A Monthly Gathering on Thursdays

Nature Sangha 2025

Thai Forest Meditation teacher Ajahn Chah said, “If you know nature, you’ll know Dhamma. If you know Dhamma, you’ll know nature.” Deepening our relationship with the natural world can support our knowing more intimately Nature as teacher, refuge and path. Join us as we will explore monthly themes that include nature as Dhamma, practicing in nature, ecological activism, climate grief and more. This monthly gathering is open to anyone inspired by and drawn to practicing in and with the natural world.


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Biweekly on Tuesdays

Metta Sangha 2025

Join us as we gather in community and practice lovingkindness together as a way to explore compassion, the power of love, joy in the happiness of others, and balance of mind experienced as equanimity. This practice is not a replacement for other actions we undertake as we try to make this a better world; it’s an affirmation of the forces that strengthen and empower us to keep doing whatever we can in the face of challenge and adversity.


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The IMS Online Learning Center is a new website offering access to our latest IMS Online programs, beginning in October, 2021. We built the IMS Online Learning Center after receiving feedback from students and teachers seeking a simple and convenient way to access all of their IMS Online programs in one location. While your past online programs will remain in their existing location at this time, new programs, beginning October 1, 2021, will be offered in the Learning Center. Over time, we hope this simplifies your learning journey, makes it easier to access past Dharma talks, and offers a greater sense of community via discussion groups and other tools.

Go to ims.dharma.org and browse the available programs. Click on your desired program, select your sliding scale registration fee, and click “Enroll Now.

As of October 1, 2021, most new IMS Online programs will only be available in the IMS Online Learning Center. A library of past programs remains available on-demand at Union.fit.

These programs are no longer available. If you have previously registered for a program on Union.fit, access to those programs were removed as of January 1, 2024.

Yes. If you attended an IMS Online retreat between April 2020 and September 2021 and were given access to a private webpage with the Zoom recordings, those pages will remain active through January 1, 2023.