Welcome!
We’re saddened that we will not be offering our annual residential Teen retreat with Chas DiCapua, Jean Esther, and Cara Lai this June. As most of you probably know, IMS’s Retreat Center is now closed through July due to concerns over COVID-19
We are thrilled, however, that Chas, Jean, and Cara will offer an online version of their retreat here. The retreat begins on Friday, June 26, at 7 pm EDT.
At a time when circumstances force us all to isolate, our hope is that this program will bring teens together, providing an online space that cultivates intimacy and connection rooted in the Dharma.
If you haven’t done so already, please register for this retreat here.
This page includes the retreat schedule, Zoom information, and other retreat resources provided by the teachers. If you have additional questions, please email us at imsonline@dharma.org.
Schedule
Note: All times are Eastern Time and can be adjusted for your own time zone and individual circumstances. To join these sessions, click the corresponding links, below. All sessions except group meetings will be recorded, and we will post links to the recordings. If you miss a session, you will have a chance to catch up.
Friday, June 26—Opening Day
7:00 – 7:50 pm—Opening Talk
Link to Recording (Password: 2Z#795O4)
Saturday, June 27
10:00 – 10:45 am—Morning Sit and Instructions, Q&A, Guidance on Mindful Daily Activity
Link to Recording (Password: 3y+!414d)
11:00 – 11:30 am—Group Gathering
11:30 am – 12:30 pm—Small Group Discussions
2:00 – 3:00 pm—Mindful Movement
3:15 – 3:45 pm—Guided Metta Meditation
Link to Recording (Password: 8u#%6%!6)
5:00 – 6:00 pm—Discussion Groups and Guided Meditation
7:15 – 8:15 pm—Dharma Talk, Q&A, Guided Meditation
Link to Recording (Password: 8Y.&+V61)
Sunday, June 28
10:00 – 11:00 am—Morning Sit and Instructions, Q&A, Guidance on Mindful Daily Activity
Link to Recording (Password: 1z^o6@6=)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm—Small Group Discussions
2:00 – 3:00 pm—Mindful Movement
3:15 – 3:45 pm—Guided Metta Meditation
5:00 – 6:00 pm—Discussion Groups and Guided Meditation
7:15 – 8:15 pm—Dharma Talk, Q&A, Guided Meditation
Link to Recording (Password: 5X+=R7!8)
8:30 – 10:00 pm—Community Share / Dance
Monday, June 29—Closing Day
10:00 am – 12:30 pm—Small Group Discussions and Closing Circle
Link to Recording of the Five Precepts
Retreat Dana—Donate Now
Zoom FAQ
Does it cost anything to use Zoom for this retreat?
No. Simply click the meeting links in the schedule above to participate. If you haven’t downloaded the Zoom app, no worries—you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a link listed above. (A basic Zoom license is free.)
Will I be seen and heard by other participants during this online retreat?
During all sessions, you will be able to see your retreat friends. We will have all participants muted, so you will not need to have your video turned on or worry about your audio working, except to see and hear the retreat teachers. During Q&A sessions and discussion groups you will have the option to turn on your microphone and video to ask a question or participate in the conversation.
Will Zoom work internationally?
You can start or join a meeting from any international location using:
PC, Mac, & Linux
Android & iOS
H.323/SIP devices
Telephone dial-in
Are there any countries or regions where Zoom doesn’t work?
Yes. Users in certain countries or regions are unable to access Zoom series for regulatory reasons, such as Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cuba, the Congo, Iran, Iraq, etc. For more information, refer to the US government’s list of sanctioned countries.
