Registration for this retreat is closed
On Demand: Practice with IMS teachers on your schedule, at your own pace!
Can the qualities of friendliness, care, courage, joy and balance create the right conditions for the deepening of wisdom? Or are they simply beautiful expressions of it? Or both? While silently sitting and walking with meditative presence, and with guidance from the teachers, we can open more fully to the life both around us and inside of us. Through the quality of this connection, we can discover for ourselves how living with a sense of fullness and engagement might be possible.
This online weekend retreat is open to all, both beginning meditators and those with more experience.
Optional Possible Personal Practice Schedule:
~ 9 am sit
~ 9:30 walk
~ 10 am instructions
~ 11:15 am walk
~ 12 lunch
~ 1 pm Q+A
~ 2:15 pm walk
~ 2:45 pm sit
~ 3:30 pm walk
~ 4 pm talk
~ 5:15 pm meal
~ 7 pm heart practices
~ 8 pm walk
~ 8:30pm sit
~ 9 pm rest
For this course, sliding scale fees are $110, $130, or $300. We also offer a scholarship fee of $50, and no-fee enrollment for those who request a fee-waiver. Our “Pay What You Can Afford" system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and contributes to the health and vibrancy of the sangha. Email imsonline@dharma.org for more information or to request a scholarship or no-fee enrollment.
A note on dana (generosity)
Most IMS teachers—like insight teachers around the world—rely on the generosity of students for their livelihood, and receive no compensation from course fees. All IMS online teachers receive a modest dana advance from IMS to guarantee a minimum level of financial support. (Clickhereto learn more about the dana practice.) There will be an opportunity to offer a contribution to your teachers at the end of this course.
Daily Schedule - all times listed in Eastern Standard Time EST:
Note: all sessions (except Q&A) will be recorded and posted so you can view it later if you missed one.
Friday, 12/11
7 pm - 8:30 pm - Opening and Meditation - Devin, Devon, Pascal
Saturday, 12/12
10 am - 11:15 am - Instructions and Meditation - Pascal
1 pm - 2:15 pm - Q&A - Devon
4 pm - 5:30 pm - Meditation and Dharma Talk - Devin
7 pm - 8 pm - Heart Practices - Pascal
Sunday, 12/13
10 am - 11:15 am - Instructions and Meditation - Devon
1 pm - 2:15 pm - Q&A - Devin
4 pm - 5:30 pm - Meditation and Dharma Talk - Pascal
7 pm - 8:30 pm - Closing - Devon & Devin, with Pascal
