Registration for this retreat is closed
Practice with IMS teachers on your schedule, at your own pace!
During this online retreat we will focus on strengthening our meditation practice and wholesome qualities such as patience, calm, mindfulness, investigation, kindness and equanimity. When they are well developed, these qualities empower us to relate wisely and compassionately to our own struggles and to the suffering of others. These qualities also have the power to dispel the ignorance that keeps us distracted from natural ease and freedom. This learning process will be supported through reflections and suggestions on formal meditation practice, Dharma talks and some optional Q&A sessions.
Prerequisites:
Applicants are expected to have attended at least one four-week structured and teacher-led insight meditation retreat, or four similar one-week retreats.
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. (Click here to learn more about the dana practice.) There will be an opportunity to offer a contribution to your teachers at the end of this course.
Cost is sliding-scale: $160, $260, or $400, your choice. Registration fees support the Insight Meditation Society’s work online and at our physical retreat centers in Barre, MA.
Time zones:
EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) - EAT (East Africa Time)
8 am EDT - 3 PM EAT
10 am EDT - 5 pm EAT
12 noon EDT - 7 pm EAT
2 pm EDT - 9 pm EAT
Daily Schedule - all times listed in Eastern Daylight Time EDT:
Note: all sessions (except Q&A) will be recorded and posted so you can view it later if you missed one.
Thursday, August 27
10 am - 11 am - Opening Talks - Bhante
2 pm - 3 pm - Further Introduction & Meditation Guidance - Caroline
Friday, August 28
8 am - 9 am - Meditation Instructions & Suggestions - Bhante
10 am - 11 am - Guided Meditation - Caroline
12 noon - 1 pm - Optional Q&A - Caroline
2 pm - 3 pm - Dharma Talk - Bhante
Saturday, August 29
8 am - 9 am - Meditation Reflections & Guidance - Caroline
10 am - 11 am - Guided Meditation - Bhante
12 noon - 1 pm - Optional Q&A - Bhante
2 pm - 3 pm - Dharma Talk - Caroline
Sunday, August 30
8 am - 9 am - Meditation Instructions & Suggestions - Bhante
10 am - 11 am - Guided Meditation - Caroline
12 noon - 1 pm - Optional Q&A - Caroline
2 pm - 3 pm - Dharma Talk - Bhante
Monday, August 31
10 am - 11 am - Closing Session - Bhante & Caroline
