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About CIMC

The Cambridge Insight Meditation Center ( CIMC ) was established in 1985 as a nonprofit, nonresidential urban center for the practice of insight meditation. Located in the heart of Cambridge, CIMC provides an environment where the contemplative life can be developed and protected amidst the complexities of city living. We offer a place where people come together to learn, support and deepen practice. (see Local Maps.)

The guiding teachers are Narayan Liebenson Grady, Larry Rosenberg, and Michael Liebenson Grady.

The administrative office is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. The office staff can be contacted by phone or by stopping by the office. (We do not accept email at this time.)
About CIMC
Meditation Practice at CIMC
CIMC provides an environment where the contemplative life can be developed and protected amidst the complexities of city living. People of all religious, non-religious, and philosophical persuasions are welcome.

Membership is an important source of ongoing financial support. All of CIMC’s meditative programs and community events are available to members and non-members alike; however members receive discounts on practice groups, retreats, and workshops, borrowing privileges from the Dharma library, and greater access to teachers for individual practice interviews. If insight meditation is of value to you, and you would like to support the Center’s work, please consider becoming a member.

Community activities offer opportunities to get to know other practitioners in a less formal environment where talking is encouraged. These include community dinners, gardening days, observances, and other gatherings.

CIMC is committed to making the Buddha’s teachings available to everyone regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer work exchange and scholarships for meditation practice groups, retreats and workshops. Contact our office for more information.

For additional information about practicing at CIMC, please see our Guidelines for Participation.

Meditation Practice at CIMC

There are a number of different types of scheduled activities providing many ways to deepen ones meditation practice:
  • A Wednesday evening program which includes a group sitting and Dharma talks by a teacher from CIMC or elsewhere;
  • Meditation practice groups are weekly teacher-led classes which include instruction, formal practice and discussion;
  • Workshops include teachings, meditation practice periods, and time for questions and answers;
  • Retreats offer opportunities for intensive silent meditation practice (sitting and walking) over a one, two, or three day period, (in the fall a weeklong retreat is offered);
  • Daily sittings are offered weekday mornings and evenings;
  • Extended periods for group practice are offered on fourth Fridays of each month and on many Sundays;
  • Beginners Drop-In Group offers instruction in insight meditation on Tuesday evenings;
  • Thursday morning retreats offer alternating sitting and walking periods with the option for an individual interview;
  • Yoga for Meditators offers a form of mind-body training fully compatible with Vipassana meditation;
In addition - members may use the center for individual practice from 7:00 am to 10 pm (except on retreat and workshop days).
 
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