These activities provide the opportunity to practice with others in a variety of formats. No pre-registration is required. The Guidelines for Participation provides additional information about participating at CIMC. See the Recommended Reading list for readings on insight meditation.

Group sittings are led by practice leaders – experienced community members who are responsible for opening the front door before the sitting begins and ringing the bell at the end of the sitting. Please contact the office if you would like to serve as a practice leader and meet the following requirements: you have a daily sitting practice, are a member of CIMC, and have three years of Vipassana practice at CIMC with some intensive retreat experience.

Tuesday Beginners Drop-In

These group sessions offer basic instruction in insight meditation (Vipassana) on a drop-in basis, convenient for people who need a flexible schedule. No registration is required. Each class includes instruction, meditation practice, and discussion. This class is appropriate for first-time meditators as well as those with some meditation experience.

Note: Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire class. The front door will be locked at 6 pm when the class begins.