Dedicated to integrating meditation practice and wisdom into daily life
CIMC is an urban refuge and teaching center for all who seek inner peace through the liberating practice of Insight Meditation (vipassana). Adults of all cultural and spiritual backgrounds, races, nationalities, classes, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and abilities are welcome here. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where the contemplative life can be nurtured amid the complexities of daily life.
CIMC is celebrating 40 years of practicing together!
We will be marking this momentous year through a year-long series of events, including benefits with renowned Dharma teachers, community gatherings, a commemorative video project and more.
What We Offer
Announcements
BRING A FRIEND TO CIMC’S ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
CIMC’s doors will be open to all on September 7 1:00 – 4:00 PM for informal tours and to connect with longtime community members, staff, and teachers. You are welcome to stop by any time from 1-4 PM. If the weather is nice, we can also gather in our beautiful garden as well as indoors. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to help us plan for the event. We hope to see you there.
Opportunities for Beginners
In September, there will be two opportunities to work with the basics of Insight Meditation with resident teacher Madeline Klyne, in-person at our Center in Cambridge: the 9/12 Beginners’ Insight Meditation Workshop and the 9/18-10/23 Introduction to Insight Meditation practice group are both excellent opportunities to begin, to deepen, or to refresh our practice and understanding of Insight Meditation. We hope to see you there!
YOU’RE INVITED TO CIMC’s 40th ANNIVERSARY
Join Narayan Helen Liebenson, Matthew Hepburn, Madeline Klyne, and Sharon Salzberg to celebrate 40 years of practice together and enjoy special video reflections from Larry Rosenberg and the CIMC Community. Join us on Sunday, September 28, from 1 – 4pm ET (1 – 2:30pm for online participants)! Please RSVP if you’d like to attend.
Upcoming Programs
The Five Recollections: Reflection and Practice (hybrid)
Saturday, August 2, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Weekend Retreat with Narayan Helen Liebenson
Intimacy with All Things: Including Everything in Our Practice (hybrid)
Saturday, September 6, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Retreat with Chas DiCapua
CIMC Community Open House (in-person)
Sunday, September 7, 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Special Event
Becoming Your Own Guide (The Five Spiritual Faculties) (hybrid)
Mondays, Sep 8 – Oct 6, 6:30 – 8:15 PM ET
Practice Group with Matthew Hepburn
Beginners’ Insight Meditation Workshop (in-person)
Saturday, September 13, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Workshop with Madeline Klyne
Our Drop-ins
Click here for upcoming drop-ins.
• Dharma in Daily Life: Weekdays, 8:45 – 9:00 AM (Zoom link)
• Evening sit: Weekdays, 6:00 – 6:45 PM (6:30 – 7:15 PM on Wed.)
• Teatime Dharma: Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
• Sitting & Sangha: Mondays, 6:00 – 7:15 PM
• Beginners Drop-In: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
• Beginners Drop-In Tea: Monthly on Tuesday, 7:00 – 7:45 PM
• Wednesday Evening Dharma: sit 6:30 – 7:15 PM, Dharma talk 7:30 – 8:45 PM
• Thursday Morning Retreat: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sunday Afternoon Extended Practice: 2:00 – 5:15 PM
Affinity groups:
• Elders: two Tuesdays a month, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Parents: one Thursday a month, 8:00 – 9:15 PM
• POC: one Friday a month, 6:30 – 8:15 PM
• LGBTQIA+: one Friday a month, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
• Chronic Illness & Disability: one Sunday a month, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
• 35 & Under: two Sundays a month, 6:30 – 7:45 PM