http://imcw.org RSS feeds for Insight Meditation Community of Washington 60 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/125/New-Meditation-CD-by-Tara-Brach.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=125 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=125&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/125/New-Meditation-CD-by-Tara-Brach.aspx Discover a way to live your life aligned with heart and spirit... Editor Wed, 16 May 2012 12:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:125 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/124/Teaching-What-We-Need-to-Learn-Teleseminar.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=124 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=124&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/124/Teaching-What-We-Need-to-Learn-Teleseminar.aspx Tara Brach will be one of 40 teachers featured in a 20-week, free series of online interviews on how spiritual teachers deal with their own personal challenges.... Editor Wed, 09 May 2012 13:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:124 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/119/A-Film-Festival-for-Heart-Mind-June-14-17-at-BuddhaFest.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=119 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=119&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/119/A-Film-Festival-for-Heart-Mind-June-14-17-at-BuddhaFest.aspx BuddhaFest speakers this year include Rick Hanson, author of Buddha's Brain and one of the world's leading authorities on the neuroscience of mindfulness, and Congressman Tim Ryan, whose new book, A Mindful Nation, explores the growing presence of mindfulness in many areas of American life.... Editor Sun, 06 May 2012 13:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:119 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/118/IMCW-Opens-New-Meditation-Space-Meeting-Room-in-Tenleytown.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=118 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=118&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/118/IMCW-Opens-New-Meditation-Space-Meeting-Room-in-Tenleytown.aspx Would you like to come to an IMCW meditation space in Washington, DC that is beautiful, accessible from different parts of the metro area, and available for sitting groups, classes, and other dharma activities? Would you like to join others for a group meditation before your working day begins, or after work, or drop in during the day for some moments of quiet and presence in the midst of our busy lives? Hugh Byrne Sun, 06 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:118 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/122/A-Mindful-Nation-on-C-Span-Saturday.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=122 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=122&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/122/A-Mindful-Nation-on-C-Span-Saturday.aspx On Saturday, May 4 at 9 p.m. (ET), C-Span will air Congressman Tim Ryan's talk from IMCW's Bethesda class on April 11. C-Span notes: Democratic Representative Tim Ryan from Ohio presents his thoughts on the teachings of mindfulness and what he believes are the meditative practices' benefits... Editor Fri, 04 May 2012 12:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:122 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/121/Integrating-Mindfulness-into-the-Schools.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=121 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=121&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/121/Integrating-Mindfulness-into-the-Schools.aspx Over the past decade, training in mindfulness—the intentional cultivation of moment-by-moment non-judgmental focused attention and awareness—has spread from its initial western applications in medicine to other fields, including education.... Editor Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:121 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/120/Movie-I-Am-Thursday-Night-at-9-12-on-OWN.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=120 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=120&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/120/Movie-I-Am-Thursday-Night-at-9-12-on-OWN.aspx The movie I Am, received so well at last year's BuddhaFest, will be shown tonight on Oprah's Network.... Editor Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:120 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/117/Audio-Dharma-by-Tsoknyi-Rinpoche-Now-Available-on-IMCW-Talks-Page.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=117 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=117&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/117/Audio-Dharma-by-Tsoknyi-Rinpoche-Now-Available-on-IMCW-Talks-Page.aspx Tsoknyi Rinpoche discusses his teachings on "Open Heart, Open Mind" with Tara Brach.... Editor Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:117 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/115/Building-a-Mindful-Nation-Talk-by-IMCW-Guest-Speaker-Congressman-Tim-Ryan.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=115 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=115&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/115/Building-a-Mindful-Nation-Talk-by-IMCW-Guest-Speaker-Congressman-Tim-Ryan.aspx Congressman Ryan received a standing ovation at Wednesday's Bethesda class when he spoke of building a nation based on mindfulness and kindness... Editor Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:115 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/114/IMCWs-Prison-Dharma-Program-Enters-DC-Dept-of-Corrections.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=114 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=114&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/114/IMCWs-Prison-Dharma-Program-Enters-DC-Dept-of-Corrections.aspx Volunteers from IMCW's prison dharma program, Insight on the Inside will begin teaching meditation at the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DCDC). IMCW is pleased that the IOI program, begun in 2009 through the Good Works initiative, is continuing to expand.... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:114 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/111/The-Question-of-Essential-Human-Goodness.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=111 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=111&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/111/The-Question-of-Essential-Human-Goodness.aspx Buddhism today, through its myriad forms, presents to us two very different models of human nature: one of inherent goodness and purity, and one of plasticity, of malleability, of no-essence. Where we come down in this issue – consciously or unconsciously – determines what we see as our existential starting point and necessarily leads to two very different frameworks of intention and effort.  It has a profound effect on what we think our Dharma practice should be about.... Carl Skooglund Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:111 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/112/Two-Special-Guest-Speakers-Congressman-Tim-Ryan-Tsoknyi-Rinpoche.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=112 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=112&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/112/Two-Special-Guest-Speakers-Congressman-Tim-Ryan-Tsoknyi-Rinpoche.aspx April 11 & 18 bring two special speakers to the Wednesday class in Bethesda.  You are invited to attend their talks and book signings... Tara Brach Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:112 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/110/Tibetan-Monks-to-Hold-Medicine-Buddha-Puja-at-UUCA-Class-on-April-9.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=110 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=110&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/110/Tibetan-Monks-to-Hold-Medicine-Buddha-Puja-at-UUCA-Class-on-April-9.aspx Playing traditional instruments and chanting, the Gaden Jangtse monks will perform a Medicine Buddha puja. Hearing the Medicine Buddha mantra is believed to alleviate our physical and mental suffering and leave the imprints of the entire path to Enlightenment in our minds.... Editor Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:110 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/109/Bringing-Mindfulness-to-Schools-in-our-Region.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=109 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=109&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/109/Bringing-Mindfulness-to-Schools-in-our-Region.aspx If the profound teachings and practices of mindfulness are to address the great social suffering of our society and world, and help us live with greater wisdom and compassion, there is probably no more important area to put attention than bringing the practices of mindfulness and compassion into our schools.... Hugh Byrne Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:109 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/108/Building-a-Mindful-Nation-Together.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=108 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=108&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/108/Building-a-Mindful-Nation-Together.aspx Please join Wednesday guest speaker, Congressman Tim Ryan on April 11 as he talks to IMCW about his new book about how in these tough times, living mindfully is creating a quiet revolution... Editor Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:108 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/107/BuddhaFest-June-14-17-A-Film-Festival-for-the-Heart-Mind.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=107 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=107&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/107/BuddhaFest-June-14-17-A-Film-Festival-for-the-Heart-Mind.aspx An exciting new feature--the BuddhaFest Short Films Showcase--has been added to this year’s festival. A $1,000 top prize is being offered for films of five minutes or less that explore the question, “What does it mean to be awake in the world?” Editor Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:107 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/When-the-Iron-Bird-Flies-Tibetan-Buddhism-Arrives-in-the-West.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=103 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=103&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/When-the-Iron-Bird-Flies-Tibetan-Buddhism-Arrives-in-the-West.aspx Help Kickstart a new film about the introduction of Tibetan Buddhism to the West and the spiritual collaboration between east and west that has resulted.... Editor Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:103 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/106/The-Brahma-Viharas-by-Hugh-Byrne.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=106 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=106&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/106/The-Brahma-Viharas-by-Hugh-Byrne.aspx The Buddha provided a path of training that helps us to see the thoughts, words, and actions that lead us to continued suffering and those that lead to freedom from suffering.... Hugh Byrne Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:106 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/105/Bringing-Mindfulness-and-Compassion-into-the-World-Jan-27.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=105 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=105&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/105/Bringing-Mindfulness-and-Compassion-into-the-World-Jan-27.aspx Join us to continue the discussion about how to bring compassion to D.C.'s schools and military veterans... Hugh Byrne Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:105 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/102/Dharma-The-Musical.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=102 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=102&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/102/Dharma-The-Musical.aspx La Sarmiento, IMCW teacher, sings 3 dharma spoof songs for the 2011 IMCW Solstice Celebration. Editor Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:102 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/101/Awakening-Joy-Course-2012.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=101 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=101&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/101/Awakening-Joy-Course-2012.aspx Awakening Joy is an engaging and highly regarded internet course that has been written up in O Magazine. Joy is not for just the lucky few–it’s a choice anyone can make.... Editor Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:101 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/100/A-Year-Living-Mindfully-2012-3.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=100 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=100&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/100/A-Year-Living-Mindfully-2012-3.aspx Join the Year of Living Mindfully course this year with Jonathan Foust, supporting you in integrating the dharma into your daily life.... Jonathan Foust Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:100 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/A-Message-from-Tara.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=99 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=99&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/A-Message-from-Tara.aspx A holiday greeting video from Tara and all of us at IMCW... Editor Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:99 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/96/Wednesday-Class-Solstice-3-Refuge-Ceremonies.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=96 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=96&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/96/Wednesday-Class-Solstice-3-Refuge-Ceremonies.aspx Join us for candles and chanting... Editor Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:96 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/97/Create-a-More-Compassionate-World-Friday-December-9.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=97 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=97&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/97/Create-a-More-Compassionate-World-Friday-December-9.aspx Join us as we bring the teachings and practice of mindfulness into bear, exploring ways in which we can act together to create a more compassionate community and world.... Hugh Byrne Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:97 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/94/Anam-Thubten-to-Teach-Arlington-Class-Monday-December-5.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=94 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=94&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/94/Anam-Thubten-to-Teach-Arlington-Class-Monday-December-5.aspx Anam Thubten, Buddhist teacher and author of the recently released No Self, No Problem teaches at IMCW's Arlington class on Monday, December 5. He says, "Buddha spoke of attention as one of the most powerful methods to become free...." Editor Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:94 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/92/Inward-Bound-Teens-Wake-Up-to-Mindfulness-Themselves-and-Each-Other.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=92 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=92&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/92/Inward-Bound-Teens-Wake-Up-to-Mindfulness-Themselves-and-Each-Other.aspx La Sarmiento, IMCW teacher & iBme teen retreat leader, witnesses "what can happen when young people are given a space where they are fully accepted for all of who they are and where their perspectives are heard, seen, and honored, and taken seriously. Through this container, their natural wisdom and compassion flows." La Sarmiento Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:92 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/91/IMCW-Community-Picnic-October-23-Meadowbrook-Park.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=91 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=91&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/91/IMCW-Community-Picnic-October-23-Meadowbrook-Park.aspx Join the IMCW community at a fall picnic! Editor Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:91 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/90/911-Weekend-of-Compassion-Dharma-Talks-Now-on-Video.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=90 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=90&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/90/911-Weekend-of-Compassion-Dharma-Talks-Now-on-Video.aspx Watch video dharma talks by Tara Brach, Sylvia Boorstein, Hugh Byrne and Ruth King... Editor Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:90 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/89/A-Warm-Welcome-to-Newcomers.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=89 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=89&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/89/A-Warm-Welcome-to-Newcomers.aspx Tara Brach welcomes newcomers to IMCW and invites you to explore the resources available to you here... Tara Brach Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:89 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/88/Pay-a-Visit-to-Yourself-New-Intro-to-Meditation-Audio-Video-by-Tara-Brach.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=88 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=88&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/88/Pay-a-Visit-to-Yourself-New-Intro-to-Meditation-Audio-Video-by-Tara-Brach.aspx Tara offers new insights on how to establish a rich and satisfying meditation practice.  Editor Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:88 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/85/Explore-Our-New-Website-Audio-Video-Dharma.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=85 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=85&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/85/Explore-Our-New-Website-Audio-Video-Dharma.aspx Explore our audio dharma and our new video dharma on the Talks webpage... Editor Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/78/Learn-to-Meditate-with-IMCW-This-Fall-in-MD-VA.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=78 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=78&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/78/Learn-to-Meditate-with-IMCW-This-Fall-in-MD-VA.aspx Tara Brach and other IMCW teachers are teaching introduction to meditation classes this fall. Learn how to quiet the mind and awaken mindful and compassionate awareness with Vipassana (insight) meditation.  Editor Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:78 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/75/Tibetan-Teacher-Anam-Thubten-to-Co-teach-IMCW-December-Retreat.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=75 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=75&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/75/Tibetan-Teacher-Anam-Thubten-to-Co-teach-IMCW-December-Retreat.aspx When I first met Tibetan teacher Anam Thubten informally, I was immediately struck by his warmth and humor. As we began talking, a striking depth and clarity of wisdom came through. Anam is the real deal- a very realized, awake being.... Editor Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:75 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/76/The-Gifts-of-Buddhist-Western-Psychology-with-Tara-Brach-Jack-Kornfield-Mark-Epstein.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=76 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=76&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/76/The-Gifts-of-Buddhist-Western-Psychology-with-Tara-Brach-Jack-Kornfield-Mark-Epstein.aspx Join IMCW and Omega for a weekend with these 3 noted Buddhist teachers and psychologists, as they explore how Western psychology and Eastern Buddhist psychology have become partners in one of the greatest of human quests—the exploration, understanding, healing, and awakening of the human heart and mind.... Editor Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:76 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/72/Love-Commitment-and-the-Creation-of-a-Sand-Mandala-Teachings-by-the-Monks-of-Drepung-Monastery.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=72 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=72&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/72/Love-Commitment-and-the-Creation-of-a-Sand-Mandala-Teachings-by-the-Monks-of-Drepung-Monastery.aspx What if the thing that you lovingly crafted would be destroyed as soon as it was complete and perfect—how would you not suffer from that loss? Such are the teachings of the monks of Drepung Monastery, emissaries of the Dalai Lama’s lineage, who spent five days this past week prayerfully creating an exquisite Medicine Buddha sand mandala only to ceremonially “destroy” it when it was finished.... Trish Magyari Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:72 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/71/Audio-dharma-by-Lama-Surya-Das-Its-Not-Time-We-Lack-But-Focus.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=71 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=71&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/71/Audio-dharma-by-Lama-Surya-Das-Its-Not-Time-We-Lack-But-Focus.aspx Lama Surya Das speaks about living the "infinite possibilities of now." Editor Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:71 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/69/Explore-Our-New-Website-Taras-Dharma-Talks-on-Video.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=69 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=69&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/69/Explore-Our-New-Website-Taras-Dharma-Talks-on-Video.aspx See Tara Brach's dharma talks on video!     Editor Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:69 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/60/Explore-Our-New-Website-the-Calendar.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=60 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=60&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/60/Explore-Our-New-Website-the-Calendar.aspx Learn about the new website's many features.  This week we look at the calendar and talk about how to find classes, teachers, and other items of interest. Editor Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:60 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/64/Book-Review-The-Making-of-Buddhist-Modernism-by-David-McMahan.aspx#Comments 6 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=64 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=64&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/64/Book-Review-The-Making-of-Buddhist-Modernism-by-David-McMahan.aspx Eastern Buddhism meets Western philosophy and culture in a book by Religious Studies professor David McMahan. Read the book review by IMCW teacher Carl Skooglund.... Editor Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:64 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/63/Inward-Bound-Mindfulness-Education-Summer-Retreats.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=63 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=63&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/63/Inward-Bound-Mindfulness-Education-Summer-Retreats.aspx Teen and adult summer retreats offered by iBme in nearby Virginia offer "a practical toolkit for lifelong mental health, social-emotional wellbeing, and sustainable living." Editor Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:63 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/62/IMCWOmega-Retreat-The-Gifts-of-Buddhist-Western-Psychology.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=62 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=62&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/62/IMCWOmega-Retreat-The-Gifts-of-Buddhist-Western-Psychology.aspx September 16–17, 2011  Join three of the West's most prominent Buddhist teachers—Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, and Mark Epstein—for an exclusive weekend program. Tap into the healing wisdom for lasting happiness inherent within each of us through the ancient, life-changing power of Buddhist teachings and the latest research in contemporary Western psychology.  Editor Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:62 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/IMCW-Unveils-New-Website.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=53 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=53&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/IMCW-Unveils-New-Website.aspx New website, new look, new features, new experience--with metta from IMCW. Editor Tue, 03 May 2011 01:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:53 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/Hugh-Byrne-wins-Best-Contender-for-Guru-Status-Washington-City-Paper.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=40 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=40&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/Hugh-Byrne-wins-Best-Contender-for-Guru-Status-Washington-City-Paper.aspx Read the "Best of DC 2011"! Editor Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:40 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/50/A-Year-of-Living-Mindfully.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=50 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=50&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/50/A-Year-of-Living-Mindfully.aspx A YLM "graduate" describes how YLM works and how it has affected her life.... Editor Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:50 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Mentoring-Program-Companionship-through-the-Dharma.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=10 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Mentoring-Program-Companionship-through-the-Dharma.aspx Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing regularly for a while, you may find working with a mentor to be a welcomed support on the path. Editor Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/21/State-of-the-IMCW-People-of-Color-LGBTQ-SanghasDiversity-Efforts-2010-11.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=21 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/21/State-of-the-IMCW-People-of-Color-LGBTQ-SanghasDiversity-Efforts-2010-11.aspx A summary of the past year's classes, retreats, teachers, and the growth of the affinity communities. Editor Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/22/Loving-the-Earth.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=22 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/22/Loving-the-Earth.aspx This article begins to discuss IMCW's examination of its response to global environmental crisis and how you can get involved. Editor Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/54/Jonathan-Foust-on-Diane-Rehm-Show.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=54 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=54&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/54/Jonathan-Foust-on-Diane-Rehm-Show.aspx Listen to Jonathan on the Diane Rehm show! Editor Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:54 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/IMCW-Community-Dharma-Leaders-Bringing-the-Dharma-to-Diverse-Communities.aspx#Comments 0 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=85&ModuleID=410&ArticleID=20 http://imcw.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20&PortalID=0&TabID=85 http://imcw.org/Resources/ArticleDetail/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/IMCW-Community-Dharma-Leaders-Bringing-the-Dharma-to-Diverse-Communities.aspx To bring the dharma to still more people in our troubled world, and to expand its reach to diverse communities, Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California will conduct its fourth Community Dharma Leader (CDL) training course beginning in September 2010. Five teachers and teachers-in- training from IMCW have been accepted to the program. Editor Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20