IMCW offers a path of practice that can help you move from your first exposure to Buddhist meditation and teachings to becoming a mature and seasoned practitioner dedicated to living a life informed by kindness, awareness and understanding.

New to Practice

We have selected the materials in this section for people new to Buddhism and meditation.  However, these fundamental practices and texts are the foundation of a life of practice, and as such, are suitable to practitioners of all levels.

New to Meditation

Establishing Practice

For those of you familiar with the basic instruction and are looking for more, we offer the materials in this section. These essays, books and practices assume you have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Buddhist practice.

Establishing Practice

Deepening Practice

Buddhism offers a wealth of wisdom and teaching from 2500 years of wise practitioners. The Buddha’s great invitation was to uncover, through our own direct experience, the loving, vibrant presence that is our deepest nature.

Deepening Practice