Have We No Decency? A Response to President Trump: A Letter from the Washington National Cathedral The Insight Meditation Community of Washington’s vision is that all living beings realize the freedom of their true nature and that our world be filled with the growing expression of love, compassion, wisdom and peace. We stand with the Washington National Cathedral and its recent letter: Have We No Decency? A Response to President Trump. We urge you to read and reflect upon it... August 9, 2019By Editor announcement, SocialJustice
Invitation to Define IMCW’s Future Vision & Our Collective Awakening As IMCW works to become a more welcoming, inclusive, supportive, and effective community, we would greatly appreciate the generosity of your insights, perspectives and experiences thus far as we envision IMCW’s future... July 29, 2019By Editor events, FutureVision
Finding Refuge in Our Buddha Nature and in Sangha When I first came to Tara’s Wednesday Night class 21 years ago, other than the Buddha sitting next to her, I was the only person of color in the meditation hall. My immigrant parents taught me at an early age to assimilate into white culture in order to succeed in this country... July 26, 2019By La Sarmiento Affinity, teachings
A Collective-Awakening Vision for “IMCW 2.0" What is the future of IMCW? Where are we headed over the next 5 to 10 years? How can we best support each other in our ultimate goal of collective awakening? How do we truly become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive? What does it mean to belong to and contribute to IMCW? How do we need to evolve as the Dharma and similar teachings and practices evolve and mature? How is the teacher role changing... July 17, 2019By Editor FutureVision
New England Family Dharma Retreat in the Berkshire Mountains We are pleased to announce that the IMCW Family Program teachers -- Ofosu, Jen, and Fred – will be leading a New England Family Dharma Retreat in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts, July 19-23, at the beautiful Eastover Estate & Eco-Village. Activities will include skits, games, songs, art, mindful movement, nature activities, a campfire, meditation, and dharma talks. During free time, optional activities include swimming, mindful sports, drumming, nature activities, Qi Gong, and parent workshops.... July 8, 2019By Neile Whitney events, family