Gathering in Celebration of the Life of Grace Spring IMCW mourns the death of Grace Spring, artist, activist and long-time beloved member of our sangha. Grace was one of IMCW's staunchest volunteers, coming early for many years to Tara's Wednesday night class to help set up. June 20, 2018By Editor announcement
What to Expect on a Retreat Making the decision to enter an extended period of silence with others doing the same—whether it’s for one day, three, or longer—is a powerful commitment to yourself, your practice, and your life. In order to make the most of this precious time, it can be useful (especially if it’s your first time) to know what you might find once you’re there, and what to bring along with you—including attitudes and expectations. June 1, 2018By Shell Fischer meditation, ResidentialRetreats
How to Meditate: A Guide to Formal Sitting Practice You are traveling a path that has led to clarity, peace and deep realization for many people over thousands of years. May their awakening support and inspire you. And may the sincerity of your practice heal and free your spirit. ~ Tara Brach May 31, 2018By Tara Brach meditation
Someone Once a Stranger: A Retreat Experience The truth about a meditation retreat is that you really don’t know what will happen. Try as you might to predict and you will undoubtedly be surprised. But no matter what, something will happen that will help you to open your eyes, to “wake up,” out of the habitual ways you think and behave. May 31, 2018By Vicki Goodman ResidentialRetreats
Maintaining a Fragrance-Free Retreat Though this issue may be unfamiliar to you, there are a growing number of people who are sensitive to commonly used items. This condition or disability is known as multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and involves people who have developed an acute sensitivity to various chemicals in the environment. May 31, 2018By Editor DaylongRetreats, ResidentialRetreats