Mindfulness Online: What it is Like to Participate in Retreats, Workshops, Courses and Classes via Video Conference As we settle into an extended season of protecting ourselves from the covid-19 virus, many of the gatherings we would have engaged in are shut down. For now, we cannot meet in person for any of the IMCW programs we formerly attended: retreats, workshops, courses, classes, sanghas, and Spiritual Friends groups. Fortunately, online versions are available for many of these programs, and are becoming more and more available. While initially there may be aversion to retreats and workshops offered via video conference, as we engage in them we find many benefits to the new medium as well as ways to work through the challenges we encounter. Here, then, is a listing of some of the benefits of attending IMCW programs online, as well as some tips for how to navigate the challenges.... August 20, 2020By Stan Eisenstein resources
Books and Resources for Children, Teens and Parents Books, articles and meditation apps for children and parents. . August 13, 2020By Jennifer Jordan family, resources
Welcome to IMCW For those of you who have joined us since the pandemic began, welcome! We are pleased to see new folks coming and taking advantage of our daytime and evening online classes and recorded talks. Most of our weekly classes are suitable for those new to meditation, offering guided meditation and a dharma, or teaching talk which will help you with your sitting practice... April 17, 2020By Editor announcement, COVID-19, resources
Zoom Instructions for Online Classes and Events IMCW welcomes you to our online classes and events. We are pleased you are joining us and wish you good health, peace and ease. Please read this Help page for how to get onto Zoom and how to participate most easily. April 1, 2020By Editor COVID-19, resources
Reading List: Meditation, Buddhism and more The following books are recommended by IMCW's teachers, including authors from Jack Kornfield to Jon Kabat-Zinn to Kristin Neff. We hope that you enjoy them. Sections include: Vipassana/Insight Meditation; Zen; Tibetan; Grieving, Death and Dying; Racism, Equity, Inclusivity; Engaged Buddhism; and Mindfulness for Children and Teens; as well as a wide assortment of other recommendations. April 1, 2020By Resources meditation, resources