Engaged Mindfulness: Families Prepare and Serve a Meal at a Rockville Shelter The IMCW family program is happy to offer families an opportunity for engaged mindfulness. Join us on February 2 to provide a delicious, nutritious dinner (plus breakfast for the next day) to the women at the Interfaith Works Shelter in Rockville.... January 9, 2020By Jennifer Jordan announcement, event
Celebrating Tara’s new book, Radical Compassion on Wednesday, Jan 8 -- You're Invited! Many years ago, I read a moving article by a hospice care‑ giver who had accompanied thousands of people during their final weeks. One phrase in particular has stayed with me. After countless hours listening to the thoughts of the dying, the caregiver summed up their greatest regret with these words: “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself." December 29, 2019By Tara Brach announcement, resources
You are invited to a mindful New Year's Eve We are holding a first-ever New Year’s Eve event with the sangha at the Center for Mindful Living (CML) to complete the year 2019 and mindfully bring in 2020 together. There will be a room for mindful connection and a room just for silence. It is fine to stop by for a bit or stay the whole evening.... December 24, 2019By Editor announcement, event
Give from the Heart We are grateful for your help as we enter our 24th year of bringing insight meditation -- refuge -- to a growing community. Please give so that we can continue to offer the programs, classes, online talks and outreach that help awaken us... December 23, 2019By Tara Brach announcement
Welcoming the Newly Formed Sangha for People with Dis/Abilities and Deaf People During a focus group session in August, participants overwhelmingly expressed a desire to form a virtual affinity group for individuals who require alternative methods of practice due to dis/ability, deafness, illness, or injury. IMCW leadership responded with resounding support.... December 12, 2019By General Affinity, announcement