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A meditation retreat gives us tools for greater tranquility, wisdom and compassion.
Insight Meditation Society
Upcoming
Space Available ~ Retreat Center
Uncovering Innate Freedom, August 30 – September 2 with Pascal Auclair & Anushka Fernandopulle
Cultivating a Wise Heart, September 4–8 with Annie Nugent & Deborah Ratner Helzer
Insight Meditation and the Heart, December 6–13 with Rodney Smith & Narayan Helen Liebenson
Full 2013 Retreat Center Schedule
Space Available ~ Forest Refuge
2013 & 2014 Teaching Schedules
Buddhist Studies
New to Meditation?
What exactly do we teach at IMS? Primarily, we offer instruction and guidance in insight and lovingkindness meditations – practices that help bring genuine happiness to our lives.
- Benefits of meditation
- Guided meditations
- Tour our centers
- Learn about 'teacher dana'
- Retreat FAQs
- Select a Retreat Center course
"This retreat was needed and the timing was perfect. I gained the insight and the assistance I need to make a difference in my life.”
"I felt safe and cared for and had a remarkable retreat experience."
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Connect with our community and support our mission.
- Stay in touch – join our mailing list
- Be of service – join our staff or volunteers
- Deepen meditation – listen to teacher talks
- Practice generosity – donate to IMS
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