Pondering the imponderable... Staff member Tom Sibold (L) with Jack Kornfield.IMS founders Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein first met in 1971 at a retreat in India taught by SN Goenka.Dipa Ma, another early beloved teacher of IMS's founders, with Munindraji.Sharon Salzberg (R) in India, 1972 with Jacqueline Mandell (L) and Dipa Barua, daughter of Dipa Ma.Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg in India, 1970s.L to R: Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein. Jack ordained twice in Thailand with Ajahn Chah.The property purchased by IMS was once a residence owned by William Gaston, a Boston lawyer.In 1976, a 'Parents and Friends' retreat was offered by those involved with IMS to share their practice.Walking meditation, 1976.Pondering the imponderable... Staff member Tom Sibold (L) with Jack Kornfield.IMS founders Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein first met in 1971 at a retreat in India taught by SN Goenka.Dipa Ma, another early beloved teacher of IMS's founders, with Munindraji.Sharon Salzberg (R) in India, 1972 with Jacqueline Mandell (L) and Dipa Barua, daughter of Dipa Ma.Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg in India, 1970s.L to R: Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein. Jack ordained twice in Thailand with Ajahn Chah.The property purchased by IMS was once a residence owned by William Gaston, a Boston lawyer.In 1976, a 'Parents and Friends' retreat was offered by those involved with IMS to share their practice.Walking meditation, 1976.Pondering the imponderable... Staff member Tom Sibold (L) with Jack Kornfield.
IMS teachers and staff, December, 1978.1977 - The original sign amidst fall colors.Staff sew meditation mats (known as zabutons) for the Meditation Hall, 1977.Sitting in the Upper Walking Room, 1977.May the practice benefit all beings.Sitting quietly, doing nothing.Ruth Denison (center of circle) studied in Burma in the early 1960s and is shown here leading a mindful movement session.Munindraji at IMS, 1978. Sharon Salzberg is on the left, and Joseph Goldstein is at the back on the right.IMS teachers and staff, December, 1978.1977 - The original sign amidst fall colors.Staff sew meditation mats (known as zabutons) for the Meditation Hall, 1977.Sitting in the Upper Walking Room, 1977.May the practice benefit all beings.Sitting quietly, doing nothing.Ruth Denison (center of circle) studied in Burma in the early 1960s and is shown here leading a mindful movement session.Munindraji at IMS, 1978. Sharon Salzberg is on the left, and Joseph Goldstein is at the back on the right.IMS teachers and staff, December, 1978.
IMS staff, with Alan Clements in monastic robes, 1983.In 1979, Burmese master Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw (back row center), held a teaching authorization ceremony with our founders.Joseph Goldstein gives Mahasi Sayadaw (2nd from left in robes) and his monks a tour of the IMS grounds.Thai meditation master Ven. Ajahn Chah on alms round at IMS during his 1979 visit.IMS welcomes His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the center in 1979.His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a talk in the IMS meditation hall.Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein teaching in the meditation hall.IMS staff, with Alan Clements in monastic robes, 1983.In 1979, Burmese master Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw (back row center), held a teaching authorization ceremony with our founders.Joseph Goldstein gives Mahasi Sayadaw (2nd from left in robes) and his monks a tour of the IMS grounds.Thai meditation master Ven. Ajahn Chah on alms round at IMS during his 1979 visit.IMS welcomes His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the center in 1979.His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a talk in the IMS meditation hall.Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein teaching in the meditation hall.IMS staff, with Alan Clements in monastic robes, 1983.
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