Week of Events
Sunday Morning Sitting
Sunday Morning Sitting
We invite you to join us Sunday mornings to calm your mind and open your heart through Buddhist Vipassana meditation practice. Vipassana means “clear-seeing” or “insight” and was taught by the Buddha to help cut the root of suffering and lead practitioners towards full awakening. We begin Sunday mornings with a short walking meditation followed […]
Dharma Kids Program
Dharma Kids Program
Dharma Kids introduces children to mindfulness in a fun way that is developmentally appropriate for ages 5-10. Each class has a theme based in Buddhist ethics and wisdom, such as loving kindness, gratitude, moderation, honesty, etc. We use stories and crafts to explore the theme and lots of games, movement, and breathwork to build focus […]
Newcomer Orientation
Newcomer Orientation
Orientations are currently only conducted in person. These orientations are for individuals newer to RMI. Material covered includes an introduction to RMI and the protocol used for our Meditation sittings. While this is not intended to be a class on how to meditate, basic instructions are included. More information is available on our Newcomer Orientation page.
Wednesday Sangha Sittings and Dhamma Instruction
Wednesday Sangha Sittings and Dhamma Instruction
Our main weekly event, Sangha Night, is open to all. We begin our evening with a short walking meditation to settle the body and mind followed by 20 – 30 minutes of sitting practice. Then, our usual program follows with a Dharma talk on one of the many aspects of the Buddhist path by one […]
Insight Practices: A Three Session Vipassana Class
Insight Practices: A Three Session Vipassana Class
The Three Marks of Conditioned Existence are Buddhism’s basic description of reality. They are anicca (impermanence), dukkha (suffering), and anatta (not-self). Insight into these teachings fosters a greater sense of ease and leads us to liberation. Drawing from classical Buddhist teachings, the course is comprised of three mornings in which we will explore each of […]