Events Calendar

Events in September 2021

1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

9:00 am: One-Day Meditation Retreat with Tim Geil

1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Meditation and the Body

1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

9:00 am: One-Day Meditation Retreat with Tim Geil

1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Meditation and the Body

1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

9:00 am: One-Day Meditation Retreat with Tim Geil

1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Meditation and the Body

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
September 19, 2021

Our Beginning Meditation classes are presented in a four-part series. The classes are intended to work together to provide an introduction to meditation or serve as a useful "touchstone" for more experienced practitioners. You are welcome to attend any or all of the classes. Each class can be a stand alone class, and will focus on a different topic. All classes will be from 1:30- 3:30.

This first class will provide an introduction to mindfulness meditation, including mindfulness of the breath and of sound, and talk about some of the benefits of mindfulness meditation.

To participate in one or all the classes please send an email to IMMC to register and receive the link for the class.

Class topics are as follows:

Sept. 19--Introduction to and Benefits of Mindfulness
Sept 26--Meditation and the Body
Oct. 3--Meditation on Thoughts and Emotions
Oct. 10--Compassion Meditation Practices

9:00 am – 4:00 pm
September 25, 2021

Please Join us for a daylong meditation retreat with Tim Geil, Co-Guiding meditation teacher for Seattle Insight Meditation Society.

This retreat will be held from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. It will be an online with seated meditation, walking meditation, Qigong, and a dharma talk. Registration is required to attend the retreat. The topic for the retreat will be “Recognizing and living the four noble truths”. He will discuss the four noble truths and how to live them in your everyday life. Registration is required to attend the retreat.

You can register for the retreat by sending an email to IMMC. The retreat fee is $10, which can be paid online at Donorbox or by sending a check made out to Insight Meditation of the Mid-Columbia, 1909 Dogwood Place, Richland, WA 99354.

Tim will also host an online meeting this Friday (September 24) from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The focus of this talk will be similar to the topic of the retreat. It will include meditation, a Dharma talk, and time for questions. Registration is not needed for this event.

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
September 26, 2021

Beginning Meditation Class: Meditation and the Body

Our Beginning Meditation classes are presented in a four-part series. The classes are intended to work together to provide an introduction to meditation or serve as a useful "touchstone" for more experienced practitioners. You are welcome to attend any or all of the classes. Each class can be a stand alone class, and will focus on a different topic. All classes will be from 1:30- 3:30.

This second class will focus on mindfulness of the body. It will introduce a mindfulness meditation known as the body scan, and the practice of walking meditation.

To participate in one or all the classes please send an email to IMMC to register and receive the link for the class.

Class topics are as follows:

Sept. 19--Introduction to and Benefits of Mindfulness
Sept 26--Meditation and the Body
Oct. 3--Meditation on Thoughts and Emotions
Oct. 10--Compassion Meditation Practices

19 1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm September 19, 2021 Our Beginning Meditation classes are presented in a four-part series. The classes are intended to work together to provide an introduction to meditation or serve as a useful "touchstone" for more experienced practitioners. You are welcome to attend any or all of the classes. Each class can be a stand alone class, and will focus on a different topic. All classes will be from 1:30- 3:30. This first class will provide an introduction to mindfulness meditation, including mindfulness of the breath and of sound, and talk about some of the benefits of mindfulness meditation. To participate in one or all the classes please send an email to IMMC to register and receive the link for the class. Class topics are as follows: Sept. 19--Introduction to and Benefits of Mindfulness Sept 26--Meditation and the Body Oct. 3--Meditation on Thoughts and Emotions Oct. 10--Compassion Meditation Practices Read more

25 9:00 am: One-Day Meditation Retreat with Tim Geil 9:00 am: One-Day Meditation Retreat with Tim Geil 9:00 am – 4:00 pm September 25, 2021 Please Join us for a daylong meditation retreat with Tim Geil, Co-Guiding meditation teacher for Seattle Insight Meditation Society. This retreat will be held from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. It will be an online with seated meditation, walking meditation, Qigong, and a dharma talk. Registration is required to attend the retreat. The topic for the retreat will be “Recognizing and living the four noble truths”. He will discuss the four noble truths and how to live them in your everyday life. Registration is required to attend the retreat. You can register for the retreat by sending an email to IMMC. The retreat fee is $10, which can be paid online at Donorbox or by sending a check made out to Insight Meditation of the Mid-Columbia, 1909 Dogwood Place, Richland, WA 99354. Tim will also host an online meeting this Friday (September 24) from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The focus of this talk will be similar to the topic of the retreat. It will include meditation, a Dharma talk, and time for questions. Registration is not needed for this event. Read more

26 1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Meditation and the Body 1:30 pm: Beginning Meditation Class: Meditation and the Body 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm September 26, 2021 Beginning Meditation Class: Meditation and the Body Our Beginning Meditation classes are presented in a four-part series. The classes are intended to work together to provide an introduction to meditation or serve as a useful "touchstone" for more experienced practitioners. You are welcome to attend any or all of the classes. Each class can be a stand alone class, and will focus on a different topic. All classes will be from 1:30- 3:30. This second class will focus on mindfulness of the body. It will introduce a mindfulness meditation known as the body scan, and the practice of walking meditation. To participate in one or all the classes please send an email to IMMC to register and receive the link for the class. Class topics are as follows: Sept. 19--Introduction to and Benefits of Mindfulness Sept 26--Meditation and the Body Oct. 3--Meditation on Thoughts and Emotions Oct. 10--Compassion Meditation Practices Read more