IMC-Lewes

Please join us Monday, June 24 Teacher Larissa Kitenko Topic: The Comparing Mind Suggested dana: $10 4 to 4:30pm – silent meditation 4:35 to approximately 5:30pm – dharma talk, Q&A, closing sit 5:30 to 6 – informal, optional Q&A with Larissa regarding meditation We will have thirty minutes of our traditional silent group meditation.  Larissa will then present a twenty-five to thirty minute dharma talk followed by a Q&A period and a closing sit. Message from Larissa: Please join us as we explore the suffering caused by the Comparing Mind and skillful practices that can end it.  Regarding dana: If … [Read More]

IMC-Lewes Presents Weekend Meditation With Carl Skooglund Insight Meditation Community of Lewes (IMC-Lewes) welcomes meditation teacher, Carl Skooglund, for an evening Dharma talk and a full-day meditation retreat.  The evening talk will compare contemporary forms of mindfulness with Buddhism’s earliest forms. The full-day retreat will include periods of guided, sitting, and walking meditation, plus Q/A sessions.  During the retreat the group will also experiment with portions of the Buddha’s Foundations of Mindfulness discourse. All are welcomed to attend this weekend of meditation and discussion. Carl has been practicing since 1993. He has also trained with Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leader … [Read More]

Please join us Saturday, April 6, for a Half-Day Retreat 9am to 12 noon St. Peter’s Parish Hall Led by experienced members of the IMC-Lewes community, Kathryn Harris and Sharon Rose, this morning retreat will offer opportunities for sitting and walking meditation and a Dharma talk with Q & A discussion. A half-day retreat is a fine occasion to deepen your meditation practice whatever your level of meditation experience and to feel the presence and benefits of meditating in a group. St Peter’s Episcopal Parish Hall is located at 2nd & Mulberry Streets, Lewes. The suggested dana is $10. Info: … [Read More]

Please join us: 4 to 4:30pm – silent meditation 4:35 to approximately 5:30pm – dharma talk, Q&A, closing sit 5:30 to 6 – informal, optional Q&A with Larissa regarding meditation Teacher Larissa Kitenko Topic: “Why We Meditate” Suggested dana: $10 We will have thirty minutes of our traditional silent group meditation.  Larissa will then present a twenty-five to thirty minute dharma talk followed by a Q&A period and a closing sit. Message from Larissa: Whether you are new to the practice or an experienced meditator, please join us this evening to explore the purpose of mindfulness (insight) meditation practice and … [Read More]

Please join us Monday, January 28th 4 to 4:30pm – silent meditation 4:35 to approximately 5:30pm – dharma talk, Q&A, closing sit Teacher Larissa Kitenko Topic: Setting the Intention For Our Practice Suggested dana: $5 We will have thirty minutes of our traditional silent group meditation.  Larissa will then present a twenty-five to thirty minute dharma talk followed by a Q&A period and a closing sit. Message from Larissa: Join us as we explore taking refuge in our practice and living a life of non-harming. Regarding dana: If your budget does not allow for any dana, we welcome your attendance. … [Read More]

Tonglen workshop Dec. 8 offers tools for compassionate healing Sue Greer will present a morning workshop from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 8, on the Buddhist practice of Tonglen at St. Peter’s Parish Hall in Lewes. Tonglen is a helpful practice that can be used in everyday life. One of the fundamental enlightened ideas Buddha revealed is that all sentient beings suffer. That being said, what does one do with one’s suffering? The Tonglen practice provides a solution. It teaches one to use awareness and breath to release one’s own and others’ sufferings through loving kindness or “metta.” In its … [Read More]

The Dharma Study Group begins study of Boundless Heart – The Buddha’s path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity by Christina Feldman September 17 with discussion of the Introduction, pages 1 through 10. All are welcome to attend.

Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia will lead her final Philadelphia Meditation Center retreat November 9 – 11 (Friday afternoon to Sunday lunch).  Please see info below on this wonderful teacher. Because this retreat will be a quick sell-out it would be best if you informed Carolyn by August 3 if you definitely wish to attend. IMC-Lewes is offering two half scholarships ($125 each) for the November weekend retreat.   If you are interested, put your name/contact info in the “scholarship jar” (labeled “Taraniya”) at our Monday sits or send us your info and we will put it in the jar for you.  If there are more than two applicants winners will … [Read More]