Services Offered
Drop-In Meditation Sessions
Regularly scheduled free meditation sits for all levels in a serene, welcoming space.
Wednesday Evening Dhamma Talks
Weekly talks by diverse community leaders and monastics on mindfulness and spiritual teachings.
Daylong In-Center Retreats
Extended meditation retreats for deepening practice in a supportive, urban setting.
Affinity Programs
Specialized workshops and groups for various communities to foster connection and growth.
Beginner Workshops
Introductory sessions to learn Vipassana meditation techniques and build a foundation.
Reviews
4.8(5 reviews)
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cynical.nihilist
via Google
4 months ago
One of the best urban meditation centers in the vipassana tradition. Kind staff, beautiful building, and welcoming community. Larry, Narayan, and Michael are incredibly knowledgeable, genuine — and human. Larry Rosenberg was one of my favorite teachers — in any spiritual tradition. He’s that rare combination of incredibly funny and blunt — and genuinely caring. CIMC offers a variety of programming, from drop-in meditation sessions, to Wednesday evening talks, to affinity programs for various communities — to daylong in-center retreats. The building housing the center is absolutely gorgeous. It’s traditional and stately — while remaining cozy and welcoming. The surrounding wooden fence and gardens give the impression of being in a Japanese monastery. Beautiful place and great people. I highly recommend it!
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Marco Aurelio Sáenz Arangovia Google
over 1 year ago
Love Vipassana since I discovered I could shut up in peace for ten days and didn't die😇, some friends didn't believe me (that I shut up!) so I told them "you shut up and go sit down, you will be welcomed". I don't live here, but in my next trip I will plan on going to this beautiful center.
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David Shankvia Google
over 1 year ago
Meditation center with regularly scheduled free evening meditation sits. A whole calendar of other activities, but I primarily go to sit and meditate. Very crunchy granola vibes. Area inside to take your shoes off and a coat closet. Sometimes there's tea after the meditations and everyone is invited to stay and chat over tea
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Taleevia Google
almost 2 years ago
Excellent space to learn and deepen meditation practice. A variety of programs with outstanding guiding teachers. Difficult to build community, as programming centers on meditation practice and opportunities to get to know people are limited.
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Ornothvia Google
over 6 years ago
A precious and authentic urban meditation center in the vipassana/insight meditation tradition. One-time sessions, recurring workshops, and meditation retreats for the full spectrum of practitioners, from beginners to longtime meditators. Especially valuable are the Wednesday evening dhamma talks, which feature a diverse set of recognized community leaders and monastics from varying traditions. A rare and precious gem of a resource for contemplative development.
