NEw Here?
Getting Started
Welcome. You don’t need to know anything about Buddhism or meditation to walk through our door. This guide answers the most common first-timer questions so you can arrive on Monday feeling prepared and at ease.
Monday Meetings
Every Monday at 7 PM, join experienced practitioners for guided meditation, dharma discussion, and community. Free, welcoming, no experience needed.
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about IMH, Vipassana meditation, the Monday sitting, and online practice.
Online Meditation
Join our Monday sitting from home via Zoom. Learn what the online experience is like and how to connect.
The Short Version
Every Monday at 7 PM, a group of practitioners gathers at 4949 Caroline St (Covenant Church) and on Zoom. We begin with gentle Qi Gong, meditate together for 20–30 minutes, then move through a dharma talk, small group work, and open discussion.
There is no cost. There is no requirement to be Buddhist, or to have any meditation experience. You don’t need to sit cross-legged. You don’t need to be calm before you arrive.
You just need to show up.
WHEN
Mondays, 7-8:30pm
WHERE
4949 Caroline St. & Zoom
COST
Free (dana welcome)
EXPERIENCE
Any level welcome
DRESS
Comfortable clothing
PARKING
Church & street parking
New to Meditation Entirely?
If you’ve never meditated before, that’s completely fine. Vipassana meditation starts with a simple instruction: place your attention on the breath, and when the mind wanders, gently return it. That’s it. Everything else follows naturally with practice.
Our teachers have guided hundreds of beginners. Monday evening always includes a short introduction for those who are new, and teachers are available afterward for questions.