The Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) is a community for insight (vipassana) meditation across the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia region. This guide is compiled from the place's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.
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The place
IMCW says it was founded in 1997 by Tara Brach and supports people "at every stage of the path of practice" in the Buddhist tradition of Insight Meditation (Vipassana). Its site describes beginners and long-time practitioners as equally welcome.
IMCW is also the steward of Seven Oaks Retreat Center, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which offers residential retreats.
What it offers
- More than 150 in-person, online and hybrid classes, retreats and gatherings a month, according to IMCW.
- Programme types: retreats, workshops and daylongs, class series, drop-ins, and special events.
- Spiritual Friends (Kalyana Mitta) groups and affinity sanghas.
- Evidence-based mindfulness programmes, study and service.
Before you go
- Open the IMCW site and check today's schedule or the event search for the format (in person, online or hybrid) you want.
- For a first visit, look for a drop-in or beginner-friendly class series.
- Residential retreats are at Seven Oaks; check the retreat page for dates and booking.
- Many offerings are donation-based or have fees; confirm on each event page.
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