Portland Insight Meditation Community has a number of regular and occasional events on its schedule. No registration or fee is required for these events. As in ancient Buddhist tradition the classes are offered on a "Dana" basis. In keeping with their financial ability, and their understanding of the importance of generosity, participants contribute to the support of the community.

For carpooling: please go to http://pimc.erideshare.com. Our group password is "buddha". You'll have to get your own account with ERideShare as well. All information except your username is kept private. 

Announcements:

Upcoming Classes/Events:

Remembering Death:
February 4, 2012, 9:00am - 4:30pm at PIMC.
We will look carefully and honestly at life and death, with the intention of living and loving more fully. (more info)

PIMC Benefit Concert:
February 11, 2012, 7pm-10pm at PIMC
Join us for an enchanted evening of song, followed by dessert.
Suggested donation of $10-$15.

Basics of Mindfulness Class with Doug Pullin:
Starting Thursday, March 1 at 6pm.
A six-week class on the heart of mindfulness practice. (more info)

Half-Day Retreats with Jim Dalton:
Saturdays:  Returning in March (2012)
Meditation, QiGong movements, and Q&A. Jim Dalton

Weekly Sessions:
Sunday Mornings With Robert Beatty
Each session consists of instruction, guided meditation, silence, and a Dharma talk reflecting upon some aspect of meditation. Instruction is given in sitting, walking and movement meditations, as well as ways of carrying the practice into daily life. Helpful for beginners and experienced meditators. 10am - 12pm (more information)

Live Webcast of Robert Beatty's Sunday meditations: Webcast Info

Sunday Introduction to Meditation With Robert Beatty
Join Robert Beatty from 9-10 AM the first Sunday of each month for an introduction to our center and to the practice of meditation.

Sunday Children and Family Program

The Sunday morning schedule has enlivened a children/family program.  Tiffany Rogers and Jamie Hopkins will bring their rich skills and enthusiasm to our children.  The program will run concurrently with the 10am - 12pm adult program.  Parents who are interested are invited to contact Tiffany (503-880-4821) and Jamie (yogavibepdx@gmail.com) to participate in the creation of this wonderful opportunity of our children and families.

Children's Program Flier

Please make sure your child has used the restroom and has eaten a full meal before class begins at 10:00am. This makes the two hour class more enjoyable for the students and teachers alike. Please bring your child's shoes and coat to each class. When weather is permitting, we love to make use of the outdoor play area.

Tuesday Evenings With Jim Dalton
Join Jim Dalton for an evening of meditation in Beaverton, on the west side of the Portland metro area. 7:30pm-9:00pm. For more information, contact Jim at (503)292-6951.

Tuesday Morning Leaderless Meditation Group
This is a friendship and meditation group. Leadership is rotated among all who wish to lead. It meets every Tuesday morning and typically includes sitting and walking meditation, optional personal sharing, reading, and discussion of Dharma topics. Currently, and for the foreseeable future, we are mindfully making our way through Phillip Moffit's inspiring book Dancing with Life. Tea is offered as well as practice and support. Click the "Calendar" link at left for times.

Thursday Evenings With Doug Pullin

7:30-9:15pm (class information)
The evening includes guided and silent sitting in the practice that leads to insight or Vipassana mind. This is the mindfulness meditation practice that was taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. The focus of Doug's teaching is on the cultivation of compassion, loving-kindness and wisdom through the practice of being fully present for the ever changing joys and sorrows of life. In addition to traditional mindfulness meditation, there is also an opportunity for informal discussion and for questions related to practice. The Dharma discussion is in a small group setting. Open to beginning and advanced students alike. The group meets in the living room behind the main meditation hall. Enter through the kitchen door on the left side of the building.

Retreats:

Extended Meditation and Mindfulness Retreats
Half-day, full-day and extended-length retreats are also available from time to time. Please see the Retreats page for more details.

Volunteering:

There are many opportunities to get involved in PIMC meetings and maintenance. See the "Volunteering at PIMC" page.