Who We Are
PIMC strives to be a place of refuge, one that helps to improve the lives of participants, their families and, ultimately, all beings. We do this by helping participants develop a meditative practice and lifestyle that supports liberation from suffering, the awakening of wisdom, and the manifestation of compassion.
We are a practitioner-led meditation center committed to cultivating a community that reflects the diversity in our society and the world at large. We welcome anyone who is interested in investigating the inner life through the practice of Buddhist meditation.
PIMC's Vision, Mission and Values
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VISION
Our vision is to be a dynamic center for awakening the heart and mind. We are a community that welcomes those seeking spiritual guidance. We offer the Buddha's teachings (on ethics, concentration, and wisdom) and serve current and future generations of spiritual seekers through all stages of life in order to reduce the cycle of personal and collective suffering.
MISSION
Our mission is to serve the spiritual well-being of all participants through the integration of insight meditation practice, foundational study programs, retreats, service and relationships that honor the Buddhas doctrines and disciplines within the context of contemporary society.
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PIMC CORE VALUES
Our core values that guide us are kindness and non-harming, love, generosity, mindfulness and wisdom as we create authentic, nonjudgmental, inclusive and respectful community relationships.