Portland Insight Meditation Center : Northwest Dharma Association

Portland Insight Meditation Center

Description

Based in Portland, Oregon, the Portland Insight Meditation Community is an experiment in American Buddhism. We welcome people of all faiths, orientations, genders, abilities, ages, and racial/cultural backgrounds. The purpose of PIMC is to improve the lives of participants, their families and the greater community through meditative practice and a lifestyle that supports liberation from suffering, the awakening of wisdom, and the manifestation of compassion.

Rooted in the essential teachings of the Buddha, we are dedicated to awakening beyond the ritualism, sexism, hierarchy and other cultural artifacts that have characterized traditional religion. We value diversity and welcome anyone who is interested in investigating the inner life.

PIMC is a first generation Dharma center with origins in Burma, Thailand and India. Our practice is based upon the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha and the teachings that have been passed down through the Theravada lineage for 2500 years. These include a highly articulated map of consciousness and practices for setting oneself free from suffering. You are invited to investigate and see for yourself if this map of awakening is true for you. There is nothing you must believe in order to participate.

Practice Schedule

PIMC offers many retreats, classes, and weekly groups including our Sunday Program from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join PIMC Teachers and guest teachers for meditation, mindful movement, and a Dharma Talk. Doors open at 9:00am for unguided, silent meditation in the Dharma Hall before the formal program begins. https://www.portlandinsight.org/teachers

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More Weekly Programs: https://www.portlandinsight.org/weeklygroups

Morning Meditations: Monday–Saturday, 7:00am – 8:00am (Peer-led)

Monday Night Guest House with Jim Dalton: Mondays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Women’s Sangha with Alexa Redner: Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Heart of Freedom with Doug Pullin: Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Please visit our website for more info: https://portlandinsight.org