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Meditation and mindfulness practices in the Theravada Buddhist tradition

06/11/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday evening for our weekly meditation gathering.

This week, Metta V. will be leading the sitting meditation. The evening offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life, cultivate mindfulness, and share in the support of community practice.

Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for many years, you are most welcome to join us for this time of quiet reflection and presence.

We hope to see you on Sunday.

06/03/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday evening for our weekly meditation gathering.

This week, Mary-Ann will be leading the sitting meditation. The evening offers an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life, cultivate mindfulness, and share in the support of community practice.

Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for many years, you are most welcome to join us for this time of quiet reflection and presence.

We hope to see you on Sunday.

05/28/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us this Sunday evening for meditation and shared practice.

This week, David Axon will be leading the sitting meditation and offering reflections for the evening. Together, we will take time to pause, settle the mind, and cultivate mindfulness in a peaceful and supportive community setting.

Whether you are new to meditation or a long-time practitioner, all are welcome.

We look forward to practicing together.

05/14/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us this Sunday evening for our mindfulness practice.

This week, Brock Brown will be leading the sitting meditation. As This Sunday, we will take some time to celebrate Vesak Day together with chanting, a small book exchange, and a relaxed social gathering with tea and snacks.

Vesak is a special occasion in the Buddhist tradition, commemorating the birth, awakening, and passing of the Buddha. It offers a meaningful opportunity to come together in community, reflect on the teachings, and share in a spirit of generosity and friendship.

We hope you can join us for this evening of practice, reflection, and celebration.

05/07/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

Please join us this Sunday evening for our weekly meditation gathering.

Sandra Joy will be leading the sitting meditation and offering a Dharma talk. All are welcome to come together for an evening of quiet reflection, mindfulness, and shared practice.

We hope to see you there.

04/25/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,
You are warmly invited to a two-day, non‑residential, in‑person retreat with Kristina Baré, The Gift of Living in Alignment with Impermanence, on May 9 and May 10, 2026.
This retreat offers a supportive and contemplative space to step out of daily routines and turn toward direct experience. Through guided and silent meditation practice, participants are invited to explore impermanence as it unfolds moment by moment in the body, heart, and mind.
With Kristina’s gentle guidance, the retreat supports cultivating clarity, ease, and a wiser relationship to change—opening the possibility for greater presence, freedom, and aliveness both in practice and in everyday life.
For registration and full details, please see:
https://luma.com/poubdlqj

04/15/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

Kristina Bare will offer a four-week series of Sunday night talks titled Foundations of Mindfulness. The series will run from April 12 to May 3, and will explore the essential teachings and practices that support the development of mindful awareness in daily life.

We hope you can join us for this calm and supportive time of shared practice. Everyone is welcome.

04/01/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us this Sunday evening for our mindfulness practice.

This week, Joe Barrett will be leading the sitting meditation, followed by a recorded talk on Equanimity. The session will offer an opportunity to reflect on cultivating balance and steadiness of mind while meeting our experiences with openness and care.

We hope you can join us for this calm and supportive time of shared practice.

03/17/2026

You are cordially invited for a two-day retreat led by Tempel Smith, “Cultivating the Sanctuaries of the Heart: The Brahma Vihāras,” on April 18 and 19, 2026.

This in-person retreat offers a dedicated opportunity to step back from the demands of daily life and enter a space of quiet reflection, meditation, and Dharma exploration. Through Tempel’s guidance, participants will explore the cultivation of the Brahma Vihāras—the heart qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—often described as the sanctuaries of the awakened heart.

Over these two days, participants will engage in meditation practice, Dharma teachings, and reflective inquiry designed to support the development of these profound qualities of heart and mind. Whether you are deepening an established meditation practice or seeking greater openness and balance in daily life, this retreat provides a supportive environment for insight, connection, and inner steadiness.

For the registration, please visit at https://luma.com/efdddtln

03/05/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us this Sunday evening for our mindfulness practice.

Beginning this Sunday, Patricia will offer a four-week series of Sunday night talks titled Exploring a Spiral of Dhamma: Nature, Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy Reflections and Practices. The series will follow as:

March 8: Introduction – The Dhamma of Gratitude and Being with What Is

Week 2: The Dhamma of Dukkha – Turning Toward Pain

Week 3: The Dhamma of Insight – Seeing with New Eyes

Week 4: The Dhamma of Wise Response – Going Forth

We hope you can join us for this calm and supportive time of shared practice. Everyone is welcome.

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Victoria, BC

Website

https://victoriaims.org/

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