Chattanooga Insight Meditation Community

Chattanooga Insight Meditation Community (CIMC) is inspired by and dedicated to the teachings the Buddha, and the practice of Insight Meditation (Vipassana).

Thursday Evening Offering is now in person at Chattanooga Friends Meeting, 335 Crestway Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37411.

Schedule for 1st, 2nd and 4th  Thursdays of the month

6:00 – 6:25 pm – This is a period for those who wish to receive the instructions in Insight Meditation. Experienced practitioners with questions are also welcome.

The bell will ring at 6:30 pm to begin formal practice that is held in Noble Silence.
6:30 pm – Sitting meditation
7:00 pm – Walking meditation
7:15 ­pm – Sitting meditation
7:30 pm – Dharma talk
7:50 pm – Questions and discussion
8:00 pm – Closing bell

Extended practice schedule for 3rd Thursday of the month.

6:00 – 6:25 pm – This is a period for those who wish to receive the instructions in Insight Meditation. Experienced practitioners with questions are also welcome.

The bell will ring at 6:30 pm to begin formal practice that is held in Noble Silence.
6:30 pm – Sitting meditation
7:15 pm – Walking meditation
7:45 ­pm – Sitting meditation
8:00 pm – Closing bell
This marks the end of formal practice period. You are welcome to leave at this time. If you choose to leave, please do so in Noble Silence. Optional period for questions and discussion about practice follows.

8:05 – 8:20 pm – Optional period for questions and discussion about practice

This is a free offering open to everyone. You can offer dana here. Thank you for your generosity.

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