Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
About
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center offers a sanctuary for those seeking inner peace through Insight Meditation, integrating contemplative practices into daily life.
Our Story
Founded in 1985 by Larry Rosenberg, the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center (CIMC) is a nonprofit, non-residential urban center dedicated to the practice of Insight Meditation (Vipassana). Located in the heart of Cambridge, MA, CIMC serves as a welcoming refuge for learning and practicing meditation, fostering a community committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The center offers a variety of programs, including drop-ins, practice groups, retreats, and workshops, all aimed at cultivating wisdom, compassion, and tranquility.
Services
Introduction to Insight Meditation Classes
Mindful Breathing Workshops
Guided Visualization Sessions
Silent Retreats for Beginners
Advanced Insight Meditation Circles
Mindfulness in Daily Life Classes
Specialties
Classes & sessions
Dharma in Daily Life
Weekdays, 8:45 – 9:00 AMOnline weekdays from 8:45-9:00 am, offering Dharma reflections and a practice for the day.
Evening Sit
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:00 – 6:45 PMBeginners Drop-In
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PMWednesday Evening Dharma
6:30 – 8:45 PMThursday Morning Retreat
9:00 AM – 1:00 PMSunday Afternoon Extended Practice
2:00 – 5:15 PMEvents
Recovery and the Dharma
Saturday, March 7In-person workshop with Chris Willard from 10 AM – 5 PM.
EcoSattva Training: Dharma Wisdom for Our Changing World
Sundays, Mar 8 – May 3Online practice group with Chas DiCapua, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET.
The Way of Awareness: An Introduction to Insight Meditation
Thursdays, Mar 12 – Apr 16In-person practice group with Madeline Klyne, 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM.
Nonviolent Communication: Bridging Mindfulness and Connection
Saturday, March 14Online workshop with Phoenix Soleil, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET.
Bodyfulness
Sunday, March 15Hybrid retreat with Matthew Hepburn, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
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Find Us
Cambridge
331 Broadway
Cambridge, ON United States
Parking
Free street parking available on Broadway.
Transit
Near the Broadway bus stop.
Walk-in Policy
Walk-ins accepted on weekdays.
Contact Information
Additional Information
Languages Spoken
Payment Methods
Certifications
Certified Insight Meditation Teacher
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Parking
Free street parking available on Broadway.
Transit Access
Near the Broadway bus stop.
Walk-in Policy
Walk-ins accepted on weekdays.
Safety Protocols
Enhanced cleaning protocols
Sanitization stations