{"id":843,"date":"2015-10-01T13:52:20","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T13:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web1.dharma.org\/?p=843"},"modified":"2018-08-02T17:48:25","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T17:48:25","slug":"sangha-news-october-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/sangha-news-october-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Sangha News \u2013 October 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>This fall issue announces our <a href=\"#anniversary\">40th anniversary<\/a> next year, and to celebrate this milestone, we invite you to send us a brief video clip. Below, you\u2019ll also find highlights of a memorial ceremony for teacher <a href=\"#ruth\">Ruth Denison<\/a>, news of <a href=\"#funding\">funding for longer-term practice<\/a>, and photos of the new Retreat Center <a href=\"#dining\">dining area<\/a>. We\u2019re offering our latest wallpaper image, three <a href=\"#recipes\">new recipes<\/a>, info on <a href=\"#fellowships\">fellowships for educators<\/a>, and updates on <a href=\"#teachers\">IMS teachers<\/a>. As well, you can check out <a href=\"#space\">retreat space available<\/a>, and an important <a href=\"#job\">job opening<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-878\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/fall-colors-gaston-pond.jpg\" alt=\"Vibrant colors on Gaston Pond\" width=\"600\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/fall-colors-gaston-pond.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/fall-colors-gaston-pond-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vibrant fall colors surround nearby Gaston Pond.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"anniversary\">On the Horizon \u2013 Our 40th Birthday<\/h2>\n<p>2016 will mark a significant milestone \u2013 we\u2019ll be celebrating IMS\u2019s 40th anniversary!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s quite amazing to reflect that, for almost four decades, streams of retreatants from all over the world have found their way to this refuge to practice the Buddha\u2019s teachings of freedom.<\/p>\n<p>We began as a small pioneering endeavor in the mid-1970s, at a time when meditation was considered a fringe activity.<\/p>\n<p>Now, many of our teachers and meditators are influential voices within today\u2019s burgeoning mindfulness movement. And IMS itself is often regarded as the mother-ship of contemporary Western insight meditation centers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-862\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ims-1979.jpg\" alt=\"Sayadaw at IMS in 1979\" width=\"450\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ims-1979.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ims-1979-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Renowned Burmese meditation master Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw presided over a teaching authorization ceremony at IMS in 1979. Back row: Mahasi Sayadaw (C) and his monks. Front row (L-R): IMS\u2019s three founders Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, and Jacqueline Mandell-Schwartz.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Seeking Your Participation<\/h2>\n<p>To honor our 40th anniversary, we\u2019re starting to produce several videos that will be released throughout 2016, and we\u2019re inviting you to participate in their creation! We\u2019re seeking short clips from individuals or groups in our community, each expressing something heartfelt about IMS.<\/p>\n<p>You might like to offer a sentence that captures what this spiritual center means to you. Or, you can tell a brief inspiring anecdote from retreat time here, deliver a humorous message, or simply say what you love about IMS.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to take part. Simply shoot the footage, 10-15 seconds max, in a horizontal or wide frame orientation (not vertical or tall frame). A smartphone or tablet is fine for this \u2013 you don\u2019t have to worry about using more substantial equipment. Then email your message to <a href=\"mailto:40th@dharma.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40th@dharma.org<\/a>, and we\u2019ll take it from there.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the submitted footage will be woven into our videos. And other clips will be shared at various times during the year via our social media, website, or in upcoming issues of Sangha News.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ruth\">Celebrating Ruth Denison<\/h2>\n<p>In September, teachers and staff gathered at IMS\u2019s Memorial Wall at the Forest Refuge to honor the life of beloved dharma elder Ruth Denison, who passed away last February.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-863\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ruth-denison-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ruth Denison\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ruth-denison-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ruth-denison.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruth Denison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-864\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/memorial-stone.jpg\" alt=\"Memorial Stone for Ruth Denison\" width=\"600\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/memorial-stone.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/memorial-stone-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L) An engraved memorial stone has been placed along IMS\u2019s Memorial Wall, and some of Ruth\u2019s ashes now lie beneath it. She had chosen this spot several years ago. (R) At the start of the ceremony, a procession of teachers and staff, led by Joseph Goldstein, walked to the wall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"funding\">Funding for POC and Young Adults for Longer-Term Practice Funding<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to generous gifts, we\u2019re happy to once again offer financial support to a number of experienced people of color (POC) meditators and young adults (18-32 year olds) who\u2019d like to practice longer-term at IMS next year.<\/p>\n<p>This opportunity forms part of our broader vision to develop more leaders of color within our North American insight community, and to ensure leadership among the next generation of Buddhist meditators.<\/p>\n<p>This funding is in addition to our ongoing program of financial assistance, which annually supports about a third of our retreatants.<\/p>\n<p>For people of color who are unable to afford IMS\u2019s usual fees, we\u2019re offering a reduced rate to participate in Part 1 or Part 2 of the 2016 Three-Month Retreat. A reduced rate is also available for one month of personal retreat next year at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/retreats\/forest-refuge\/\">Forest Refuge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For 18-32 year olds who are unable to afford IMS\u2019s usual fees, a similar reduced rate is available to participate in Part 1 or Part 2 of next year\u2019s Three-Month Retreat.<\/p>\n<p>Fees are on a You Choose basis. This means you can establish the rate you are able to pay, at or above $17 per night.<\/p>\n<p>Details about how to apply can be found here. Please help spread the word.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dining\">New Dining Area<\/h2>\n<p>Last week, work was completed on two improvements to our Retreat Center dining room \u2013 an indoor extension and an attached deck.<\/p>\n<p>Retreatants are now enjoying the new light-filled dining area, which has eased traffic flow and provides more seating. It also features an additional tea station which is accessible for those using wheelchairs.<\/p>\n<p>In warmer weather, the deck will be a lovely spot for drinking tea and taking meals, as well as for outdoor walking practice.<\/p>\n<p>The final step will be to install an acoustical ceiling treatment in the main dining room to soften sounds on opening and closing days. We anticipate finishing this in the new year.<\/p>\n<p>Much appreciation for the generosity that made this project possible.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_865\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-865\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-865 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dining-room-extension.jpg\" alt=\"Retreat Center Dining Room Extension\" width=\"350\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dining-room-extension.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dining-room-extension-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new Retreat Center dining room extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-866\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/new-deck.jpg\" alt=\"New Deck at IMS\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/new-deck.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/new-deck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/new-deck-343x229.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/new-deck-166x110.jpg 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beautiful new deck.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"recipes\">From the Kitchen Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Three more nourishing vegetarian recipes have been uploaded to our website: Ratatouille, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/resources\/recipes\/tassajara-nutloaf\/\">Tassajara Nutloaf<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/resources\/recipes\/minestrone-soup\/\">Minestrone Soup<\/a>. Delicious additions to your home menu. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fellowships\">Fellowship for Educators<\/h2>\n<p>Are you involved in the education field? Do you aspire to promote a positive school culture through embodying the qualities of mindfulness, compassion, personal well-being and professional efficacy?<\/p>\n<p>If so, a generous grant from the <a href=\"https:\/\/hemera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hemera Foundation<\/a> is allowing IMS to once again offer fellowships for educators at our Retreat Center in 2016. These will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p>Hemera\u2019s Contemplative Fellowships are open to teachers and staff currently employed in a pre-K program or K-12 school, or to anyone currently enrolled in a Masters of Education program. If you meet these qualifications and would like to pursue this opportunity, please consider applying.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/retreats\/retreat-center\/fellowships-available\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you know others who might be interested, please pass on this news.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fellowships-oct-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Fellowships Available Oct 2015\" width=\"450\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fellowships-oct-2015.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fellowships-oct-2015-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>10% Happier App Available<\/h2>\n<p>ABC anchor Dan Harris and IMS co-founder Joseph Goldstein have designed a short meditation course in the form of an app. Titled <a href=\"http:\/\/www.10percenthappier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics<\/a>, the app is an effective, two-week introduction to practice, and features guided meditations from Joseph. Access it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.10percenthappier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a> or download it from the iTunes store.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch the official <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/GMA\/video\/app-teach-meditate-33707958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC launch of the app<\/a> to learn more about this program.<\/p>\n<p>If you know anyone who might enjoy learning about meditation or refreshing their practice in this way, please share this helpful resource. Some of the proceeds will be donated to IMS.<\/p>\n<h2>Street Lovingkindness<\/h2>\n<p>IMS co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonsalzberg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharon Salzberg<\/a> is creating a series of videos marking the 20th anniversary of the publication of her first title, Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness. Each short clip offers meditation support and guidance as we navigate the busyness of our daily lives.<\/p>\n<p>The latest video in this #StreetLovingkindness series is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonsalzberg.com\/blowing-bubbles-street-lovingkindness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blowing Bubbles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Happify has released an animated video narrated by Sharon, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonsalzberg.com\/where-does-compassion-come-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where Does Compassion Really Come From?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Christina Feldman\u2019s Keynote<\/h3>\n<p>In July, IMS Guiding Teacher Christina Feldman gave the keynote address at a UK conference organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangor.ac.uk\/mindfulness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice<\/a>. Titled \u201cContemporary Mindfulness \u2013 The Long View: Perils and Possibilities in the Path of Mindfulness Teaching,\u201d you can watch her presentation here. (Shared with permission)<\/p>\n<h3>Questions Along the Path<\/h3>\n<p>Neuroscientist, philosopher, author and meditator Sam Harris recently invited Joseph Goldstein back for a second conversation, this time to answer a range of questions about the path of practice. Listen here.<\/p>\n<h3>The Mindfulness Summit<\/h3>\n<p>For the rest of October you can access the free online event, <a href=\"https:\/\/themindfulnesssummit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Mindfulness Summit<\/a>, and hear talks by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, as well as other dharma teachers and leaders in the mindfulness field.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"teachers\">Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>At the Forest Refuge, retreatants have been deepening their practice as the surrounding woods and countryside take on rich autumn colors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-868\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/genoud-feldman-nugent.jpg\" alt=\"Genoud-Feldman and Nugent\" width=\"450\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/genoud-feldman-nugent.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/genoud-feldman-nugent-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R) Patricia Genoud-Feldman and Annie Nugent capably guided practitioners in September.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-869\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rose-baumann.jpg\" alt=\"Rose and Baumann offering teachings\" width=\"450\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rose-baumann.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/rose-baumann-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Throughout October, (L-R) Marcia Rose and Ariya B. Baumann are offering the teachings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the <strong>Retreat Center<\/strong>, the summer program featured retreats that varied in theme and length.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-871\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ims-lgbtqi-course.jpg\" alt=\"IMS's second LGBTQI course\" width=\"450\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ims-lgbtqi-course.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ims-lgbtqi-course-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In July, IMS\u2019s second course for our LGBTQI community was taught by Arinna Weisman (2nd from R) and Jean Esther (R), with John Martin (L) assisting and Leslie Booker offering yoga.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-870\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/liebenson-mumford.jpg\" alt=\"Your Life is Your Practice retreat\" width=\"450\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/liebenson-mumford.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/liebenson-mumford-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/liebenson-mumford-420x240.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The teaching team for the Your Life Is Your Practice retreat in August was led by Narayan Liebenson and George Mumford (both C), assisted by Alexis Santos (L). \u00c9owyn Ahlstrom (R) provided mindful yoga sessions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-872\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fernandopulle-auclair.jpg\" alt=\"Labor Day weekend course\" width=\"450\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fernandopulle-auclair.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/fernandopulle-auclair-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(L-R) Anushka Fernandopulle and Pascal Auclair taught the Labor Day weekend course, Uncovering Innate Freedom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_873\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-873\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/annual-three-month-retreat.jpg\" alt=\"IMS annual three month retreat\" width=\"450\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/annual-three-month-retreat.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/annual-three-month-retreat-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In September, the annual Three-Month Retreat got underway with Part 1 teachers (L-R) Kate Munding (assistant), Kamala Masters, Sally Armstrong, Greg Scharf, Andrea Fella and Guy Armstrong. This unique opportunity for long-term practice has been part of IMS\u2019s annual schedule since our founding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"space\">Retreat Space Available<\/h3>\n<p>If you are an experienced meditator, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/retreats\/retreat-center\/fellowships-available\/\">consider applying<\/a> for a personal retreat at the Forest Refuge. A stay here can help strengthen practice faith, confidence and self-reliance.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please <a href=\"mailto:fr@dharma.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a> or call us at 978-355-2063.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/resources\/audio\/\">Audio page<\/a> to download or stream recent Forest Refuge teacher talks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/golden-yarrow.jpg\" alt=\"Golden yarrow flower at the Forest Refuge\" width=\"450\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/golden-yarrow.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/golden-yarrow-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the Retreat Center, check out our early 2016 courses. Winter is an especially beautiful time to explore the mind and heart, as the quiet of the natural world supports our silent practice.<\/p>\n<p>First up is Joy on the Path, a five-day retreat with Pascal Auclair and Lila Kate Wheeler, January 9-14.<\/p>\n<p>Lila returns to offer another five-day course, The Wisdom of Equanimity, with Winnie Nazarko, February 5-10.<\/p>\n<p>This is followed by a three-day weekend, The Way of Wisdom, led by Alexis Santos and Jaya Karen Rudgard, February 12-15. During this retreat, we\u2019ll also mark IMS\u2019s 40th anniversary on February 14.<\/p>\n<p>Later in the month, Winnie will be back to teach Establishing Presence, together with Annie Nugent, February 19 24.<\/p>\n<p>If you are 18-26 years old, some spaces are available at our You Choose rate for several retreats next year. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/retreats\/forest-refuge\/financial-assistance\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_875\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-875\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wild-turkeys.jpg\" alt=\"Wild turkeys at IMS Retreat Center\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wild-turkeys.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wild-turkeys-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/wild-turkeys-166x110.jpg 166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wild turkeys too enjoy walking the peaceful grounds around the Retreat Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"job\">Job Opening<\/h2>\n<p>IMS has an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dharma.org\/get-involved\/openings\/\">opening<\/a> for the position of Facilities Manager. We\u2019re seeking an experienced leader with a strong maintenance and building background to oversee our physical plant and supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in working at IMS, and have the necessary skills for this position, please apply.<\/p>\n<p>Also, we\u2019d be grateful if you can pass on word of this job opportunity to others.<\/p>\n<h2>Wishing You Well<\/h2>\n<p>Here in New England we continue to gather the bounty of the harvest season. May all find nourishment, and may the fruits of our practice benefit all beings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Issue This fall issue announces our 40th anniversary next year, and to celebrate this milestone, we invite you to send us a brief video clip. Below, you\u2019ll also find highlights of a memorial ceremony for teacher Ruth Denison, news of funding for longer-term practice, and photos of the new Retreat Center dining area. 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