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SUMMARY:Ekoji Sangha Day
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n	Email:\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/ekoji-sangha-day/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Vesak Celebration - Buddhist Holiday
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/vesak-celebration-buddhist-holiday/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T173000
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SUMMARY:This Messy\, Gorgeous Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Real Relationships
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/this-messy-gorgeous-love-buddhist-wisdom-for-real-relationships/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Practicing Together in Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/community-gathering-practicing-together-in-difficult-times/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:New Year's Day Fellowship Walk
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/new-years-community-walk-2/
LOCATION:Dorey Park\, 2999 Darbytown Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T103000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Wisdom Walk to the State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/lunch-wisdom-walk-to-the-state-capitol/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill\, 2209 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T163000
DTSTAMP:20250625T165848Z
CREATED:20250622T154727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T165848Z
UID:3026-1751814000-1751819400@imcrva.org
SUMMARY:The Path of Peace
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/the-path-of-peace/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20250426T214607Z
CREATED:20250222T185720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T214607Z
UID:2705-1746365400-1746374400@imcrva.org
SUMMARY:Vesak Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/vesak-celebration/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T133000
DTSTAMP:20241201T214404Z
CREATED:20241025T180305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T214404Z
UID:2438-1735729200-1735738200@imcrva.org
SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Fellowship Walk
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/new-years-community-walk/
LOCATION:Pocahontas State Park\, 10301 State Park Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T230000
DTSTAMP:20241209T234442Z
CREATED:20241209T233306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T234442Z
UID:2549-1735671600-1735686000@imcrva.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Sit
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	New Year’s Gathering				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			January 1\, 2027\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:30 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Friday January 1st\, 2027Hours:  3:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the teachersTeachers: Marjolein Janssen and Carolyn StachowskiRegistration: Please fill out the registration form \nDescriptionBegin the new year with the sangha through an afternoon and evening of meditation\, reflection\, and community. We will practice together through periods of dharma sharing\, sitting\, and reflection. There will be time to reflect on the past year\, on what might need forgiveness as well as what has been wholesome and meaningful\, and on what our aspirations for the coming year might be. We’ll also come together to take the refuges and precepts\, as a commitment to our path going forward (this is optional).  \nAt 5:45 pm we start our regular Friday evening meditation schedule\, at which point you could leave\, or feel welcome stay for the regular sit. The evening will conclude with food and informal time together\, 7:30 – 8:15 pm. \nSchedule:3:00 – 5:30 New Year’s gathering5:30 – 5:45 Break5:45 – 7:30 Regular Friday schedule7:30 – 8:15 Social time (with potluck)You are welcome to join for the afternoon gathering\, the regular evening sit\, or both \nPlease register in advance for the 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm section of the day by filling out this form. \nGenerosityThis gathering is on a dana (generosity/donation) basis. Your donation to the teachers provides support to allow them to continue offering these teachings\, part of your donation supports IMCR and Ekoji. Please give as feels appropriate and generous for you. Please delight in your generosity and know that the dharma continues to be offered to you and others through our collective acts of sharing. All are welcome\, no donation is required. \nAt the gathering there will be the opportunity to offer a cash donation\, a donation by check\, or via QR code. You can also donate online to the teachers. \nMore information about the concept of dana\, generosity\, in Buddhism. \nQuestions?Don’t hesitate to contact us. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n\n	Categories:	\n		Community Event\, Half-Day Retreat	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizer\n	IMCR\n	\n	View Organizer Website \n\n\n	\n					\n			info@imcrva.org			\n	 \n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n	\n	Ekoji\n	\n	\n\n3411 Grove Avenue\n	\n		\n		Richmond\,\n\n	VA\n\n	23221\n\n	United States\n\n\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n\n	\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n	\n	View Venue Website \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n	\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n				Daylong Retreat: In the Body\, In the Moment	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Deepening Practice Program
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/new-years-eve-sit/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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