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SUMMARY:Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/monthly-sunday-sit-sunday-unplug-day/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Sunday Sit
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Wisdom Walk to the State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
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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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Ekoji Sangha Day
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
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:Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/monthly-sunday-sit-joy-and-equanimity/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Sunday Sit
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sunday Sit - Loving Kindness and Compassion
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/monthly-sunday-sit-loving-kindness-and-compassion/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Sunday Sit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20250610T013443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T013854Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat: Deepen Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/daylong-retreat-deepen-practice/
LOCATION:Living Water\, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20250419T165439Z
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SUMMARY:5-Day Residential Insight Meditation Retreat: Open and Relaxed Awareness
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/5-day-insight-meditation-retreat-open-and-relaxed-awareness/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill\, 2209 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20250622T154727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T165848Z
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SUMMARY:The Path of Peace
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
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:20250615T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20250222T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T014400Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat: Natural Awareness
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/daylong-retreat/
LOCATION:The Innerwork Center\, 213 Roseneath Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20250125T195808Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/spring-weekend-retreat/
LOCATION:The Clearing\, 14006 Genito Road\, Amelia CH\, VA\, 23002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
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SUMMARY:Vesak Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
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:20250209T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20241020T190100Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat: Wise Speech
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/daylong-retreat-wise-speech/
LOCATION:The Innerwork Center\, 213 Roseneath Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T201500
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20241214T233601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T234337Z
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SUMMARY:Ekoji Race Awareness Course: Using our meditation practice to be more kind\, more aware\, more free
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/ekoji-race-awareness-course/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T194519
CREATED:20241025T180305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T214404Z
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Day Fellowship Walk
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
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:20260507T194519
CREATED:20241209T233306Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Sit
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T133000
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Retreat in Silence
DESCRIPTION:All Events\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	Monthly Sunday Sit – Freedom is Just This				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			December 7\, 2025\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n5:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Freedom Is Just This - Experiencing The Wisdom of the Bahiya Sutta				\n				\n				\n				\n									Practical InformationDate: Sunday December 7Hours: 2:00 – 5:00 PMLocation: Ekoji Buddhist Sangha\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond. (Google Maps)Cost: a donation (dana) for the IMCR group and for the teacherSuggested donation for teacher: sliding scale: $10 – $70 (see below for more information)Teacher: Bruce PardoeRegistration: No need to register\, walk-in \nGeneral Description of the Monthly Sunday SitThis monthly event will be different each time. Sometimes we gather from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Ekoji for a community sit\, reflection and sharing. Sometimes we meet for a half-day retreat from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. At other times we may offer a “Sunday Unplug” day\, starting on Zoom in the morning to set our intentions for the day\, followed by individual practice at home and closing at Ekoji and on Zoom in the afternoon. How the day will unfold\, what themes or topics are being discussed\, etc.\, might be different each Sunday. Below more information about this Sunday’s event. In the list of events on our website is more information on each Sunday’s practice. \nThis monthly event is a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation\, reflect on the Dhamma\, receive support from the community\, and to be a support for others by offering your presence.  \nBeginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join. For those new to IMCR we offer an online orientation. Additionally\, beginning meditators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Vipassana (Insight) meditation through the series of videos on this page. \nThis Sunday’s Event DescriptionThe Buddha provided the wanderer Bahiya with a profoundly direct and brief model that dislodged his familiar sense of self. Upon hearing this teaching\, Bahiya instantly and fully realized the fundamentally awake\, free nature of reality. Could we directly experience a hint of what Bahiya did? Could we open a thread in our practice that leads in this direction? We will explore this and more in this half-day retreat. \nGenerosity for the Teacher and the IMCR GroupThere are two ways to practice generosity (dana) for this retreat: \n\nGenerosity for the teacher: the suggested donation for the teacher is: $10 – $70 (sliding scale).\nGenerosity for the IMCR group: we appreciate donations of any amount you feel comfortable and generous giving.\n\nYour donation to the teacher provides support to allow the teacher to continue offering these teachings\, and your donation to the IMCR group allows the continuation of the IMCR group. 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 \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		Half-Day Retreat\, Monthly Sunday Sit	\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				Monthly Sunday Sit - "Sunday Unplug" Day	\n\n\n		\n	\n		Daylong Retreat: Caring for the Heart-Mind\, Caring for the World
URL:https://imcrva.org/event/half-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Retreat
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