BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Meditation Community of Richmond - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://imcrva.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Insight Meditation Community of Richmond REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20260116T003140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T142911Z UID:3439-1772371800-1772384400@imcrva.org SUMMARY:Monthly Sunday Sit: The Freedom We Feel When Love and Wisdom Become One 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/the-freedom-we-feel-when-love-and-wisdom-become-one/ LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States CATEGORIES:Half-Day Retreat,Monthly Sunday Sit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Monk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20251103T115844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T230557Z UID:3295-1774033200-1774191600@imcrva.org SUMMARY:City Retreat: Awake and at Ease 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/awake-and-at-ease-a-spring-weekend-retreat/ LOCATION:Living Water\, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23225\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-Residential Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Richmond-City-Scape-buddhakl.png ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T153000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20260218T221009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T224259Z UID:3543-1776002400-1776007800@imcrva.org SUMMARY:Community Gathering: Practicing Together in Difficult Times 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/community-gathering-practicing-together-in-difficult-times/ LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Group_sittingkl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20260126T204710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T152813Z UID:3475-1776533400-1776538800@imcrva.org SUMMARY:This Messy\, Gorgeous Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Real Relationships 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/this-messy-gorgeous-love-buddhist-wisdom-for-real-relationships/ LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Course ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Buddha-row-2knkl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T201500 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20260226T232002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T190751Z UID:3533-1777657500-1777666500@imcrva.org SUMMARY:Vesak Celebration - Buddhist Holiday 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-buddhist-holiday/ LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/candleskl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T163000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20260422T183317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172026Z UID:3727-1779030000-1779035400@imcrva.org SUMMARY:Subtle and Sustainable Joy 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/subtle-and-sustainable-joy/ LOCATION:Ekoji\, 3411 Grove Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23221\, United States CATEGORIES:Half-Day Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Meditation-happyknkl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20251218T203445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T203828Z UID:3369-1779807600-1780228800@imcrva.org SUMMARY:Awakening The Pure Heart: An Insight Meditation 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/awakening-the-pure-heart-an-insight-meditation-retreat/ LOCATION:Seven Oaks\, 403 Pathwork Way\, Madison\, VA\, 22727\, United States CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Heartkl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20260430T110405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T112716Z UID:3756-1787391000-1787414400@imcrva.org SUMMARY:Stillness in Daily Life: Daylong 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/stillness-in-daily-life-daylong-retreat/ LOCATION:Living Water\, 1000 Westover Hills Blvd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23225\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gongknkl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T133000 DTSTAMP:20260508T095222 CREATED:20260507T195521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T201703Z UID:3778-1789758000-1789911000@imcrva.org SUMMARY:Fall 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/fall-weekend-retreat/ LOCATION:The Clearing\, 14006 Genito Road\, Amelia CH\, VA\, 23002\, United States CATEGORIES:Residential Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imcrva.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/woman-sitting-in-meditation-klkn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="IMCR":MAILTO:info@imcrva.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR