Welcome to Portland Insight Meditation Center

Join us on the path to greater clarity and peace.

PIMC offers a variety of opportunities for practice in the insight (vipassanā) meditation tradition, both in-person and online. Our offerings support beginners, experienced practitioners, and everyone in between. Learn more about who we are.

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Classes
& Retreats

Weekly
Drop-in Groups

Community

Events

Calendar
of Offerings

Featured Programs & Announcements

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

A Daylong Retreat with Steve Wilhelm

Explore this foundational teaching to discover how mindfulness can deepen practice and ease clinging.

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The Magic of Awareness

A 6-week Class with Alexa Redner

Discover the power of awareness itself and discover a deeper sense of spaciousness, ease, non-judgment, and well-being.

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Friendship in Practice

A Half-Day Men's Retreat with Paul LaVigne

Join this gathering for men and non-binary practitioners to deepen spiritual friendship, authentic connection, and practice.

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This Sunday: Dharma Teacher Authorization
Honoring Paul LaVigne & Vik Anantha

Sunday, September 27

10:00am - 12:00pm

Offered In-Person & Online via Zoom

Join us Sunday, September 27 as we celebrate Paul LaVigne and Vik Anantha’s authorization as Dharma teachers. The morning will include meditation, reflections from Paul and Vik, a formal teacher authorization ceremony, and a community potluck. [Learn more →]