Insight Meditation Circle of Cape Cod

A place to
awaken,
deepen & belong.

A welcoming community rooted in Buddhist wisdom, open to all. We gather weekly to meditate, learn, and support each other in bringing greater peace and compassion into daily life.

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"Through the sharing of the Dharma we can free ourselves and others from suffering." — IMC Cape Cod Mission
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Who We Are

Rooted in
tradition,
open to all.

We are a community of people on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, who practice insight meditation to support each other in deepening Dharma practice in our daily lives. We hope our practice will promote peace and compassion in the world around us.

We are a peer-led community Buddhist group whose practices originate in the teachings of Theravadan Buddhism — but one need not identify as a Buddhist to participate. We welcome people from any faith tradition, or none at all.

Weekly
Meditation sessions
All
Are welcome
Free
Dana-based community

Right Speech

"When we meet together to discuss any topic, our comments must be respectful, timely, truthful, and helpful."

Our Sangha is guided by a council of elected volunteers — the Guiding Council — who coordinate weekly meditations, Dharma talks, book discussions, and seasonal retreats.

Gather With Us

Upcoming
Events

Weekly · Tuesdays

Tuesday Evening Meditation

Join us every Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Our format features a 30-minute meditation followed by a discussion of a Buddhist book or Dharma article. All are welcome, including newcomers.

📍 Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St, Harwich, MA 02645

Zoom link coming soon
Online · Tuesdays

Virtual Mindfulness Meetings

We offer weekly online mindfulness meditations, book discussions, and Dharma talks each Tuesday beginning July 15th from 7 – 8:30 PM. Join our mailing list to receive your Zoom invite.

💻 Via Zoom — free to attend

Mailing list link coming soon
Pilgrimage · August / September 2026

Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash & Lhasa

Join Yogi Lama Gursam and Katie on a two-week sacred journey to Mount Kailash and Lhasa in late August / early September 2026. Circumambulate the sacred mountain, visit the Potala Palace, and explore sacred sites — including a three-day Kora around Mount Kailash, meditation, teachings, and Dharma practice throughout the journey.

✉️ To express interest: LamaGursamPilgrimage@gmail.com

Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lhasa flyer
Workshop · April 11, 2026

Buddhism in a Nutshell

Buddhism in a Nutshell

The Insight Meditation Circle of Cape Cod is happy to once again offer two 3-hour Buddhism-in-a-Nutshell sessions. The first session will be Saturday, April 11th, 1:00–4:00 PM. The second session will be in May or early June.

These sessions offer a calm, non-sectarian introduction to Buddhist ideas and practices — covering who the Buddha was and what he taught about suffering and how to eliminate it from our lives. Suitable for beginners and those with more experience alike.

📍 Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645

To attend or for questions, contact Jim Hild: jrhild@comcast.net or 215-518-1452

Practice & Learning

The
Dharma
path.

Our practices are grounded in the 2,600-year-old Theravadan Buddhist tradition. We offer a variety of pathways to deepen your understanding and meditation practice.

  • 01
    Weekly Meditation
    Guided sitting practice rooted in mindfulness and breath awareness.
  • 02
    Dharma Talks
    Teachings on wisdom, compassion, and the nature of the mind.
  • 03
    Book & Sutta Discussions
    Collaborative reading of foundational Buddhist texts.
  • 04
    Seasonal Retreats
    Deeper immersions with guest teachers throughout the year.

Learning Resources

Explore these curated resources to support your practice — all dana (donation) based or free.

Dharma Seed Audio Dharma Amaravati Archives Buddhanet Audio Buddhist Society Access to Insight Open Buddhist Univ. Dhamma Talks

Recommended Reading

The Dhammapada · What the Buddha Taught · Mindfulness In Plain English

Our Community Values

Cultivating wisdom and compassion together.

We strive to reflect the full diversity of Cape Cod — every age, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and spiritual background is welcome here.

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Wisdom

Drawing from 2,600 years of Buddhist insight to illuminate our daily lives and choices.

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Compassion

Extending kindness to ourselves and all beings, reducing suffering in the world around us.

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Mindfulness

Cultivating present-moment awareness as the foundation of a meaningful life.

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Community

Building a Sangha where all are welcome, supported, and encouraged to deepen their practice.

Find Us

Come
practice
with us.

We meet in-person twice monthly on Tuesday evenings and online every week. All are welcome — no experience necessary.

  • 📍
    In-Person Location Harwich Community Center
    100 Oak St, Harwich, MA 02645
  • 📬
    Mailing Address Insight Meditation Circle of Cape Cod
    PO Box 113
    Brewster, MA 02631
  • 📅
    Schedule Every Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
    In-person: twice monthly
  • 💻
    Online Weekly Zoom sessions — join our mailing list for the link
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Harwich Community Center

100 Oak St, Harwich, MA 02645


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Generosity · דנה

Support our
Sangha

Dana — a Pali word meaning generosity — is at the heart of our tradition. The Buddha's teachings have been passed freely for 2,600 years through this spirit of giving. Your contribution helps maintain our community and keeps our practice accessible to all.

Donation link coming soon