The POC Sangha provides a dedicated practice space at CIMC for those who self-identify as people of color, and generally meets on the first Friday of each month from 6:30-8:15pm. (Once or twice a year we meet on the second Friday instead.) We start with sitting meditation practice which is followed by a Dharma talk and/or discussion. After our formal program, all are invited to gather in the dining room for a vegetarian community potluck and conversation. This affinity group is a "drop-in" and is appropriate for beginners as well as those with meditation experience.

In 2019, we are engaged in a year of practice focused on Wisdom, Virtuous Action and Meditation (The Noble Eightfold Path), a guide to the end of suffering. The Buddha gave this teaching in virtually all his discourses and his directions are as clear and relevant for today's practitioner as they were when he first gave them.

This year of practice is led by CIMC Core Teacher Matthew Hepburn, visiting teachers and the POC Affinity Group Leaders Novelette DeMercado and Vicky I. Please feel free to come to any, or all, of the monthly gatherings.