International Meditation Group

About Us

We are a Taipei-based community of locals and expats affiliated with Dharma Drum Mountain. We gather each week to meditate, discuss recent developments in our practice, and share ancient wisdom alongside modern insights. Dharma Drum Mountain was founded in 1989 by the late Chan (better known to many as Zen) master Sheng-yen. Today, it is one of the largest Buddhist organizations in Taiwan, with affiliates in countries across the globe and several centers across Taipei. 

As members of both a self-contained community and part of the broader Dharma Drum lineage, we at IMG engage in various forms of mental and moral cultivation. Our weekly sessions typically consist of eight-form moving meditation, sitting practice, walking meditation, and sharing.  (Note: we observe noble silence during the pre-sharing period to focus on the present and our practice. Please don't mistake this for unfriendliness!) For newcomers, we recommend comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and ask participants to refrain from wearing fragrances during this time. For more information, see our schedule.

We welcome individuals from all walks of life to join us, whatever your worldview, background, or identity. If you suspect that cultivating greater wisdom, compassion, and peace in daily life can benefit us all, then IMG is the place for you.