What is IMWN? The shortest answer
IMWN — Inner Mind Wellness Network is a network of Awakening Meditation clubs organized in many provinces and cities across Vietnam, where practitioners meditate together regularly, share experiences, and nurture awareness in everyday life. It is part of the practice ecosystem of Inti Foundation — the organization founded by Tạ Minh Tuấn (Saga).
Perhaps you have heard about meditation, read books on mindfulness, or even tried a few sessions alone—but gradually gave up. Not because you lacked patience, but because the path inward can sometimes feel lonely and uncertain if you always walk it alone.
IMWN was created to fill that gap.
Awakening is not becoming someone else — it is returning to yourself. And sometimes we need a community to remember that.
Why do we need a network of meditation communities?
Meditation is not only a personal matter. This may seem contrary to the familiar image — someone sitting alone in a dark room, eyes closed, completely separate from the world. In reality, practice becomes far deeper and more sustainable when there is sangha — a community of shared purpose.
Perhaps you have experienced this: you meditate alone for a few weeks and feel better, calmer. Then work piles up, a conflict arises, anxiety returns—and the meditation habit disappears without a trace. No one reminds you. No one walks alongside you.
This is not weakness. It is the nature of change: we need an environment to sustain what we have chosen.
IMWN is that environment. Not somewhere to learn more theory, but somewhere to truly sit down — with others, regularly, week after week.
The structure of IMWN—How does the network operate?
IMWN is not a centralized, top-down organization. It is a network of local meditation club, each club operates at a specific location — perhaps a community space, a small meditation center, or simply a room quiet enough.
- Regular Activities: Clubs typically hold group meditation sessions on a fixed schedule, fostering a consistent practice habit.
- Sharing experiences: After meditation, members may share what they observed in their minds—without judgment or comparison.
- On-Site Guide: Each club has an instructor formally trained in the Awakening Meditation system, ensuring consistent practice quality.
- Connecting the entire network: Clubs in the IMWN network share teachings, resources, and guidance from Inti Foundation, creating unity while each retains its own character.
When you are quiet enough, someone within you always knows the answer. A good community does not give you that answer; it helps you become quiet enough to hear it for yourself.
Awakening Meditation — What Is the Foundation of IMWN's Practice?
Not all meditation methods are the same. IMWN is built on the foundation of Awakening Meditation — an approach to meditation systematized by Tạ Minh Tuấn (Saga), within the framework of Awakening Buddhism: the science of consciousness, modernized for the 21st century.
Awakening Meditation does not require any particular belief, sitting in the lotus position, or wearing a Buddhist robe. It begins with a very simple question:
“Who knows this?”
This question—called Turning the Light Inward — is the key to the entire practice. Instead of trying to suppress thoughts or feelings, you learn to recognize that which is aware. Recognize the part within you that is not sadness, not anxiety, not the story being retold in your mind.
This is the anchor. And this is what the IMWN community practices, nurtures, and lives together.
If you want to explore this foundation more deeply, the book Anyone Can Meditate and A User’s Guide to Your Mind by Tạ Minh Tuấn are good starting points.
Who is IMWN suitable for?
Perhaps you are asking yourself: Is this right for me? I have never meditated. I do not have time. I do not know whether I am a “spiritual person.”
IMWN is not intended for one particular type of person. This community welcomes:
- Beginners who have never sat in meditation before.
- People who have practiced for some time but feel lost or unmotivated.
- People going through a difficult period in life who want to find an inner anchor.
- People working in high-pressure environments who need space to pause, breathe, and listen.
- People seeking community—others with shared aspirations and a shared commitment to living more mindfully.
The only requirement: you are willing to sit down. For the rest, the community and the practice will accompany you.
Practice now — 90 seconds to experience what IMWN is
Before deciding whether to participate, try this brief moment. Right now, exactly where you are sitting:
- Place your hands on your thighs. Keep your back gently upright, not rigid.
- Close Your Eyes — or look down at a fixed point on the floor.
- Inhale slowly, silently count 1-2-3-4. Breathe out slowly, silently counting 1-2-3-4-5-6.
- Recognize: in this moment, a part of you is knowing that you are breathing. Knowing that you are here. That part is not a thought. Not anxiety. It simply is — is aware.
- Open your eyes. 90 seconds. Done.
What you just touched — however small — is precisely what the IMWN community nurtures together, every week, every month, one step at a time.
Happiness begins with One. With You. With Now.
IMWN and Inti Foundation—How are they connected?
IMWN is an initiative of Inti Foundation — the nonprofit organization founded by Tạ Minh Tuấn (Saga), with the mission of sharing awareness and practical meditation more widely among communities in Vietnam and Asia.
Inti Foundation is also currently developing programs to support mental health through Inti Care — the service branch combining awareness with specialized psychological support. If you face more serious psychological challenges such as chronic anxiety, depression, or prolonged insomnia, remember that meditation and awareness practice are complementary. You should consult a psychologist or doctor for appropriate assessment and support; Inti Care may be a place to explore.
The IMWN network is the “roots” in the ground, where the practice reaches each person, family, and small community before spreading farther, quietly and sustainably, like a tree growing without needing a reminder.
How can I participate?
If you want to find an IMWN meditation club near you or learn about starting one in your community, visit inti.foundation for further information and activity schedules.
It is not easy to maintain a practice amid a busy, noisy life. But it is possible. And IMWN is here to accompany you on that journey.
Alone, you can go far. Together, you go farther—and deeper.
Tạ Minh Tuấn (Saga)
Frequently asked questions
What does IMWN stand for?
IMWN stands for Inner Mind Wellness Network—a network of meditation clubs practicing awareness, connecting meditation learners across Vietnam under the guidance of Inti Foundation.
Do I need prior meditation experience to join the IMWN Meditation Club?
No. IMWN welcomes both complete beginners and experienced practitioners. The only requirement is that you are willing to sit down and practice with the community.
What meditation method does IMWN use?
IMWN uses Awakening Meditation as its foundation—a practice system organized by Tạ Minh Tuấn (Saga) within the framework of Awakening Buddhism, without requiring a particular belief or form.
Is IMWN related to Inti Foundation?
Yes. IMWN is an initiative of Inti Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Tạ Minh Tuấn (Saga) with the mission of spreading awareness and practical meditation in the community.
Can I open an IMWN meditation club in my area?
Yes. The IMWN network encourages the creation of more clubs. You can learn about the requirements and facilitator training process at inti.foundation.
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