Welcome to Insight Western Mass (IWM)
AFFINITY GROUPS
Affinity groups, sometimes called caucuses or interest groups, are a group of individuals that share a common identity or interest. Insight Western Mass offers a variety of affinity groups for community members with specific concerns to get to know and support each other as Dharma Friends. These groups can help create a welcoming space for those who might not always feel welcome when entering a new community.
We offer the following groups: Queer/Trans, BIPOC, Chronic illness/disability (starting back up soon). See below for more info. If you have any questions, or would be interested in holding spaces for one of these groups, please email us at leadership@insightwma.org.
We offer the following groups: Queer/Trans, BIPOC, Chronic illness/disability (starting back up soon). See below for more info. If you have any questions, or would be interested in holding spaces for one of these groups, please email us at leadership@insightwma.org.
Queer & Trans Practice Group
Fourth Thursdays; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
Next meeting is on Thursday, March 28, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET, in-person/hybrid at IWM.
All LGBTQIA2S+ identities are welcome! We will practice together and have time for discussion and building community. Fourth Thursdays monthly. Please check our offerings page to see if our next meeting is held in-person, hybrid, or via Zoom only. For more information write to: leadership@insightwma.org.
For those attending via Zoom: this group uses the regular IWM Zoom link. Use the button below or the link on our offerings page.
Fourth Thursdays; 7:15 - 8:45 pm
Next meeting is on Thursday, March 28, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET, in-person/hybrid at IWM.
All LGBTQIA2S+ identities are welcome! We will practice together and have time for discussion and building community. Fourth Thursdays monthly. Please check our offerings page to see if our next meeting is held in-person, hybrid, or via Zoom only. For more information write to: leadership@insightwma.org.
For those attending via Zoom: this group uses the regular IWM Zoom link. Use the button below or the link on our offerings page.
BIPOC Practice Group
Our next meeting will be Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:00pm in-person/hybrid at IWM.
All who identify as BIPOC are welcome. Third Fridays. For more information write to: leadership@insightwma.org.
The BIPOC affinity group is reading and discussing Home Is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path by Rev. Liên Shutt.
Our next meeting will be Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:00pm in-person/hybrid at IWM.
All who identify as BIPOC are welcome. Third Fridays. For more information write to: leadership@insightwma.org.
The BIPOC affinity group is reading and discussing Home Is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path by Rev. Liên Shutt.
- While we encourage everyone to read the book, please don't let that stop you from attending and practicing with us. The loose format of our meetings is as follows: Introductions and sharing how “we are arriving”; Practice; Discussion; Closing thoughts.
- For those who wish to join on Zoom, click here or go to the IWM home page and scroll down to IWM PUBLIC ZOOM LINK and click on the link.
Chronic Illness/Disability Practice Group
Next meeting is Thursday, April 18 from 6:30-7:30, via Zoom only. Third Thursdays.For more information write to: leadership@insightwma.org.
For those attending via Zoom: this group uses IWM's Public Zoom Link which is also available on our offerings page.
Next meeting is Thursday, April 18 from 6:30-7:30, via Zoom only. Third Thursdays.For more information write to: leadership@insightwma.org.
For those attending via Zoom: this group uses IWM's Public Zoom Link which is also available on our offerings page.
Parents & Families Sangha
Currently on hold - watch for updates on upcoming gatherings.
Currently on hold - watch for updates on upcoming gatherings.