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Retreat, TBD (likely Zoom; in-person if conditions allow)
Winter Retreat
with Rebecca Bradshaw and Jean Esther
Friday, January 28-Sunday, January 30, 2022
Save the date; registration not yet open.

Welcome to Insight Western Mass (IWM)
Formerly known as Insight PV

Fall/Winter 2021 Offerings​

We request pre-registration for courses and retreats, and all other offerings are open. Until further notice, all offerings are on Zoom.
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​We use the same Zoom link for all public offerings unless otherwise noted in our calendar. 
IWM Public Zoom Link
As conditions allow, we may have some in-person offerings; please check the specific offering listing for more details.

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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
The Support of Dharma in Daily Life
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, December 15; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Daylong Retreat, via Zoom
Welcoming the Night: Winter Solstice Daylong Retreat
with Bernadine Mellis
Sunday, December 19; 10am-noon; 1:30-4pm ET
Optional evening chanting: 7:30-8:30pm ET (see below)

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Evening Chanting, via Zoom
Pāli Chanting
led by Venerable Mahayaye Vineetha
Sunday, December 19; 7:30-8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice & Solstice Dharma Talk
with
Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
Wednesday, December 22; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
The Treasure of Contentment
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, December 29; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

2022 Offerings
TBD whether Zoom or in-person, unless noted


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Retreat, via Zoom
New Year's Day Retreat

with Tara Mulay
Saturday, January 1; 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

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Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Meditation followed by Blessing Circle  (first Mondays)
Monday, January 3; 5:30-6:45pm ET

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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Connection and Compassion
with Yanai Postelnik
Wednesday, January 5; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Course, via Zoom
Beginning Meditation Course
with Candace Cassin
5 Tuesdays: Jan. 11, Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1,
Feb. 8;
4:00 - 5:30 pm ET

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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Training the Heart, Shaping Your Life
with Oren Jay Sofer
Wednesday, January 12; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
Wednesday, January 19; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Ongoing Program, via Zoom
Half-day Retreat for Graduates of White & Awakening in the Dharma
with Jen Cannon, Lore Detenber, and Bernadine Mellis
Saturday, January 22;  9:30am - 12:00pm ET
IWM TOWN HALL
IWM Town Hall, via Zoom
Stay tuned for information about IWM's next Town Hall, which will take place in early 2022. This Town Hall is the 4th in a series about sangha governance, in collaboration with our working group to explore alternative sangha structures, led by Ruth Folchman and Lore Detenber.  All are welcome - come listen, share ideas, and ask questions!
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TBD - early 2022
Upcoming Guest teachers
Evening Chanting, via Zoom
Pāli Chanting
led by Venerable Mahayaye Vineetha
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Sunday, December 19
7:30-8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice &
Solstice Dharma Talk

with Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
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Wednesday, December 22
7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Meditation Practice
All community practices will be held via Zoom until further notice.
More information...

Mondays: 
5:30 - 6:15pm,
​discussion 6:15 - 6:45pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
7:45 - 8:30am + discussion
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Fridays, peer led
5:45-6:30pm

Affinity Groups
​IWM offers a variety of Affinity Groups for community members with specific needs to get to know and support each other as Dharma Friends. These groups of people with similarities help create a welcoming space for those who might not feel welcome when entering a new community.  It is our intention  to welcome a diverse group of practitioners and hope you will find refuge here. 
More information...

Affinity Groups
Queer/Trans Practice
Parents Practice
Chronic Illness Group
Ongoing Programs
Kalyana Mitta Groups -  these spiritual friendship and study groups of 12 or fewer members will open periodically for new membership. All groups are currently full.

White & Awakening in the Dharma (WAD): Creating Antiracist Sanghas - a 6-month, 12-session study and practice program for white-identified practitioners. WAD will be offered again in 2022.

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Course, via Zoom
Investigating the Nature of Fear: Experienced Meditators
with Michael Grady
4 Mondays: Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 14; 7 - 8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Taming the Heart
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, January 26; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Weekend Retreat, via Zoom
Community Weekend Retreat: Taking Refuge in the Heart
with Rebecca Bradshaw and Jean Esther
Friday, January 28-Sunday, January 30
Friday:  7pm-8:45pm ET
Saturday:  9am-12:30pm; 2:30pm-6pm; 7:30pm-8pm ET
Sunday:  9am-1pm ET

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
Wednesday, February 2; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk

Wednesday, February 9; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with bruni dávila
Wednesday, February 16; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, February 23; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Retreat
February Retreat
with bruni dávila
Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, February 27

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, March 2; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, March 9; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Course, via Zoom
Mindfulness: Gateway to Wisdom (open to all)
with Michael Grady
4 Tuesdays: Mar. 15, Mar. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 5; 7 - 8:15pm ET
Save the date; registration not yet open.

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
Wednesday, March 16; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Half-Day Retreat
Finding Refuge in the Breath, Body, and Heart
with Tara Mulay and Devin Berry
Saturday, March 19; 9:00am - 1:00pm
Save the date; registration not yet open.

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday, March 23; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Ongoing Program, via Zoom
Half-day Retreat for Graduates of White & Awakening in the Dharma
with Jen Cannon, Lore Detenber, and Bernadine Mellis
Saturday, March 26;  9:30am - 12:00pm ET
Save the date; registration not yet open.

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Half-Day Retreat
Half-Day Retreat
with Nakawe Cuebas Berrios
Sunday, March 27
Save the date; registration not yet open.

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Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
Wednesday, March 30; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET

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Ongoing Program, via Zoom
Half-day Retreat for Graduates of White & Awakening in the Dharma
with Jen Cannon, Lore Detenber, and Bernadine Mellis
Saturday, May 21;  9:30am - 12:00pm ET
Save the date; registration not yet open.

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