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.
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)
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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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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, 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!
TBD - early 2022
Sunday, December 19
7:30-8:30pm ET
7:30-8:30pm ET
Wednesday, December 22
7:00 - 8:30pm ET
7:00 - 8:30pm ET
All community practices will be held via Zoom until further notice.
More information...
More information...
Mondays:
5:30 - 6:15pm,
discussion 6:15 - 6:45pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
7:45 - 8:30am + discussion
Fridays, peer led
5:45-6:30pm
Fridays, peer led
5:45-6:30pm
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...
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Affinity Groups
Queer/Trans Practice
Parents Practice
Chronic Illness Group
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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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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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. |