Welcome to Insight Western Mass (IWM)
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Dharma Talk, in-person and via Zoom, Florence Civic Center (click on the link below to learn more about COVID protocols including proof of vaccination and N95/KN95 masks. Zoom attendees will be able to post questions in the chat.)
The Dharma and Belonging with Tara Mulay Wednesday, May 25; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Dharma Talk; in-person and via Zoom, Florence Civic Center (click on the link below to learn more about COVID protocols including proof of vaccination and N95/KN95 masks. Zoom attendees will be able to post questions in the chat.)
Exploring Non-Identification with Rebecca Bradshaw Wednesday, June 1; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Meditation followed by Blessing Circle (first Mondays) Monday, June 6; 5:30-6:45pm ET |
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Course, via Zoom
Reflections on Wise and Unwise Attitude with Michael Grady 4 Mondays: June 6, 13, 20, and 27; 7:00-8:15pm ET |
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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Sacred body, sacred nature: “deepening caring intimacy with our bodies and the natural environment” with Kristina Baré Wednesday, June 8; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Sacred body, sacred nature: “deepening caring intimacy with our bodies and the natural environment”
with Kristina Baré
Sacred body, sacred nature: “deepening caring intimacy with our bodies and the natural environment”
with Kristina Baré
Wednesday, June 8; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Offering is Zoom only
Offering is Zoom only
All community practices will be held via Zoom until further notice.
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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.
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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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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
The cultivation of "Heartfull" Equanimity in Meeting life's joys and challenges with Nakawe Cuebas Berrios Wednesday, June 15; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Generosity as the foundation and culmination of the path to freedom with Jill Shepherd Wednesday, June 22; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Half-day retreat; in-person; Florence Civic Center (click on the link below to learn more about COVID protocols including proof of vaccination and N95/KN95 masks).
Just This: Finding Peace with things as they are with Ajahn Jayanto, co-abbot of Temple Forest Monastery Saturday, June 25; 1:00-5:00pm ET (pre-registering for this free offering is appreciated) |
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Dharma Talk; in-person and via Zoom; Florence Civic Center (click on the link below to learn more about COVID protocols including proof of vaccination and N95/KN95 masks. Zoom attendees will be able to post questions in the chat.)
Nurturing Joy in Troubled Times with Manny Mansbach Wednesday, June 29; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Ajahn Brahm Wednesday, July 6; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Practice Group, via Zoom
Practice Group - all meditators welcome - registration opens soon with Michael Grady 4 Tuesdays: July 12, 19, 26, August 2; 7:00-8:15pm ET |
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Dharma Talk, in-person and via Zoom, location TBD
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Tara Mulay Wednesday, July 13; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Dharma Talk; in-person and via Zoom; location TBD
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Deborah Ratner Helzer Wednesday, July 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
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Half-Day Retreat, in-person; location TBD
In-Person Retreat - details to follow - registration opens soon with Deborah Ratner Helzer Sunday, July 24; half-day |
Check back for updates about IWM weekly Wednesday evening Dharma talks as well as upcoming courses and retreats.
Late Summer - looking ahead
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Dharma Talk
Appreciating the Liberating Gift of Anger with Tuere Sala Wednesday, August 31; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
*December 2021 - About Our Name Change:
Last year, in the spirit of wise action, and in solidarity with the widespread awakening taking place around the US, the Board (which, at the time, included Tara Mulay as the Interim Guiding Teacher) engaged the sangha in a process which led to our new name: Insight Meditation Community of Western Massachusetts Dhamma Dena, Inc.
We undertook that process after considering what it is we were signaling as a community by including the word "Pioneer" in our name. Among other things, the word pioneer implies celebration of the colonization of this area by European settlers, often through acts of genocide and war.
As a sangha, we endeavor to live with compassion and lovingkindness for all beings. With these qualities in our hearts, and as the sangha aligns more fully with our collective aspirations of awakening, liberation, and true welcoming, we were eager to adopt a name that reflects our commitments. We’ve been using our new name for many months. And, now that we’ve made the necessary changes formally and legally, we will be bringing in the new year with a new URL and new email addresses.
Last year, in the spirit of wise action, and in solidarity with the widespread awakening taking place around the US, the Board (which, at the time, included Tara Mulay as the Interim Guiding Teacher) engaged the sangha in a process which led to our new name: Insight Meditation Community of Western Massachusetts Dhamma Dena, Inc.
We undertook that process after considering what it is we were signaling as a community by including the word "Pioneer" in our name. Among other things, the word pioneer implies celebration of the colonization of this area by European settlers, often through acts of genocide and war.
As a sangha, we endeavor to live with compassion and lovingkindness for all beings. With these qualities in our hearts, and as the sangha aligns more fully with our collective aspirations of awakening, liberation, and true welcoming, we were eager to adopt a name that reflects our commitments. We’ve been using our new name for many months. And, now that we’ve made the necessary changes formally and legally, we will be bringing in the new year with a new URL and new email addresses.