Welcome to Insight Western Mass (IWM)Upcoming OfferingsWe request pre-registration for courses and retreats. Please plan to register 7 days before the start of a course or retreat to ensure it runs as scheduled (unless otherwise noted). All other offerings are open.
Each offering will list if it’s in-person (locations may vary), Zoom, or hybrid. Our COVID protocols vary based on teacher preferences; please see individual descriptions for each offering. For downloadable fliers to print or share digitally, please scroll down to the green box on the right. Watch for more information and new details in upcoming email blasts and here on our website. See Past Offerings and/or Give Teacher and/or Center Dana: We use the same Zoom link for all public offerings unless otherwise noted. TBD whether Zoom or in-person or hybrid, unless noted.Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM in Eastworks
BIPOC Affinity Sangha Friday, March 15; 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays) This month we're reading and discussing through Chapter 2 from Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path. Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Fourth Hindrance: Fear, restlessness with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward) Monday, March 18; 5:30-6:45pm ET Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Devin Berry Wednesday, March 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group Thursday, March 21 from 6:00-7:15pm More details and a regular meeting time to come soon. Open Practice, in-person at Sacred Roots Yoga in Suite 246 (usually at IWM)
Saturday Sangha Saturday, March 23, 8:45-10:00am (Every Saturday-this week only in Suite 246) Half-day Retreat, in-person at IWM
In Other Words: Inviting Poetry into our Practice with Carolyn West Saturday, March 23; 9:30am - 12:30pm Community Offering, in-person at IWM
Moon Day Chanting and Precepts facilitated by Doug Kremm Sunday, March 24; 5:45 - 6:45pm ET Community Open Practice, in-person
Fifth Hindrance: Doubt with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward) Monday, March 25; 5:30-6:45pm ET |
Community practices are offered both as
in-person/hybrids and as Zoom only. Please check below for more information. For descriptions and more info, click here *Mondays, led by a Community Dharma Steward 5:30 - 6:00 Meditation 6:00 - 6:15 Brief Dharma description 6:15 - 6:45 Discussion/Questions Second and fourth Mondays (usually) in person & hybrid when noted; all other Mondays are Zoom only. Tuesdays, peer led, via Zoom 7:45 - 8:30am + discussion Wednesdays Sitting 7:00 - 7:30pm, dharma talk 7:35 - 8:30pm Check individual offerings to see whether via Zoom or in-person/hybrid Thursdays, led by a Community Dharma Steward, via Zoom 7:45 - 8:30am + discussion Fridays, unguided peer led, via Zoom 5:45-6:30pm If you are new to IWM, and/or to meditation practice in our tradition, and you would like some basic orientation/information, please feel free to email us at leadership@insightwma.org including your contact info, and a Board member/Community Dharma Steward will be in touch with you. Kalyana Mitta Groups - these spiritual friendship and study groups of 12 or fewer members will open periodically for new membership. In conjunction with IWM's sangha-wide Common Read of Radical Friendship, two new groups formed in January 2023. IWM is currently offering White and Awakening in the Dharma (WAD), a six-month, 12-session study and practice program for white-identified practitioners. WAD is designed to afford the opportunity to turn with mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion towards the manifestations of racism, white supremacy culture, and privilege in our society and in ourselves. Registration has already closed, but we intend to offer more programs like this in the future. 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... For more about our Queer & Trans group, click here. For more about our BIPOC group, click here. For more about our Chronic Illness/Disability group, click here. If you're interested in holding space for one of these groups, please email us at leadership@insightwma.org. For downloadable fliers to print out or share digitally, please click below:
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Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Greg Scharf
Wednesday, March 27; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Greg Scharf
Wednesday, March 27; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday, March 28; 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday, March 28; 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Loving Kindness Meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 1; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Loving Kindness Meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 1; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, definitely Zoom, TBD if in-person/hybrid
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, April 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, April 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, definitely Zoom, TBD if in-person/hybrid
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, April 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, April 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, definitely Zoom, TBD if in-person/hybrid
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, April 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, April 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Oren Jay Sofer
Wednesday, April 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Oren Jay Sofer
Wednesday, April 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, definitely Zoom, TBD if in-person/hybrid
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Dawn Scott
Wednesday, May 1; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Dawn Scott
Wednesday, May 1; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Course, in-person at IWM
Wise Speech in Hard Times
with Manny Mansbach
4 Tuesdays: May 7, 14, 21, and 28; 6:30 - 8:00pm
Wise Speech in Hard Times
with Manny Mansbach
4 Tuesdays: May 7, 14, 21, and 28; 6:30 - 8:00pm
Dharma Talk, definitely Zoom, TBD if in-person/hybrid
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday, May 15; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday, May 15; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Check back for updates about IWM weekly Wednesday evening Dharma talks as well as upcoming courses and retreats.