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. For downloadable fliers to print or share digitally, please scroll down to the green box on the right. Watch for updates in email blasts and on our website. See Past Offerings and/or Give Teacher and/or Center Dana: We use the same Zoom link for most public offerings unless otherwise noted: Affinity groups have their own Zoom link for meetings:
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
BIPOC Affinity Group Friday January 17, 5:30-7pm ET First and Third Fridays Affinity Group Zoom Link 
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Mindfulness of Feelings with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward) Monday January 20, 5:30-6:45pm ET 
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Making Peace: Reconciliation of the Heart with Bob Stahl Wednesday January 22, 7 - 8:30pm ET 
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha Thursday January 23, 7:15-8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays) Affinity Group Zoom Link 
Affinity Group, in-person only at IWM
35 & Under Affinity Group Sunday January 26, 5-6:30pm ET 2nd and 4th Sundays 
Open Community Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Mindfulness of Mind and Heart States with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward) Monday January 27, 5:30-6:45pm ET 
Dharma Talk, via zoom
The role of enjoyment and pleasure on the path to freedom with Jill Shepherd Wednesday January 29, 7 - 8:30pm ET 
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Is it possible (or wise) to cultivate gratitude in the midst of suffering? with Peggy Gillespie Wednesday February 5, 7 - 8:30pm ET Please Wear Masks in-person at IWM for this talk. 
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
BIPOC Affinity Group Friday February 7, 5:30-7pm ET First and Third Fridays Affinity Group Zoom Link 
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Half-Day RetreatIn-person/hybrid at IWM
Developing Steadiness, Clarity & Wise Action in a Political Climate of Greed, Cruelty & Exclusion with Manny Mansbach Saturday February 22, 11am-3pm ET 
Month-Long Course in-person/hybrid at IWM
Friendliness, Care, Joy & Steadiness: Practicing with the Brahmaviharas with Bernadine Mellis Thursdays in March (March 6, 13, 20, 27) 5:30-6:45pm ET 
Half-Day Retreatin-person at IWM
Introduction to Insight Dialogue: “Pause and Relax" with Yenkuei Chuang Saturday March 22, 1-4:30pm 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 For downloadable flyer, 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 [email protected] 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. More info here. 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... New Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here. For more about our 35 & Under group, click here. For more about our Queer & Trans group, click here. For more about our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color) 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 [email protected]. For downloadable fliers to print out or share digitally, please click below:
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Affinity Group, in-person only at IWM
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday February 9, 5-6:30pm ET
2nd and 4th Sundays
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday February 9, 5-6:30pm ET
2nd and 4th Sundays
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
In the Eye of the Storm: Tatramajjhattatā and Fierce Compassion
with Devin Berry
Wednesday February 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
In the Eye of the Storm: Tatramajjhattatā and Fierce Compassion
with Devin Berry
Wednesday February 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Aishah Shahidah Simmons
Wednesday February 19, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Aishah Shahidah Simmons
Wednesday February 19, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday February 20, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday February 20, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday February 21, 5:30-7pm ET
First and Third Fridays
Affinity Group Zoom Link
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday February 21, 5:30-7pm ET
First and Third Fridays
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Half Day Retreat, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Developing Steadiness, Clarity & Wise Action in a Political Climate of Greed, Cruelty & Exclusion
with Manny Mansbach
Saturday February 22, 11am-3pm ET
Developing Steadiness, Clarity & Wise Action in a Political Climate of Greed, Cruelty & Exclusion
with Manny Mansbach
Saturday February 22, 11am-3pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person only at IWM
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday February 23, 5-6:30pm ET
2nd and 4th Sundays
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday February 23, 5-6:30pm ET
2nd and 4th Sundays
Dharma Talk, TBD if via Zoom or in-person/hybrid at IWM
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday February 26, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday February 26, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person at IWM (hybrid TBD)
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday February 27, 7:15-8:45pm ET
(Fourth Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday February 27, 7:15-8:45pm ET
(Fourth Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Check back for updates about IWM weekly offerings & upcoming courses and retreats.
Month-long Course, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Friendliness, Care, Joy & Steadiness: Practicing with the Brahmaviharas
with Bernadine Mellis
Thursdays in March (March 6, 13, 20, 27), 5:30-6:45pm ET
Friendliness, Care, Joy & Steadiness: Practicing with the Brahmaviharas
with Bernadine Mellis
Thursdays in March (March 6, 13, 20, 27), 5:30-6:45pm ET
Half-Day Retreat, in-person at IWM
Introduction to Insight Dialogue: “Pause and Relax"
with Yenkuei Chuang
Saturday March 22, 1-4:30pm ET
Introduction to Insight Dialogue: “Pause and Relax"
with Yenkuei Chuang
Saturday March 22, 1-4:30pm ET
Half-Day Retreat, via Zoom
Half-Day Retreat - details to follow
with Kritee
Sunday April 13, 10am-2:30pm
This retreat is part of a month-long EcoDharma program at IWM in April
Half-Day Retreat - details to follow
with Kritee
Sunday April 13, 10am-2:30pm
This retreat is part of a month-long EcoDharma program at IWM in April
Half-Day Retreat, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Half-Day Retreat - details to follow
with Dawn Scott
Sunday May 11, 10am-1pm
Half-Day Retreat - details to follow
with Dawn Scott
Sunday May 11, 10am-1pm
Weekend Retreat at Wonderwell Mountain Refuge in Springfield, NH
Down to Earth Dharma: Healing Our Relationship with Ourselves and the Earth
With Rebecca Bradshaw and others
Thursday June 19 - Sunday June 22
Down to Earth Dharma: Healing Our Relationship with Ourselves and the Earth
With Rebecca Bradshaw and others
Thursday June 19 - Sunday June 22