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.
Open Community Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Evening of Metta (loving kindness) and Karuna (compassion) Wednesday, December 6; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET facilitated by Ruth Folchman (Community Dharma Steward) The current situation in Palestine and Israel is dominating many of our hearts and minds. We are gathering as a sangha to collectively offer our practice, our love and our compassion to all affected. 
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Jean Esther Wednesday, December 13; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET 
In-person and outdoors with a fire; Address provided at registration (in the Northampton area)
Solstice Gathering with Bernadine Mellis and Lore Detenber Sunday, December 17; 5:30 - 7:00pm ET 
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Right View, Wrong View, Self View, No View - what's the point of view in Buddhism? with Jill Shepherd Wednesday, December 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET 
Affinity Group, TBD if Zoom only or in-person/hybrid at IWM - watch for updates
Queer/Trans Affinity Group Thursday, December 28; 7:15 - 8:45pm ET 
No Dharma Talk on Wednesday, December 27 
Half-Day Retreat, via Zoom
New Year's Day Retreat with Rebecca Bradshaw Monday, January 1, 2024; 2:00-5:00pm, followed by tea and discussion 
Dharma Talk, definitely Zoom; TBD if in-person/hybrid
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Devin Berry Wednesday, January 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET 
Dharma Talk, definitely Zoom; TBD if in-person/hybrid
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Tara Mulay Wednesday, January 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET Check back for updates about IWM weekly Wednesday evening Dharma talks as well as upcoming courses and retreats.
in-person at Cherry Hill Cohousing, 120 Pulpit hill Road in N. Amherst, MA
Taking Refuge Together in the Dharma with Rebecca Bradshaw and Jean Esther Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28, 2024 
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with nico hase Wednesday, February 7; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET 
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with nico hase Wednesday, February 14; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Right View, Wrong View, Self View, No View - what's the point of view in Buddhism? with Jill Shepherd Wednesday, December 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET 
The Dharma of War and Peace
with Kate Johnson was held on Saturday, November 11 RECORDING AVAILABLE: You can still register and/or give teacher dana to receive an online recording by clicking here. 
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 in person (hybrid when noted); all other Mondays are Zoom only. November & December topic: the Eightfold Path 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 For downloadable fliers to print out or share digitally, please click below:
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.
This fall, IWM would like to offer 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. For more information, click here. Registration opens soon. 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. If you're interested in holding space for one of these groups, please email us at leadership@insightwma.org. Dharma Practice in Daily Life
and The Path of Liberation An afternoon of Question & Response with Joseph Goldstein facilitated by Devin Berry Sunday, September 17, 2023 Thank you to our sangha and beyond for
attending and contributing! You can still register to receive an online recording by clicking here and you can still make an additional gift by clicking here. 
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via Zoom
Course - more details TBA
with Michael Grady
Tuesdays, February 27 - March 19; 7:00 - 8:15pm ET
Course - more details TBA
with Michael Grady
Tuesdays, February 27 - March 19; 7:00 - 8:15pm ET