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:
![]() Open Community Practice, via Zoom
First Parami: Generosity with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward) Monday February 17, 5:30-6:45pm ET ![]() Dharma Talk, via Zoom
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 ![]() 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 ![]() ![]() 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 ![]() Affinity Group, in person only at IWM
35 & Under Affinity Group Sunday February 23, 5-6:30pm ET 2nd and 4th Sundays ![]() Open Community Practice, in person at IWM
Second Parami: Virtue or Ethics with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward) Monday February 24, 5:30-6:45pm ET ![]() Dharma Talk, in person/hybrid at IWM
Meeting Worldly Conditions Rooted in The Refuge of the Dharma: Part 1 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 ![]() Check back for updates about IWM weekly offerings & upcoming courses and retreats.
![]() Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Creating A Suitable Home for the Heart with Chas DiCapua Wednesday March 5, 7 - 8:30pm 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 ![]() Dharma Discussion, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Discussion with Michael Grady Wednesday March 12, 7 - 8:30pm ET ![]() Dharma Talk, In person/hybrid
Meeting Worldly Conditions Rooted in The Refuge of the Dharma: Part 2 with Jean Esther Wednesday March 19, 7 - 8:30pm 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 |
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 CourseIn 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 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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Dharma Talk, in person/hybrid at IWM
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Melanie Cherng
Wednesday March 26, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Melanie Cherng
Wednesday March 26, 7 - 8:30pm ET

Month-Long Course, via Zoom
Wise Effort in Working With Fear and Anxiety: A Practical Guide
with Michael Grady
Tuesdays in April (April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29), 6:45-8:15pm ET
Wise Effort in Working With Fear and Anxiety: A Practical Guide
with Michael Grady
Tuesdays in April (April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29), 6:45-8:15pm ET

Half-Day Retreat, via Zoom
Islands of Belonging and "Reindigenizing" in a sea of trauma
with Kritee
Sunday April 13, 10am-2:30pm
This retreat is part of a month-long EcoDharma program at IWM in April
Islands of Belonging and "Reindigenizing" in a sea of trauma
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