Welcome to Insight Western Mass (IWM)
Past Offerings 2024
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Metta Meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday October 7, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Metta Meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday October 7, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday October 4, 5:30-7pm ET
First and Third Fridays!
Affinity Group Zoom Link
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday October 4, 5:30-7pm ET
First and Third Fridays!
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Seven Factors of Awakening: Joy
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 30, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Seven Factors of Awakening: Joy
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 30, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday September 26, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday September 26, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Relational Dhamma
with Brent Beresford
Wednesday September 25, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Relational Dhamma
with Brent Beresford
Wednesday September 25, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice, via Zoom only (not in-person/hybrid)
Seven Factors of Awakening: Energy
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 23, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Seven Factors of Awakening: Energy
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 23, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday September 20, 5:30-7pm ET
First and Third Fridays!
Affinity Group Zoom Link
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday September 20, 5:30-7pm ET
First and Third Fridays!
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday September 19, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday September 19, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with James Baraz
Wednesday September 18, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with James Baraz
Wednesday September 18, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Course, via Zoom
Wise Effort: Cultivating an Open-Hearted Attitude and an Inquiring Mind on This Path of Awakening
with Michael Grady
5 Tuesdays: September 10, 17, 24, October 1 and 8; 7 - 8:15pm ET
Wise Effort: Cultivating an Open-Hearted Attitude and an Inquiring Mind on This Path of Awakening
with Michael Grady
5 Tuesdays: September 10, 17, 24, October 1 and 8; 7 - 8:15pm ET
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Seven Factors of Awakening: Investigation
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 16, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Seven Factors of Awakening: Investigation
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 16, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Community Practice, in-person at IWM
An evening of Metta and Karuna, loving kindness and compassion for all those who suffer in the world
with sangha member Cathy Repetti
Wednesday September 11, 7 - 8:30pm ET
An evening of Metta and Karuna, loving kindness and compassion for all those who suffer in the world
with sangha member Cathy Repetti
Wednesday September 11, 7 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice, in-person at IWM
Seven Factors of Awakening: Mindfulness
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 9, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Seven Factors of Awakening: Mindfulness
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 9, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday September 8, 6-7:30pm ET (second Sundays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday September 8, 6-7:30pm ET (second Sundays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha
Saturday September 7, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Back from Summer Break! Continuing weekly.
Saturday Sangha
Saturday September 7, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Back from Summer Break! Continuing weekly.
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday September 6, 5:30-7:00pm
First and Third Fridays!
Affinity Group Zoom Link
BIPOC Affinity Group
Friday September 6, 5:30-7:00pm
First and Third Fridays!
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Dharma Discussion, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Discussion
with Michael Grady
Wednesday September 4, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Discussion
with Michael Grady
Wednesday September 4, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
LovingKindness meditation
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 2, 5:30-6:45pm ET
LovingKindness meditation
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday September 2, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Community Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Unsatisfactoriness (Dukkha)
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 26, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Unsatisfactoriness (Dukkha)
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 26, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday August 22, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday August 22, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Not Self (Anatta)
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 19, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Not Self (Anatta)
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 19, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, via Zoom
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday August 16, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday August 16, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday August 15, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday August 15, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Dharma Discussion, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Discussion
with Michael Grady
Wednesday August 14, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Discussion
with Michael Grady
Wednesday August 14, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
“The Three Characteristics:” Impermanence (Anicca)
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 12, 5:30-6:45pm ET
“The Three Characteristics:” Impermanence (Anicca)
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 12, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday August 11, 6-7:30pm ET (second Sundays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday August 11, 6-7:30pm ET (second Sundays)
Affinity Group Zoom Link
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
The Heavenly Messenger of Our Time
with Carla Brennan
Wednesday August 7, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
The Heavenly Messenger of Our Time
with Carla Brennan
Wednesday August 7, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Metta (LovingKindness) meditation
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 5, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Metta (LovingKindness) meditation
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday August 5, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Community Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
An evening of community, lovingkindness and taking refuge
with Holly Bishop and Doug Kremm (Community Dharma Stewards)
Wednesday July 31, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET (with time for snacks/mingling)
An evening of community, lovingkindness and taking refuge
with Holly Bishop and Doug Kremm (Community Dharma Stewards)
Wednesday July 31, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET (with time for snacks/mingling)
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Gain and Loss
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 29, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Gain and Loss
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 29, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Dharma "Tasks"--Stabilizing, Learning, Embodying
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday July 24, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma "Tasks"--Stabilizing, Learning, Embodying
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday July 24, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday July 25, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday July 25, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Open Community Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Fame and Ill Repute
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 22, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Fame and Ill Repute
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 22, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM in Eastworks
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday July 19, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday July 19, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday July 18, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday July 18, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Transforming Delusion
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday July 17, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Transforming Delusion
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday July 17, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice, via Zoom
Praise and Blame
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 15, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Praise and Blame
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 15, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday July 14, 6-7:30pmET (second Sundays)
New Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
35 & Under Affinity Group
Sunday July 14, 6-7:30pmET (second Sundays)
New Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Half-Day Retreat CANCELED
Five Spiritual Strengths: Fortification for Seeing and Meeting the Present Moment
with Kate Johnson
Saturday July 13, 10am - 1pm ET
CANCELED FOR HEALTH REASONS
Five Spiritual Strengths: Fortification for Seeing and Meeting the Present Moment
with Kate Johnson
Saturday July 13, 10am - 1pm ET
CANCELED FOR HEALTH REASONS
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Befriending Change
with Nick Boutros
Wednesday July 10, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Befriending Change
with Nick Boutros
Wednesday July 10, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
“The Eight Worldly Winds:” Pleasure and Pain
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 8, 5:30-6:45pm ET
“The Eight Worldly Winds:” Pleasure and Pain
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 8, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Active Sila in a Time of Moral Distortion and Danger
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday July 3, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Active Sila in a Time of Moral Distortion and Danger
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday July 3, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Metta (LovingKindness) meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 1, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Metta (LovingKindness) meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday July 1, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Half-day offering, in-person at Macleish Field Station
How to Breathe with a Tree
with Gina Siepel and Bernadine Mellis
Sunday June 30, 9:30am-12pm
How to Breathe with a Tree
with Gina Siepel and Bernadine Mellis
Sunday June 30, 9:30am-12pm
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 29, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break in July and August, returning the first Saturday in September!
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 29, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break in July and August, returning the first Saturday in September!
Affinity Group, In-person/hybrid at IWM
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday June 27, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
New Zoom Link for Affinity Groups
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday June 27, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
New Zoom Link for Affinity Groups
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Practicing with Heartbreak: Reaching toward Gaza
with Bernadine Mellis
Wednesday June 26, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Practicing with Heartbreak: Reaching toward Gaza
with Bernadine Mellis
Wednesday June 26, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Tenth Parami, Equanimity
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 24th, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Tenth Parami, Equanimity
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 24th, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 22, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Looking ahead: In July and August, Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break, returning the first Saturday in September!
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 22, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Looking ahead: In July and August, Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break, returning the first Saturday in September!
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM in Eastworks
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday June 21, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
New Zoom Link for Affinity Groups
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday June 21, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
New Zoom Link for Affinity Groups
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
In presence with the Unseen
with Karen Waconda-Lewis
Wednesday June 19, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
In presence with the Unseen
with Karen Waconda-Lewis
Wednesday June 19, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday June 20, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
New Zoom Link for Affinity Groups
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday June 20, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
New Zoom Link for Affinity Groups
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Ninth Parami, Metta
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 17th, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Ninth Parami, Metta
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 17th, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 15, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
NOTE: Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break in July and August, back first Saturday in September!
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 15, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
NOTE: Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break in July and August, back first Saturday in September!
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Aishah Shahidah Simmons
Wednesday June 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Aishah Shahidah Simmons
Wednesday June 12, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Eighth Parami, Resolve
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 10th, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Eighth Parami, Resolve
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 10th, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Potluck Picnic, Nonotuck Park
26th Anniversary Celebration and Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Picnic
Sunday June 9, 11-1pm
Nonotuck Park, Pavilion 4
Join us for a potluck picnic to celebrate IWM's 26th year, honor IWM's dedicated volunteers and all of our Sangha members, and be together as a community.
26th Anniversary Celebration and Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Picnic
Sunday June 9, 11-1pm
Nonotuck Park, Pavilion 4
Join us for a potluck picnic to celebrate IWM's 26th year, honor IWM's dedicated volunteers and all of our Sangha members, and be together as a community.
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 8, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Looking ahead: In July and August, Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break, returning the first Saturday in September!
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 8, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Looking ahead: In July and August, Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break, returning the first Saturday in September!
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday June 5, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday June 5, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Metta (LovingKindness) meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 3rd, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Metta (LovingKindness) meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday June 3rd, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 1, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
NOTE: Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break in July and August, back first Saturday in September!
Saturday Sangha
Saturday June 1, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
NOTE: Saturday Sangha will be on Summer Break in July and August, back first Saturday in September!
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
From aversion to no complaints
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday May 29, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
From aversion to no complaints
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday May 29, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Seventh Parami: Truthfulness
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday May 27, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Seventh Parami: Truthfulness
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday May 27, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha with Vesak Celebration
Saturday May 25, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Saturday Sangha with Vesak Celebration
Saturday May 25, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Aligning with Goodness in These Challenging Times
with Jean Esther
Wednesday May 22, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Aligning with Goodness in These Challenging Times
with Jean Esther
Wednesday May 22, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday May 23, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday May 23, 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Sixth Parami: Patience
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday May 20, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Sixth Parami: Patience
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday May 20, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Open Practice, in-person at IWM
Saturday Sangha
Saturday May 18, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday except May 11)
Saturday Sangha
Saturday May 18, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday except May 11)
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM in Eastworks
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday May 17, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday May 17, 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday May 16, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday May 16, 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Self-Forgiveness & Self-Metta
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday May 15, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Self-Forgiveness & Self-Metta
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday May 15, 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Course, via Zoom
Wise Speech in Hard Times
with Manny Mansbach
4 Tuesdays: May 14, 21, 28 and June 4; 6:30 - 8:00pm
Wise Speech in Hard Times
with Manny Mansbach
4 Tuesdays: May 14, 21, 28 and June 4; 6:30 - 8:00pm
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid
Fifth Parami: Energy or Persistence (Viriya)
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday May 13, 5:30-6:45pm ET
Fifth Parami: Energy or Persistence (Viriya)
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday May 13, 5:30-6:45pm ET
in-person/hybrid at IWM
Many Communities, One Sangha: Exploring the Realities of Diversity and Belonging Together in Challenging Times
Morning Retreat (open to the whole sangha)
with Rhonda V. Magee
Saturday May 11, 9:30am-11:30am
Many Communities, One Sangha: Exploring the Realities of Diversity and Belonging Together in Challenging Times
Morning Retreat (open to the whole sangha)
with Rhonda V. Magee
Saturday May 11, 9:30am-11:30am
in-person at IWM
Many Communities, One Sangha: BIPOC Reflections on Practicing for Healing and Freedom Together In Challenging Times
Special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color) Affinity Session with Rhonda V. Magee
Friday, May 10; 5:30 - 7:00pm ET
Many Communities, One Sangha: BIPOC Reflections on Practicing for Healing and Freedom Together In Challenging Times
Special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color) Affinity Session with Rhonda V. Magee
Friday, May 10; 5:30 - 7:00pm ET
Town Hall, in-person/hybrid at IWM
IWM Visioning: Recent Growth and Future Plans
Wednesday May 8; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
IWM Visioning: Recent Growth and Future Plans
Wednesday May 8; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Lovingkindness Meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, May 6; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Lovingkindness Meditation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, May 6; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Cultivating the brahmaviharas of benevolence, compassion, joy, and equanimity
with Dawn Scott
Wednesday, May 1; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Cultivating the brahmaviharas of benevolence, compassion, joy, and equanimity
with Dawn Scott
Wednesday, May 1; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid
Revisiting the Fourth Parami: Wisdom
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 29; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Revisiting the Fourth Parami: Wisdom
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 29; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday, April 25; 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Queer/Trans Affinity Sangha
Thursday, April 25; 7:15 - 8:45pm ET (Fourth Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Emergent Dharma:
Shifting from Pressure to Purpose
with Oren Jay Sofer
Wednesday, April 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Emergent Dharma:
Shifting from Pressure to Purpose
with Oren Jay Sofer
Wednesday, April 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Offering, in-person at IWM
Moon Day Chanting and Precepts
facilitated by Doug Kremm
Tuesday, April 23; 5:45 - 6:45pm ET
Moon Day Chanting and Precepts
facilitated by Doug Kremm
Tuesday, April 23; 5:45 - 6:45pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid
Revisiting the Third Parami: Renunciation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 22; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Revisiting the Third Parami: Renunciation
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 22; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Half-day Retreat, in-person at IWM
In Other Words: Inviting Poetry into our Practice
with Carolyn West
NEW DATE: Saturday, April 20; 10:30am - 1:30pm
In Other Words: Inviting Poetry into our Practice
with Carolyn West
NEW DATE: Saturday, April 20; 10:30am - 1:30pm
Affinity Group, in-person/hybrid at IWM in Eastworks
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
BIPOC Affinity Sangha
Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:00pm (Third Fridays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Affinity Group, via Zoom
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday, April 18; 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday, April 18; 6:30-7:30pm (Third Thursdays)
Note: new Zoom link for Affinity Groups - click here.
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Dharma Practice As Deep Listening
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, April 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Practice As Deep Listening
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, April 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
From Craving to Freedom
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, April 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
From Craving to Freedom
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, April 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Revisiting the Paramis, the “Beautiful Qualities” or Perfections. First Parami: Generosity (Dana)
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 8; 5:30-6:45pm ET - Zoom (2nd Mondays are usually in person, but this practice is on Zoom only)
Revisiting the Paramis, the “Beautiful Qualities” or Perfections. First Parami: Generosity (Dana)
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, April 8; 5:30-6:45pm ET - Zoom (2nd Mondays are usually in person, but this practice is on Zoom only)
Dharma Talk, 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, 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, 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.
Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group
Thursday, March 21 from 6:00-7:15pm
More details and a regular meeting time to come soon.
Community practice, in person/hybrid at IWM
Special Offering: An Evening Practice of Sending Metta & Karuna into the World
with by Ruth Folchman (Community Dharma Steward)
Wednesday, March 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Special Offering: An Evening Practice of Sending Metta & Karuna into the World
with by Ruth Folchman (Community Dharma Steward)
Wednesday, March 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Fourth Hindrance: Fear, restlessness
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, March 18; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Fourth Hindrance: Fear, restlessness
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, March 18; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom - POSTPONED for health reasons
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday, March 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday, March 20; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Spiritual Friendship
with Bernadine Mellis and Lore Detenber
Wednesday, March 13; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Spiritual Friendship
with Bernadine Mellis and Lore Detenber
Wednesday, March 13; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Course, via Zoom
Meditative Investigation: A Class For Experienced Meditators
with Michael Grady
4 Tuesdays: March 12, 19, 26, and April 2; 7:00 - 8:15pm ET
Meditative Investigation: A Class For Experienced Meditators
with Michael Grady
4 Tuesdays: March 12, 19, 26, and April 2; 7:00 - 8:15pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom (note, this month 2nd Monday is Zoom only)
Third Hindrance: 'Sloth and Torpor', sleepiness
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, March 11; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Third Hindrance: 'Sloth and Torpor', sleepiness
with Suzanne Artemieff (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, March 11; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Genuine Happiness: An Alternative Perspective
with Dave Smith
Wednesday, March 6; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Genuine Happiness: An Alternative Perspective
with Dave Smith
Wednesday, March 6; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Daylong Retreat, in-person/hybrid at IWM
How to Come Home
with Cara Lai
Saturday, March 2; 9:00 am- 4:00pm ET
How to Come Home
with Cara Lai
Saturday, March 2; 9:00 am- 4:00pm ET
Open Practice, in-person at Sacred Roots Yoga in Suite 246 (usually at IWM)
Saturday Sangha
Saturday, March 2, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Saturday Sangha
Saturday, March 2, 8:45-10:00am
(Every Saturday)
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
What We Talk About When We Talk About Insight, Part Two
with nico hase
Wednesday, February 28; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
What We Talk About When We Talk About Insight, Part Two
with nico hase
Wednesday, February 28; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
What We Talk About When We Talk About Insight, Part One
with nico hase
Wednesday, February 21; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
What We Talk About When We Talk About Insight, Part One
with nico hase
Wednesday, February 21; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
First Hindrance: Clinging, Desire
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, February 19; 5:30-6:45pm ET
First Hindrance: Clinging, Desire
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, February 19; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Five Precepts
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, February 12; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Five Precepts
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, February 12; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Embracing Vulnerability with the Heart of a Buddha
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, February 7; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Embracing Vulnerability with the Heart of a Buddha
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, February 7; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
In-person/hybrid at IWM (must reg in advance for hybrid)
Establishing Mindfulness: A Class for Beginners
with Bernadine Mellis
5 Thursdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Establishing Mindfulness: A Class for Beginners
with Bernadine Mellis
5 Thursdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Illness and The Changing Nature of Our Lives
with Adi Bemak
Wednesday, January 31; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Illness and The Changing Nature of Our Lives
with Adi Bemak
Wednesday, January 31; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Five Precepts
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 29; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Five Precepts
with Jaya Karlson (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 29; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Weekend Non-Residential Retreat, 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
Taking Refuge Together in the Dharma
with Rebecca Bradshaw and Jean Esther
Friday, January 26 - Sunday, January 28, 2024
Community Offering, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Moon Day Chanting and Precepts
facilitated by Doug Kremm (Sangha Member)
Thursday, January 25; 5:45 - 6:45pm ET
Moon Day Chanting and Precepts
facilitated by Doug Kremm (Sangha Member)
Thursday, January 25; 5:45 - 6:45pm ET
Dharma Discussion, via Zoom
On Faith in the Dharma
with Michael Grady
Wednesday, January 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
On Faith in the Dharma
with Michael Grady
Wednesday, January 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid
Five Precepts
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 22; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Five Precepts
with Jennifer Delozier (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 22; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, in-person/hybrid at IWM
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Bernadine Mellis
Wednesday, January 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Bernadine Mellis
Wednesday, January 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Community Open Practice, via Zoom
Wise Concentration
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 15; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Wise Concentration
with Holly Bishop (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 15; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Community Open Practice, in-person/hybrid
Wise Mindfulness
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 8; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Wise Mindfulness
with Hal Fales (Community Dharma Steward)
Monday, January 8; 5:30-6:45pm ET
Dharma Talk, via Zoom
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday, January 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday, January 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
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
New Year's Day Retreat
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Monday, January 1, 2024; 2:00-5:00pm, followed by tea and discussion