Welcome to Insight Western Mass (IWM)
Past Offerings 2024
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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