Winter/Spring 2021 OfferingsWe request pre-registration for courses and retreats, and all other offerings are open. Until further notice, all offerings are on Zoom. The Zoom link for InsightPV offerings is here, unless otherwise noted in the description.
Download the 2021 Winter/Spring Brochure and Dharma Talk Schedule. January Dharma Talks
January 6 -- Tara Mulay January 13 -- Jean Esther January 20 -- Jill Shepherd January 27 -- Dawn Scott 
Course
Down to Earth Dharma: Buddhism from a Feminine Paradigm with Rebecca Bradshaw 5 Tuesdays, January 12 - February 9, 6:45 - 8:15pm 
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk with Jean Esther Wednesday, January 13, 2021; 7:00 - 8:30pm Et 
In Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - A Community Gathering and Celebration Tara Mulay & Community Members Saturday, January 16; 10:00 - 11:30am ET 
Series
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 1: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths Overview and First Noble Truth with Tara Mulay Sunday, January 17; 10:00 - 11:30am ET 
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
Hope and Hopelessness: Relating Wisely to Challenges on the Path with Jill Shepherd Wednesday, January 20, 2021; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET |
All community practices will be held via Zoom until further notice.
More information... Mondays: 5:30 - 6:15pm, discussion 6:15 - 6:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:45 - 8:30am + discussion Fridays, unguided 5:45-6:30pm Insight PV 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... Affinity Groups Queer/Trans Practice Parents Practice Chronic Illness Group BIPOC Insight Meditation Sangha Kalyana Mitta Groups - these spiritual friendship and study groups of 12 or fewer members will open periodically for new membership. All groups are currently full.
White & Awakening in the Dharma: Creating Antiracist Sanghas - a 6-month, 12-session study and practice program for white-identified practitioners. |
Affinity Group
Queer & Trans Practice Group (third Thursdays)
Thursday, January 21, 2021; 7:15-8:45pm,
Opportunity for dana
More information...
Queer & Trans Practice Group (third Thursdays)
Thursday, January 21, 2021; 7:15-8:45pm,
Opportunity for dana
More information...
Affinity Group Special Program
Parents Practice Group (fourth Sundays)
Foundations of Post-Traumatic Growth: A Special Workshop for Parents
with Dr. Christopher Willard
Sunday, January 24, 2021; 7:30-9:00pm
Parents Practice Group (fourth Sundays)
Foundations of Post-Traumatic Growth: A Special Workshop for Parents
with Dr. Christopher Willard
Sunday, January 24, 2021; 7:30-9:00pm
Open Practice & Dharma Talk
Letting Be through Letting Go -- The Peace of Renunciation
with Dawn Scott
Wednesday, January 27, 2021; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Letting Be through Letting Go -- The Peace of Renunciation
with Dawn Scott
Wednesday, January 27, 2021; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group
Chronic Illness Dharma Group (fourth Thursdays)
Thursday, January 28; 7:00-8:45pm ET
Opportunity for dana
More information...
Chronic Illness Dharma Group (fourth Thursdays)
Thursday, January 28; 7:00-8:45pm ET
Opportunity for dana
More information...
Weekend retreat
Weekend Community Retreat
with Devin Berry and Jean Esther
Friday-Sunday, January 29-31; exact times tba ET
Weekend Community Retreat
with Devin Berry and Jean Esther
Friday-Sunday, January 29-31; exact times tba ET
Community Open Practice
Blessing Circle (first Mondays)
Monday, February 1 ; 5:30-7:15pm ET
Opportunity for dana
More information...
Blessing Circle (first Mondays)
Monday, February 1 ; 5:30-7:15pm ET
Opportunity for dana
More information...
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, February 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, February 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Affinity Group
BIPOC Insight Meditation Sangha (first Thursdays)
Thursday, February 4, 7:00-8:30pm ET
Opportunity for dana
More information...
BIPOC Insight Meditation Sangha (first Thursdays)
Thursday, February 4, 7:00-8:30pm ET
Opportunity for dana
More information...
First Sundays, various teachers
The Sangha of Service and Advocacy: An Offering of Insight World Aid supported by Insight Pioneer Valley
February 7; 4:00 - 4:45pm ET
Opportunity for dana. Insight PV and Insight World Aid gratefully accept any gifts you can make.
ZOOM LINK - Sangha of Service and Advocacy (not IPV's Zoom link)
The Sangha of Service and Advocacy: An Offering of Insight World Aid supported by Insight Pioneer Valley
February 7; 4:00 - 4:45pm ET
Opportunity for dana. Insight PV and Insight World Aid gratefully accept any gifts you can make.
ZOOM LINK - Sangha of Service and Advocacy (not IPV's Zoom link)
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, February 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, February 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Course
Tending the Heart that Tends Others: A Class for Caregivers
with Candace Cassin and Anne Fine
5 Fridays, February 12 - March 12; 11:00am - 12:30pm ET
Tending the Heart that Tends Others: A Class for Caregivers
with Candace Cassin and Anne Fine
5 Fridays, February 12 - March 12; 11:00am - 12:30pm ET
Half-day retreat
Exploring Our Views in Order to Create Connection
with Victoria Cary
Saturday, February 13; 12:00 - 3:00pm ET
Exploring Our Views in Order to Create Connection
with Victoria Cary
Saturday, February 13; 12:00 - 3:00pm ET
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday, February 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday, February 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Series
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 2: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Second & Third Noble Truth with Michael Grady
Sunday, February 21; 10:00 - 11:30am ET
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 2: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Second & Third Noble Truth with Michael Grady
Sunday, February 21; 10:00 - 11:30am ET
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, February 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Manny Mansbach
Wednesday, February 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Half-day retreat
Healing and Resiliency as the World Falls Apart
with Lama Rod Owens
Sunday, February 28; 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Healing and Resiliency as the World Falls Apart
with Lama Rod Owens
Sunday, February 28; 9:00am-1:00pm ET
Open Practice & Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, March 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, March 3; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Course
Making a Home in the Brahmaviharas
with Candace Cassin
4 Tuesdays, March 9 - 30; 4:00-5:45pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Making a Home in the Brahmaviharas
with Candace Cassin
4 Tuesdays, March 9 - 30; 4:00-5:45pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday, March 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Devin Berry
Wednesday, March 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Half-day retreat
Reliable Refuge: Connecting with Awareness, Truth and Love
with Manny Mansbach
Sunday, March 13; 10:00am-12:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Reliable Refuge: Connecting with Awareness, Truth and Love
with Manny Mansbach
Sunday, March 13; 10:00am-12:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Peggy Gillespie
Wednesday, March 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Peggy Gillespie
Wednesday, March 17; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Weekend retreat
Down to Earth Dharma: A Community Online Weekend Retreat
Rebecca Bradshaw with trellis stepter
Friday-Sunday, March 19 - 21; Fri 7-8:30pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-12pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Down to Earth Dharma: A Community Online Weekend Retreat
Rebecca Bradshaw with trellis stepter
Friday-Sunday, March 19 - 21; Fri 7-8:30pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-12pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday, March 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Tara Mulay
Wednesday, March 24; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Series
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 3: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 1st Basket - Wise View & Wise Intention with Tara Mulay
Sunday, March 28; 10:00 - 11:30am ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 3: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 1st Basket - Wise View & Wise Intention with Tara Mulay
Sunday, March 28; 10:00 - 11:30am ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
A Morning with Leslie Booker
Saturday, April 3; 10:00am-11:30pm ET
More information coming soon.
A Morning with Leslie Booker
Saturday, April 3; 10:00am-11:30pm ET
More information coming soon.
Course
Beginners/Beginner's Mind Meditation
with Kim Weeber
6 Tuesdays, April 6 - May 4; 1:00 - 3:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Beginners/Beginner's Mind Meditation
with Kim Weeber
6 Tuesdays, April 6 - May 4; 1:00 - 3:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Course
Gratitude Practice: Cherishing What We Have No Matter What We Don't Have
with Peggy Gillespie
2 Tuesdays, April 6 - 13; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Gratitude Practice: Cherishing What We Have No Matter What We Don't Have
with Peggy Gillespie
2 Tuesdays, April 6 - 13; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, April 7; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, April 7; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Peggy Gillespie
Wednesday, April 14; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Peggy Gillespie
Wednesday, April 14; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Course
Equanimity for Householders: An Aspiration in Daily Life
with Adi Bemak
Saturday, April 17; 10:00am - 12:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Equanimity for Householders: An Aspiration in Daily Life
with Adi Bemak
Saturday, April 17; 10:00am - 12:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Series
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 4: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 2nd Basket - Wise Action, Wise Speech, Wise Livelihood with Michael Grady
Sunday, April 18; 10:00 - 11:30am ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 4: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 2nd Basket - Wise Action, Wise Speech, Wise Livelihood with Michael Grady
Sunday, April 18; 10:00 - 11:30am ET
Registration opens soon.
Course
Faith, Trust and Confidence in Dharma Practice and in this World
with Manny Mansbach
4 Mondays, April 19 - May 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Faith, Trust and Confidence in Dharma Practice and in this World
with Manny Mansbach
4 Mondays, April 19 - May 10; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Jeanne Corrigal
Wednesday, April 21; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
More information coming soon.
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Jeanne Corrigal
Wednesday, April 21; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
More information coming soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Kim Weeber
Wednesday, April 28; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Kim Weeber
Wednesday, April 28; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
In person retreat
Not Separate: Awareness in and of the Forest
with Mark Hart
Saturday, May 15; 9:00am - 12:00pm ET, optional bag lunch (Rain date: Sunday, May 16)
Registration opens soon.
Not Separate: Awareness in and of the Forest
with Mark Hart
Saturday, May 15; 9:00am - 12:00pm ET, optional bag lunch (Rain date: Sunday, May 16)
Registration opens soon.
Series
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 5: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 3rd Basket - Wise Effort with Tara Mulay
Sunday, May 16; 10:00 - 11:30am
Registration opens soon.
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 5: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 3rd Basket - Wise Effort with Tara Mulay
Sunday, May 16; 10:00 - 11:30am
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Jozen Tamori Gibson (they/them)
Wednesday, May 19; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Jozen Tamori Gibson (they/them)
Wednesday, May 19; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Kim Weeber
Wednesday, June 2; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Kim Weeber
Wednesday, June 2; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Course
What Would the Buddha Say? Practicing Skillful Speech
with Manny Mansbach
4 Fridays, June 4 - 25; 10:30am - 12:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
What Would the Buddha Say? Practicing Skillful Speech
with Manny Mansbach
4 Fridays, June 4 - 25; 10:30am - 12:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, June 9; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk
with Rebecca Bradshaw
Wednesday, June 9; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
In person retreat
Experiencing the Changing Nature of Our World
with Kim Weeber
Saturday, June 19; 9:30am - 12:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Experiencing the Changing Nature of Our World
with Kim Weeber
Saturday, June 19; 9:30am - 12:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, June 23; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Jean Esther
Wednesday, June 23; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
In person retreat
LGBTQIA+ Retreat - Sharing in Community
with Kim Weeber, assisted by Emet Aron
Saturday, June 26; 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
LGBTQIA+ Retreat - Sharing in Community
with Kim Weeber, assisted by Emet Aron
Saturday, June 26; 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Registration opens soon.
Series
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 6: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 4th Basket - Wise Mindfulness and Wise Concentration with Michael Grady
Sunday, June 27; 10:00 - 11:30am
Registration opens soon.
Dharma in Depth for Experienced Students 6: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths
Fourth Noble Truth - 4th Basket - Wise Mindfulness and Wise Concentration with Michael Grady
Sunday, June 27; 10:00 - 11:30am
Registration opens soon.
Dharma Talk
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Nick Boutros
Wednesday, June 30; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
Open Community Practice & Dharma Talk
with Nick Boutros
Wednesday, June 30; 7:00 - 8:30pm ET
More offerings to be posted soon.