1. Insight Meditation Center Sittings Monthly Class & Study Group
of Pioneer Valley Insight Meditation Center Sittings are appropriate for all levels. There is no
THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
Rebecca Bradshaw
of set fee, but an opportunity to practice dana by
giving to the Center.
Thursdays: Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 7, May 5, June 16
EASTWORKS Building 7:15 - 9 pm
116 Pleasant Street, Suite 242 Pioneer Valley Suggested Contribution: $35 - 50 plus Teacher Dana
Easthampton, MA 01027 Weekly Open Sittings
Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 pm This monthly study group explores the Buddha’s precise
(413) 527-0388 www.insightpv.org Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:45 pm prescription for developing our spiritual life, including
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skillful action, livelihood, speech, energy, concentration,
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Sit together with other sangha members in a relaxed mindfulness, thought, and understanding.
atmosphere. Optional discussion time after medita-
Guiding Teacher: Rebecca Bradshaw tion, facilitated by a teacher or practice leader. The
Board of Directors
Andrew Berger Rebecca Bradshaw
Winter/Spring 2011 first Monday of every month includes a special intro-
duction for beginners; second Wednesdays include a
Special Events
See www.insightpv.org for full details.
Blessing Circle.
Jessica Murphy Barbara Quinn
Kim Weeber Tomasin Whitaker NEW YEAR’S DAY RETREAT & POTLUCK
Young Adult* Sittings The Compassionate Heart
Director: Jessica Murphy Thursdays: Once a month 7 - 8:30 pm with Rebecca Bradshaw
Saturday, January 1, 2011
The Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley is a Guided practice followed by group discussion led by 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
non-residential urban center. Its mission is to offer the two young adults, Hanuman and Julee. No experi- Suggested Contribution: $10 - 25 plus Teacher Dana
Buddha’s teachings of liberation to all who are inter- ence necessary, all are welcome! For schedule, ques- We’ll practice sitting and silent walking meditation, fol-
ested, and to nurture the development of generosity, tions or a ride, contact Hanuman Goleman at lowed by a group lunch. Please bring a dish to share and
compassion and wisdom in daily living. Bornlaughing@gmail.com or Julee Goldberg at feel free to invite others interested in meditation. Come
julee.goldberg@gmail.com. at 10:30 am or arrive 12:30 - 1:30 for the afternoon.
Insight PV welcomes all people regardless of cultural or * (for those 18 years old to mid 30’s)
religious background, race, socio-economic class, sexual EVENING TALK WITH PASCAL AUCLAIR
orientation, gender identity, age, education, or physical Four Kinds of Hooks
Half-Day Open Sittings
ability. Monday, July 25 7 - 9 pm
Monthly on Saturday mornings, 8:30 am - 12:00
Opportunity for Center and Teacher Dana
January 15, February 26, March 19, April 16,
May 21, June 25, July 9 Pascal Auclair teaches at the IMS/Spirit Rock centers and
Classes & Events
is a co-founder of True North Insight Meditation Centre
Half-day open sittings led by practice leaders provide in Canada. With the intention to foster freedom and flu-
Registration: Please register in person for classes and an opportunity for more intensive practice without
retreats by arriving 15 minutes early. Pre-registration is idity, we will investigate aspects of our lives where we
committing to an entire day. All levels of experience get stuck, where rigidity occurs and clinging tends to rule.
not needed except where specified. welcome; you may drop in at any time during the
morning. Sittings may include meditation instructions EVENING TALK WITH GLORIA TARANIYA AMBROSIA
Dana: Teachers and community dharma leaders at our and a taped talk. No set fee; opportunity for Dana. Identifying and Working with Our Karmic Patterns
Center are not paid for leading classes and retreats. The
Wednesday, May 11 7 - 9 pm
suggested donations for classes help us pay for the Cen-
Opportunity for Center and Teacher Dana
ter’s rent, phone, and administrative expenses. At the Sittings Evening Classes Teacher Dana (Generosity)
end of classes and retreats, you are invited to practice Retreats Study Groups In the Insight Meditation tradition, teachers offer Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia is a student of the western For-
generosity (Dana) by making a gift in support of the their time and wisdom at no fee for the benefit of
Special Events est Tradition, a disciple of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sum-
teacher’s livelihood. all who seek the teachings of the Dharma. As you
are able, please enter the circle of generosity by edho, and a Dhamma teacher. A liberating aspect of
offering teachers a donation to make their ongoing meditation practice is the ability to relate skillfully to our
For more information, please see our website, teaching possible, and to support their livelihoods. individual habits and patterns of thinking and behaving.
www.insightpv.org.
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2. Evening Classes BRINGING MEDITATION TO LIFE MINDFULNESS AND CONCENTRATION COMING TO OUR SENSES: AN OUTDOOR RETREAT
Kim Weeber IN MEDITATION PRACTICE Chas DiCapua
7 - 9 pm unless otherwise noted Tuesdays, May 3 - June 7 Sunday, June 5
Chas DiCapua For experienced students only.
Suggested Contribution: $42 - 60 plus Teacher Dana Sunday, January 30
GETTING HERE: THE FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS This retreat at Mt. Grace in Warwick, MA, will include
This six-week class will discuss the Buddha's teachings on We will explore how mindfulness and concentration,
Mark Hart silent hiking and sitting meditation, group discussion and
meditation and mindfulness, with guided meditations, two very important mental factors to develop, can sup-
Mondays, January 10 - 31, 7 - 8:30 pm exercises to help us connect more deeply with our sur-
discussions, and suggestions for home practice. Suggested port and strengthen each other.
Suggested Contribution: $28 - 40 plus Teacher Dana roundings. To register, email RARahn@comcast.net
reading list online.
The Buddha’s teaching on “The Four Foundations of CURIOSITY AN ARROW EMBEDDED IN THE HEART
Mindfulness” is fundamental. We will explore what it Mark Hart
Fuller descriptions of all classes can be found Jesse Vega-Frey
means to “know the body in the body,” know the feel- Saturday, March 12 Saturday, June 18
ing in the feeling,” and “know the mind in the mind.”
on our website - www.insightpv.org
Curiosity leads the mind out of its expectations and its
belief that it knows into engagement with what is real We will take stock of the mental habit of projecting our
HOMES OF THE HEART and an openness to the new. The retreat will access this greed, hatred and delusion outside rather than seeing
Rebecca Bradshaw aspect of awareness and explore experience from it. their roots in our own afflicted hearts. Through loving-
Mondays, February 14 - March 14 kindness and mindfulness we will build skills to attend to
Suggested Contribution: $35 - 50 plus Teacher Dana Retreats A YEAR TO LIVE: WHAT IS IT YOU PLAN TO DO
our own process of "open-hearted" surgery.
Unless otherwise noted, retreats are WITH YOUR ONE WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE?
The Buddha taught four qualities of heart - loving kind- ANXIETY, TRAUMA AND MINDFULNESS
9:30 am - 4:30 pm Peggy Gillespie
ness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity. We Amita Schmidt
will investigate how they make our hearts strong and
with suggested contribution: $20 - 35 Sunday, April 10
Sunday, July 24 Half Day Retreat 9:30 am - 12:30
provide connection and balance in our lives. plus Teacher Dana How can we fully awaken to the present by practicing Suggested Contribution: $10 - 15 plus Teacher Dana
everyday mindfulness? Living with gratitude, as though
SEPARATION AND LOSS: FINDING A KEY TO PEACE each moment were our last on earth, can change our This half-day workshop will offer some important medi-
WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD: perception of daily life. We’ll try together to find our
Adi Bemak tative tools that can be used to manage worry, fear, anxi-
AWAKENING THROUGH INTIMACY own answers to this exquisite question.
Saturday, January 8 ety, and unresolved trauma issues for yourself and others.
Jean Esther
4 Week Class: Couples ONLY (of any sexual orientation)
We will explore teachings of the Buddha as a path for HALF DAY FOR LGBT COMMUNITY
Mondays, March 28 - April 25 (no class April 18)
Suggested Contribution: $28 - 40 plus Teacher Dana being more gently receptive to life just as it is. With sit- Kim Weeber
ting and walking, reflecting and talking, we will contem- Saturday, April 30 9:30 am - 12:30 pm NON-RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND RETREAT
Turning with wisdom and compassion to difficulties in plate the truths of illness, old age, and death, so that we Rebecca Bradshaw & Jean Esther
Join us for a morning of silent sitting, walking, move-
our intimate relationships can deepen our spiritual under- can awaken to the preciousness of living fully now. Friday, Feb. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 20
ment meditation and a short talk. Meditation instruction
standing and liberate our hearts and minds. Partners will Friday 7-9 pm, Saturday 9 am-9 pm, Sunday 9 am-1 pm
will be provided. This practice can help us let go of the
meditate and participate in guided practices to elucidate THE FUN OF MINDFULNESS: Pioneer Valley Co-Housing Community, Amherst
negative messages we may have taken on, and live our
the Buddha’s teachings. Both members of the couple AN AFTERNOON FOR KIDS 7 - 10 years old Suggested Contribution: $40 - 80 plus Teacher Dana
lives from a place of deep wisdom and happiness.
must attend each class. Please contact Jean Esther at 413- Jean Esther and Liza Detenber
586-3383 by March 6 to pre-register. Sunday, January 9 2 pm - 4:30 pm Share time with the community in this annual retreat
Suggested Contribution: $10 - 25 plus Teacher Dana BEING WITH WHAT IS which provides a chance to dedicate ourselves to devel-
Lila Wheeler oping mindfulness, wisdom and lovingkindness in our
AWAKENING JOY Looking for some new ways to relax or wish ‘paying Saturday, May 7 hearts and minds. We will practice with sitting and walk-
Adi Bemak and Peggy Gillespie attention’ could be more fun and interesting? If so, this ing meditation, dharma talks, discussion periods, and
Tuesdays, April 5, April l2 and April 26 (no class April l9) Suffering is wanting something ELSE. Can we learn to be
afternoon may be just for you. small-group interviews. Register online at
Suggested Contribution: $21 - 30 plus Teacher Dana content in each moment? We will practice the simplicity
For Parents: We will be teaching age appropriate mind- of being with ourselves moment to moment, directly and www.insightpv.org or send your name, address, email
This three-week class includes mindfulness meditation, fulness skills to your child and invite you to come from beyond technique, in silence, sitting and walking medita- and phone plus a deposit of $20 to Insight PV. (Deposits
inquiry, and discussion about recognizing and deepening 4 - 4:30 pm to practice with us, or stay for the class. tions in a less focused structure. are non-refundable and will go toward Teacher Dana).
our joy no matter what is happening in our outer lives. We will respond with confirmation and directions. Satur-
day dinner and Sunday lunch provided.
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