Insight Western Mass

Insight Western Mass An insight meditation center in Western Massachusetts dedicated to sharing the Buddha's teachings. No one will be turned away for inability to donate.

Insight Meditation Community of Western Massachusetts (formerly Insight PV) is a Buddhist center in the Insight Meditation tradition serving western Massachusetts since 1998. Our mission is to share the Buddha's teachings with all who are interested. Insight WM offers non-residential sittings, dharma talks, classes, and retreats to help sustain and deepen meditation practice and bring wisdom and compassion into daily life. We are currently offering most offerings via Zoom.

Tuesday Sangha gathers at 5:30 pm-6:45 at Insight Western MA for meditation and discussion. Every Tuesday, in-person ...
07/28/2026

Tuesday Sangha gathers at 5:30 pm-6:45 at Insight Western MA for meditation and discussion. Every Tuesday, in-person

Come for guided meditations, gentle mindful movement, and community reflections. Go to: insight@wma.org to register. ...
07/15/2026

Come for guided meditations, gentle mindful movement, and community reflections. Go to: [email protected] to register.

This four-week class offers an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings on meditation and mindfulness in daily life. We wi...
06/24/2026

This four-week class offers an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings on meditation and mindfulness in daily life. We will begin with mindfulness of the body and of breathing, then turn to mindfulness of feelings, thoughts, and other elements of experience. Emphasis will be placed on establishing a consistent meditation practice and developing wise reflection to support kindness, clarity, and inner freedom. Each week will include guided practice and instruction, Q&A, and suggestions to help integrate practice into daily life. This course is designed for beginners and for those with meditation experience who would like to revisit the fundamentals in a structured, supportive setting.

Introduction to Insight Meditation with Doug Kremm
Four-week course: Tuesdays, July 14-August 4, 7-8:30 pm ET, in person at IWM
Read more and register at the link in our bio.

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Join Kritee (Kanko)- internationally known climate scientist, Zen Buddhist priest on July 19th for a one day retreat. G...
06/18/2026

Join Kritee (Kanko)- internationally known climate scientist, Zen Buddhist priest on July 19th for a one day retreat. Go to insightwma.org to register.

Join "Introduction to Insight Meditation" starting on July 14th with Doug Kremm. Go to insightwma.org to register!
06/17/2026

Join "Introduction to Insight Meditation" starting on July 14th with Doug Kremm. Go to insightwma.org to register!

Finding Anchor in a Storm: A Day of Meditation, Connection, and Courage, a one day retreat on July 19th! Join Kritee (Ka...
06/15/2026

Finding Anchor in a Storm: A Day of Meditation, Connection, and Courage, a one day retreat on July 19th! Join Kritee (Kanko)- internationally known climate scientist, Zen Buddhist priest . Go to insightwma.org to register.

Jean Esther, MSW began formally training in meditation over 50 years ago. Since 1982, she has been training in the Thera...
05/23/2026

Jean Esther, MSW began formally training in meditation over 50 years ago. Since 1982, she has been training in the Theravada tradition with senior Western teachers, as well as Asian and Western monastics. She began extensive teacher training in 2008. Jean’s dharma teaching is informed by over 45 years of practice as a psychotherapist integrating spiritual inquiry, psychological understanding, and somatic awareness. For over 20 years, she trained with renowned Jungian analyst Marion Woodman, and in numerous mind/body trauma-informed practices over the past 4 decades. She continues to be inspired by the Buddha’s teachings on love and wisdom and is committed to transmitting them with respect for, and understanding of, social and cultural diversity. Jean serves on the Guiding Teacher’s Council at Insight Western Mass, is a Guiding Teacher of True North Insight in Ontario, Canada, teaches regularly at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, as well as across the US and Canada. In addition, she maintains her psychotherapy practice in Northampton, MA.

Join us this Wednesday May 27, 7-8:30pm ET for an Open Community Practice and Dharma Talk with Jean Esther, in person at IWM & hybrid. More info at the link in our bio.

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Address

116 Pleasant Street Ste 242
Easthampton, MA
01027

Opening Hours

Monday 5:15pm - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30am
Wednesday 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 8:30am
Friday 5:45pm - 8:15pm

Telephone

+14135270388

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