Insight Meditation Centerof Pioneer Valley

EASTWORKS Building116 Pleasant Street, Suite 242Easthampton, MA 01027(413) 527-0388www.insightpv.orggeneral@insightpv.org

Guiding Teacher:

Rebecca Bradshaw

Board of Directors

Barbara Quinn

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Rebecca BradshawCandace Cassin

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Tomasin SeabrightKim Weeber

Director Assistant Director

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Tomasin Seabright Ann Lewis

Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley is anon-residential urban center. Its mission is to offer the

Buddha’s teachings of liberation to all who are interest-

ed, to nurture the development of generosity, and tobring compassion and wisdom into our daily lives.Insight PV welcomes all people regardless of cultural orreligious background, race, socio-economic class, sexualorientation, gender identity, age, education, or physicalability.

Classes, Retreats & Events

Registration

: Please register in person for classes and re-treats by arriving 15 minutes early. Pre-registration is notneeded except where specified.

Teacher Dana:

Teachers and community dharma leadersat our Center are not paid for leading classes and re-treats. The suggested contributions for classes help us pay

the Center’s rent, phone, and administrative expenses

. Atthe end of classes and retreats, you are invited to practicegenerosity (Dana)

by making a gift in support of the

teacher’s livelihood.

For more information and details on our offerings, pleasevisit our website at www.insightpv.org.

Insight Meditation CenterofPioneer Valley

www.insightpv.org

Winter/Spring 2012

Sittings

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Evening ClassesRetreats

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Study Groups

Special Events

See www.insightpv.org for full details

SOLSTICE GATHERING AND CONCERT

Heather Maloney

Wednesday, December 21, 7 - 9 pmJoin us for a sangha gathering including sitting, snacksand a concert with singer/songwriter Heather Maloney.

NEW YEAR’S DAY RETRE

AT & POTLUCK

Rebecca Bradshaw

Sunday, January 1, 201210:30 am

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3:30 pmSuggested contribution: $10

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25 plus Teacher DanaMorning silent sitting and walking meditation, a commu-nity lunch, and an exploration of mindfulness in ourlives. Please bring a dish to share, and bring a friend!

NON-RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND RETREAT

Rebecca Bradshaw & Jean Esther

Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4Fri 7 - 9 pm, Sat 9 am - 8 pm, Sun 9 am - 1 pmPioneer Valley Co-Housing Community, AmherstSuggested contribution: $50 - 100 plus Teacher DanaShare time with the community in this annual retreatwhich provides a chance to dedicate ourselves to devel-oping mindfulness, wisdom and lovingkindness in ourhearts and minds. We will practice with sitting and walk-ing meditation, dharma talks, discussion periods, andsmall-group interviews. Register online atwww.insightpv.org or send your name, address, emailand phone plus a deposit of $20 to Insight PV. (Depositsare non-refundable and will go toward Teacher Dana). We will respond with confirmation and directions.

Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch provided

AN EVENING WITH SPRING WASHAM

Wednesday, August 1, 7 - 9 pmMindfulness teacher Spring Washam is

a founding teacher and core leader of the East Bay Meditation Center in Oak-land, California:

www.eastbaymeditation.org. She is a pio-neer in bringing mindfulness into diverse communities.

Sittings

Sittings are appropriate for all levels. There is no set fee,but an opportunity to contribute Dana to the Center.

Weekly Open Sittings

Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 pm Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:45 pmSit together with other sangha members in a relaxed at-mosphere. A silent meditation period of 45 minutes isfollowed by an optional discussion facilitated by a teach-er or practice leader. Meditation guidance available uponrequest.

Cushions, chairs and benches provided.

Young Adult

Sittings

2nd Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 pmJanuary 12, February 9, March 8April 12, May 10, June 14 & July 12Guided practice followed by group discussion is led byfellow young adults. No experience necessary, all arewelcome! For a schedule or a ride, or with any questions,contact Hanuman Goleman at Bornlaughing@gmail.com.

* (for those 18 years old to mid 30’s)

Half-Day Open Sittings

Monthly on Saturday mornings, 8:30 am - noonJanuary 14, February 4, March 17April 21, May 12 & June 2Half-day open sittings led by practice leaders provide anopportunity for more intensive practice without commit-ting to an entire day. All levels of experience welcome;you may drop in at any time during the morning. Sittingsmay include meditation instructions and a taped talk.

No set fee; opportunity for Dana.

Teacher Dana (Generosity)

In the Insight Meditation tradition, teachers offertheir time and wisdom at no fee for the benefit of all who seek the teachings of the Dharma. As youare able, please enter the circle of generosity byoffering teachers a contribution to make theirongoing

teaching possible, and to support theirlivelihoods.

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TRANSFORMING OUR DAILY LIVES

Arinna Weisman

Sunday, March 25Suggested contribution: $20 - 35 plus Teacher Dana We will practice cultivating a mental capacity of generalcomprehension, an aspect of mindfulness, to inquire intoand understand the purpose of our actions to open intothe sacred.

RETREAT FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY

Jean Esther and Nick Boutros

Sunday, April 1, 10 am - 5 pmSuggested contribution: $20

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35 plus Teacher DanaJoin us for a day of meditation and contemplation in our

LGBTQ community as we open to the heart’s capacity to

experience freedom no matter what the circumstances.

MINDFULNESS IN HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS

Chas DiCapua

Sunday, April 15

Suggested contribution: $20

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$35 plus Teacher Dana We will use silent and walking meditation, and exercisesin pairs and small groups, to cultivate mindfulness andexplore our experience when interacting with others.

ACTING WITH KINDNESS AND COMPASSION

Kim Weeber

Saturday, May 19Suggested contribution: $20 - 35 plus Teacher Dana We will practice meditations that cultivate our naturalcapacity for an open and loving heart and develop con-centration, happiness and greater acceptance.

SEEING HOW IT IS

Chas DiCapua

Sunday, June 10

Suggested contribution: $20

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35 plus Teacher Dana We will spend the day hiking up Roaring Mountain andMt. Toby in Leverett, MA, and sitting, to tune into thewisdom that nature embodies. Please pre-register by con-tacting Rachel at rarahn@comcast.net or 413-328-8372.

One Day Retreats

9:30 am - 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted

MEDITATION AND YOGA FOR EVERYONE

Jean Esther and Lynn Kingston

Sunday, January 29, 10 am - 5 pmSuggested contribution: $20 - 35plus Teacher DanaPlease join us for a restorative day of mindfulness medi-tation practice and yin yoga for men and women. Thisday, primarily held in silence, will include guided medita-tion and yoga practice, integrated within a sharing of Buddhist teachings.

Please pre-register at 413-586-3383,as class size is limited. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

THE JEWEL OF MINDFULNESS

Kate Lila Wheeler

Saturday, February 11Suggested contribution: $20 - 35plus Teacher Dana We will practice mindfulness and how to hold it steadyand central, beyond judgment, clinging and distraction.

HALF-DAY INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION

Peggy Gillespie and Manny Mansbach

Saturday, February 25, 9:30 am - 1:30 pmSuggested contribution: $10 - 15plus Teacher DanaThis half-day retreat is a gentle and welcoming introduc-tion, or refresher, to Insight Meditation. There will betalks, meditation, movement and assistance with practice.

BUILDING COMMUNITY ACROSS RACE

Arinna Weisman

Saturday, March 24Suggested contribution: $20 - 35plus Teacher DanaThis retreat is a rare opportunity to explore in a lovingand non-blaming environment the ways we feel isolatedand separate as white people, and to strengthen our abil-ity to build authentic relationships across race.

Limited to 18 - 20 participants. Pre-registration is required. Please reserve a place by emailing: registration@insightpv.org

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