Living the Noble Truths
October 4 - December 19, 2023
online
The Buddha’s core teaching of the Four Noble Truths provides us with a holographic map of the journey to freedom. We will use “wise reflection and the voice of another” to bring the transformative wisdom of the Four Noble Truths directly into our own lives.
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Awakening-The Path of Friendship
October 14 - 15, 2023
Seattle, WA and online
When asked about his Path to Awakening, the Buddha declares the first essential condition to be finding a good and virtuous friend (kalyāṇamitta). In the Aṅguttara Nikāya 9.1, he follows the conditions of friendship and virtue with the third essential condition of talk on ten topics. In this retreat we…
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Art & Soul: Morality, “Sila,” as a Parami
October 15, 2023
Online via Zoom
This year’s Art & Soul of Insight Dialogue's theme will be the Paramis. Each session will focus on one of the ten noble qualities supporting us on the path to the end of suffering: generosity, ethics, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, diligence, friendliness and equanimity.
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Online Introduction to Insight Dialogue
October 18 - December 6, 2023
Online via Zoom
The Online Introduction to Insight Dialogue is an eight-week offering that covers the six Insight Dialogue guidelines using Dhamma teachings as a contemplative frame. The program focuses on the core elements of this relational Dhamma practice.
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Introduction to Insight Dialogue – Online
October 28 - December 2, 2023
online
This Online Introduction to Insight Dialogue is a six-week offering that covers the six Insight Dialogue relational meditation guidelines using Dhamma teachings as a contemplative frame. All are welcome. Prior meditation experience recommended but not required. The program focuses on the core elements of this relational Dhamma practice. Participants will meet for six…
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A World On Fire: Buddha Dharma for These Times
October 29 - November 18, 2023
online
The dire consequences of unmitigated human growth, consumption and expansion are undeniable. In this series of three Insight Dialogue workshops, we will combine the teachings of the Buddha with the nourishment of authentic community connection to explore and address the multi-layered crises we are facing.
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Introduction to Insight Dialogue
November 7 - December 12, 2023
online
We are delighted to offer a six-week online Introduction to Insight Dialogue course from facilitators based in the Asia region. This course will cover the Insight Dialogue guidelines and practices aiming to cultivate freedom from suffering through relational mindfulness, kindness and compassion.
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Balancing the Three Bases of Insight Dialogue: An Abhidhamma Perspective
November 11 - December 2, 2023
online
In this three-session series, we will explore the three bases through the lens of Abhidhamma, Buddhist psychology. Abhidhamma offers a detailed description of matter and mind as ultimate realities. We will explore the mental factors of wisdom (panna), mindfulness (sati), and kindness (adosa) to support our discernment while also cultivating…
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Art & Soul: Patience, “Khanti,” as Parami
November 12, 2023
Online via Zoom
This year’s Art & Soul of Insight Dialogue's theme will be the Paramis. Each session will focus on one of the ten noble qualities supporting us on the path to the end of suffering: generosity, ethics, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, diligence, friendliness and equanimity.
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Spiritual Friendship and Right View: An Exploration through Dharma Contemplation
December 2, 2023
online
and Kim Allen The Pāli suttas name the voice of another and wise attention as the key factors for the arising of right view, or wisdom. This defines speaking and listening practice as foundational to the Eightfold Path. We can see why spiritual friendship (kalyanamitta) is named as the most…
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Embracing Impermanence and Not-knowing
December 4 - 10, 2023
This retreat will be an opportunity to investigate and deepen our realization of impermanence. We live in increasingly challenging times, and the pace of change can instigate uncertainty and not-knowing. Surely, underlying all this change, there must be some kind of stability to hold on to? Impermanence is described by…
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Queer Insight Dialogue Sangha Day of Practice
December 16, 2023
Online.
The Queer Insight Dialogue Sangha day of practice is for LGBTQIA+ identifying relational dharma practitioners around the world to share practice, experience, support, learnings, and care. We will offer contemplations throughout the day exploring what it’s like to practice dhamma in Queer community as we methodically deepen our understanding of…
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Art & Soul
December 17, 2023
Online via Zoom
This year’s Art & Soul of Insight Dialogue's theme will be the Paramis. Each session will focus on one of the ten noble qualities supporting us on the path to the end of suffering: generosity, ethics, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, diligence, friendliness and equanimity.
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Voices of Awakening: An Insight Dialogue Retreat
December 29, 2023 - January 2, 2024
Online via Zoom
We will explore the path to freedom and the obstacles that hinder us by contemplating the Verses of the Elder Nuns (Therīgāthā), a collection of poems from the very first Buddhist nuns. Through the practice of Insight Dialogue, we will contemplate deeply the voices of awakening in these poems and…
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Introduction to Insight Dialogue: Grounding in the Guidelines
January 4 - 25, 2024
online
Join us for four weeks to explore the six guidelines Insight Dialogue guidelines through a combination of guidance, silent meditation, contemplation, and breakout sessions. Through experiential learning your understanding of this transformative practice will deepen.
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Heart to Heart Retreat: Cultivating the Brahma Viharas in Relationship
May 3 - 5, 2024
online
Unconditional love for all beings is the expression of the free heart. A weekend of cultivating a heart as wide as the world using the Brahma Viharas in relational meditation practices. Together, we’ll journey beyond the classical individual practices for developing a boundless heart filled with loving kindness, compassion, appreciative…
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Ongoing Practice Groups
Monday: London, England, and Beyond
Open Dates
Online
Our Insight Dialogue group currently meets via Zoom every three to four weeks on a Monday evening (UK time). We also run occasional day-long and weekend retreats in person in London.
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Monday Weekly Drop-in Sessions
Open Dates
Online via Zoom
Drop-in sessions are Monday, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Americas eastern time. These sessions are open to anyone with prior silent meditation practice experience and prior Insight Dialogue practice experience (e.g., participation in an Insight Dialogue retreat or introductory Insight Dialogue course). You may join this drop-in group once, occasionally,…
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Tuesdays: Grounding in the Insight Dialogue Guidelines
Open Dates
online
This drop-in practice group will focus practice on deepening understanding of using the six guidelines of Insight Dialogue to cultivate freedom from suffering while in relationship with others. Each session will include silent meditation, focus on a particular Insight Dialogue guideline and contemplation practice in breakout rooms with meditation partners.
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Wednesday Weekly Practice Group
Open Dates
Online via Zoom
Every Wednesday practice group with Jane Cutler and guest teachers and facilitators, UK time 7pm – 8.30pm, Central European 8pm - 9:30pm, Americas Eastern 2pm – 3:30pm, Americas Pacific 11 am -12:30pm.
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Wednesday: 八正道-慧談線上修習
Open Dates
Online
This online drop-in group meets weekly on Wednesday, 8-9:30 pm Chinese standard time/ Tuesday, 8-9:30 am Americas eastern time. Practice in Mandarin and Cantonese is facilitated by Jessica Mui. Organized by Hong Kong Insight.
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Thursday Weekly Drop-in Sessions
Open Dates
Online via Zoom
assisted by Qingqing Wang, Gen Heng, and Angela Spaxman. Drop-in sessions are Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 pm ET. Drop-in sessions are open to anyone with some experience in a contemplative practice and familiarity with Insight Dialogue through reading or practice. You may join once or every week; it's up to you.
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Thursday Weekly Practice Group
Open Dates
Online via Zoom
Two Thursday practice sessions are available, from 6:00 am-7:30 am Americas eastern time and 9:00 am - 10:30 am Americas eastern time. These are for experienced Insight Dialogue practitioners.
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Thursday Monthly Insight Dialogue Practice in Dutch
Open Dates
online via zoom
Online Insight Dialogue practice (in Dutch) Twice a month practice with the Dutch Insight Dialogue Practice group. Every 2nd Friday morning of each month at 9.00-11.00 am CEST and every 4th Thursday evening of each month (7.30-9.00 pm CEST) you are welcome for online ID practice. The sessions will be…
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Thursday Bi-Weekly Practice
Open Dates
online via Zoom
Bi-weekly on Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:30 pm Chinese standard time/ 7:00 - 8:30 am Americas Eastern Standard Time. Organized by Hong Kong Insight.
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Thursday, third: Dharma Contemplation
Open Dates
online
Jan Surrey and Marsha Lawson offer a Dharma Contemplation relational practice on third Thursdays from 7:15 - 8:45 pm Americas Eastern Time (Boston). The practice of Dharma Contemplation provides would-be readers of the Buddhist suttas with an accessible doorway into this rich vein of wisdom through relational practice with these…
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Friday, first: Dhamma Contemplation
Open Dates
online
Dhamma Contemplation on the first Friday of each month. Compatible with Americas, European, Africa and Asia time zones.
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Friday Monthly Insight Dialogue Practice in Dutch
Open Dates
online via zoom
Online Insight Dialogue practice (in Dutch) Twice a month practice with the Dutch Insight Dialogue Practice group. Every 2nd Friday morning of each month at 9.00-11.00 am CEST and every 4th Thursday evening of each month (7.30-9.00 pm CEST) you are welcome for online ID practice. The sessions will be…
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Friday, 2nd and 4th, Practice Group
Open Dates
Online via Zoom
This drop-in practice session meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 11:00 am-12:30 pm Americas Eastern Time. It is open to anyone with some experience in a contemplative practice and familiarity with Insight Dialogue through reading or practice.
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Saturday (First) Monthly Practice Group, RiverRun Insight Dialogue
Open Dates
Online via Zoom
The group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 am-12 pm Eastern time monthly. Jaylene Summers co-facilitates with another Insight Dialogue practitioner.
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Saturday, third: Dhamma Contemplation
Open Dates
online
Dhamma Contemplation on the third Saturday of each month. Compatible with Americas and Asia time zones.
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Saturday, monthly, Queer Insight Dialogue Sangha
Open Dates
online via Zoom
The Queer Insight Dialogue (ID) Sangha is a two hour drop-in online practice group for LGBTQIA+ identifying relational dharma practitioners around the world to share practice, experience, support, learnings, and care. In addition to holding affinity space for practice, over time the Queer ID Sangha will also offer learning opportunities…
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Sunday Weekly Drop-in Sessions
Open Dates
Online via Zoom
Drop-in sessions are Sundays from 10:30 am-12:00 pm Americas Eastern Time. Drop-in sessions are open to anyone with some experience in a contemplative practice and familiarity with Insight Dialogue through reading or practice. You may join once or every week; it's up to you.
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Sunday: The Gift of Generosity – Exploring the Teachings of Dana: 2023-2024 Sunday Sangha Monthly Practice
Open Dates
online
The guiding theme for the 2023-2024 Sunday Sangha sessions will be on the teachings of dāna. Dana, the practice of giving freely, lies at the heart of Buddhist teachings as a way to cultivate selflessness, compassion, and interconnection with others. Through various forms of giving, we break free from the…
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Groupe mensuel de pratique de Dialogue Conscient en français
Open Dates
Online via ZOOM
Notre groupe de pratique de Dialogue Conscient se rencontre environ une fois par mois, généralement de 19h00 à 21h15 (CET). Nous organisons parfois des journées ou des weekends non résidentiels. Ces sessions de pratique de Dialogue Conscient sont proposées par Alexandre Castanheira et Sandrine Rauter, facilitateurs de Dialogue Conscient.
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Los últimos domingos del mes: Sesión mensual de la práctica de Diálogo Consciente
Open Dates
online
Sesión mensual de la práctica de Diálogo Consciente | Zoom | En español | 90 minutos Esta sesión es una oportunidad para practicar dialogo consciente en español para todas las personas con una práctica de meditación individual habitual y que hayan realizado alguna introducción al Dialogo Consciente Cada sesión es…
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Dienstag (Jeden 2 und 4 im Monat)
Open Dates
online via Zoom
Einsichtsdialog für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene – offene fortlaufende Online-Gruppe Mit Bhante Sukhacitto, Renate Löseke, Harald Tichy
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