River Valley Insight Meditation Community

A welcoming Buddhist Sangha in western Massachusetts

Beginners/Beginner’s mind class​

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  •  October 17, 2022 - November 21, 2022
     7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

This offering will be held in person and on Zoom.  If attending in person, please arrive at 6:45 to get set up.  There will also be some time to take down after 8:30.  For those participating through Zoom, the time is 7 to 8:30 pm. The link will be emailed before the class, and can (more…)

The Buddha’s Voice – Meditation and Poetry

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  •  September 26, 2022 - October 10, 2022
     7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This offering will be held in person and on Zoom.  If attending in person, please arrive at 6:45 to get set up.  There will also be some time to take down after 8:30.  For those participating through Zoom, the time is 7 to 8:30 pm.  PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE as the instructor will need your (more…)

Morning Retreat – Neuroscience and Meditation

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  •  September 10, 2022
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm

This offering will be held in person and on Zoom.  If attending in person, please arrive at 8:45 AM to get set up.  There will also be some time to take down after noon. We will have lunch/brunch in person in downtown Northampton after the retreat. The link will be emailed before the class, and (more…)

Brahma-Viharas: The Heart Teachings of the Buddha

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  •  August 29, 2022 - September 19, 2022
     7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This offering will be held in person and on Zoom.  If attending in person, please arrive at 6:45 to get set up.  There will also be some time to take down after 8:30.  For those participating through Zoom, the time is 7 to 8:30 pm. The link will be emailed before the class, and can (more…)

Supported by Nature – Morning Hiking Retreat

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  •  August 20, 2022
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This event will be held in person at Robert’s Hill Conservation Area, Leeds, MA We will meet at the Conservation Area sign at 1 Dimock St.  (Between Spring St. and Chesterfield Rd.)  Park on the side of the road. (more…)

Meditation Practice Through Photography – Morning Retreat

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  •  July 16, 2022
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm

This event will be held in person at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton, MA We will meet in the parking lot as you enter the property.  (The only parking lot.) (more…)

Mindfulness – Four Ways to Practice

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  •  June 20, 2022 - August 22, 2022
     7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This offering will be held in person and on Zoom.  If attending in person, please arrive at 6:45 to get set up.  There will also be some time to take down after 8:30.  For those participating through Zoom, the time is 7 to 8:30 pm. The link will be emailed before the class, and can (more…)

Awareness Practice in Nature

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  •  June 25, 2022
     9:30 am - 12:00 pm

This event will be held in person at Look Memorial Park in Florence, MA. We will meet just past the west end of the park, past the playground and Dow pavillion.  Look for picnic table 65. (more…)

Easier Meditation through Neuroscience

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  •  May 9, 2022 - June 13, 2022
     7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This offering will be held in person and on Zoom. The link will be emailed before the retreat, and can be found here: https://rivervalleyinsight.org/private-zoom-link/ (more…)