River Valley Insight Meditation Community

A welcoming Buddhist Sangha in western Massachusetts

Meditations and Talks

We have in-person programs in addition to Zoom options.

Please scroll down to see all events – Information on specific classes is listed below.

Class links will be emailed to registered participants.

Sunday meditation

Meditation on Sunday, Sept 24 will be indoors in Northampton due to rain. 

In person or Zoom available.

Outdoor meditation - Sangha gathering

Meditation, Movement/Qigong, Discussion

Sunday mornings in Florence

8:30 – 9:30 AM

In person, easy parking. 

Zoom by request: text 413-570-0097

Led by Kim Weeber, Devin Ryder or Richard Baer.

Program details: 10 minutes of mindful movement of your choosing, and 30 minutes of meditation followed by dharma discussion.

Where to find us (map below):  Meet at Florence bike path at intersection of Keyes St. and Depot Ave. behind Florence Savings bank. Bring something to sit on and bug repellent.

Look for our sign just beyond where the bike path crosses Keyes St. If you are coming from Main St. in Florence, turn right on the bike path. Walk along the path toward Northampton and look for us.

We ask people to maintain a safe distance for those with Covid concerns.

No need to register. Donations are appreciated.

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Location of meditation in Florence: Click for Google map

Look for us by the white marker here (red marker on the Google map) – in the grass field next to the parking lot, across the bike path from Quadrini.

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CANCELLATIONS

In case of inclement weather, we will meet in person at 191 Main St Northampton.

Indoor meeting on Sunday, Sept 24.

If it is raining on the first Sunday of the month, we will meet on Zoom. 

All are welcome to join the program.  
Arrive by 8:15 to help set up.
Zoom starts at 8:30.  Front door will be locked after program starts.  
8:30 to 9:30 – mindful movement, meditation and dharma discussion
9:30 to 9:45 – dharma tasks – put away for the next group
9:45 – Opportunity for outdoor tea/dining with other sangha members
Please take a meditation class if you plan to attend regularly.
Led by Kim Weeber, Devin Ryder or Richard Baer.

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Thursday evening meditation

Beginning at 7:00 PM (on Zoom only)

woman meditating outdoors

 

The program varies from week to week, but will always include meditation.  See Offerings Calendar for weekly details.

1. Qi gong, movement of your choice or Thai hand meditation instructions at 7:00.  Followed by meditation for 45 minutes.

2. Meditation from 7:00 until 7:30 followed by a discussion about neuroscience, deepening and awakening.

3. Qi gong, movement of your choice or Thai hand meditation instructions at 7:00.  Followed by meditation for 30 minutes, and a 15 minute dharma discussion. 

4. Moving meditation at 7:00 followed by group awareness meditation.

All are welcome to join the meditation program.  Please attend a basic meditation class if you plan to attend regularly.

Led by Kim Weeber, Devin Ryder or Richard Baer.

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Other Zoom options available here

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In person events are held at 191 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060, elevator available in back: Location