River Valley Insight Meditation Community

A welcoming Buddhist Sangha in western Massachusetts

Class Series – Step by Step Mindfulness


  • June 3, 2024 - August 12, 2024
    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 your laptop 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, (more…)

This Moment is All We Have

By Kim Weeber. Mindfulness, Sati, is one of the key teachings of the Buddha. It’s one of the first things we hear about when we learn about Buddhism or meditation. Mindfulness is one of the Factors of Awakening, and is part of the Eightfold Path which can lead us to freedom from suffering. But how […]

Mindfulness – Four Ways to Practice, series 2

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  • June 19, 2023 - August 28, 2023
    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 your laptop 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, (more…)

Retreat – Practicing with the Body

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  • February 18, 2023
    9:00 am - 11:30 am

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

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…)

Beginners’ Mind 6 Class Series

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  • February 14, 2022 - March 21, 2022
    6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Suggested donation is $90 for the 6 week series.  Donating an additional amount can help support those who have less financial means. Please register for In-person or Zoom attendance with your donation. The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before or the morning of the course. (more…)