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 […]
Easier Meditation through Neuroscience, spring
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March 4, 2024 - April 15, 2024
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…)
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…)
Practicing with Ease
We learn more easily in an environment where we feel safe, supported and at ease. And this includes the environment we set up for meditation. We can choose a posture which is relatively comfortable, and still allows us to be alert. Noticing body sensations which are already pleasant and relaxed can set the stage for […]
Change
The Buddha named impermanence as one of the primary aspects of our experience. We often don’t notice small changes, and we rarely notice that everything is in a state of flux. At other times, there are major changes, that we can’t help but notice. And this is one of those. A new meditation center in Northampton.
