Insight Meditation and the Forces at Play in Our Lives

Joseph Goldstein, Bart van Melik and Roxanne Dault

Saturday, April 3 – Tuesday, April 6

Webinar Format (During program sessions, you will be able to see and hear the teacher, but you cannot see or hear other program participants)

This retreat will present teachings for different levels of practice, both for newer and more experienced students.

In this course, Joseph Goldstein will be offering two new talks on what the Buddha called mental proliferation – that is, the forces of craving, conceit and wrong view – how they shape the world of our experience, and the remedies for them. Joseph has been on retreat for the last three months and is looking forward to sharing his exploration.

Roxanne Dault will explore the land of courage and wise effort in practice, and will also invite us to touch into the qualities of faith and confidence on this path as we move through life on the cushion and during our daily activities.

Bart van Melik will be offering teachings about the guiding power of wise intention, the delight of letting go, and on how we can befriend challenging emotions and circumstances.

An optional daily session of mindful movement will be offered by Sabra Saperstein

It will consist of talks, guided meditations and Q&A.

Fees
For this course, sliding scale fees are $160, $260, or $400. We also offer a scholarship fee of $80, and no-fee enrollment for those who request a fee-waiver. Our “Pay What You Can Afford” system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and contributes to the health and vibrancy of the sangha. Email imsonline@dharma.org for more information or to request a scholarship or no-fee enrollment.

A note on dana (generosity)
Most IMS teachers—like insight teachers around the world—rely on the generosity of students for their livelihood, and receive no compensation from course fees. All IMS online teachers receive a modest dana advance from IMS to guarantee a minimum level of financial support. (Click here to learn more about the dana practice.) There will be an opportunity to offer a contribution to your teachers at the end of this course.

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Daily Schedule – all times listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
Note: all sessions (except movement) will be recorded and posted so you can view it later if you miss one.

Saturday, April 3
10:00 – 11:30 am Opening Talk/Instructions – Bart (all teachers present)
1:30 – 2:30 pm Guided Movement – Sabra Saperstein
4:00 – 5:30 pm Dharma talk – Joseph
7:00 – 8:00 pm Guided Meditation/ Metta – Roxanne

Sunday, April 4
10:00 – 11:30 am Dharma Talk – Bart
1:30 – 2:30 pm Guided Movement – Sabra Saperstein
4:00 – 5:30 pm Q & R – Joseph
7:00 – 8:00 pm Dharma Talk – Roxanne

Monday, April 5
10:00 – 11:30 am Q & R – Bart
1:30 – 2:30 pm Guided Movement – Sabra Saperstein
4:00 – 5:30 pm Dharma Talk – Joseph
7:00 – 8:00 pm Guided Meditation/Metta – Roxanne

Tuesday, April 6
10:00 – 11:30 am Dharma Talk – Bart
1:30 – 2:30 pm Guided Movement – Sabra Saperstein
4:00 – 5:30 pm Q & R – Joseph
7:00 – 8:00 pm Closing Talk – Roxanne

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Teacher Bios

Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and lovingkindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is one of the organization’s guiding teachers. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.

Joseph first became interested in Buddhism as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand in 1965. Since 1967 he has studied and practiced different forms of Buddhist meditation under eminent teachers from India, Burma and Tibet. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom, The Experience of Insight, and co-author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom and Insight Meditation: A Correspondence Course.

Bart van Melik has been teaching meditation since 2009, with a special focus on diverse communities. He brings the practice to juvenile detention centers, homeless shelters and NYC public schools, and is passionate about supporting people finding new ways to relate to life’s stresses.

Roxanne Dault has been dedicated to this practice since 2006, sitting long silent retreats both in Asia and in the West. A teacher at True North Insight in Canada, she is also trained in Somatic Experiencing®, a body-mind approach aimed at relieving the symptoms of trauma. Roxanne also serves on the Board of Directors of Insight World Aid. She speaks French, English and is learning her ancestors’ language, Anishinaabemowin. Currently, she is participating in the 2017-2021 IMS Teacher Training Program.

Insight Meditation and the Forces at Play in Our Lives | April 3-6