Date & Time Details: January 2 - February 6, 2026.
Six Fridays in America time zones
Practice time: 6:00-7:30 pm ET am Americas Eastern Time (New York), additional 15 minute Q&A at end (Find your local time.
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 2026

Location: online

Contact: Marsha Lawson
marsha.lawson.id@gmail.com

Prerequisite: This course is suitable for people new to meditation, as well as those with meditation experience.

Limited Space: Due to the nature of online practice there are a limited number of spaces available. Out of respect to all who wish to participate, we ask, that before registering, you are committed to attending all sessions for the duration of the course. Naturally, we will be flexible with extenuating circumstances that arise during this time. People will be accepted on a first come first serve basis and their ability to commit to attending all sessions.

Dana: This course is being offered without charge. We invite participants in this circle of generosity to offer dana (freewill donation) to support the teacher and the teachings. If you wish to practice generosity by giving a monetary gift to the teacher, you can also use Marsha's Paypal or venmo (@marshajeanne).

Language: English

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Introduction to Insight Dialogue – Online

With Marsha Lawson

January 2 - February 6, 2026

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and Katie Rhodes

This Online Introduction to Insight Dialogue is a six-week offering that covers the six Insight Dialogue relational meditation guidelines using Dhamma teachings as a contemplative frame. All are welcome. The program focuses on the core elements of this relational Dhamma practice. Participants will meet for six consecutive weeks in real-time via Zoom for 90 minutes, with an opportunity for 15 minutes more for questions and reflections. Each week will include instruction on individual guidelines and their role in crafting a contemplative dialogue practice. What is offered will be informed by the Three Bases of Insight Dialogue: the wisdom teachings of the Buddha, meditative qualities, and the power of relationship.

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Marsha Lawson
Marsha Lawson is a recognized teacher for the Insight Dialogue Community. She has been practicing with and studying the wisdom teachings of the Buddha since 2009. Marsha started practicing and facilitating Insight Dialogue at about that same time, noticing with interest that Insight Dialogue practice directly addresses suffering and release in relationship with others.  Marsha is committed to the investigation internally, and with others, of releasing suffering and cultivating joy, friendship, and compassion. Influential teachers include Christina Feldman, John Peacock, Mu Soeng, Leigh Brasington, Jan Surrey, Rodney Smith, and Gregory Kramer. “For that’s the purpose of discussion, that’s the purpose of…
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