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 counsel, that’s the purpose of drawing near, that’s the purpose of lending ear: i.e., the liberation of the mind through no clinging.” AN 3.67
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Events with Marsha Lawson
Friday, 2nd and 4th, Practice GroupOpen Dates
This Friday drop-in practice group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month. It is open to both newer and experienced Insight Dialogue practitioners with a dedicated meditation practice. Contemplations are based on the Whole Life Path work of Gregory Kramer with emphasis on learning and reviewing the Insight Dialogue guidelines. Session format includes silent practice, a contemplation offered by the facilitator, and Insight Dialogue practice. The online session will take place via Zoom (web video conferencing). Facilitators include Anita Bermont, Deborah Ennis, Marsha Lawson, and Moriah Armstrong. Please contact Anita Bermont for a brief interview prior to check…
Thursday, third: Dharma ContemplationOpen Dates
Jan Surrey and Marsha Lawson offer a Dharma Contemplation relational practice on third Thursdays from 7:15 – 8:45 pm Americas Eastern Time (Boston). The practice of Dharma Contemplation provides would-be readers of the Buddhist suttas with an accessible doorway into this rich vein of wisdom through relational practice with these wisdom texts. For more information about this offering please contact Marsha Lawson at mjlawson118@gmail.com. All are welcome. Click here for more information on the Dharma Contemplation Practice.
Introduction to Insight Dialogue - OnlineJanuary 2 - February 6, 2026
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…