The practice of Dharma Contemplation provides would-be readers of the suttas with an embodied, accessible doorway into this rich vein of wisdom. Although it can be practiced individually, Dharma Contemplation, like Insight Dialogue, was developed as a relational meditation practice. These drop-in sessions will begin with silent practice, followed by contemplating a short excerpt from the Buddha’s teachings. The facilitators will guide participants through the five distinct phases of dhamma contemplation practice. We will engage with the text and one another, speaking the truth and listening deeply. Participants move from engagements with just the words of the text, then to…

The practice of Dharma Contemplation provides would-be readers of the suttas with an embodied, accessible doorway into this rich vein of wisdom. Although it can be practiced individually, Dharma Contemplation, like Insight Dialogue, was developed as a relational meditation practice. These drop-in sessions will begin with silent practice, followed by contemplating a short excerpt from the Buddha’s teachings. The facilitators will guide participants through the five distinct phases of dhamma contemplation practice. We will engage with the text and one another, speaking the truth and listening deeply. Participants move from engagements with just the words of the text, then to…

The Queer Insight Dialogue (ID) Sangha is a two hour drop-in online practice group for LGBTQIA+ identifying relational dharma practitioners around the world to share practice, experience, support, learnings, and care. In addition to holding affinity space for practice, over time the Queer ID Sangha will also offer learning opportunities to the broader Insight Dialogue Community Sangha on how to foster authentically inclusive environments for relational practice. Our aim is for our global Insight Dialogue Community Sangha to become familiar with the issues facing our Queer members, increase understanding of current terms and definitions, and foster awareness of and care…

Insight Dialogue is an interpersonal dhamma practice. Through speaking and listening with partners, the practice brings together meditation, the Buddha’s teachings and human relatedness to support insight into the cause and release of human suffering. During this course, we will practice with the six guidelines of Insight Dialogue to cultivate collective freedom from suffering. Each two-hour session will include silent meditation, instruction on the Insight Dialogue guidelines and contemplation practice in breakout rooms with meditation partners. One optional 15-minute 1-on-1 practice meeting with Rachel will be offered to participants. In Insight Dialogue, we can see things clearly together that we…