About Insight Meditation
Insight Meditation aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness, negativity and confusion. Through intensive practice of moment-to-moment investigation of the body-mind process, the mind gradually sees more clearly into the nature of itself. Such clear seeing leads to freedom from the attachments and misconceptions that cause our suffering, and allows us to open to a path of wisdom and compassion.
Insight Meditation is a powerful tool for liberating ourselves from the bondage of our conditioning. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure and pain, fear and joy, and all aspects of life with increas-ing balance and equanimity.
This practice, also known as Vipassana, originated 2500 years ago with the teachings of the Buddha and is still a vital part of the Theravada Buddhist traditions of Southeast Asia.
Insight Meditation is a powerful tool for liberating ourselves from the bondage of our conditioning. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure and pain, fear and joy, and all aspects of life with increas-ing balance and equanimity.
This practice, also known as Vipassana, originated 2500 years ago with the teachings of the Buddha and is still a vital part of the Theravada Buddhist traditions of Southeast Asia.
Check out these related resources:
- Mid America Dharma: Offering insight meditation to the Heartland. Check out their local retreats and sitting groups.
- Grand Renewal: Hand-crafted meditation benches "assisting oneness", made by local Unity Village seminary student. These are more than benches--they are works of art. Available in multiple heights and styles.
- Temple Buddhist Center: Offering meditation classes, services and retreats out of Unity Temple on the Plaza.
- Dharma Seed: Freely offering Western Buddhist Vipasanna teachings by download, CD, or cassette.
- Insight Meditation Society: Retreat center founded in 1975 with guiding teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein, located in Barre, MA.
- Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Retreat center located in Woodacre, CA and founded by Jack Kornfield.
- Creative Nectar Studio: Offering workshops that use painting as a tool for mindfulness and self-discovery.
- Peace Matters: An alternative ministry created to promote, teach, and realize peace for the greater good of humanity and all life using non-violent communication.