I N S I G H T

N E W S L E T T E R
SPRING
SUMMER

2006

IMS Celebrates 30 Years

IMS Schedules: 1976-2006
The Retreat Center 2006
The Forest Refuge 2006/07 In 1975, a group of young teachers Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg and Jack
Kornfield decided to start a meditation retreat center. Having traveled and taught
around the country the previous year, they recognized the value and support that a
IMS News dedicated facility would provide.
and Developments
So the search began for a suitable
environment. On hearing of a
BCBS 2006/07 Catholic novitiate for sale in Barre,
Course Schedule Outline Massachusetts, they came to take
a look. As they traveled through the
picturesque New England town, its
motto, displayed on the town common,
came into view: Tranquil and Alert.
This seemed a fitting sign and
captured the spirit of meditation. Jack Kornfield (L) and Joseph Goldstein.

Generous friends and supporters provided enough funds to purchase the property,
priced at $150,000. On February 14, 1976, a small band of teachers and staff
moved in.

Over the last three decades, IMS has offered the Buddhas teachings of freedom from
suffering and provided spiritual refuge to thousands of individuals interested in learning
and practicing meditation. It has witnessed significant change and growth. Meditation is
no longer viewed as a fringe, off-beat endeavor; it is now familiar to the mainstream of
Western culture.

In honor of this 30th anniversary, Insight Newsletter asked various teachers, yogis
(retreatants) and former staff members to share some memorable moments from their
association with the organization.
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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE INSIGHT MEDITATION SOCIETY

 IMS teachers and staff,
December, 1978.
Joseph Goldstein is in the back row
(2nd from R), Sharon Salzberg
is in the middle row (R) and Jack
Kornfield is on the far left.
This photo also shows four staff
members who are now recognized
dharma teachers Steve Armstrong is
in the back row (2nd from L), Michele
Mikey McDonald is in the middle row
(2nd from L), Carol Wilson is in the
front row (C) and Guy Armstrong is
next to her (2nd from R).

(continued from page 1) but far worse was my ineptitude, espe-

cially as a cook a fact Id not fully
The Instant disclosed during the hiring process.
Meditation Society

INSIGHT Shortly after we opened IMS, we

received numerous requests for informa-
For my maiden lunch, I selected a spicy
stew recipe. I multiplied the amounts for
NEWSLETTER
tion. Two remain etched in my mind for each ingredient by 13, to cook enough
A twice-yearly publication of the Insight how they were addressed. One had been for 100 yogis. Since cayenne and hot
Meditation Society, a tax-exempt nonprofit
written to The Hindsight Meditation mustard were the specified spices,
organization whose mission is to provide
a spiritual refuge for those wishing to free Society, seeming to convey either that I happily multiplied their quantity by 13
themselves from the suffering of mind and our retrospection was perfect or that we and stirred them into the mix. I had no
heart. IMS offers meditation retreats and started IMS as an afterthought. idea that real cooks never add so much.
practices, in the Theravada Buddhist tradition,
that cultivate our capacity to live in the world
A half an hour before lunch, I tasted my
with wisdom and compassion, for the benefit The other was addressed to The Instant delicacy As tears rolled down my
of all beings. Meditation Society. What I find inter- cheeks, I poured in gallons of milk,
esting here is that the only instant trying to soften the heat of the spices
Editor: Gyano Gibson
Production: Ahna Fender & owyn Ahlstrom part of meditation is this instant, now,
Cover Photo: Libby Vigeon followed by the next instant, and then
IMS Buddha Photos: Dawn Close &
the next. The most important quality in
Libby Vigeon
Design: Lux Productions instant meditation is patience.
Sharon Salzberg, IMS co-founder
Please address correspondence to:
IMS, 1230 Pleasant St.
Barre, MA 01005, USA Hot Soup!
Phone: (978) 355-4378 Soon after IMS opened, I came on
Email: [email protected] staff, roving between the kitchen and
Website: www.dharma.org
maintenance departments. It was bad
Printed in Canada on recycled enough having to put up with rover Anagarika Munindra visits IMS in 1978.
paper using soy-based inks jokes (Here, Rover, Rover, Rover), Sharon Salzberg is on the left.

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 and attempting to turn the dish into a One child once told me, IMS is the Max, the trailer dog, was a fearsome
soup. This did not improve the taste. only place I feel completely accepted rottweiler. In 2000, another Max arrived;
as I am. A young woman, attending a he looked as terrifying as his predecessor
Id run out of time to prepare any- regular retreat at IMS, recounted that but had a huge heart.
thing else. I had no choice but to the seeds of her path were sown in
place my cuisine out in the serving the courses she attended as a child. Kelsey, with his smiling face and twin-
area. At meals end, we had the same The family retreat continues to nur- kling eyes, always captured the affections
quantity of soup as at the beginning. ture the meditative life of many par- of the yogis. Once, during a metta
Not long afterwards, it was suggested ents. Beneath the apparent chaos of retreat, I saw two yogis worshipping him.
that I move into a full-time mainte- these few days, both children and Kelsey was standing, they were seated at
nance position. adults find some moments to pause, to his feet, one in front and one at his side,
cultivate a sense of sangha, of communi- each slowly stroking him and silently
Though it seemed like a tragedy at the ty, and to practice together. showering him with metta. He was in a
time, in perspective it was a great Christina Feldman, IMS guiding state of bliss. And so were they.
opportunity for learning. With under- teacher Susan OBrien, teacher and former
standing and the willingness to look staff member, 1986-1988
honestly at my mistakes, forgiveness Dharma Dogs
and acceptance were not far behind. For many who come to IMS, the Looking Deeply
Rodney Smith, teacher and former beloved local Dogs of the Dharma have It was late in the three-month course.
IMS staff member, 1977-1978 found a place in our hearts. After spending a full week practicing
alone in my room in the Annex, emerg-
Family Practice Duke was IMS first darling. When His ing only for meals, I decided to take a
1982 was the beginning of the family Holiness the Dalai Lama visited in 1979, walk around the long IMS driveway.
retreat at IMS. It was a considerable Duke showed up for an audience. The tall, dark trees, the cold air, the tex-
diversion from the usual silent retreat ture of the driveway beneath my feet hit
format and was greeted with a mix- Brandy followed next. She had a gift for my heightened senses with massive
ture of curiosity and apprehension. quietly approaching at just the right impact. Returning to the building, I felt
It was hard to imagine IMS with fifty moment and gazing at you with soulful as if Id just walked halfway around the
children in the building. The Asian eyes. She lived at what would later world. I thought, This will help me
tradition offered few clues for includ- become the Barre Center for Buddhist when Im old, when I may no longer be
ing children and parents together in a Studies and dutifully trotted up the drive able to travel or carry out the intense
meditative environment. With tremen- every morning. IMS was like day-care exercise I now enjoy.
dous good will from the staff, volun- for Brandy, except she was running it.
teers and parents it became a regular Preparing for old age, sickness and
offering at IMS, with many families Overlapping with Brandy was Lizzie death was part of it, but even beyond
attending yearly. lovely Lizzie, whose image managed to
arouse the feeling of lovingkindness on Dipa Ma
For numerous children these few days my first metta retreat, when all at IMS
at IMS become a much treasured part else failed. in 1980.
of their year. They are introduced to
the Buddhas teachings, their parents Roscoe, a big and rambunctious being
have the opportunity to explore the who was confined to his yard but knew
complexity of integrating the dharma a good thing was going on down at
into their family lives and IMS echoes IMS, occasionally got free and charged
with the laughter and the tears of over, letting himself in by bursting
the young. right through the old back screen door.

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 In the era before the resident teacher,
there was often no one for staff to turn
to when interpersonal conflicts arose.
Heated words were sometimes
exchanged, and I remember a time
when a cook threw a pot at one of the
maintenance crew in the kitchen.
We were not very sophisticated in our
communication skills back then, but
we were really passionate about the
dharma. The time I spent on staff was
one of the most rewarding periods of
my life.
Guy Armstrong, IMS guiding
teacher and former staff member,
Joseph Goldstein gives Mahasi Sayadaw (2nd from left in robes) 1978-1979
and his monks a tour of the IMS grounds, 1979.
Ancient Teachings, New World
that, the practice has shown me again every course in a big commercial Over the years, IMS has hosted many
and again that there is an extraordinary washing machine on what is now the renowned Asian Buddhist masters.
amount to see and appreciate in life. ground residential floor of the Retreat Some have come for short visits to give
This doesnt depend on how far you Center Annex. All staff took turns in their blessings and offer teachings.
travel or what is going on, but rather on picking up yogis from Worcester, since Others have stayed for months at a time
whether you are really looking deeply, there was no public transport to Barre leading yogis in intensive practice.
inwardly and outwardly. then. Everything was so new to us, we
Kate Wheeler, IMS board member were so excited about living and work- These great teachers have represented
ing in a dharma center (a what?!), and many traditions: His Holiness the
Pitching In we just pitched in to do whatever was Dalai Lama, His Holiness the Sixteenth
I joined IMS staff in January, 1978, as needed. Karmapa, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, and
a manager responsible for the finances Tara Tulku from the Tibetan tradition;
and operations of the center. There were The summer of 1978 was not a good Seung Sahn Sunim and Venerable Ku
eleven of us on staff at that time, so we season financially. Three courses were San from the Korean Zen lineages; and
had to do a lot of different things. The cancelled because the teachers, for var- from our own Theravada tradition,
managers washed the linens after ious reasons, were unable to come.
That was the bulk of our summer
schedule, so we operated at a deficit for
most of that year. Of course, it made
for a rather pleasant summer for the
staff as we had a light work load.
I recall that our three maintenance
guys spent most of that summer fixing
their own cars, which were parked on
the driveway by the office.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Thai meditation master Ajahn Chah
in the IMS meditation hall, 1979. at IMS, 1979.

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 Dharma Jewel the accumulated detritus of obsessive
IMS is one of the great dharma portals and deluded mind states, a reconnect-
and jewels on this planet. I have been ing with what has always been deepest
going there to sit retreats whenever and most beautiful in your being.
I can since it began thirty years ago. It is also the hardest work in the world.
The teaching is uniformly superb, and On the other hand, what else is there
the conditions for deep practice opti- to do? As Kabir put it, Dont let a
mal. The vision for mindfulness-based chance like this go by.
stress reduction arose there one after- Jon Kabat-Zinn, IMS yogi and
noon, while I was sitting in my room in founder of UMass Medical Schools
the Catskills dormitory. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Program
Sayadaw U Pandita at the Forest A retreat at IMS is potentially the best
Refuge in 2003. vacation you could ever give yourself Visit our website for a more
a true vacating, a thorough washing of extensive photo history of IMS.
Anagarika Munindra and Dipa Ma,

JOUI TURANDOT
the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw,
Sayadaw U Pandita, Ajahn Chah, Invitation to our
Bhante Gunaratana, Sayadaw U
Janaka, Sayadaw U Lakkhana and 30th Anniversary Celebration
others. We particularly value this deep
and ongoing connection with the Asian You are warmly invited to attend our 30th anniversary celebration
on Saturday, July 8, 2006.
roots of our practice.
Join us for a delicious lunch, hear reminiscences from community members, and sit
All these wonderful teachers have been together as a sangha. Mingle with past vipassana romances, talk to those whose
an inspiration on many levels and have shoes youve come to know so well, and break bread with lively conversation.
helped nourish the growth of the
dharma in the West. At present, The day is open to anyone who wishes to come.
the Forest Refuge is providing a venue
We expect a large number of people. To help us project our catering needs,
conducive to longer retreats taught by
please complete the reply information below, and mail it back to us by June 1.
our Asian elders, while the Retreat
Center continues to host shorter If you prefer, you may RSVP by calling (978) 355-4378 ext. 300
offerings from them. or emailing [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name,
contact details, and the number of people you will bring.
One particularly vivid image comes to

$
mind. In 1979, His Holiness the Dalai Further information about the event such as times, directions,
and local B&Bs is available at www.dharma.org/ims.
Lama visited IMS and we gave him a
tour. When we got to the old bowling Please RSVP by June 1 to:
alley, left from the time when this was a
Catholic novitiate, His Holiness demon- IMS 30th Anniversary
strated the joy and ease of heart for 1230 Pleasant St., Barre, MA 01005
which he is so well known. He took a Yes! I will be attending the July 8 celebration.
ball and sent it flying down the lane.
Name __________________________________________________________
As far as I know, hes the last person to
have bowled at IMS. Number of adults _________________ Number of children ____________
Joseph Goldstein, IMS co-founder Phone _______________________ Email ____________________________

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 IMS News
Worth Noting

Impermanence Unfolding: significant, and my responsibilities and passing away, itself, passes away,
IMS Executive Director Takes Her Leave here have been considerable. Its time there is true happiness.
for me to allow someone with fresh
Like many IMS staff members, energy to take the helm. Bob Trammell, formerly IMS
Dianne Horgan came to work here in Operations Director, has stepped in as
2002 out of a deep wish to serve the This spring, Di returned to WGBH Acting Executive Director while a
dharma and to participate in a sup- (public television and radio) in search is underway to replace Dianne.
portive community of meditators. As Boston, where she worked before Bob has worked at IMS for the last
Executive Director since 2003, she has IMS. She has accepted the position sixteen years, and we appreciate the
helped steer the organization through of senior financial analyst supporting considerable experience and willing-
a period of rapid growth and develop- a few production units, including her ness he brings to the post.
ment. favorites, American Experience,

LIBBY VIGEON
Frontline and NOVA. Its a job I have
Dianne guided us through the com- dreamed of, she says. I simply
mencement of the Forest Refuge pro- couldnt pass up the opportunity to
gram. She played an integral role in directly support a form of free press
the execution of our recent strategic and to work with innovative, socially
planning process and helped imple- conscious minds. And, Ill take much
ment more course offerings at the of IMS with me.
Retreat Center. She oversaw fundrais-
ing to renovate the Retreat Center I intend to start a sitting group at
Catskills dormitory and the meditation GBH. Both WGBH and IMS are my
hall, expanded the organizations tech- homes. Her presence at IMS is cer-
nological capabilities and planned the tainly missed, and we wish her well.
introduction of online registrations.
Her dedicated involvement in direct- Di asked that her morning Pali
ing all the varied components of IMS chant be her final words to us:
activities has been essential. Anicca vata sankhara. Uppada vaya
dhammino. Uppajjitva nirujjhanti.
And, the work has been strenuous. Tesam vupasamao sukho. In English
Regarding her decision to leave, Di this means, All conditioned things
says, Over the past few years the are impermanent. Their nature is to
pace of change at IMS has been arise and pass away. When this arising Dianne Horgan

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 Meditation Hall Renovation

LIBBY VIGEON
As we go to print, renovations to the
Retreat Center meditation hall are well
underway. The walls have been
stripped of their dark plywood panel-
ing, and now the space fills with light.
Construction of a new teaching plat-
form has begun as well as curved
screens in the front and back of the
hall. Other changes to come include a
hardwood floor and an arched ceiling.
The majority of the work will be com-
pleted by our 30th anniversary celebra-
tion on July 8. Many thanks to all who
generously contributed to make this
project possible. The new Retreat Center meditation hall takes shape.

LIBBY VIGEON
Opportunity for
Right Livelihood

Executive Director
The Insight Meditation Society is seeking an Executive Director
to lead the operation of its two practice centers the Retreat Center and the Forest Refuge.

We are looking for a skilled professional who has proven experience heading
a non-profit organization. The successful candidate will have excellent management
and communications skills, and demonstrated experience in fiscal management,
fundraising, strategic planning and program visioning.

Further information is available at www.dharma.org.

Qualified candidates may email a resume and cover letter
to the search committee at [email protected].

IMS is an equal opportunity employer

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 New Website June 30. We are accepting applica-
tions on a first come, first served
IMS about to launch a fresh-looking basis. Simply register for the retreat
website. New features will include you wish to attend, then complete a
a search function, a ride-share board, scholarship application form (either
online dharma talks and guided medi- online or by mail) mentioning this
tations, and a photo tour. scholarship category. IMS extends its
gratitude for this donation.
Please keep visiting www.dharma.org
sometime soon youll find a bright If you are planning a personal retreat
new site awaiting you! at the Forest Refuge, a generous
bequest allows us to provide funding
Gardening Days to anyone involved in projects
Cambridge Insight either in the US or elsewhere that
Calling all green thumbs and other help individuals or communities
Meditation Center enthusiastic helpers! We will hold a attain economic independence. Please
number of Sunday work days in our mention this bequest when you apply
CIMC is a non-residential urban
Retreat Center gardens through the for financial assistance.
center for the teaching and practice
late spring, summer and fall. No gar-
of insight meditation.
dening experience is necessary.
CIMCs programs are designed to
Come meet other sangha members,
provide a strong foundation in
enjoy a day outdoors and help create
formal meditation as well as daily
natural beauty.
practice. Our schedule includes daily
sittings, weekly Dharma talks,
Tentative dates are: June 4, July 16,
ongoing classes and practice groups,
August 13, September 17 and
teacher interviews, and a variety
October 15. These may change so
of weekend workshops and
please check our website for updates.
meditation retreats.
Contact Human Resources at
An open invitation is extended to [email protected] or (978) 355-4378
all to stop by CIMC and browse ext. 335 to be put on a mailing list for
through the library or join in any more information.
of the public sittings or Wednesday
evening Dharma talks. A growing New Scholarship Opportunities
number of out-of-town yogis have
enrolled in our weekend We are happy to announce two
retreats. Contact us for a list of bed special scholarships.
and breakfasts in the area.
In honor of IMS 30th anniversary,
331 Broadway Shambhala Sun / Buddhadharma
Cambridge, MA 02139 Magazine has generously offered a
donation to support practice at the
Office: (617) 441-9038
Retreat Center during 2006. If you
24-hour information and
AHNA FENDER

would like to apply for the Shambhala

fax line: (617) 491-5070
Sun / Buddhadharma Magazine
Website: www.cimc.info Scholarship, please do so before

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 Assistance for Teen
& Family Retreats

IMS is seeking group leaders for our

Family Retreat, July 19-24. If you
have experience in working with chil-
dren or teenagers, are an experienced
meditator and would like to assist,
please call us at (978) 355-4378 or
email [email protected].

In addition, funding is needed to

cover the cost of special materials for
this course, as well as our annual
Teen Retreat, June 30-July 4.
Materials include dharma books for
teens and art supplies for children.
Please contact us if you are interested

LIBBY VIGEON
in becoming a 2006 benefactor for one
or both of these courses.

Meal Dana (Generosity) In giving a meal,

Help us to continue a tradition that has flourished in Asia since the time
the donor gives five things
of the Buddha the offering of meals to spiritual practitioners. Donating to the recipient. Which five?
the cost of a meal is a direct way to support the IMS community. On the
day of your gift, your generosity will nourish each meditator who
He/she gives life, beauty,
practices here, each teacher who shares the dharma, and all the staff happiness, strength
members who serve IMS.
Retreat Forest and quick-wittedness.
IMS Center Refuge
You have the choice of funding an Breakfast $120 $80 $40
The Buddha
individual meal or a group of meals, Lunch $180 $115 $65
at both our programs or just at one, Tea $50 $35 $15
as outlined at right: Entire Day $350 $230 $120

If you or your group of friends would like to offer Meal Dana, we will acknowl-
edge your gift if you wish by inscribing your name(s) and dedication on the
menu board for a particular day or meal. The date chosen for this often cele-
brates a birthday, honors someone who has died, or commemorates another of
lifes milestones. If you do not specify a date, we can advise you in advance when
your donation will be used, allowing you to take joy in your gift.

If you would like to make a meal donation online, visit our website.
To receive additional information or to request that a Meal Dana form be
sent to you, please contact the IMS Kitchen Manager call (978) 355-2063,
ext. 13 or email [email protected].
AHNA FENDER

We deeply appreciate your generosity

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 IMS Program
Highlights

Freedom with Support ones practice and deepens our At the Retreat Center
A Personal Retreat at the Forest Refuge capacity for wisdom and compassion.
As support for practice, two dharma A Metta Weekend will be offered
This summer and fall, the Forest talks and two scheduled interviews June 2-4, led by Ajahn Vajiro and
Refuge is honored to host, for the first take place each week with the teach- Ajahn Punnadhammo of the Thai
time, three respected vipassana teach- ers in residence. forest meditation tradition. The
ers. Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia will practice of metta (lovingkindness)
be in residence in August with Annie One-week stay participants are deepens concentration and cultivates
Nugent. James Baraz, well-known encouraged to arrive on Sundays. an open and loving heart.
West Coast teacher, will offer the
dharma in September, and Susan Dana Months A nine-week Vipassana Intensive
OBrien, together with Myoshin takes place September 15-November 18.
Kelley, will guide practice in October. In the spirit of generosity (dana), Retreatants can register for the
fees for a personal retreat at the full nine weeks, or for shorter
One-Week Stays Forest Refuge during the months practice periods of two, four or five
of September, 2006 and January, weeks.
A number of places at the Forest 2007 will be on a donation basis.
Refuge are now open for stays of just This allows those with fewer financial The Three-Month Retreat, taught
one week. This gives those with family resources to attend, while those by Joseph Goldstein and others, will
and work commitments, for whom who can afford to pay will help make return in 2007.
extended practice time is rare, the it possible for others to practice with
opportunity to experience the benefits us. Any donations to support these Other 2006 Retreat Center offerings
of a personal retreat in an environment dana months are also greatly include a vipassana course, taught by
conducive to developing concentration appreciated. Howard Cohn and Anna Douglas,
and stillness. August 4-9.
See our website and page 17 for the
What are these benefits? A personal Forest Refuge teaching schedule and Renowned Vietnamese monk, Bhante
retreat strengthens confidence in further information. Khippapanno will place emphasis on
citta (mind), the fourth of the Buddhas
Four Foundations of Mindfulness
(Satipatthana in Pali) during his vipas-
sana retreat, December 15-22.

See our website and pages 18-24 for

the full 2006 Retreat Center schedule,
LOU ALBERT

course descriptions and registration

information.

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 Healing the Suffering
of Racism
A Retreat for People of Color

To work skillfully with divisiveness able. I felt held in a different way, to deal with the societal oppression
and suffering on a societal level, we Shahara adds. When you have that many of us confront on a daily
must first examine these tendencies community, the process of insight is basis. We have been in chains for too
within ourselves, says Gina Sharpe, greatly enhanced. long; it is time to be truly free!
a teacher of the annual People of
Color Retreat. In meditation prac- Nakawe Cuebas, a participant of
tice, we learn to see the truth of Puerto Rican descent, echoes this. The 2006 People of Color Retreat,
suffering and separation. We learn to She found inspiration in being guided co-sponsored by IMS and New York
understand their cause and the way to by teachers who were able to identify Insight, takes place July 27-August 1.
freedom of our hearts and minds. with and address the many particular It will be taught by Kamala Masters,
issues that people of color live with. Gina Sharpe, Rachel Bagby, Larry
Akin to a womens, mens or young We hear the teachings in our lan- Yang and Russell Brown. Thanks to
adults retreat, the People of Color guage and can relate to and open up generous donations, free transporta-
course provides a protected and quiet to them more easily. tion will be provided for travel
space for this community, allowing between IMS and New York City.
insight to unfold and wisdom and Jerry Jung, a Chinese-American from No one will be turned away due to
compassion to arise. New York, understood the signifi- a lack of funds please see pages
cance of the retreat in affecting posi- 18-19 for reduced course fees.
Yet this course is not about separate- tive change in the world. My dream
ness, Gina continues, The retreat of world peace necessarily begins
was established with the intent to cre- with an inner transformation, he
ate a zone of ease in which people of states. I see my spiritual prac-
color can meditate together. Its about tice as a small but relevant
exploring and honoring the inner contribution to shift the bal-
experience, and learning how to heal. ance in favor of peace.

Why is this zone of ease so important? The People of Color

When few around you look like you, Retreat also offered
and when the cultural expressions Nakawe Cuebas
used to teach the dharma are not your a deeper understanding
own, it can make it really challenging of the Buddhas teach-
to practice, says Shahara Godfrey, an ings on liberation. This
African American from California who course is about freedom
sat last summers retreat. of mind, body and spirit.
Taste and experience
She explains that, sometimes, the the sweet nectar of
language used to address a predomi- freedom for yourself.
nantly white sangha (community) fails We as people of color
to speak to those in a racial minority. need to let go of the
LIBBY VIGEON

But practicing with a whole group of self oppression so that

people of color, it felt more comfort- we can be more present

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 About IMS

Insight Meditation Society RETREAT CENTER FOREST REFUGE

1230 Pleasant St., Barre, (978) 355-4378; [email protected] (978) 355-2063; [email protected]
MA 01005, USA Office hours: daily, 10am-12 noon & 3-5pm Fax: (978) 355-4307
www.dharma.org (except Sun. & Tues.) Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm

The Insight Meditation Society was General Information For those interested in practicing at
founded in 1975 as a nonprofit organi- the Forest Refuge, there is an applica-
zation to uphold the possibility of libera- Retreat Center courses are designed tion process. Guidelines and an appli-
tion for all beings. Its Buddhist medita- for both new and experienced medita- cation form are available from the
tion retreats provide spiritual refuge, office or can be downloaded from our
tors. Instruction in meditation and
allowing the in-depth exploration of
evening talks about the Buddhas website. You may also apply online.
freedom from the sufferings of mind
and heart.
teachings are given daily. Individual
or group interviews with the teachers Meals are vegetarian. Accommodations
IMS operates two retreat facilities take place at regular intervals. Silence at the Retreat Center are simple single
the Retreat Center and the Forest is maintained in most retreats at all and double rooms; all spaces at the
Refuge which are set on some 200 times, except during question and Forest Refuge are single. Men and
secluded wooded acres in the quiet interview periods. A typical daily women do not share rooms. Camping
country of central Massachusetts. schedule starts at 5am and ends at is not available.
10pm. The entire day is spent in silent
The Retreat Center, which commenced practice comprising alternate periods Evening Discourses
a program of silent courses in 1976,
of sitting and walking meditation, as
offers a yearly schedule of meditation
well as a one-hour work period. When a Retreat Center course is
retreats lasting in duration from a week-
in progress, anyone is welcome to
end to more than a month. Most courses
At the Forest Refuge, retreats are attend the evening dharma talks;
run for 7-9 days.
based either on ones own schedule, a meditators with vipassana experience
The Forest Refuge opened in 2003. wish to work with a particular teacher are also welcome to attend group
For experienced vipassana meditators, (see the Teacher Schedule on page 17), sittings. Some restrictions apply.
its calm and peaceful environment and availability. In consultation with Please call the Retreat Center office
establishes the sense of harmony most the teachers, a personalized program for a daily schedule.
conducive to sustained, long-term of meditation practice is created,
personal retreat. Retreatants can designed to nurture the highest Individual Retreats
practice for periods ranging from
aspiration for liberation.
one week to stays of a year or more.
Self-Retreat
Support for a personal retreat includes
A group of senior teachers provides
two individual interviews with a If you have participated in a course
regular guidance and direction to both
programs, as well as teaching each teacher each week and twice-weekly at the Retreat Center, you may sched-
year themselves. In addition, recognized dharma talks in the meditation hall. ule an individual self-retreat between
insight meditation teachers from all over Tapes are also available on evenings courses. The length of stay may not
the world come to offer teachings. without talks. exceed the longest period of teacher-

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 led retreat that you have done at [email protected]. For the Forest applications for the Vipassana
the center. Refuge, call (978) 355-2063 or Intensives need to be received by
email [email protected]. June 1, 2006.)
During this time, you are expected
to meditate in silence, observe the Financial Information You can apply online for a scholar-
five precepts and maintain a continu- ship at the Retreat Center, or check
ity of practice. The sliding scale fee Fees the relevant box when completing the
is $50-$65 per day, depending on registration form on page 25. Include
your means. For self-retreats of up IMS fees are on a sliding scale basis the appropriate deposit. Forms can
to six days immediately before or that allows retreatants to pay in accor- also be downloaded from our website
after a specific group course, you can dance with individual means. At the or requested from the office.
put the dates on your registration Retreat Center, there are four rates
form. For self-retreats of longer than Sponsor, Mid, Low and Scholarship. For the Forest Refuge, complete the
six days, please call the office for an The Forest Refuge has three rates retreat application and indicate inter-
application form. Sponsor, Mid and Low, with some est in receiving scholarship informa-
scholarship support available. tion. A scholarship form will be sent
Work Retreat to you, if your retreat application is
If you can afford the Mid level or high- approved. Scholarship support is not
Work retreats provide an opportunity to er, you help to make it possible for oth- available for a short stay.
explore the integration of mindfulness ers with lesser financial means to attend.
practice with work. The daily schedule We cannot guarantee that every
combines periods of formal meditation At the Retreat Center, registration application will result in a scholarship
and instruction with five hours of work income at the Low rate goes toward award; please be assured, however,
in silence in either the Kitchen or operating expenses only. All Forest that we will do our best to help you
Housekeeping department. Refuge fees include an honorarium for attend a retreat with us.
the teachers.
Participation is limited to experienced
meditators and requires a high degree Any amount paid above the Low rate
of self-reliance. Since the work can be is a tax-deductible donation.
physically demanding, a moderate level
of physical fitness is required. Scholarships

At the Retreat Center, the timing of Our Scholarship funds assist those
work retreats usually corresponds with who are genuinely unable to afford
the schedule of teacher-led courses. the cost of a retreat. Each request is
At the Forest Refuge, a one-month carefully assessed in terms of financial
commitment is ideal. need, previous history and funds
available.
A special application needs to be
submitted; the cost is a $25 Due to limited resources, we recom-
nonrefundable processing fee. mend that you apply for a scholar-
Information and application forms are ship as early as possible. Awards
available on our website. You can also are distributed on a first come,
LIBBY VIGEON

contact Human Resources about a first served basis and are generally
Retreat Center work retreat by calling restricted to one scholarship per
(978) 355-4378, ext. 335 or emailing person, per year. (Please note that

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 Dana Media Visits

At IMS, the teachings are offered As the dharma takes root in our socie-
according to the principle of dana, the ty, various media are expressing inter-
Pali word for generosity, giving or gift. est in the work that we do at IMS. This
Dana is central to the 2,600-year-old presents our community with a valu-
tradition of Buddhism. In the days of able opportunity to introduce the
the Buddha, the teachings were consid- teachings to a wider audience.
ered priceless and so were offered freely.
Early dharma teachers received no pay- While maintaining our primary com-
The Insight Meditation ment for their instruction. Instead, the mitment to supporting practice, IMS
Community of Washington lay community, through voluntary gen- may agree occasionally to requests
erosity, provided monks and nuns with from media to visit us for reporting.
IMCW offers training in Vipassana food, clothing, shelter and medicine. Before any such request is granted, the
or Insight meditation and related journalists will be carefully screened to
Buddhist practices that awaken the heart Dana is not only a practical matter; it assure, as best we can, their ability to
and mind. We serve the entire DC metro also plays a crucial role in the spiritual report fairly on our work with minimal
area. In addition to our flagship life of a dharma practitioner. Generosity interference.
Wednesday night class in Bethesda, is the first of the ten paramis, or qualities
IMCWs programs include weekly classes of character, to be perfected in spiritual Notice of any media visit that occurs
and sitting groups in Washington; life. The very act of giving benefits the during a course will be given. We will
Takoma Park and Frederick, MD; person who gives, for it opens the heart advise retreatants as far in advance as
northern Virginia and and serves the well-being of others. is practically possible. We will respect
Shepherdstown,WV. We also offer Simply offering a small favor, a kind the wishes of any yogi who prefers not
nonresidential weekend retreats and thought, a meal or a flower may be a to be included and work to minimize
workshops, as well as a thriving sincere form of spiritual practice. any impact on our meditative environ-
community of peer-led Kalyana Mitta ment and on yogis. We appreciate
or spiritual friends groups. Since revenues from registrations cover your understanding of our efforts to
Longer residential retreats, held less than 50% of our operating costs, share the dharma in this way and wel-
several times a year, are open to we rely on your generous support. come any suggestions or questions you
out-of-towners as well as DC-area An opportunity to offer donations may have.
residents. IMCW is guided by founder to the teachers, to the staff and to
and senior teacher, Tara Brach, the operation of IMS is provided
in addition to a Teachers Council at each retreat.
and Board of Directors.

IMCW extends a warm welcome to both

newcomers and experienced meditators.
There are many ways to participate in
our community and deepen your
practice. Please visit our website for a
full schedule of classes, retreats and
other activities.
LIBBY VIGEON

Look for us at www.imcw.org

or call us at (202) 986-2922

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 IMS Faculty 2006
Core Visiting
Guy Armstrong has practiced insight meditation for Narayan Liebenson Grady, an IMS guiding Fred von Allmen has studied and practiced under
over 30 years. His training includes practice as a teacher, is also a guiding teacher at the Cambridge Tibetan and Theravada teachers since 1970 in Asia,
Buddhist monk in Thailand with Ajahn Buddhadasa Insight Meditation Center where she has taught since Europe and the US. He has taught retreats worldwide
and in Burma with Pa-Auk Sayadaw. He began teach- 1985. She is the author of When Singing, Just Sing: for 20 years. The author of several Buddhist books in
ing in 1984 and has led retreats worldwide; he is also Life As Meditation and a regular contributor to German, he is also the co-founder of the Meditation
an IMS guiding teacher. Buddhadharma magazine. Center Beatenberg in the Swiss Alps.

Steve Armstrong has practiced mindfulness since Kamala Masters began practicing in 1975. Trained Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia has offered Theravada
1975 and has led retreats internationally since 1990. by Anagarika Munindra and Sayadaw U Pandita, she Buddhist teachings across the US since 1990. She is a
A former Buddhist monk under the guidance of offers the dharma in the US and abroad. She is co- student of the disciples of Ajahn Chah and Ajahn
Sayadaw U Pandita, he is a co-founding director and founder and guiding teacher of the Vipassana Metta Sumedho and a Lay Buddhist Minister in association
guiding teacher of Hoomalamalama, a Dhamma Foundation on Maui and is currently developing with Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in CA. She served
sanctuary and hermitage on Maui. Hoomalamalama, a sanctuary-hermitage for long- as IMS Resident Teacher, 1996-1999.
term practice.
Ruth Denison studied in Burma in the early 1960s Rachel Bagby has practiced and studied meditation
with the meditation master Sayagi U Ba Khin. She has Corrado Pensa teaches vipassana in Italy and the for 25 years and began leading vipassana retreats in
been teaching since 1973 and is founder of Dhamma US. Since 1987 he has been the guiding teacher of 1997. She is a vocal artist, composer and the author
Dena, a desert retreat center in Joshua Tree, CA, and the Association for Mindfulness Meditation in Rome. of Divine Daughters: Liberating the Power and
The Center for Buddhism in the West in Germany. He is also a professor of Eastern Philosophy at the Passion of Womens Voices.
University of Rome and a former psychotherapist.
Christina Feldman is a co-founder of Gaia House in James Baraz has practiced meditation since 1974
England and an IMS guiding teacher. Following train- Larry Rosenberg practiced Zen in Korea and and taught since 1980. A founding teacher of Spirit
ing in the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist tradi- Japan before coming to vipassana. He is a guiding Rock Meditation Center, he coordinates their
tions, she has taught meditation since 1976 and has teacher of the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center Community Dharma Leader program and is the
an ongoing commitment to the long-term retreat pro- and the author of Living in the Light of Death and teacher-advisor to their Family and Teen programs.
gram at Gaia House. Her books include Compassion, Breath By Breath.
Silence and The Buddhist Path to Simplicity. Marvin Belzer has practiced vipassana since 1982,
Sharon Salzberg, a co-founder of IMS and BCBS, studying primarily with Sayadaw U Pandita since 1986.
Joseph Goldstein is a co-founder and guiding has practiced Buddhist meditation since 1971 and has He teaches philosophy at Bowling Green University.
teacher of IMSs Retreat Center and Forest Refuge pro- been teaching worldwide since 1974. She is an IMS
grams. He has been teaching vipassana and metta guiding teacher and author of The Force of Kindness, Tara Brach is the founder and senior teacher of the
retreats worldwide since 1974 and in 1989 helped Faith and Lovingkindness. Insight Meditation Community of Washington. She has
establish BCBS. He is the author of One Dharma, The practiced meditation since 1975 and leads Buddhist
Experience of Insight and Insight Meditation. Rodney Smith has been teaching insight medita- meditation retreats throughout North America. Tara is
tion since 1984. He is a former Buddhist monk and the author of Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your
Myoshin Kelley began practice in 1975 and has worked in hospice care for 16 years. He is the Life with the Heart of a Buddha.
worked with masters in the Theravada and Vajrayana author of Lessons From the Dying and is the found-
Buddhist traditions. Her own teaching emphasizes sim- ing and guiding teacher for the Seattle Insight Rebecca Bradshaw has been practicing vipas-
plicity and lovingkindness. She is teacher-in-residence Meditation Society. sana meditation since 1983 and teaching since
at the Forest Refuge. 1993. She is a guiding teacher of the Insight
Carol Wilson began meditation practice in 1971. Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley, MA and works
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Asia. She has studied with a variety of teachers, includ- as a Spanish-speaking psychotherapist.
He is a co-founder of IMS and Spirit Rock Meditation ing practice as a Buddhist nun in Thailand. An IMS
Center, and has taught meditation internationally since guiding teacher, she has been offering retreats Russell Brown, a long-time meditator in the
1974. He is the author of a number of books, including around the world, including the IMS 3-Month Theravada and Vajrayana traditions, has been a prac-
A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry. course, since 1986. ticing psychiatrist for 23 years. Since 1998, he has
worked primarily in correctional facilities in NM.
Michael Liebenson Grady has been practicing
vipassana since 1973. He is a guiding teacher at the
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center.

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 Hugh Byrne teaches with the Insight Meditation co-founded Growing Spirit, a family program, and the 1996 and coordinates the Insight Meditation corre-
Community of Washington and is a co-founder Center for Mindfulness and Psychotherapy. She is the spondence course.
of the Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship. He guiding teacher of the Institute for Meditation and
teaches classes on Buddhism and meditation for the Psychotherapy in Cambridge, MA. John Peacock, an academic and meditation teacher
Smithsonian Resident Associate Program. for 25 years, currently teaches Buddhist studies and
Bhante Gunaratana has been a Buddhist monk for Indian religions at the University of Bristol. He is the
Ajahn Candasiri joined the monastic community at over 50 years, and is the founder of Bhavana Society Director of Sharpham Centre for Contemporary
Chithurst, England in 1979 as one of its first four nuns. in rural West Virginia. He is the author of a number of Buddhist Enquiry in England.
Born in Scotland, she had encountered the Buddhas books, including Mindfulness in Plain English and his
teachings through Ajahn Sumedho. She currently serves autobiography Journey to Mindfulness. Yanai Postelnik has practiced meditation for many
as senior nun at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. years in Asia and the West. He has been teaching since
Ed Hauben, a long-term meditator and friend of 1992 and leads retreats worldwide. He is a Teacher
Sally Clough began practicing vipassana meditation in IMS, has served on its board and assisted with the Council member and the Dharma Director of Gaia
India in 1981. Since moving to the Bay Area in 1988, Family and Teen retreats for the past 25 years. House in England.
she has served at Spirit Rock in a number of roles. She
began teaching in 1996, and is one of the guiding teach- Bhante Khippapanno, ordained a Buddhist monk in Ajahn Punnadhammo is the abbot of Arrow River
ers of Spirit Rocks Dedicated Practitioner Program. 1949, has practiced vipassana in India and Burma since Forest Hermitage in northern Ontario. He has stud-
1967. He founded Jetavana Vihara, Washington, DC, ied and practiced Buddhism since 1979, and was
Pat Coffey, a current IMS board member and 25- 1982, and Sakyamuni Meditation Center, CA, 1988. ordained in Thailand in the forest tradition of Ajahn
year practitioner, leads sitting groups in Charlottesville, He helped establish Phuoc Son Meditation Center, Chah in 1992.
VA. A graduate of Spirit Rocks Community Dharma Vietnam, 1994.
Leaders program, he teaches retreats in Eastern states Sharda Rogell began meditating in 1976 and
and offers meditation to prisoners. Maddy Klyne, a long-time vipassana practitioner, teaching worldwide in 1985. She is on the Teachers
teaches beginners classes and workshops for adults Council at Spirit Rock in CA, and a student of A.H.
Howard Cohn, an original member of the Spirit and young people at CIMC. Almaas Diamond Approach.
Rock Teachers Council, has been leading vipassana
retreats internationally since 1985. Based in the Bay Dori Langevin, Psy.D., has studied and practiced Marcia Rose has practiced Buddhist meditation
Area, he also has a private counseling practice. vipassana meditation since 1997 and teaches for the since 1970. She is a guiding teacher in Taos, NM for
Insight Meditation Community of Washington in DC. The Mountain Hermitage and founded Taos Mountain
Mark Coleman has been teaching vipassana Sangha. She was IMS resident teacher from 1991-95
retreats since 1997, following extensive training over Linda McDonald, a graduate of the IMS teacher and now teaches in the US and internationally.
the last 20 years in several Buddhist traditions. training program, has been practicing meditation since
He also leads Wilderness Meditation courses on the 1987 and teaching since 2001. She is a psychothera- Gina Sharpe has studied and practiced Buddhism for
West coast and has a private practice in counseling. pist and the executive director of the Westcoast over 30 years, across several traditions. She is a grad-
Dharma Society in Vancouver, BC. uate of the first Spirit Rock Community Dharma
Chas DiCapua, currently the IMS Resident Teacher, has Leaders program, and a co-founder of New York
offered meditation to teens and young adults since 1998. Catherine McGee has been teaching insight medi- Insight. She has taught meditation since 1994.
tation since 1997 both at Gaia House in England and
Anna Douglas, Ph.D., is a founding teacher of Spirit internationally. She is also a student of the Diamond Ajahn Vajiro received upasampada from Ajahn Chah in
Rock and leads retreats nationwide. In addition to 25 Approach of A.H. Almaas. 1980 in the Thai forest tradition. He has lived in monas-
years of vipassana practice, she has studied with tic communities in Thailand, England, New Zealand and
teachers in the Zen, Advaita and Dzogchen traditions. Wes Nisker is a member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Australia. He now resides at Amaravati Buddhist
Council and teaches nationally. He is founder and co- Monastery in England, and teaches internationally.
Jean Esther has been practicing vipassana medita- editor of Inquiring Mind and author of The Essential
tion since 1982. She has a psychotherapy practice in Crazy Wisdom and The Big Bang, The Buddha, and Larry Yang, a longtime meditator, psychotherapist
Northampton, MA and teaches locally. the Baby Boom. and consultant in diversity and cultural competency
has taught meditation since 1999. He wrote
Patricia Genoud-Feldman has been practicing Annie Nugent has practiced since 1979 and was an Directing the Mind Towards Practices in Diversity,
Buddhist meditation (vipassana and Dzogchen) in Asia IMS resident teacher from 1999-2003. Her teaching included in Friends on the Path: Living Spiritual
and the West since 1984 and teaching vipassana inter- style aims to reveal how all aspects of our lives can Communities, by Thich Nhat Hanh.
nationally since 1997. She is co-founder and a guiding help us come to a clear and direct understanding of
teacher at the Meditation Center Vimalakirti in the Truth. Assisted By
Geneva, Switzerland.
Susan OBrien has been practicing vipassana med- Franz Moeckl, a vipassana practitioner since 1985, has
Trudy Goodman has studied meditation since 1974 itation since 1980 and has studied with a variety of studied and practiced Tai Chi and Qigong for more than
and taught for 15 years. She founded Insight LA and Asian and western teachers. She began teaching in 25 years and now teaches in the US, Europe and Asia.

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 2006-07 Forest Refuge Teaching Schedule

Application Information 2006

For those interested in practicing at May 1 Jun 30 Ven. Pa-Auk Sayadaw

(Applications are still welcome for this retreat.)
the Forest Refuge, there is an
application process. Guidelines Jul 1 Jul 31 Yanai Postelnik & Myoshin Kelley
and an application form are Aug 1 Aug 31 Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia & Annie Nugent
available on our website or from
Sep 1 Sep 30* James Baraz & Myoshin Kelley
our office. You can apply online, or
mail or fax a completed form to us. Oct 1 Oct 31 Myoshin Kelley & Susan OBrien
Nov 1 Nov 30 Myoshin Kelley & Patricia Genoud-Feldman
If there is no accommodation Dec 1 Dec 31 Carol Wilson & Myoshin Kelley
available at the time you wish
to come, we encourage you to
keep your application in process. 2007
You may like to change your dates,
Jan 1 Jan 31* Annie Nugent
or we can put you on a wait list, if
your application is approved. Feb 1 Feb 28 Marcia Rose & Annie Nugent
There are often cancellations from Mar 1 Mar 31 Rodney Smith & Myoshin Kelley
those already confirmed, and
Apr 1 May 31 Joseph Goldstein & Myoshin Kelley
spaces open up. You can also
check the IMS home page on our Jun 1 Jun 30 Sayadaw U Vivekananda
website, where we post updates
about space availability.

Please read pages 12-14 for

general IMS retreat and financial
The teaching schedule may change without notice. It is our intention

LOU ALBERT
information.
that retreatants will have the opportunity to practice with a variety
of experienced and well qualified vipassana teachers.
Fees for 2006 are outlined in the
box to the right. Payment is due
LENGTH OF STAY SLIDING SCALE FEES
once your application has been
approved, and is accepted by Sponsor Mid Low
mail, phone or in person. Please One week $560 $525 $450
make your check or money order Two weeks $1,120 $1,050 $870
payable to IMS, or include Visa or First month (30 days) $2,100 $1,950 $1,560
MasterCard information. Second month (31-60 days) $2,040 $1,890 $1,500
Third month (61-90 days) $1,950 $1,800 $1,410
Some scholarship support is
Long-term daily rate (after 90 days) $45 $40 $27
available. For more information,
please see page 13 or check
our website. *Fees for September, 2006 and January, 2007 are offered on a donation basis.

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 2006 Retreat Center Schedule

Dates Length Course Title Teachers

Feb 3-Feb 12 9 days Vipassana Retreat Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Susan OBrien & Mark Coleman
Feb 12-Feb 19 7 days Metta Retreat Sharon Salzberg, Mark Coleman & Linda McDonald
Feb 3-Feb 19 16 days Vipassana & Metta Retreat As above
Feb 24-Mar 3 7 days Vipassana Retreat Larry Rosenberg & Michael Liebenson Grady
Mar 4-Mar 9 5 days Mens Retreat Yanai Postelnik & Pat Coffey
Mar 10-Mar 13 3 days Vipassana Retreat Rodney Smith & Narayan Liebenson Grady
Mar 18-Mar 26 8 days Womens Retreat Christina Feldman, Narayan Liebenson Grady & Maddy Klyne
Mar 31-Apr 9 9 days Vipassana Retreat Tara Brach, Susan OBrien, Hugh Byrne & Dori Langevin
Apr 14-Apr 21 7 days Parami & Concentration Retreat
Apr 21-Apr 30 9 days Vipassana Retreat Steve Armstrong, Kamala Masters & Annie Nugent
Apr 14-Apr 30 16 days Parami/Concentration & Vipassana Retreat
May 5-May 14 9 days Monastic Retreat Ajahn Candasiri & Others
May 19-May 28 9 days Vipassana Retreat Jack Kornfield, Wes Nisker, Anna Douglas, Trudy Goodman & Gina Sharpe
Jun 2-Jun 4 2 days Metta Weekend
Jun 2-Jun 9 7 days Metta Retreat Ajahn Vajiro & Ajahn Punnadhammo
Jun 9-Jun 18 9 days Vipassana Retreat with Franz Moeckl (Qigong)
Jun 2-Jun 18 16 days Metta & Vipassana Retreat
Jun 23-Jun 30 7 days Vipassana Retreat for Experienced Students Larry Rosenberg & Corrado Pensa
Jun 30-Jul 4 4 days Teen Retreat Rebecca Bradshaw & Chas DiCapua with Ed Hauben & Jean Esther
Jul 9-Jul 16 7 days Vipassana Retreat Christina Feldman, Fred von Allmen & Rodney Smith
Jul 19-Jul 24 5 days Family Retreat Yanai Postelnik & Catherine McGee

Jul 27-Aug 1 5 days People of Color Retreat * Kamala Masters, Gina Sharpe, Rachel Bagby, Larry Yang & Russell Brown
Aug 4-Aug 9 5 days Vipassana Retreat Howard Cohn & Anna Douglas
Aug 11-Aug 18 7 days Vipassana Retreat for Ages 18-32 Rebecca Bradshaw, Marvin Belzer & Chas DiCapua
Aug 19-Aug 27 8 days Vipassana Retreat Narayan & Michael Liebenson Grady & Maddy Klyne
Sep 1-Sep 4 3 days Labor Day Dana Weekend Bhante Gunaratana
Sep 6-Sep 12 6 days Vipassana Retreat Ruth Denison
Sep 15-Sep 29 14 days Vipassana Intensive - Part 1A Marcia Rose, Sharda Rogell, Rebecca Bradshaw & Annie Nugent
Sep 29-Oct 13 14 days Vipassana Intensive - Part 1B As above
Sep 15-Oct 13 28 days Vipassana Intensive - Part 1 As above
Oct 13-Nov 18 36 days Vipassana Intensive - Part 2 Steve Armstrong, Carol Wilson, Kamala Masters, Guy Armstrong & Sally Clough
Sep 15-Nov 18 64 days Vipassana Intensive As above
Nov 24-Nov 26 2 days Mudita Weekend Carol Wilson, Guy Armstrong & Sally Clough
Dec 1-Dec 8 7 days ASPP Retreat ^ Christina Feldman & John Peacock
Dec 15-Dec 22 7 days Vipassana Retreat Bhante Khippapanno
Dec 27-Jan 5, 2007 9 days New Years Retreat Rodney Smith, Narayan Liebenson Grady & Yanai Postelnik

Please see the following pages for retreat descriptions and registration information.
+ Scholarship awards are distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please refer to page 13 for scholarship application information.
* We offer reduced rates for the People of Color Retreat and free transportation between IMS and New York City; no one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. Co-sponsored by IMS and New York Insight.
^ ASPP = Advanced Study & Practice Program. This retreat is open to ASPP participants and DPP graduates only. Please see page 23.

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 AHNA FENDER
Share the Benefits
Code Deposit Sliding Scale Fees of Practice
Sponsor Mid Low Scholarship +
JS $175 $675 $610 $470 $270
SS $175 $525 $475 $365 $210
SJ3 $175 $1,200 $1,085 $835 $480
LR1 $175 $525 $475 $365 $210
MEN $125 $400 $360 $285 $150
RN $125 $290 $255 $210 $90
WOM $175 $600 $540 $420 $240
TB $175 $675 $610 $470 $270
SK1 $175 $525 $475 $365 $210
SK2 $175 $675 $610 $470 $270
SK3 $175 $1,200 $1,085 $835 $480 Donate for
MR Donation $675 $610 Donation Donation
JK $175 $675 $610 $470 $270
Scholarships
MMW Donation $210 $190 Donation Donation Each year, generous contributions
MM1 Donation $525 $475 Donation Donation support the practice of many
MM2 Donation $675 $610 Donation Donation participants in our programs
MM3 Donation $1,200 $1,085 Donation Donation from the new student attending
LR2 $175 $525 $475 $365 $210 a first weekend course to the
TR $250 $340 $310 $250 $120 experienced practitioner spending
CF $175 $525 $475 $365 $210 a year in silence. Please consider
FAM (Adult) $175 $500 $460 $385 $150 joining the community of donors
(Child) $250 $230 $175 $150 who help make IMS retreats
POC Donation $375 $300 Donation Donation possible for those who cannot
HC $125 $400 $360 $285 $150 afford the entire cost.
YA Donation $525 $420 Donation Donation
NLG $175 $600 $540 $420 $240 You may give to our general
DANA Donation D o n a t i o n scholarship fund or direct your
RD $175 $450 $405 $315 $180 gift to a specialized scholarship,
2WKA $175 $1,050 $950 $730 $420 such as Danic (for those in pain),
2WKB $175 $1,050 $950 $730 $420 People of Color, Ryan (for teens),
4WK $375 $2,050 $1,840 $1,400 $840 or Youth Outreach (for those
5WK $375 $2,630 $2,360 $1,800 $1,080 aged 18-32).
9WK $750 $4,540 $4,065 $3,075 $1,920
CW $100 $210 $190 $160 $60 IMS is committed to offering
ASPP $175 $525 $475 $365 $210 scholarships to retreatants as
BK $175 $525 $475 $365 $210 needed, and we appreciate your
NY $175 $675 $610 $470 $270 support of that commitment.
Contributions can be sent to IMS,
Attn: Donations, 1230 Pleasant St.,
Barre, MA 01005. To donate
online, visit our website.

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This retreat is offered to deepen the
practice of experienced meditators and
to provide an introduction for those
new to the practice.

Vipassana Retreat Insight

Meditation & the Heart
With Rodney Smith &
Narayan Liebenson Grady

The way of meditation is the path of

the heart. This insight meditation
retreat will focus on how awareness
allows access to the joys and sorrows
of life with ever-increasing sensitivity,
stability and love. Special attention will
Retreat Center Metta be given to the role our daily life expe-
Course Descriptions riences play in our spiritual journey.
Metta is the Pali word for friendship The course is appropriate for both
Vipassana or lovingkindness. It is taught as a beginning and experienced meditators.
meditation that cultivates our natural
Insight Meditation (vipassana in capacity for an open and loving heart. Womens Retreat
Pali, the language of the original With its roots in practices said to be
Buddhist teachings) is the simple taught by the Buddha himself, metta is In the classical context of silence and
and direct practice of moment- traditionally offered along with medita- sustained meditation practice, women
to-moment mindfulness. Through tions that enrich compassion, joy in the have gathered together on this annual
careful and sustained observation, happiness of others and equanimity. retreat for more than twenty years,
we experience for ourselves the ever- These practices lead to the develop- creating a powerful sense of community
changing flow of the mind/body ment of concentration, fearlessness, in which our capacity for deepening in
process. This awareness leads us to happiness and a greater ability to love. wisdom and compassion is supported.
accept more fully the pleasure and There are daily talks, instructions,
pain, fear and joy, sadness and Mens Retreat lovingkindness practice and meetings
happiness that life inevitably brings. with the teachers. Over the decades,
As insight deepens, we develop A vipassana course for men, continuing this course has played a seminal role in
greater equanimity and peace in the the 2,500-year tradition of men coming honoring the long tradition of women
face of change, and wisdom and together to practice the Buddhas in the meditative life.
compassion increasingly become the teachings. As this retreat becomes
guiding principles of our lives. established at IMS, the traditional Vipassana Retreat
format of sustained meditation, group Radical Acceptance
The Buddha first taught vipassana over interviews and evening dharma talks With Tara Brach
2,500 years ago. The various methods helps foster a powerful and supportive
of this practice have been well pre- sense of community. While the essence At the heart of Buddhist practice is
served in the Theravada tradition of of practice is the same for all, the cultivating the two wings of mindfulness
Buddhism, and the retreats at IMS experience of being men offers specific and compassion. In this retreat we will
are all rooted in this ancient and well- strengths to be harnessed and explore how befriending our moment-to-
mapped path to awakening. particular challenges to be understood. moment experience with radical

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 acceptance leads to intimacy with life and offering of flowers, light (in the form Vipassana Retreat
genuine freedom. The course will include of candles) and fragrance (incense), as With Christina Feldman
sitting and walking practice, guided heart well as chanting to the Triple Gem.
meditations, dharma talks and meetings Insight meditation is a path of awaken-
with the teachers. Vipassana Retreat for ing, and a retreat is an invitation to
Experienced Students nurture our capacity for the vastness of
Parami & Concentration Retreat heart and mind that is possible for each
The Flowering of Faith The core of vipassana meditation is the of us. Attending to our body, mind,
With Steve Armstrong & practice of mindfulness, that quality of heart and each unique moment with a
Kamala Masters awareness that sees without judgment. mindful and compassionate attention,
Sitting and walking meditation, the we walk an ancient path that leads to
The flowering of faith emerges from first steps in formal practice, become the end of sorrow and the emergence
the developed paramis, the forces of the foundation and continuous inspira- of joy, serenity and freedom. Daily
purification found in good human tion for meeting all aspects of life with instructions, dharma talks, lovingkind-
beings. Parami practices concentrate a greater openness and willingness to ness meditations, as well as regular
the mind, clarify our aspiration, refine learn. The ordinary activities of retreat meetings with the teachers are offered
our speech and behavior and prepare life become a part of the practice during the course.
the mind for insight. because the challenges they offer help
us develop the art of mindful living. Family Retreat
Vipassana Retreat
The Fruit of Freedom Retreatants are required to have sat This course is an invitation to honor,
With Steve Armstrong & at least two week-long courses at IMS. nurture and deepen the natural
Kamala Masters Please document this when registering. spirituality of family life. Through
formal meditation practice, discussions,
Vipassana practice bears fruit when the Teen Retreat family meditations and dharma
ground of our heart is prepared with teachings, we will explore what it
love and understanding. The sure This retreat is specifically for teens, means to practice wisdom and
hearts release is the result of purifying aged 14-19. It offers beginning medita- compassion in the very midst of our
our understanding through liberating tion instruction, half-hour sitting and lives, roles and relationships.
insight. On this retreat we will practice walking periods, discussion groups,
metta (lovingkindness) along with meditative arts and free time. The aim
vipassana or insightful seeing with is to allow young adults to develop and
refined, continuous mindfulness. value their natural spirituality
within a supportive
Retreats with Monastics environment. Extensive
supervision is provided.
Western nuns and monks from the
Thai Buddhist monastic tradition
teach each year at the center.
Retreatants are asked to observe the
eight monastic precepts (which
include abstaining from eating after
noon each day) and to participate fully
in the daily routine of sitting, standing
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and walking meditation. Each day,

group practice will begin with an

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 A dharma program for children over We offer reduced rates for this course challenging years of early adulthood.
two years old is included; it is staffed and free transporation between IMS The format includes daily meditation
by volunteers who coordinate age- and New York City (see pages 18-19). instruction, group and individual
appropriate activities. A parent or No one will be turned away due to lack interviews as well as opportunities for
friend needs to stay with any child of funds; we will accept whatever you questions and discussion.
under two years old at all times. can afford to contribute.
Labor Day Dana Weekend
Each family unit pays an additional Vipassana Retreat
fee for the childrens dharma With Howard Cohn This course is offered by IMS to
program. This is on a sliding scale affirm the spirit and practice of
basis, ranging from $50 to $150. You Insight meditation helps us use generosity (dana). There is no fixed fee.
MUST specify name, full date of whatever is occurring in our minds Participants are asked to offer whatever
birth and gender of all children on and bodies as a means of stabilizing contribution fits their means.
your registration. awareness and making us more
conscious of the ever-changing flow Retreat with Ruth Denison
People of Color Retreat of life. Sitting and walking in silence, we
can discover a great natural peace and The style of teaching of this retreat is
This retreat, co-sponsored by IMS ease as we let go of the stream of unique in the IMS schedule. In addi-
and New York Insight provides distress and learn to rest our attention in tion to traditional sittings and dharma
an in-depth experience of insight the present moment. The course is talks, Ruth leads her students into the
meditation, fostering support and suitable for both beginning and phenomenology of sound and move-
understanding among people of color experienced meditators. ment, which then become the subjects
who find nourishment and inspira- of insight and wisdom. Individual and
tion in this practice. It is also an Vipassana Retreat group-as-a-whole activities such as
introduction to the Buddhas teach- for Ages 18-32 chanting, dance and playful celebra-
ings on mindful awareness for those tion, done with respectful mindfulness,
without previous meditation experi- This retreat specifically addresses become vehicles for vipassana attention
ence. Beginners are encouraged the practice needs of new and and awakening. This is accomplished
to attend. experienced meditators in the with Ruths ever-present, skillful
support.

Participants can help Ruth celebrate her

84th birthday during this time.

Vipassana Intensives

These 2-, 4- and 5-week courses offer a

special time for practice. Because of
their extended length and the continuity
of guidance, they present a rare
opportunity to deepen the powers of
concentration, wisdom and compassion,
and cultivate the qualities of loving-
kindness, generosity and equanimity.
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The teachings are in the style of Mahasi

Sayadaw, refining the skillful means of

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 mental noting, slow movement and The faculty of the Barre Center for
precise, open awareness. Buddhist Studies, Andrew Olendzki and
Mu Soeng will contribute teachings.
Prerequisite for the 4WK, 5WK, or
9WK is three retreats of a week or We are offering a limited number
more in duration with a recognized of places in this retreat to those who
vipassana teacher, or special permission. have completed Spirit Rock
This experience, including teachers Meditation Centers Dedicated
names, as well as dates and length of Practitioners Program (DPP).
retreats must be documented on the
registration form. If you are an ASPP participant, you do not
need to register separately for this course; it is
Special cancellation fees and deadlines apply part of the ASPP curriculum. If you are a
for some of these retreats. Full 9WK or 4WK: DPP graduate and wish to attend this retreat,
New York Insight
up to April 15, $50; from April 16 to May 31, you will need to register. Please document
New York Insight (NYI) was
$150; after May 31, $300 for 9WK and $200 your DPP experience on the IMS Retreat
founded as a nonprofit center
for 4WK. 5WK: up to May 31, $50; from Center registration form.
for the practice of mindful
June 1 to July 15, $150; after July 15, $200.
awareness (vipassana or insight
Please note that these amounts will apply Vipassana Retreat
meditation). NYI provides a
even if you wish to move from any part of Satipatthana
place where all are welcome to
the course to another. With Bhante Khippapanno
begin or deepen meditation
practice based on the liberation
A Weekend of Mudita Practice This course, open to both beginning teachings of the Buddha.
Giving Thanks, Giving Joy and experienced meditation students, Programs include evenings with
will place special emphasis on Citta renowned meditation teachers,
This weekend retreat will focus on the (Mind), the fourth of the Buddhas ongoing classes, daylong
development of joy and gratitude Four Foundations of Mindfulness retreats and weekend courses
through the traditional Buddhist (Satipatthana in Pali). Bhante for the integration of meditation
practice of mudita, usually translated as Khippapannos dharma talks may cover teachings in daily life.
appreciative or sympathetic joy. Mudita other areas of the Sutta Pitaka (teach- The events, except where noted,
is in the same family as lovingkindness ings delivered by the Buddha and his are suitable for beginning as
(metta), which along with compassion close disciples), as well as the well as experienced meditators.
and equanimity make up the four divine Abhidhamma (Buddhist Psychology) NYI welcomes the participation
abidings. The retreat is suitable for both that are considered helpful to of all interested people.
new and experienced meditators. Satipatthana practice.
NYI is located in central
ASPP Retreat New Years Retreat Chelsea. Our spacious
and peaceful center is at
This course combines meditation with The New Year is an opportunity for 28 W 27th St, 10th Floor
study, and is designed specifically for those both reflection and establishing (between 6th Ave & Broadway),
taking part in the year-long Advanced intention. Before deciding the direction New York, NY 10001.
Study & Practice Program (ASPP). The our life should head in the future, it is Please check our website
format includes study and discussion helpful to thoroughly investigate where www.nyimc.org for
sessions exploring core Buddhist we are now. This vipassana retreat will event descriptions and
principles, sustained formal practice gently explore the terrain of our lives registration information,
periods, group meetings and dharma talks. with compassion and wisdom. or call (212) 213-4802.

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 Retreat Center Registration Information

Registrations Wait List Cancellation

Are accepted online, by mail or If a course is full, you will be If you need to cancel your
in person. For security reasons, we placed on a wait list and notified registration, please contact us as soon
do not accept registration by email. if an opening occurs. If you do not as possible. Fees are: $25 if you
Incomplete applications, including get into a course, your deposit will cancel six or more weeks before a
those without sufficient deposit, be refunded. course begins; $100 four to six weeks
will be returned. before; and the full deposit less
Are processed by date received Payments than four weeks before.
or by lottery. Retreat fees and deposits are listed The cancellation policy for the
If registering online, an email is sent beside each course on the schedule Vipassana Intensives is more
immediately acknowledging receipt of (see pages 18-19). Pricing is on a stringent. (Please see page 23 for
your application. sliding scale basis this allows you information.)
Whether registering by mail or to pay according to your means. Cancellation fees apply if you are
online, within two weeks of your reg- Any amount paid above the Low confirmed into a course from the
istration being processed you should rate is a tax-deductible donation. wait list and do not accept. So
receive further correspondence indi- The full deposit is required even if please notify us immediately if you
cating your registration status. you are applying for a scholarship, decide you no longer wish to attend.
If you do not hear from us within except for those applying through
this time please contact our office. the Youth Outreach Program, in All cancellation fees support the
All retreatants are expected to which case a $50 deposit is Scholarship Fund.
participate in the entire course. accepted.
Prior approval of both the teacher Please pay by check, credit card or
and the office is required for those money order in U.S. funds, drawn
wishing to arrive late or leave early. on a U.S. or Canadian bank.
Once a retreat is in process, such We cannot accept foreign
movement is disruptive to others and cash or bank drafts.
places an additional burden on other If possible, please pay the
retreatants with regard to work entire retreat cost on
periods. Your room cannot be guar- registering; this helps
anteed if you arrive late; the full our efficiency.
course fee will be charged regard- Make check or
less of length of stay. money order
Please contact the office if you are payable to IMS,
chemically sensitive. or include Visa
IMS strives to provide a safe, peace- or MasterCard
ful and efficient environment for med- information
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itators. It is with regret that we find, on the form.

at times, the need to turn someone
away. Please know that we take great
care in such situations the discern-
ment process is thorough and always
with the intention to protect the
majority of those who practice here.

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 The Gift of Meditation Legacy Giving to Preserve the Dharma
Offer a retreat to someone you love

IMS Gift Certificates

So with an unhesitant mind, one should
are now available!
give where the gift bears great fruit.
Support friends or family The Buddha
members to participate in
any IMS program for which The generous act of planned giving bears fruit in so many ways,
they qualify. We will send a bringing benefit to many future dharma practitioners.
certificate for the value of the gift; Bequests and other planned gifts help ensure that IMS will be here
it is valid for seven years serving the dharma for generations to come.
from the date of issue and Please consider including us in your estate and financial plans.
can be applied as full or partial
For information on how to do this, or to talk about additional
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planned giving options, please contact the IMS Development Office
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For more information, contact
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 149 Lockwood Road
Barre, MA 01005

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Phone: (978) 355-2347

Fax: (978) 355-2798
Email: [email protected]
...for the integration of scholarly understanding and meditative insight... Website: www.dharma.org/bcbs

The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS) offers a variety of opportunities for
investigating the teachings of the Buddha: lectures, classes, workshops, retreats and
independent study programs. While rooted in the classical Buddhist tradition, the
BCBS mission calls for the study of all schools of Buddhism and discussions with
other traditions. The emphasis is on the interrelationship between study and
practice, and on exploring the relevance of classical teachings to contemporary life.

BCBS Schedule for 2006/2007

May 14-19 Andrew Olendzki, Taraniya Ambrosia, et al. Essentials of Buddhist Psychology

May 21 Ajahn Candasiri, Sister Cittapala Dhammapada Wisdom Teachings

May 22-26 Andrew Olendzki, Claire Stanley, et al. Study-Retreat for College-Aged Students

May 27 Alan Wallace The Way of Shamatha

Jul 14-16 Taitetsu Unno & Mark Unno Shin Buddhism

Jul 21-23 Mu Soeng Lack and Liberation

Insight Journal
Jul 28-30 Nona Olivia & Andrew Olendzki Poems of the Monks & Nuns
The Insight Journal is a free BCBS
publication, containing articles of lasting Sep 16 David Loy, Donald Swearer, et al. Forum: Buddhist Responses to Collective Delusion
interest on the integration of scholarly
Sep 17 Mark Unno Buddhism & Psychotherapy Across Cultures
understanding with meditative insight.

Sep 22-24 Jan Willis Women and the Feminine in Buddhism

Articles in the
Fall 2005 issue include: Sep 30 Sharon Salzberg The Power of Right Speech
Teacher Interview with Roshi OHara
Oct 1-8 Gregory Kramer Insight Dialogue: Knowing the Self-World Split
The Buddha Did Not Teach Buddhism
by Paul Fleischman Oct 14-21 DaeJa Napier The Brahma Viharas & Vipassana (Bhavana)
The Emptiness of Concepts
by Rajesh Kasturirangan Oct 28-Nov 3 Andrew Olendzki & Taraniya Ambrosia Understanding the Asavas (Bhavana)

Sutta Studies: Advice to a Dying Man Nov 5-10 Andrew Olendzki, Taraniya Ambrosia, et al. Essentials of Buddhist Psychology
by Andrew Olendzki
Dharma Contemplation Nov 18 Michael & Narayan Liebenson Grady Your Life is Your Practice
by Gregory Kramer
Nov 19 Kate Lila Wheeler Sayadaw U Pandita:
Caregiving and the Buddhas Way The State of Mind Called Beautiful
by Susan Stone
Nov 26-Dec 1 Mu Soeng Nonduality in the Mahayana (Bhavana)
and more.
If you would like to receive your
Dec 8-10 Mark Hart Suffering & the End of Suffering
free subscription to Insight Journal,
Jan 7-12, 2007 Andrew Olendzki Abhidhamma: Buddhist Psychology
please call or email us.
The Spring 2006 issue will be
published in early May. For full course descriptions and registration, please request our program catalog by writing to
[email protected] or visiting www.dharma.org/bcbs.

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