Intro to Insight: Foundations of Buddhist Meditation and Mindfulness (VC1C25)

Registration will close at 8:00am (US Pacific Time) prior to the last class on October 3, 2025. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class.

Description:
Insight Meditation, or vipassanā, is an accessible yet powerful form of Buddhist practice that emphasizes meditation, mindfulness, lovingkindness, and wise action throughout our lives. The modern vipassanā tradition draws on teachings from the Theravāda Buddhist lineages of Burma, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, and the discourses of the Buddha as preserved in the Pāli Canon. In addition to this foundation, Insight Meditation integrates modern psychology and wisdom teachings from many lineages as supports for our practice.

This cornerstone class series is designed for beginners to Insight Meditation to support you in starting or refreshing your practice. Whether you are just beginning or have been practicing for some time, this class will give you the tools to deepen on your path.

Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom.

Class dates are: September 5, September 12, September 19, September 26 and October 3; all classes are held on Friday from 9:00am – 10:30pm US Pacific Time.

Benefactor – $600
Sustainer – $300
Basic – $150
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $75

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org no later than 12:00pm (NOON) PT on the day prior to the program date.

*Recording Note: Registration includes unlimited access to this program’s recording. You must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program.