committed to making the dharma accessible to all

Insight Meditation Community of Western Massachusetts is a non-residential community meditation center. Its mission is to offer the Buddha’s teachings to all who are interested, to help sustain and deepen meditation practice and to bring wisdom and compassion into daily life.

IWM is dedicated to being a welcoming community to all. We are firmly committed to welcoming diversity of race, class, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, cultural and religious background, and ability within our midst, so that all might feel included and respected in practicing here.

We are committed to making the dharma accessible to all. No one will be turned away for inability to donate, with the possible exception of residential retreats, depending on the amount of scholarship funds available and demand.

Featured Events

BIPOC Hybrid Retreat

Embodying Wise Attention
September 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free Community Event

Ice Cream Social
September 5 @ 1:00 am – 3:00 pm

ice cream social

Upcoming Events

Tuesday/Thursday Open Practice

September 10 @ 7:45 am - 8:30 am

35 & Under Affinity Group

September 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Monday Open Practice- In-person with Hal Fales

September 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Tuesday/Thursday Open Practice

September 15 @ 7:45 am - 8:30 am

Tuesday Sangha

September 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Tuesday/Thursday Open Practice

September 17 @ 7:45 am - 8:30 am

Chronic Illness/Disability Affinity Group

September 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

BIPOC Affinity Group

September 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday/Thursday Open Practice

September 22 @ 7:45 am - 8:30 am

See more upcoming events and workshops in the complete event calendar!