(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge: dharma talks and meditation instruction

DaRa Williams: Mudita

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Based on a teaching from Matthieu Ricard, in his book 'Happiness'

Caroline Jones: Guided meditation: Open Presence

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) A way of moving through areas of our embodiment with a kind, receptive interest

Caroline Jones: Guided body scan

Caroline Jones: Morning Reflections: Guided meditation on mindfulness of today

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) This talk suggests six intentions that can help us re-enter or deepen into our meditation practice.

Caroline Jones: Touchstones

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Exploring the wholesome aspects of our lives included in the Maha Mangala Sutta.

Deborah Ratner Helzer: Guided Reflection: Great Blessings

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) The whole of the path is about letting go.

Deborah Ratner Helzer: Paramis in Practice: Renunciation

DaRa Williams: Reflections on Gratitude

Deborah Ratner Helzer: Practicing Awareness of Intention

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Patience is the supreme virtue.

Deborah Ratner Helzer: Paramis in Practice: Patience

Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism

IMS’s Forest Refuge has  hosted experienced meditators since 2003. Its program is specifically designed to encourage sustained, longer-term retreat practice – a key component in the transmission of Buddhism from Asia to the West. Within a harmonious and secluded environment, meditators can nurture the highest aspiration for liberation. In consultation with visiting insight meditation teachers, a program of training in one or more Early Buddhist practices is created for each participant, allowing the continuing unfolding of deeper levels of wisdom and compassion. A personal retreat here strengthens practice, faith, confidence and self-reliance.