Welcome!

Established in 1998, Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley is a Buddhist center in the Insight Meditation tradition serving western Massachusetts. Our mission is to share the Buddha's teachings with those who are interested. Insight PV is a non-residential center offering sittings, classes & retreats and special events to help sustain and deepen meditation practice and bring wisdom and compassion into daily life. Click About Us to learn more.

Welcoming Statement

We are firmly committed to welcoming diversity of cultural or religious background, race, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, or physical ability within our midst, so that all might feel included and comfortable in practicing here. In addition, we ask that participants not wear fragrances or scented body care products here, so that our members who have chemical allergies are able to attend.

Upcoming Event at Insight PV 

Non-Residential
Weekend Retreat
with Rebecca Bradshaw
and Jean Esther
Fri, March 2 - Sun, March 4
Friday 7 - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm,
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm
Pioneer Valley Co-Housing Community, Amherst
Suggested contribution: $50 - 100 plus Teacher Dana

Share time with the community in this annual retreat which provides a chance to dedicate ourselves to developing mindfulness, wisdom and lovingkindness in our hearts and minds. We will practice with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, discussion periods, and small-group interviews.

There are two steps to complete your registration.
1. Register. Click here to fill out our online registration form.
2. Pay the $20 deposit. Click here to pay your $20 deposit.
Or, you can mail your name, address, email and phone number and a check for $20 payable to Insight PV. (Unused deposits are non-refundable and will be put toward Teacher Dana). We will respond with confirmation and directions. Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch provided.