Classes

Classes meet at Insight PV from 7:15 – 9 pm unless otherwise noted. There is a suggested registration contribution for classes, and also an opportunity to practice dana to the teachers. See more on registration information and cancellation policies below.

What the Buddha Taught:
A Ten Month Practice Group
with Rebecca Bradshaw
and Mark Hart
Thursdays: September 22,
October 20, November 17,
December 15, January 19,
February 16, March 15,
April 19, May 17 & June 21
7:15 - 9 pm
Suggested contribution:  $70 - 100
(can be paid in two installments) plus Teacher Dana  

In this ten-month practice group we will study the elements of practice as classically stated in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition. For newer students, this class can serve as foundational course. For more experienced students, we will challenge and support each other to go to a deeper level in our practice, investigating our weak areas and blind spots, and awakening greater delight in the beauty of a life of dhamma practice.

Areas to be covered are Four Noble Truths, Karma, Three Characteristics of Life, Generosity, Loving Kindness, Ethical Living/Training in Conduct, Renunciation/Monasticism,
Stages and Milestones of Concentration, Mindfulness, and Effort.

Readings will be assigned; please borrow or buy the following books before the group starts: Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Gunaratana and The Foundations of Buddhism by Rupert Gethin.

Experienced Students’ Group
with Rebecca Bradshaw
An opportunity to practice generosity or dana to the teacher

The Experienced Students’ group will continue to meet once a month on Thursday early evenings. There may be openings for new members. If you are interested, please email Rebecca Bradshaw at: rebeccab@mtdata.com.

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Registration Procedure
Please register IN PERSON for classes by arriving 15 minutes before the class or retreat. There is NO pre-registration by telephone or mail. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and is limited for space reasons to about 25 people.

If you cannot make the first class you will have an opportunity to sign up, space permitting, at the second class. Classes are offered as a series, and for the purpose of building continuity in the class they are not open on a drop-in basis.

Registration Contributions
All registration contributions for classes, one-day retreats and weekend retreats are applied to the administrative costs of running the Center. We also ask participants to support the teachings by making a donation to the teacher at each event.  This is an opportunity to practice generosity (dana). In case of financial difficulty, scholarships are available.

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Carpooling
You may want to consider ridesharing to an event or ongoing class. Martin Urbel coordinates ridesharing to Insight PV events. If you are interested, please contact him at urbel@comcast.net.

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Cancellations for Insight PV Classes
If a class is cancelled because of bad weather or illness and cannot be replaced, participants will be offered a refund.  If there is a question about snow or other weather-related cancellations, please call Insight PV at 413-527-0388 after 3:00 pm.