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Vipassanā

Popularly known as Insight Meditation, Vipassanā (literally “seeing intensely”) is found in the early Buddhist texts as part of a contemplative balance as “seeing intensely with tranquility” samatho ca vipassanā. This contemplative endeavor is given by the Buddha as a combined practice of correct ethical behavior, meditation technique, and a disciplined awareness of the interaction experienced with mental-physical phenomena. This practice leads to the cultivation of knowledge (vijjā) of the causes (samudaya) of problematic and dissatisfying mental reactions (dukkha), and the release (nirodha) of them through the arising of wisdom (pañña).

For more information email: vipassana@ysdharma.org .

Our Vipassana Tradition Weekly Vipassana Practice Sutta Study Vipassana Retreat

Save the Date
May 14-16 & 16-23, 2027
Yellow Springs Dharma Center

Spring Residential Retreats with Rebecca Bradshaw

Weekend or Weeklong
May 14-16 or May 16-23, 2027
At the Jesuit Spiritual Center of Milford, Ohio

Rebecca Bradshaw’s book, “Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Heart” is available from Shambhala Publishing

The Yellow Springs Dharma Center (YSDC) is pleased to announce two residential Vipassana retreats in 2027 with Rebecca Bradshaw, Guiding Teacher Emeritus of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts.

The retreats are appropriate for meditators new to residential retreat practice and those more experienced. Participants may choose either retreat or combine them for a 9-day retreat experience. The retreats will include sitting and walking meditation, loving-kindness meditation, optional qi gong, Dharma talks, group and individual meetings with teachers, along with question and response sessions.

Details on fees and scholarship support will be available in February 2027.