Contemplative Studies

Mark Hart teaches Insight meditation and other practices from the Theravadin Buddhist tradition.

Shalini Bahl offers programs and customized workplace programs at the intersection of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and leadership.

Delivers trainings from a rich tradition of spiritually grounded, contemplative and mindfulness-based peace and social change work, as well as the latest developments in neuroscience-based leadership training.

a vibrant Zen Buddhist community, sangha, integrating the Japanese-based Zen tradition with styles of Zen study and practice more accessible to contemporary American practitioners. In-person Saturdays (with some retreats) and Zoom other days.
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A spiritual refuge for all who seek freedom of mind and heart. Experienced teachers offer guidance in Buddhist meditations known as Vipassana (insight) and Metta (lovingkindness). While the context is the Buddha’s teachings, these practices are universal.

Non-residential community meditation center that offers 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.

Reserve a small cabin at this off-the-grid, non-denominational retreat center located on Mount Mineral, about a half hour northeast of Amherst. No programs.

Offers Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and related mindfulness programs to groups, organizations, and individuals throughout western Massachusetts and globally through the Internet.

As taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin

Quaker retreat center situated on 110 acres of beautiful meadows and woods, used for retreats, meetings, and celebrations. Also check out the Wally and Juanita Nelson Homestead on the land.