A Theravada Buddhist community in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison Insight Meditation Group
Who we are
Our community provides opportunities in Madison, Wisconsin, and the central Midwest for the practice of samatha/vipassana meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition and access to the teachings of the Buddha.
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Meditation Practice
We offer several meditation opportunities each week, both in-person and online. Click the button for more information or scroll down for quick links to each group’s online meeting.
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OUr Retreats
We offer residential, non-residential, and virtual meditation retreats in Wisconsin and online.
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Other Events
We also periodically offer other events, such as half-day meditation, classes, and other community events.
News
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The Board of Madison Insight Meditation Group Statement on Global Violence, May 2024
As members of the Board of Madison Insight Meditation Group, we feel compelled to speak about the continued spread of violence and hatred at home and around the world.
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Madison DANA
We’ve added a new resource on socially engaged Buddhism to our Resources page. Madison DANA is a local group that many of our sangha members are involved with.
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11 October Sunday Night Sit with Chas DiCapua
Our retreat with Chas is full, but he will lead our Sunday evening sit after the retreat ends.
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LGBTQ+ Half-Day Sit
Save the date for our LGBTQ+ Half-Day Sit on 24 October.
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Friendsgiving Potluck
Join us on 17 November to celebrate “Friendsgiving” with our sangha.
Quick Links
Subscribe to our mailing list
To stay informed of our events, news, and receive notification of when registration for retreats opens, complete the form and click Subscribe.
If you’re already subscribed and want to change your email address, you’ll need to unsubscribe with your previous email address (click on unsubscribe at the bottom of any of our email messages) and then fill in the form to the right again with your new email address.
Support
We invite support from the community in a number of different ways. Your help allows us to continue to provide opportunities for our community.