Insight Meditation Society
John D. S. has extensive experience in communications and marketing, currently serving as the Director of Partnerships and Communications at Insight Meditation Society since January 2018. Previous roles include Senior Publicist at Shambhala Publications and Senior Marketing Manager at Globe Pequot Press. John has a rich background in freelance writing and editing, contributing to numerous publications and authoring the San Francisco Chronicle bestseller "A Pilgrim’s Digress," which reflects a focus on religion and spirituality. Educational qualifications include a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Eastern Nazarene College.
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Insight Meditation Society
IMS is one of the Western world's oldest and most-respected meditation retreat centers. We are dedicated to providing a spiritual refuge for all who seek freedom of mind and heart. Our 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. They help to develop awareness and compassion in ourselves, giving rise to greater peace and happiness in the world. Our two adjacent retreat facilities – the Retreat Center and the Forest Refuge – are set on some 240 secluded wooded acres in the quiet countryside of central Massachusetts. The Retreat Center has a range of silent meditation courses available, varying in length from a weekend to three months. The Forest Refuge offers experienced meditators the opportunity to explore a more independent and less structured form of retreat life.