The release from suffering is based on seeing clearly for oneself the action of the body and mind in the present moment.
About Our Association
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose goal is to offer access to teachings and provide resources for the practice of Mahasati Insight meditation, the dynamic vipassana practice developed by the 20th-century Thai meditation master Luangpor Teean Jittasubho. We publish a monthly newsletter containing teachings by Dhamma teachers in this tradition. We are also affiliated with two practice centers in the United States—one in Redding, CT, and the other in Wenham, MA—through which weekly meditation practice and retreats are regularly offered, including a weekly Zoom practice group.
Online Teachings
Check out our library of online teachings and Mahasati resources to support your practice.
Visit Our Centers
See what’s happening at our practice Centers in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Membership
Become a Member and receive monthly emails to help support your Mahasati Insight practice. There is no cost, but any membership giving helps us continue our mission of keeping this dynamic insight tradition alive and flourishing.
Weekly Online Mahasati Meditation Practice and In-Person Retreat Opportunities!
Support your practice by joining our weekly Zoom sessions or attending an upcoming retreat.
Michael Bresnan, Ph.D., founder of the Mahasati Insight Meditation Association and the Centers for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation in Redding, CT, and Wenham, MA, typically leads our weekly Zoom offerings with senior monastic and lay Mahasati masters periodically joining from Thailand. Join our mailing list to stay updated on the schedule.
We also offer monthly one-day retreats at our center in Redding, CT, USA, led by Luangpor Da, and we offer at least two multi-day retreats each year for more intensive practice - also led by senior monastic teachers.
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We host weekly Zoom practice and Dhamma discussion sessions. These are usually led by Dr. Michael Bresnan, but also include monthly guest teachings by prominent Thai monastic and lay meditation masters from Luangpor Teean’s lineage of practice.
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Join us for a one-day retreat which are offered monthly at the Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation located at 9 Picketts Ridge Rd, Redding, CT 06896, USA. There are a limited number of beds available for those traveling from afar.
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The way to set up the mind for the deeper practice of Mahasati meditation is subtle. The best way to learn the practice, and/or deepen it, is to attend a retreat that allows for the continuous development of mindfulness. Please consider joining one of our residential or commuter retreats offered at least twice each year.
Join Our Email List
Joining our email list will allow you to receive monthly teachings and announcements regarding upcoming retreats and practice opportunities.
Contact usHow can we help?
Please reach out to us if you have a question, or would like information about any of our classes or retreats.