About this IMS Online Program

Bi-weekly on Tuesdays from February 11 - May 20, 2025

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This group offers a unique opportunity to read and explore with author and meditation teacher Rebecca Bradshaw from her newly released book, Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Heart. Practicing dropping down out of our usual mind- and action-oriented relationship with the world, our inquiry will emphasize the cultivation of softer qualities touched through the heart and body, such as receptivity, feeling, intuitive understanding, interconnectedness, and down-to-earth authenticity.  All students and adventurers are invited to this personal exploration of traditional Buddhist teachings navigated through the heart and embodiment. Each session we will investigate a section of the book through author reflections, guided meditation, and inquiry.


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Meet Your Teacher

Rebecca Bradshaw

Rebecca Bradshaw, senior teacher and Guiding Teacher Emeritus of the Insight Meditation Society, has been practicing Vipassana meditation since 1983 in the United States and Myanmar and teaching since 1993. At IMS she is part of the three month retreat teacher team, and leads retreats for young adults. She also teaches at other locations in the United States and abroad, including Spanish language retreats. Rebecca teaches a body centered approach to meditation, supplemented with large doses of loving kindness. She has a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Rebecca‘s upcoming book Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation from the Heart will be published by Shambhala Publications in the fall of 2024. For more information, please see her webpage at www.rebeccabradshaw.org.

More Information

  • Equity Pricing Model

    As one part of our ongoing effort to expand access to the teachings of the Buddha, all IMS Online programs feature equity-based registration fees, including the opportunity to self-select a low-cost scholarship rate. No-fee enrollment is available for those who request a fee-waiver at [email protected], no questions asked. Our system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and is made possible by our generous donors and those who choose to support other students by contributing at the “Benefactor” level.

  • Registration Deadline

    Registration for this program closes on February 25, 2025.

  • Program Recordings

    This program will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the live sessions. On-demand videos will be available to registered participants only for 90 days.

  • Refunds

    IMS Online offers full refunds through the last day of a live program. Refunds for this program can be processed until May 20, 2025. Refunds can only be applied to the card that was used for the purchase. Please reach out to [email protected] with any refund requests. 

  • Additional Questions

    If you have additional questions please contact us at [email protected].