“Admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life. When a monk has admirable people as friends, companions, & comrades, he can be expected to develop & pursue the noble eightfold path.” (SN 45.2)

Insight Dialogue is a deeply heart-opening relational meditation practice with the same intention as silent meditation practice: to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and insight. As in silent meditation practice, we bring mindfulness to bear on what is happening, moment to moment, but with attention to what arises as we listen and speak to others. A set of simple yet profound guidelines support this practice. 

This day of practice will include silent meditation, instruction, and in-depth practice of Insight Dialogue in pairs and larger groups. Everyone is welcome, whether new to Insight Dialogue or experienced. Some previous meditation experience is quite helpful. To register, please email Donna Strickland at stricklanddonnag@gmail.com

About Donna Strickland:

Donna has practiced Insight Dialogue since 2006, and has facilitated a number of Insight Dialogue classes since 2011. She was formally recognized by the Insight Dialogue community as a teacher in 2024. Gregory Kramer, Gary Steinberg, and Mary Burns have been important ID mentors and teachers. Insight Dialogue is one facet of her Insight Meditation practice, which began in 2004 when she joined Show Me Dharma. She feels deep appreciation for the many teachers she has learned from over the years, especially Phil Jones, Ginny Morgan, and Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia. She began teaching under the mentorship of Phil Jones in 2011, first at Phil’s Silent Mind-Open Heart sangha, and later at Show Me Dharma. Donna is a former English professor and a current psychotherapist, and she understands relationality and care to be key tools in awakening.