Insight Atlanta - Vipassana Meditation Community
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We are a diverse group of people sharing the common interest of practicing vipassana (insight or mindfulness) meditation. Currently we hold joint meetings with the Sandy Springs Insight Meditation group. Our sittings consist of 3 parts:
1. 30 minute sitting meditation
2. Short talk or text reading on the dhamma or on meditation practice
3. 30-45 minute discussion
Insight Atlanta is community-led and community-supported. The value in being community-led is that each of us has the opportunity to suggest ideas, introduce the group to the recordings and writings of our favorite Buddhist teachers, and offer our own experience of the teachings. We utilize a community decision-making process for determining what we will study and how we will practice together. Our meditation time is followed by dharma presentations or book discussions grounded in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition, but we are not limited solely to one tradition because we come from many traditions. The discussion/dharma talk is optional so that those who want to leave after meditation are welcome to do so.
The Insight Atlanta meditation group requires no fees, annual dues or any other financial obligation to attend. Your commitment is completely voluntary and we do not ask anyone to 'convert,' 'take an oath,' or become a 'member' to be a part of the group.
The core system of beliefs and the form of meditation practice within Insight Atlanta is rooted in Buddhism and stems from the teachings of the Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama). We are not, however, a group that emphasizes chants, prostrations, or other forms of traditional practices. Although we respect these forms of commitment and formality, they are not practiced as a part of our weekly sittings.
