About our community
Who we are:
Welcome to the Roswell Insight Meditation Community! We were a teacher led community dedicated to cultivating greater understanding, compassion, and wisdom, through the teachings of the Buddha. We now practice individually in the tradition of Insight Meditation or Vipassana, which teaches methods for opening the heart and mind, and seeing more clearly into the true nature of our interconnected existence. We welcome practitioners from diverse spiritual and secular traditions. It is not necessary to become a “Buddhist” to meditate, and our tradition emphasizes our shared potential for Awakening, rather than following a fixed system of beliefs.
Our Programs
We no longer meet but the website remains as a resource with talks, book list, etc. for your use.
Our Story
At Roswell Insight Meditation, we started with a simple idea: to help people find real happiness and freedom from suffering/sorrow in a difficult world. Our founders, long-time meditators, wanted to share the benefits of meditation with others. We grew into a community of dedicated meditators who are passionate about helping others find deeper purity of heart guided by wisdom and compassion. Our experienced teachers guided us, providing us with the skillful means necessary to live a joyful, balanced life. At this time, we continue to practice individually and with other meditation groups in the area. We use this website to listen to past talks (with over 150 talks listed) and use other resources listed on the site.
Our Philosophy
At Roswell Insight Meditation, we believe that meditation is for everyone. Whether you are new or have been practicing for years, our teaching is designed to meet you where you are and help you deepen your practice. We believe that meditation is a powerful tool for transforming your life and the world around you.