Introduction to Insight Dialogue: “Pause and Relax"

We human beings are intrinsically relational and individual at the same time. How we relate to this paradox lies at the core of our dhamma practice towards freedom and love.

Insight Dialogue is an interpersonal meditation practice based on bhavana (meditation), panna (wisdom), and sangha (relationality). It utilizes six guidelines: Pause, Relax, Open, Attune to Emergence, Listen Deeply, and Speak the Truth. Rooted in silent vipassana meditation, it shares the same intention of developing liberative presence, compassion and wisdom. However, Insight Dialogue is practiced not only in silence but also in speaking and listening. We become aware of the underlying tendencies in our relationships, their impact, and the possibility for different ways to respond. We realize the self as both an individual and collective.

Over the course of three and a half hours, we will learn about the first two guidelines: Pause & Relax.