Introduction to Online Insight Dialogue

The Introduction to Online Insight Dialogue is an eight-week offering which covers the Insight Dialogue guidelines using the Four Noble Truths as a contemplative frame. The program focuses on the core elements of Relational Dhamma practiced in an online framework, and serves as a gateway for students to later enter the Whole Life Program, Metta Programs’ long-term online learning community.

Participants will meet online in real-time via Skype on Wednesdays, 8:30am-10:00am US Eastern (5:30am-7:00am US Pacific) for eight consecutive weeks. Each week’s guideline and teaching are supported by two to five pages of written materials and participants will have forum access to share reflections and insights between practice sessions.

Specific dates and topics of study
June 5 – Relational Dhamma, Whole Life Practice and Online Practice – aspirations for practice
June 12 – Pause – Dukkha
June 19 – Relax – Tanha, “hunger” or “craving”
June 26 – Open – Cessation
July 3 – Trust Emergence – wisdom path factors (right view, right intention)
July 10  – Speak the truth / Listen Deeply – virtue path factors  (right speech, right action, right livelihood)
July 17 – Practicing all the guidelines – meditation path factors (right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration)
July 24 – Transitioning to the WLP – carrying practice in our whole life.