Marsha Lawson

Marsha Lawson is a recognized teacher for the Insight Dialogue Community. She has been practicing with and studying the wisdom teachings of the Buddha since 2009. Marsha started practicing and facilitating Insight Dialogue at about that same time, noticing with interest that Insight Dialogue practice directly addresses suffering and release in relationship with others.  Marsha is committed to the investigation internally, and with others, of releasing suffering and cultivating joy, friendship, and compassion. Influential teachers include Christina Feldman, John Peacock, Mu Soeng, Leigh Brasington, Jan Surrey, Rodney Smith, and Gregory Kramer.

“For that’s the purpose of discussion, that’s the purpose of counsel, that’s the purpose of drawing near, that’s the purpose of lending ear: i.e., the liberation of the mind through no clinging.” AN 3.67

Please offer Marsha dana with this Paypal link or with venmo (@marshajeanne)

 

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Upcoming Programs by Marsha Lawson

Friday, 2nd and 4th, Practice Group

Also With Anita Bermont and Deborah Ennis

Open Dates

This drop-in practice session meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 11:00 am-12:30 pm Americas Eastern Time. It is open to anyone with some experience in a contemplative practice and familiarity with Insight Dialogue through reading or practice.

Thursday, third: Dharma Contemplation

Also With Janet Surrey

Open Dates

Jan Surrey and Marsha Lawson offer a Dharma Contemplation relational practice on third Thursdays from 7:15 - 8:45 pm Americas Eastern Time (Boston). The practice of Dharma Contemplation provides would-be readers of the Buddhist suttas with an accessible doorway into this rich vein of wisdom through relational practice with these wisdom texts. Click here for […]

Introduction to Insight Dialogue - Online

November 13 - December 18, 2026
This Online Introduction to Insight Dialogue is a six-week offering that covers the six Insight Dialogue relational meditation guidelines using Dhamma teachings as a contemplative frame. The program focuses on the core elements of this relational Dhamma practice and grounded in satipatthana, the four foundations of mindfulness.

Art and Soul Mini Retreat: Metta and Friendship

Also With Anita Bermont

November 15, 2026
This year, the Northeast Insight Dialogue Sangha is offering mini retreats on Friendship. Exploring the practice of Metta: Loving kindness, friendliness, gentle friendliness . . . What is the relationship of metta and friendship? Is there cultivation that brings less suffering, leading to freedom?