Rachel Hammerman

Rachel Hammerman (they/them) teaches Insight meditation as faculty of the Community Meditation Center of New York, the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science and Tibet House US. They offer Insight Dialogue and Dharma Contemplation practice online and with centers including the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and New York Insight Meditation Center. An executive coach and communications consultant, Rachel helps people integrate mindfulness and lovingkindness into their livelihoods to live, work and speak with ease.
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Upcoming Programs by Rachel Hammerman

Saturday, monthly, Queer Insight Dialogue Sangha

Also With Elizabeth Faria and Patricia Fontaine

Open Dates

The Queer Insight Dialogue (ID) Sangha is a two hour drop-in online practice group for LGBTQIA+ identifying relational dharma practitioners around the world to share practice, experience, support, learnings, and care. In addition to holding affinity space for practice, over time the Queer ID Sangha will also offer learning opportunities to the broader Insight Dialogue […]

Introduction to Insight Dialogue: Grounding in the Guidelines

September 9 - 30, 2026
Join us for four weeks to explore the six guidelines Insight Dialogue guidelines through a combination of guidance, silent meditation, contemplation, and breakout sessions. Through experiential learning your understanding of this transformative practice will deepen.
A person sits quietly on the grass near a resting cow in an open landscape, turned toward the animal with mountains and trees in the distance.

Easy Beings: Practicing Insight Dialogue with Animals

Also With Deanna Burkett

September 10 - October 1, 2026

What happens when we practice Insight Dialogue in relationship to non-human creatures? In this course, we will explore the power of our relationship with beloved pets or other sentient creatures to cultivate wholesome mindstates and freedom from suffering. People are complex beings. Practicing Insight Dialogue with other meditators can be particularly challenging for those with […]

Introduction to Insight Dialogue: Grounding in the Guidelines

October 8 - 29, 2026
Join us for four weeks to explore the six guidelines Insight Dialogue guidelines through a combination of guidance, silent meditation, contemplation, and breakout sessions. Through experiential learning your understanding of this transformative practice will deepen.