Insight Meditation - the Practice of Freedom who is one of the founding teachers of Spirit Rock Meditation Center and a member of the Teachers Council.
We are a collective of teachers and practitioners dedicated to the awakening of wisdom and compassion through the practice and study of the Buddha's teachings. We are committed to the deepening of individual practice and the growth of spiritual community,
GUIDING TEACHER
The guiding teacher of Insight Meditation Tucson is Anna Douglas, PhD. She has taught classes and retreats in the Insight Medit
05/04/2026
Our local IMT dharma teachers, David Bornstein and Linda Alley-Sarnack, welcomed longtime IMT friend and dharma teacher Howard Cohn to lead a weekend retreat at San Pedro Chapel.
The IMT sangha benefited wholeheartedly as Howard guided us to rest our weary minds in the Natural Great Peace of the skylike nature of mind.
He supported us to be at peace in the world, even in the midst of a world that is not peaceful.
04/21/2026
Space still available in the At Peace in the World non-residential retreat with IMT’s dear friend Howard Cohn at the beginning of May.
Led by Senior Dharma Teacher Howard Cohn, this special weekend retreat aims to strengthen our minds and soften our hearts.
The day will consist of sitting and walking meditation, Q&A, and Dharma teaching. This retreat is open to both new and experienced practitioners. All are welcome.
Saturday, May 2nd — 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday, May 3rd — 9:30am - 3:00pm
At San Pedro Chapel in Tucson (In-person)
For full details, see link in bio. Registration required by Thursday, April 29th, 5 pm.
04/08/2026
IMT is thrilled to welcome back our dear friend Howard Cohn for a non-residential weekend retreat in early May.
On this retreat, we will practice the two most important ways to meet our life peacefully: with wisdom and love. Using the time-tested practices of Vipassana and Mettā (loving kindness) Meditation, we can strengthen our minds and soften our hearts, allowing us to more peacefully navigate this wondrous, and sometimes frustrating, world.
The day will consist of sitting and walking meditation, Q&A, and Dharma teaching. This retreat is open to both new and experienced practitioners. All are welcome.
Saturday, May 2nd — 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday, May 3rd — 9:30am - 3:00pm
At San Pedro Chapel in Tucson (In-person)
For full details, see link in bio. Registration required.
03/31/2026
At Peace in the World – An in-person non-residential retreat
Led by Senior Dharma Teacher Howard Cohn, this special weekend retreat aims to strengthen our minds and soften our hearts. Meditators of all experience levels are welcome.
Saturday, May 2nd — 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday, May 3rd — 9:30am - 3:00pm
At San Pedro Chapel in Tucson (In-person)
For full details, see link in bio. Registration required.
03/12/2026
Please join us after the dharma talk on March 12 at 7:45 pm to socialize and enjoy light bites. Of course, we’d love for you to join us for the meditation and dharma talk at 6 pm too. This week's dharma topic is the pārami of Resolve (adhitthana).
Pima Friends Meeting House
931 N 5th Ave, Tucson
6 pm Guided meditation
6:45 Dharma talk
7:45 Sangha snacks
dharma
02/25/2026
Beginner’s Drop-In Meditation Group
Please join us on the first Monday of each month for our Beginner’s Drop-In Meditation Group.
Each session includes guided meditation, brief teaching on the benefits of mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Monday, March 2, 2026
5:30 PM 6:30 PM
Pima Friends Meeting House, 931 N 5th Ave, Tucson
In person / Led by IMT Dharma Leader David Bornstein
02/16/2026
Extending the spirit of the monks’ Walk for Peace USA journey, more than 100 people, and some peace dogs, joined in the Walk for Peace Tucson event at Randolph Park on Valentine’s Day.
Walking mindfully, holding signs, carrying flowers, all hearts joined in an expression of compassion, kindness, and unity.
As the monks said every day, “May you be happy. May you be well. May you be at peace.”
02/12/2026
Please join us for Walk for Peace Tucson on Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 am.
We’ll meet in the parking lot at the northeast corner of Randolph Park (Broadway and Alvernon) and walk about 1 ¼ mile on the David Bell Pathway.
We’ll walk mindfully and silently cultivating peace, kindness and compassion in our hearts for ourselves, our community and the world.
Hope to see you there!
02/06/2026
Walk for Peace Tucson
Saturday, February 14, 2026
10:30-11:45 am
Randolph Center, 200 S Alvernon Way
Meet in the parking lot across from Whittier Street on Alvernon Way
Join Insight Meditation Tucson and others for a Walk for Peace Tucson. Inspired by the monks' Walk for Peace USA, this is a simple, inclusive gathering to walk mindfully together in silence with a shared intention: peace within ourselves, our neighborhoods, and our city.
With each step, we bring a message of peace, compassion, mindfulness, and love for all beings.
All are welcome. No cost to participate and no registration required.
The route is about .7 miles one way walking north on Alvernon, then west on Broadway to Randolph Way. We'll walk on the park's wide asphalt pathway.
Questions to [email protected]
02/01/2026
Beginner’s Drop-In Meditation Group
Please join us on the first Monday of each month, starting February 2nd, for our Beginner’s Drop-In Meditation Group.
Each session includes guided meditation, brief teaching on the benefits of mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Monday, February 2, 2026
5:30 PM 6:30 PM
Pima Friends Meeting House, 931 N 5th Ave, Tucson
In person / Led by IMT Dharma Leader David Bornstein