2026
Meditation Mentoring Program (MMP)
Chris is currently working individually with students through his Meditation Mentoring Program, which now includes a monthly group meditation practice period and discussion.
This group is intentionally kept small, and requires an application. Currently there are a few spaces available.
Meditation class and dharma discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
June 24, Wednesday. 7:00-8:30 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center
72 Grapevine Rd. Wenham, MA 01984
Foundations of Mindfulness
A program for beginners or experienced meditators
July 11, 2026
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Info & Registration at WIMC
Program Description
Mindfulness meditation is known for its simplicity, ability to reduce stress, and its effectiveness in strengthening overall well-being. With proper understanding mindfulness can positively impact mental and physical health, support spiritual inquiry, and improve one’s quality of life.
This short introductory program is designed for beginners, including people with no prior experience in meditation, and anyone seeking a thorough, easy to understand explanation of the benefits of mindfulness and the foundational techniques to begin and/or refine a mindfulness meditation practice.
No experience necessary. WIMC volunteers and staff will be on hand to meet anyone who has not visited our center yet, answer questions, and give you a tour of our space. The program will include teacher led instructions alongside question and answer periods. Tea, coffee, and light snacks will be offered at our tea station.
The program is taught by Chris Crotty, Wenham Insight Meditation Center’s Guiding-Teacher and Co-Spiritual Director, and Clinical Chaplain.
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
Meditation class and dharma discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
July 22, Wednesday. 7:00-8:30 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center
72 Grapevine Rd. Wenham, MA 01984
Meditation class and dharma discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
Aug 8, Saturday. 9:30-11:00 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center (WIMC)
72 Grapevine Rd. Wenham, MA 01984
Meditation class and dharma discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
Aug 19, Wednesday. 7:00-8:30 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center
72 Grapevine Rd. Wenham, MA 01984
Detoxifying the Mind & Finding Joy
day-retreat
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center
Retreat Description
Early Dharma teachings offer an image of the mind so still and pure that we can see our true self, as if in the reflection of clear, still water. In this classic image the luminous mind is contrasted with a mind that is “polluted” by toxic thoughts and habits which obscure an otherwise healthy and stable mind.
Through mindfulness meditation we learn to quiet and calm the mind, allowing it to settle like still, calm water–such a mind becomes like a mirror which allows us to know and see things as they really are, thus illuminating habits that block greater freedom, ease, contentment, and joy in life. These “insights” lead to wisdom which help us to learn new ways of protecting our mind, allowing the mind’s bright luminosity to shine forth in moments of greater freedom and well-being.
This day-long retreat will offer teacher-led periods of sitting and walking meditation, silence, instructional dharma talks, and a Q&A/Discussion period at the end of the day.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend–open to beginners and experienced meditators.
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Full use of WIMC kitchen will be available.
Meditation class and dharma discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
Sept 19, Saturday. 9:30-11:00 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center (WIMC)
72 Grapevine Rd. Wenham, MA 01984
Meditation class and dharma discussion. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
Sept 23, Wednesday. 7:00-8:30 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center
72 Grapevine Rd. Wenham, MA 01984
Radical Change through Insight: Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
day-retreat
Nov 7
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wenham Insight Meditation Center
Retreat Description
Buddhist scholar Andrew Olendzki wrote that “Buddha was one of the more radical humans ever to have walked the earth.” What might this optimistic and reverent statement have to say about our own lives today and the transformative scope of meditation practice? What might “radical” mean in the context of the Dharma more broadly, and perhaps more importantly, how might insight fostered through mindfulness meditation support radical change throughout our entire lives?
In this day-long retreat, sitting and walking meditation will be supported by meditation instructions, Dharma reflections by the teacher, silence, and the support of community. Through these complimentary forms we will explore the possibility that what is radical is the mind’s capacity to release learned habits in favor of the conditions for radical well-being, and our own ability to learn how to support this change.
This retreat is open to everyone–beginners and experienced meditators welcome and encouraged to attend.
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. Full use of WIMC kitchen will be available.
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