Mahasati Insight Meditation Association

We help people free their hearts and minds from stress

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The release from suffering is based on seeing clearly for oneself the action of the body and mind in the present moment.

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About Our Association

We formed our association to support the practice of Mahasati Insight meditation, a technique developed by the 20th-century Thai insight meditation master Luangpor Teean. We are affiliated with two practice centers in the United States—one in Redding, CT, and the other in Wenham, MA.

Online Teachings

Online access to our Dhamma Talk audio recordings and monthly Dhamma Letters

Visit Our Centers

We have two practice Centers —one in Massachusetts, and one in Connecticut.

Donate

Please help us continue our mission with a tax-deductible donation.

Weekly Mahasati meditation practice!

Support your practice by joining our weekly Zoom sessions or attending an upcoming retreat.

Michael Bresnan, Ph.D., founder of the Mahasati Insight Meditation Association and the Centers for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation in Redding, CT, and Wenham, MA, leads our weekly Zoom offerings.

He is a licensed psychologist who has practiced insight meditation for over 30 years. Michael studied for years with Mahasati masters Luangpor Thong, Ajahn Da, and Ajahn Kamkian.

upcoming sessions

The Zoom sessions meet weekly on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings. Each session consists of 30 minutes of meditation, followed by a Dhamma reflection and a discussion period.

Monday evenings

Thursday mornings