Practicing Insight
AUTHENTIC MINDFULNESS INSTRUCTION
Insight Meditation Scottsdale
Practicing the Dharma in the Arizona Desert
Monday Night Sitting Group, Live, In-Person: 7:00-8:30pm
In the Main Sanctuary at the SCUCC: 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Welcome to Insight Meditation Scottsdale!
We are a meditation community group located in the greater Phoenix area practicing in the Western Buddhist Vipassana tradition, which brought to the West the teachings of Theravada Masters from the Thai Forrest and Burmese traditions. Vipassana is commonly known in a secular context as mindfulness meditation.
Our sitting group began meeting in South Scottsdale in 2014, and is led by founding teacher Genevieve Tregor with occasional guest teachers.
Please note: In these highly divisive times, Insight Scottsdale will continue to be held as a non-political space, in order to meet in our humanity and create a place conducive to meditative practice.
Our Monday Night Meditation & Dharma Talk
All are welcome to drop in, no experience necessary! Chairs provided or BYO cushion
We have a 40 minute sit with some guidance followed by a dharma talk and facilitated dharma discussion. First time meditators (no experience necessary!) and long-term practitioners are welcome. This is a drop-in group; join us anytime.
Retreats & Special Programs:
We also offer daylong retreats and occasionally host retreats for visiting teachers. You can see some of our regular offerings below under 'Way to Practice'. Upcoming offerings are also announced on both the Meetup site as well as through the Newsletter.
Holiday Schedule* 2026
We meet every Monday, except for the following Holidays:
Memorial Day: May 25
Labor Day: Sept 7
Columbus/Indigenous: October 12
Winter Break: Dec 21 & 28
*Sign up for the Newsletter (below) or opt to receive messages from the organizer on the Meetup site to receive timely updates about schedule changes or upcoming programs
The 'Dana' Model - Offering Generosity to support the teacher and the expenses of the group
Our Monday Night Sitting Group is supported entirely by 'Dana', or the practice of generosity; Genevieve offers the teachings as an act of Dana, and everyone is welcome to attend and offer whatever feels meaningful according to their own circumstances, to support the community, the teacher and the teachings. The relationship inherent to the practice of Dana is central to the teachings of the Buddha and has supported their continuation for over 2500 years. The opportunity to sit together and hear the dharma is considered priceless.
"[The Dana tradition] helps create a field of generosity, trust, goodwill, gratitude, and a sense of community.... As the practice of generosity is a significant spiritual practice in its own right, the dana system encourages people to engage themselves in a practice of generosity. The question of how much to give in dana prompts many people to reflect deeply on their values, fears, and generosity." ~Gil Fronsdal
Please consider offering an amount that honors the value of the teachings and that supports the continuation of these offerings. Dana should not be considered a 'tip', but an offer of heartfelt support. The suggested donation for Monday Nights is $15 - $40. We are grateful to receive any donations of greater or lesser amounts, based on your resources.
Additional Ways to Practice with Us
Monday Night Meditation - special themed series
A series of connected teachings offered as part of the regular Monday Night Sitting Group.
Each series explores a particular theme in depth over several weeks. Participants are welcome to attend individual evenings as drop-ins, or to attend the entire series as an cohesive course of study. Each evening includes meditation practice, a dharma talk, and facilitated discussion, just like regular Monday night sessions.
Dates | Location | Course/Event
Currently in progress - through July 27th @ our regular Monday Night gathering
Exploring The Five Spiritual Faculties: Faith, Energy, Mindfulness , Concentration & Wisdom
Daylong & Half-Day Retreats
Opportunities to deepen practice through continuity over the course of a day or half day.
Daylong and Half Day Retreats are offered a few times a year and require registration and a small fee to cover rental fees and other expenses, with Dana offered to support the teacher. Usually held at either the Franciscan Renewal Center or at our home at the SCUCC (church where we meet on Mondays)
Dates | Location | Course/Event
Saturday, July 18th @ The SCUCC
Coming Back to Our Center : A Day of Insight Practice with the Community
Dedicated Class Series
True Class Series offered outside of the Monday Night teachings.
Class series offered either In-Person or Live, Online in addition to the Monday Night meeting. Class series are offered by a sliding scale fee, but no one is turned away for inability to pay. Class series ask a committed participation and often include homework and practice support to deepen practice and learning.
Dates | Location | Course/Event
TBA
Howard Cohn Retreat
Howard Cohn offers a non-residential weekend retreat annually.
An opportunity to practice with one of the Senior Teachers in the Insight Meditation Tradition. Howard Cohn has been teaching the Dharma for over 40 years, and is one of the founding Teachers of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Howie also serves as the guiding teacher for Insight Meditation Scottsdale.
Dates | Location | Course/Event
TBA