About Kathy Simpson

Kathy Simpson found her spiritual home in Buddhism when she attended her first silent meditation retreat 25 years ago. Since then, she has attended countless contemplative retreats and study programs at the Insight Meditation Society, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and other Buddhist centers and communities. She is a graduate of the Integrated Studies and Practice Program through BCBS and the Community Dharma Leader Training Program through Spirit Rock.

 

Kathy founded the Insight Meditation Community of the Farmington Valley in 2013, which continues to meet as a small but mighty study group committed to exploring the profound teachings of the Buddha. She has also facilitated meditation groups, study programs, and contemplative retreats through various regional venues, including Copper Beech Institute, regional yoga studios, and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. 

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Kathy is inspired by the power of the Buddha's ancient teachings, their relevance today, and their power to help us cultivate greater ease, clarity and well-being in our challenging, modern-day lives.