CHAS' BIO

Chas has been practicing mindfulness and Buddhist meditation, primarily in the Theravada school, for over 25 years, including over 2 years of combined time in silent, intensive retreat.  He has trained with Burmese meditation masters, western monastics of the Thai Forest tradition and senior western Vipassana teachers.  In 2003 Chas was invited to be the Resident Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, MA where he continues to serve in that role.  Chas is a graduate of the four year Insight Meditation Society / Spirit Rock Teacher Training Program led by Jack Kornfield, Joseph Goldstein and others. He is interested in how the basic material of our everyday lives, including relationships, can be used as a vehicle for awakening. Chas teaches retreats at Insight Meditation Society, at various centers and sanghas throughout the country, and he offers Spiritual Counseling for individuals.

Audio and video files, a blog of Chas' writings and his schedule of days on Martha's Vineyard are available at Island Insight Meditation Community's website.