Deborah Ratner Helzer
offering teachings in insight meditation
Deborah Ratner Helzer has been meditating for two decades, and has practiced and studied in both western and asian traditions.
She spent a year as a Theravadan nun in Burma under the guidance of Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita. Her teaching style reflects the influence of the late Burmese master Mahasi Sayadaw and his emphasis on clear, non-judgmental awareness.
Deborah has been mentored in her teaching by Joseph Goldstein and other senior Vipassana teachers connected with the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA. She has also trained with Ven. Bhante Gunaratana and other monastics at the Bhavana Society in High View, WV.
Deborah has been teaching classes and workshops locally in the Washington, DC metro area since 2002. She also periodically assists at residential retreats around the country. Deborah lives with her husband and daughter in Bethesda, MD.
2010 Teaching Schedule
Classes at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, Bethesda, MD
Spring Session: Mar 1, 15, 22, Apr 12, 26, May 10 Half-Day Retreat: May 22, 1-5 pm Fall Session: Oct - Dec, check back for dates
Classes at Willow Street Yoga Center, Takoma Park, MD
Apr 25, July 18, Sept 12 check back for additional dates
Retreats at the Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA
Family Retreat: July 1 - 6 Insight and the Art of Equanimity: Aug 6 - 15