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 children in Bethesda, MD.
2012 Teaching Schedule
Classes at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, Bethesda, MD
Winter Session: Jan 16, 30, Feb 13, 27 (Mon eves) Spring Session: Mar 19, Apr 2, 23, May 7, 21 (Mon eves) Spring Half-Day Retreat: Sat, April 28, 9 am - 12:30 pm UU Summer Service: tentative Sun in July (check back for details) Fall Session: Oct - Dec (check back for details)Classes at Willow Street Yoga Center, Takoma Park, MD
Jan 15, Feb 5, 25, Mar 25, Apr 8, 15, May 20 (check back for Summer/Fall dates)
Retreats at the Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA
"Awareness and Dhamma Wisdom" Aug 3 - 12, with Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters
Programs with the Interfaith Meditation Initiative
Saturday, March 31, 10:30 am - 11:45 am, Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Road, NW, Washington, DC