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.
2011 Teaching Schedule
Classes at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, Bethesda, MD
Spring Session: Mar 7, 21, 28, Apr 4, May 2 Spring Half-Day Retreat: May 21, 9 am - 12:30 pm UU Summer Service: July 10 Fall Session: Oct 3 - Dec 12Classes at Willow Street Yoga Center, Takoma Park, MD
Jan 2, 23, Feb 13, Mar 6, May 8, 29 Returning from maternity leave in Sept - check back for dates
Retreats at the Insight Meditation Society, Barre, MA
Weekend with Annie Nugent: Dec 16-18 9-Day with Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters Aug 2012