A community exploration of how we prepare for the transition of dying & the moment of death.
The Blessed One said, “Mindfulness of death, when developed and pursued, is of great fruit and great benefit.” ~ Maranasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Death
Together we will turn to our fear of death and support each other in practices that can decrease fear, increase confidence, and support us to live fully in this natural time of life.
Small group sharing in a structured and supported way will be an integral part of this group, along with short dharma talks and meditation practices. This is not a therapy group, but there will be time outside of the group to speak individually with a teacher.
Program details
- This online group is not a drop-in group.
- We ask for a one year commitment in order to support community – knowing that this may change for you during the year. At the end of each year, we will open registration for a new group, although you may reapply if you wish.
- We will accept a maximum of 40 practitioners.
- People of all ages and stages of life are welcome.
- This group has a practice prerequisite of 2 years of practice, and a minimum of 6 nights of residential retreat practice.
- The suggested registration fee is $40-80. We understand that finances can sometimes be a barrier. Please know that everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to pay. You are warmly invited to offer what feels appropriate and sustainable for you.
- In the spirit of generosity, you will have the opportunity to provide dana to the teachers during program.
Resources
Our teachers, Jeanne Corrigal and Kristina Baré, will include a variety of resources for this group, all held and grounded in their lineages of Theravada Insight Meditation tradition.
Time
Online (Zoom link will be sent on registration)
4th Tuesday of the month, starting April 28
3 pm – 5 pm CST (click here for other time zones)
| Date | Sask | Eastern | BC PDT | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
| May 26 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
| Jun 23 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
| Jul 28 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
| Aug 25 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
| Sep 22 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
| Oct 27 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
| Nov 24 | 3-5 PM | 4-6 PM | 2-4 PM | 1-3 PM |
| Jan 26, 2027 | 3-5 PM | 4-6 PM | 2-4 PM | 1-3 PM |
| Feb 23 | 3-5 PM | 4-6 PM | 2-4 PM | 1-3 PM |
| Mar 23 | 3-5 PM | 5-7 PM | 2-4 PM | 2-4 PM |
Registration
Please register here:
https://saskatooninsight.com/forms/view.php?id=92269
Teachers
Jeanne Corrigal is the guiding teacher for the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community, and a graduate of the 2017-2021 IMS teacher training program. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineage of Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, with a great affinity for the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Buddhadasa and for the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is a certified MBSR teacher, is certified with Indigenous Focusing Oriented Trauma Therapy (IFOT), and she has trained with Mindful Schools and Somatic Experiencing. She has taught with Mindfulness Magazine, Lion’s Roar and Tricycle’s online programs, and teaches across North America. She is Metis, and one of her first teachers in loving presence was Cree Elder Jim Settee.
Kristina Baré, MFT, SEP, is an insight meditation teacher, therapist, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner. She has trained primarily in the Burmese lineages of Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw and Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw. She enjoys supporting students deepening samadhi, loving-kindness and insight. Opening the door to an expansion of the heart and to liberating wisdom. In support of the Buddha’s teachings, Kristina also draws on knowledge from western psychology and Somatic Experiencing. She invites a kind, patient, and embodied approach as a base for samadhi, loving-kindness and insight meditation practices.
http://www.kristinabare.com/
Some words about the practice of dana
We often have queries about what might be an appropriate range for any financial dana offering to the teachers, that you might wish to make. Before we consider this, it is really important to know that the teaching of dana is a liberation teaching, because it is an intentional opportunity to practice generosity, which can directly erode the habit in the mind of grasping. The Buddha invites us to tune into the joy of dana, the joy of giving, before, during and after… so please, see this as a joy and liberation practice!
One of the gifts of dana is that it is optional, and if people decide to give in this way, they can give according to their means. And at the same time, asking about a range is a reasonable question… in Asia, folks often have an idea of how much is needed to support a teacher’s “requisites”, but in the west, we don’t have the same kind of guidelines, and folks in the west can be left a little bit out at sea in this area.
Offering guidance can be sensitive, as everyone’s circumstances are different. That said, in order to support the teachings, we offer these guidelines as a place to start, and those who wish to give in this way can move up or down on the scale, according to their means.
One guideline is to give the amount that brings you joy, knowing that your dana is supporting the Dharma to carry on (while being aware of not breaking the bank 🙂). One may also seek guidance by looking at the fees that are charged for similar events of workshops in our culture. Movies now cost $15 or more; yoga classes often $20/hour; in addition, workshop leaders are often compensated in recognition of the time it takes to prepare materials, the presentation, as well as their expertise.
Perhaps a helpful starting point for our sessions would be $25 – $35 per class. For one-on-one practice talks with Jeanne or Kristina, a range of $35 – $60 per half hour meeting could be a good range to consider.
Please feel free to offer less than this in order to ensure your participation, knowing that your presence and any financial contribution are valued. Please feel free to offer more, if you are able, and it brings you joy to support others and the program in this precious way. Feel free to offer monthly or once or twice during the course – whatever works for you. And, please know that we are very grateful for both the dana of your presence in the program, and your financial dana; both danas contribute to our capacity to continue teaching. You can feel that your support is supporting the Dharma. Thank you.
If you wish to offer your generosity to support Jeanne, Kristina, and our community, please visit our dana page to find details.