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Barry Gillespie

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About the Teacher

Why study with them?

Barry Gillespie was introduced to meditation practice in 1978, through the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashram. In 2003 he began exploring Theravada Buddhist practice, sitting many long retreats at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA and Spirit Rock in Woodacre, CA. His principal teacher is Guy Armstrong. Barry is an affiliated teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Colorado (IMCC). He teaches mainly in Boulder and at the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center.

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Nora • Jun 25, 2022

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Encouraging time

This was my first practice of Theravada and Barry was great with being patient and encouraging me though my retreat journey I was excited everyday for the dharma talk to learn more the house guests were amazing and friendly the food was great , cabin was clean the area was magical so many beautiful scenes and wildlife I would truly recommend whether you are practicing mindfulness or looking for a way to disconnect and find your peace

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