ROBERT BEATTY is a member of the first wave of Theravada Buddhist teachers who brought Mindfulness from Asia in the 1970’s.  Robert uses humor, movement, music, poetry and drumming to teach meditation for everyday life, including intimate relationships, parenting, work and our relationship to the greater community. An author and Dharma Teacher, he is the founder and guiding teacher of Portland Insight Meditation Community.

TEACHINGS

Video and Audio Talks

Dharma talks available to watch on YouTube and to listen via podcast.

Join Live Online

Mon-Fri 7-8 AM
Sun 10 AM - 12 PM
​LINK TO ATTEND

Guided Meditations

Guided meditations to support your practice.

Deepen Your Practice

Robert offers meditation retreats year round in Canada, USA, and Europe.

LATEST NEWS

Grief and Impermanence in a Changing World
Saturday, September 23, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Portland Insight Meditation Community
6536 SE Duke St. Portland, OR 97206
with Robert Beatty and Betsy Toll
​More Info and Register

New Retreats for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
More Info

Media and Publications


​"Practice Now With Everything That Is.”

- ROBERT BEATTY,    MINDFULNESS FOR A HAPPY LIFE