Rosemary Blake began meditating nearly 30 years ago. She was introduced to Buddhist teachings in 2003 and has been studying since then. She attends at least one residential vipassana retreat each year and is now committed to an annual retreat of four weeks or longer. She began teaching insight meditation at New York Insight after her graduation from Spirit Rock’s fourth Community Dharma Leaders Program. In addition she serves as president of the board at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts.