Ian Challis
Ian has been practicing and studying within the Insight Tradition of Buddhism since 2005.A long time resident of Seattle, he now makes his full-time home in Palm Springs. He is a founding board member and past president of Insight Community of the Desert.
Ian is a graduate of the Community Dharma Leader training program of Spirit Rock Meditation Center and was authorized to teach Insight Meditation in 2017. He is also a qualified teacher of MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction). In 2022 Ian was formally invited by Arinna Weisman to teach in the lineage of U Ba Khin and Ruth Denison.
You can find information on Ian’s outside teaching schedule at www.ianchallis.com
Upcoming Programs by Ian Challis
Rooted, Not Planted: A Queer Retreat
Also With Leslie Booker and Calvin Burnap
A Silent meditation retreat for people who identify as queer. Open to experienced and new practitioners Registration closes on September 28, 2026. If joining after this date, please contact us. For nine years, queer practitioners have gathered in the California desert in October for silent meditation, community, and refuge. In this, our 10th year, we […]
Rooted Not Planted: A Queer Retreat [ONLINE]
Also With Leslie Booker and Calvin Burnap
An online silent meditation retreat for people who identify as queer. Open to experienced and new practitioners Registration closes on September 28, 2026. If joining after this date, please contact us. For nine years, queer practitioners have gathered in the California desert in October for silent meditation, community, and refuge. In this, our 10th year, […]