Salida Insight Meditation Community

invites you to attend the

Teacher Authorization Ceremony for Denise Ackert

Thursday, May 21, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Scout Hut
220 W Sackett, Salida

We warmly invite you to join us for a Teacher Authorization Ceremony recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Denise Ackert as a fully authorized teacher within the contemporary Insight Meditation tradition, rooted in the Theravāda lineage. This meaningful milestone reflects not only her four years of dedicated teacher training, but also more than 30 years of committed practice and a deep fulfillment of extensive training requirements.

Denise will be a lineage holder in our tradition and authorized to teach at all levels and in a wide range of settings, and we look forward to celebrating this meaningful moment with our sangha and the wider community Denise has touched here in Salida and beyond. Two of her mentors, Susie Harrington and Brian Lesage (via Zoom) will offer the ceremony.

We ask that you arrive at least 5 minutes early to ensure a timely start.

Light refreshments will be served so we are requesting this RSVP registration.