The Virginia Insight Meditation Association has been an active nonprofit organization ever since it was formally registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Government in 2014. The board of trustees, members, and many of those who have received its invaluable services refer to this organization as VIMA.

VIMA has always been delighted to study, preserve, promote, and follow the vision and mission of the Gotama Sakyamuni Buddha. We understand the growing need of adopting and all-inclusive approach towards all fellow Buddhists rather than being critical of each others’ cultural or traditional differences. As the Buddha rightly emphjasized, the admirable friendship (Kalyanamittata) is the key. Let’s try together to alleviate individual and societal suffering through genuine understanding and compassionate, pragmatic actions.

Phuttassa Ioka Dhammehi
Cittam yassa na kampati
Asokam virajam khemam
Etam mangalam utthamam.

-Buddha

Ultimate auspicious blessing for human life is derived from the cultivated mindset itself.

The mind which is well trained will not be weakened, sullied, or buried in the face of the varied vicissitudes in life.