Sponsored by New York Insight Sacred Earth Sangha
In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature – Evening Walk Along the Hudson River
with Maho Kawachi
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Hudson River Park, Manhattan, NY (exact meetup location shared upon registration)
Please join us in celebrating summer and the water around us with a guided sunset walk along the Hudson River. While practicing walking, standing, and sitting meditation together, we will engage our five senses, notice thoughts, feelings, and reactions, and give ourselves an opportunity to open to our body, heart, and environment.
This gathering will be conducted in Noble Silence. There will be time for sharing at the end.
Beginners and seasoned practitioners all welcome.
This program is limited to 25 participants, so please sign up early to reserve your spot!
Meetup time: 5:00pm, light rain or shine
Meetup Location: Hudson River Park (exact location shared in registration email)
Walking route: approximately 2 miles
Fee: $25
Please dress accordingly and bring something to sit on, such as a picnic sheet or plastic bag. Light rain or shine.
Questions? Please contact [email protected].
Registration:
Please register below. (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)
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Teacher(s)
Maho Kawachi
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Maho Kawachi first encountered meditation and Buddhism in downtown Manhattan in 2000. She became an avid practitioner in 2008 and has over a decade of experience, practice, training, and certification credentials including completion of the Interdependence Project Teachers Training, Mindful Meditation Teachers Certified Program, and Mindful Mentor Training. She has trained with and under many influential teachers, including Ethan Nichtern, Jack Kornfield, and Tara Brach. She is in the process of becoming a certified teacher for Awake in the Wild under Mark Coleman’s guidance and is looking forward to facilitating outdoor meditation.
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