BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New York Insight Meditation Center - ECPv6.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New York Insight Meditation Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nyimc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New York Insight Meditation Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200909T021535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T021557Z UID:53986-1600801200-1600808400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Now Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 2020 | 7:00pm-9:00pm ET \nThe Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation\, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings offer the opportunity to meet teachers\, hear a dharma talk\, and participate in a dialogue about how to apply the principles of Buddhist meditation to our daily lives. \nIf you are new to New York Insight or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to attend this online community gathering. (While we work through the kinks while we transition this program online\, temporarily we will not be holding the usual beginner’s orientation.) Invite your friends\, all are welcome! \nHow to Join Us Online: Click HERE to register to join the online sangha meeting and receive the online access information. \nMake a Donation\nTo give dana to support this sangha\, please make a donation via PayPal (indicate in the note section that it is for “NYI Teacher Dana.”) or use the form below. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nWhatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nFor more information about our generosity policy and the sliding scale fee structure\, please click here. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-tuesday-dharma-gathering-9-22-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Evening Events,For Beginners,Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/meditation7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200818T015526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T172023Z UID:52700-1600853400-1600862400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Postponed: White Awake DESCRIPTION:Postponed: White Awake\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz & Gary Singer\n \nWednesdays\, September 23rd – October 28th\, 2020 | 9:30am – 12:00pm ET\n \n\n  \nWe are living through unprecedented times that call us to examine and disrupt the status quo. What has been ignored can no longer be so. \nNew York Insight is offering a course for white practitioners to create a space to examine our privilege\, blind spots\, and racial conditioning in the context of Dharma teachings and practice. \nUsing the tools and perspectives offered by the Dharma we will explore these issues\, and encourage concrete actions to help dismantle racism in its many guises: personal\, interpersonal\, institutional\, systemic\, and cultural. \nWe ask you to agree to:\n-maintain or renew your Dharma practice as a frame for supporting this inquiry.\n-be willing to grapple with difficult\, sometimes painful issues\, and to stay engaged\, as you explore your experience being part of a racist world.\n-seek support of the program facilitators\, as needed. \nWhen you register\, you will be asked to tell us a bit about your interest in this course and your Dharma / meditation background. \nAll proceeds will be donated to an organization supporting Black Lives Matter. Please register at the highest level possible for you! \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/white-awake-9-23-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200722T195126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T195342Z UID:51982-1600975800-1600981200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Creating A Life of Integrity - A Ten-Month Course on the Paramis\, and Our Path to Joy DESCRIPTION:Online: Creating A Life of Integrity – A Ten-Month Course on the Paramis\, Our Path to Joy\n \nwith Gail Stark\n \nThursdays\, September 24th\, 2020 – June 24th\, 2021 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \n\n \nWhen we don’t speak or act from our own sense of integrity\, we feel lousy. \nJoin us for a special year-long course exploring how you can live with more integrity–and subsequently more joy–as you follow lively teachings and conversations between Joseph Goldstein\, one of America’s most esteemed meditation teachers\, and author Gail Stark\, his student and friend of twenty-five years. \nAt monthly online meetings led by Gail\, you will receive new instructions for working in your daily life with one of the Buddha’s 10 paramis\, the components of integrity. At the end of each month we will meet again to share experiences with one another\, ask questions and receive guidance for the next month’s parami. \nThis is an off-the-cushion exploration and adventure. It will be a rich and powerful experience that will continue to blossom for years to come. And as we strengthen and weave these qualities into our daily lives they become our trusted first response in a world that needs our integrity now. \nOrder Gail’s book\, “Creating a Life of Integrity” here. \nThis course will meet on:\nSept 24th\, Oct 22nd\, Nov 19th\, Dec 17th\, 2020\nJan 28th\, Feb 25th\, March 25th\, April 22nd\, May 27th\, June 24th\, 2021 \nOn September 24th\, 2020 and on June 24th\, 2021 we will meet from 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET\nAll other months we will meet at 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/creating-a-life-of-integrity-our-path-to-joy/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/giulia-bertelli-94235-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200819T214012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T215945Z UID:52718-1601024400-1601029800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice\n \nwith Bart Van Melik\n \nFridays\, September 4th – September 25th\, 2020 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\n \n\n \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-2-2020-09-25/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200808T192235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T232056Z UID:52586-1601060400-1601067600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online Community Potluck DESCRIPTION:Online Community Potluck \nFriday\, September 25th\, 2020 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm \nAll are welcome! In the warm spirit of Sangha\, please join us for New York Insight’s new online Monthly Sangha “Potluck”. Looking forward to virtually sharing this community meal with you in gratitude and appreciation. \nAs we move into this new time\, we recognize the real importance and need for supporting NYI\, our spiritual home and community. This gathering is open to all\, and if you are able we invite you to offer Dana to New York Insight. Although there is no registration and your presence remains the greatest gift\, please consider making an offering through the form below. \nJoin our sangha via zoom here: http://bit.ly/nyipotluck \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-community-potluck-9-25-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/NYIgatheringwebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200110T190915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T174740Z UID:42969-1601110800-1601143200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Finding Peace Through Release: An Online Urban Retreat DESCRIPTION:Finding Peace Through Release: An Online Urban Retreat\n \nwith Bart van Melik\n \nSaturday\, September 26th\, 2020 | 9:00am – 6:00pm\n \n\n \n“Nothing whatsoever should be clung to as I\, me\, or mine.” – The Buddha \nThe Buddha offered this powerful teaching out of compassion. The more we let go\, the more freedom we experience. How can this teaching support us in meeting these challenging times of personal\, relational and social pain? On this daylong retreat we’ll explore the nature of clinging and how we can train ourselves in letting go. All are welcome. \nThe day’s practice schedule will be:\nFirst Session: 9:00am-11:00am\nSecond Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nThird Session: 5:00pm-6:00pm\nwith instructions for how to practice between the formal meditation periods. \nThis program is made possible with major support from the Laura S. Rodgers Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile devices such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\n \nRegistration Fees\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/an-ims-urban-retreat-at-nyi-9-26-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200808T195411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T150316Z UID:52588-1601194500-1601218800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Meditative Hike DESCRIPTION:Fall Foliage Meditative Hike\n \nwith Lin Wang Gordon\n \nSunday\, September 27th\, 2020 | 8:15am – 3:00pm\, ET\n \nEnjoy a Fall day in the peaceful beauty of the Hudson Valley with a guided\, socially-distanced meditative hike to connect with nature and ourselves. \nMuch of the hike will be observed in silence but we will integrate meditation practices throughout the day — allowing our senses to come alive and our sense of separateness fall away. Turning our attention inward allows us to become receptive to both of our outer and inner experiences. The dynamic outdoor conditions will be a perfect container for mindfulness practices. \nThe hike takes the scenic route along the Long Path—into the Rockland Lake State Park and up Hook Mountain (698 ft). Enjoy expansive vistas only 1.5 hours outside of the city\, and an extraordinary space designated by the New York Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. \nNo prior meditation experience needed. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  \nMore Details\nThe hike will be approximately from 10am – 3pm\, with stops for meditation practices and an hour long lunch break. It’s a relatively moderate hike\, but there are sections where you need to go up and down\, so hiking shoes and a pair of hiking poles will be handy. \nWhere: Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road (parking lot #4). Valley Cottage\, NY. (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989). There is a picnic table under a big tree near the toll booth of the parking lot. \nPublic Transportation: Coachusa.com (Weekend schedule) From 42nd St.\, Port Authority: Leave on the 8:15 am bus going to Rockland Lake \nFrom George Washington Bridge Terminal: Leave on the 8:40 bus going to Rockland Lake \nDestination: Rockland Lake (Lake Road and Route 9W) in Valley Cottage\, NY \nPlease make sure that you leave ample time to get to the bus gate. You can get a ticket on the bus or from the window on the ground floor. \nArrival Time: Bus arrives approximately at 9:35 a.m. After arriving\, walk across the street (Route 9W) and walk into Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance. Keep walking along the path for 2 minutes\, we’ll meet at a picnic table right next to the parking lot. Restrooms will be available. \nReturn Trip: The bus runs hourly and arrives at pickup at approximately 25 minutes past each hour. Bus station is right across where they drop off in the morning. \nDrivers: Expect an $8 parking fee. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. and drive into the Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY. (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989). There is another parking lot about a mile further north on Route 9W (parking lot #2). Please make sure you’re at parking lot #4. South Entrance parking lot is an open space with many picnic tables and a large building complex. \nWe will remain 6 feet apart when hiking. Please cancel and request a refund if you have any symptoms listed by the CDC as COVID symptoms. \nWhat to Bring:\nHiking poles\nYour lunch\nAmple snacks\nAt least three liters of water\nA backpack\nOrganic tick repellent (optional)\nOrganic bug repellent (optional)\nSitting props if needed (thermarest z-seat pad\, light yoga block\, etc.) \nWhat to Wear\nSturdy hiking boots\nComfortable athletic clothing (cotton is discouraged)\nHat\nJacket\nSunscreen\nSunglasses URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/fall-foliage-meditative-hike/ LOCATION:Rockland Lake State Park CATEGORIES:Mindfulness,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200819T220913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T150444Z UID:52719-1601287200-1601319600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Yom Kippur: A Day of Silence and Reflection DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur: A Day of Silence and Reflection \nwith Elaine Retholtz and Jon Aaron \nMonday\, September 28th\, 2020 | 10:00am – 7:00pm ET \nThis year\, New York Insight will continue the annual tradition of A Day of Silence and Reflection for Yom Kippur. As an act of care and compassion for our fellow practitioners during these times it will be offered as an online event. \nWhile this will be a full day of contemplation\, meditation and community\, we are sensitive to “Zoom fatigue”. Guidance will integrate on-line community practice with self-guided “off-line” practices throughout the day. An hour-by-hour schedule will be available for all who are attending. There will be opportunities for small group discussion and a virtual break-fast at the end of the day. \nYom Kippur is a day when the Jewish community is called to reflect on their actions of the past year. Jews and non-Jews are invited to join the sangha as we meditate on right action\, the laws of karma\, forgiveness and loving-kindness. We consider the impact of Hiri and Ottappa (positive shame and “moral dread” ie losing the respect of those we hold dear) on our actions\, practice the Jewish confessional of the Vidui\, and offer love to those who we have lost. It is an opportunity to celebrate the potential in all of us to live a life free of unwholesome actions and embody the qualities of generosity\, compassion and wisdom. \nAll are welcome to join us in this exploration. While we can’t share a break-fast in person\, we encourage you to join us in a ceremonial\, virtual break-fast at the end of the day. \nThis daylong retreat is a dana (donation) based event\, with donations being directed to New York Insight. Thank you for your generosity! \nClick here to download NYI Readings for A Day of Silence and Reflection on Yom Kippur (pdf) \nClick here to download our Yom Kippur program schedule (pdf) \nPlease register here via Zoom: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdu6grD8oHtawGPtWC84EnrFOCzvRSsF5 \nAfter registering\, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from Zoom containing the link to join us (email from either Vivian Mac or no-reply@zoom\, titled NYI Yom Kippur Confirmation)\n \nDonations:\nAll donations for this event will go to benefit New York Insight Meditation Center.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nIf you have questions about your registration please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/yom-kippur-2020/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, Please inquire at registration@nyimc.org\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dhruv-weaver-618958-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200909T022138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T022204Z UID:53987-1601406000-1601413200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering \nwith Amy Selzer \nTuesday\, September 29th\, 2020 | 7:00pm-9:00pm ET \nThe Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation\, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings offer the opportunity to meet teachers\, hear a dharma talk\, and participate in a dialogue about how to apply the principles of Buddhist meditation to our daily lives. \nIf you are new to New York Insight or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to attend this online community gathering. (While we work through the kinks while we transition this program online\, temporarily we will not be holding the usual beginner’s orientation.) Invite your friends\, all are welcome! \nHow to Join Us Online: Click HERE to register to join the online sangha meeting and receive the online access information. \nMake a Donation\nTo give dana to support this sangha\, please make a donation via PayPal (indicate in the note section that it is for “NYI Teacher Dana.”) or use the form below. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nWhatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nFor more information about our generosity policy and the sliding scale fee structure\, please click here. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-tuesday-dharma-gathering-9-29-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Evening Events,For Beginners,Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/meditation7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200826T034422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T022345Z UID:52741-1601546400-1601553600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Right View\, Wise View\, Beautiful View\, No View DESCRIPTION:Online: Right View\, Wise View\, Beautiful View\, No View\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nThursdays\, October 1st – November 5th\, 2020 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET\n \n\n \nThis very first factor of the Noble Eightfold Path\, Right View (Samma Ditthi) is crucial for both our individual and societal awakening. It propels us onto the path\, and helps us to return to the practice and to clarity when we stray. \nRight view starts with the simple understanding of how to live a wholesome life\, and then becomes a direct seeing into the three qualities of existence—dukkha\, anicca\, and anatta\, followed by the embodied knowing of these qualities. How do we then live from this place? \nHow do we move from a vision to sustainable transformation? How do we integrate Right View into our lives\, and impact the world around us? In this six-week course we will take a deep dive into Samma-Ditthi\, considering various suttas and their interpretations\, and how this aspect of the Dharma evolved in later Buddhist traditions. \nEach class will involve guided meditation\, a dharma talk and discussion. \nParticipants should have completed at least an Insight 101/ beginner class and have a basic understanding of the Four Noble Truths. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/right-view-wise-view-beautiful-view-no-view/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Buddhist Studies Courses,Course Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/prism-eye.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200723T150340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T153055Z UID:51995-1601577000-1601586000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nRequired Free Orientation: Thursday\, September 17th\, 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\n8 Week Course: Thursdays\, October 1st – November 19th\, 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nDaylong Session: Saturday\, November 7th\, 2020 | 9:30am – 5:00pm\n \nMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the ground-breaking and time-tested\, scientifically researched program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 for the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This transformative course is suited for those coming to meditation for the first time or for experienced meditators who realize they have not yet integrated these practices fully into their lives. \nWhat To Expect:\nMBSR uses meditation\, yoga\, and inquiry as a way of training people to relate differently to stresses in their lives and in fact\, relate differently to each moment of their lives. Each class includes various “formal” meditation practices\, mindful movement and discussion/inquiry exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress. Class size ranges from 15 – 30 participants. The course is experiential: by paying attention to what arises in daily and class practice\, and through exploring the challenges that arise and how these are met\, a supportive and safe container is created. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 30-45 minutes of formal meditation daily as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 38 years indicates that a majority of people who complete this program report a greater ability to cope more effectively with short and long term stressful situations; an increased ability to relax\, lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms; reduction in pain levels and enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and most importantly a greater energy and enthusiasm for life. \nSome of the Skills People Learn in MBSR Courses: \n\nPractical coping skills to improve the ability to handle stressful situations\nMethods for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease\nGentle full body conditioning exercises to strengthen the body and release muscular tension\nThe ability to be increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness\nThe ability to face change and difficult times in your life with greater ease\nGreater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia\n\nSliding Scale Course Fee: Sustaining $600 – Base $450\nPlease choose your rate mindfully and be as generous as possible so that NYI can continue to offer financial assistance to those in need for other NYI offerings. It is important when considering this class to make sure your schedule allows you to attend all 8 sessions\, though if a class is missed there are usually concurrent classes which allow for make-up sessions. \nIf you need financial assistance\, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email registration@nyimc.org for more info. \nOrientation Session:\nThursday\, September 17th\, 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nPlease note that attendance is required at the orientation session. If this is not possible\, you must arrange to speak with the instructor before the first class. \nCourse Sessions:\nThursdays\, October 1st – November 19th\, 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET \nDaylong Session:\nSaturday\, November 7th\, 2020 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \nCourse Registration:\nYour registration for the course includes your RSVP to the orientation.\nIf you are registering via a mobile devices such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nOrientation RSVP: URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course-10-1-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Slide4-revised-v3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200831T143108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201003T180111Z UID:52791-1601578800-1601586000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Living the Dharma in a Challenging Time DESCRIPTION:Online: Living the Dharma in a Challenging Time\n \nwith Joseph Goldstein\, Sharon Salzberg\, and Sebene Selassie interviewed by Dan Harris of 10 Percent Happier\n \nThis program took place on October 1st\, 2020. However you can now purchase access to the video recording of the event using the registration form below. After doing so\, you will receive an automated email with the link to watch.\n \nJoin us for an evening discussion with four renowned meditation teachers on how Buddhism has shaped their lives\, how they are seeing our world through the lens of dharma\, and how dharma can lead us through this moment. \nThis special evening is a benefit event for New York Insight Meditation Center and Cambridge Insight Meditation Center. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nAll Registration Fees Support New York Insight Meditation Center and Cambridge Insight Meditation Center\n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/living-the-dharma-in-a-challenging-time/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SharonDanSebeneJoseph2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200824T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T213340Z UID:52731-1601631000-1601634600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice\n \nwith Bart Van Melik\n \nFridays\, October 2nd – October 23rd\, 2020 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-2-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200723T152217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T043100Z UID:51996-1601631000-1601640000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \n8 Week Course: Fridays\, October 2nd – November 20th\, 2020 | 9:30am – 12:00pm ET\nDaylong Session: Saturday\, November 7th\, 2020 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET\n \nMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the ground-breaking and time-tested\, scientifically researched program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 for the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This transformative course is suited for those coming to meditation for the first time or for experienced meditators who realize they have not yet integrated these practices fully into their lives. \nWhat To Expect:\nMBSR uses meditation\, yoga\, and inquiry as a way of training people to relate differently to stresses in their lives and in fact\, relate differently to each moment of their lives. Each class includes various “formal” meditation practices\, mindful movement and discussion/inquiry exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress. Class size ranges from 15 – 30 participants. The course is experiential: by paying attention to what arises in daily and class practice\, and through exploring the challenges that arise and how these are met\, a supportive and safe container is created. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 30-45 minutes of formal meditation daily as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 38 years indicates that a majority of people who complete this program report a greater ability to cope more effectively with short and long term stressful situations; an increased ability to relax\, lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms; reduction in pain levels and enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and most importantly a greater energy and enthusiasm for life. \nSome of the Skills People Learn in MBSR Courses: \n\nPractical coping skills to improve the ability to handle stressful situations\nMethods for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease\nGentle full body conditioning exercises to strengthen the body and release muscular tension\nThe ability to be increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness\nThe ability to face change and difficult times in your life with greater ease\nGreater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia\n\nSliding Scale Course Fee: Sustaining $600 – Base $450\nPlease choose your rate mindfully and be as generous as possible so that NYI can continue to offer financial assistance to those in need for other NYI offerings. It is important when considering this class to make sure your schedule allows you to attend all 8 sessions\, though if a class is missed there are usually concurrent classes which allow for make-up sessions. \nIf you need financial assistance\, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email registration@nyimc.org for more info. \nCourse Sessions:\nFridays\, October 2nd – November 20th\, 2020 | 9:30am – 12:00pm ET \nDaylong Session:\nSaturday\, November 7th\, 2020 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \nCourse Registration:\nYour registration for the course includes your RSVP to the orientation.\nIf you are registering via a mobile devices such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course-9-25-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Mindfulness,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/meditation6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200818T021407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T021645Z UID:52701-1601730000-1601744400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Effortless Mindfulness - Shifting from Head to Heart-Mind DESCRIPTION:Online: Effortless Mindfulness – Shifting from Head to Heart-Mind\n \nwith Loch Kelly\n \nSaturday\, October 3rd\, 2020 | 1:00pm -5:00pm ET\n \n\n \nHaving experienced some of the initial benefits of mindfulness\, is it now possible to awaken to the deep sense of well-being\, creativity\, and unconditional love that is our true nature? In this online retreat\, you will learn simple practices of effortless mindfulness that help you live from your heart-mind. \nThe main approach of effortless mindfulness is small glimpses\, many times of the day. It is done with shifts of awareness and nondual pointers that help us move out of our chattering mind and small self and into our already awake heart-mind\, know as bodhichitta. From heart-mind\, we discover that suffering and confusion begin to liberate and all experiences and emotions are welcome. This leads to natural wisdom and compassion as our primary motivation for life.\nEffortless Mindfulness comes from the Sutra Mahamudra tradition\, which began in North India and links the three main traditions of Buddhism: Theravada\, Mahayana\, and Tibetan. Sutra Mahamudra was primarily a movement of lay practitioners who developed a style of practice to support each other’s awakening in the midst of everyday life. Effortless mindfulness is ideal for our contemporary times because it is practiced with eyes open in short micro-meditations. Effortless mindfulness is an advanced\, yet simple next step after learning basic mindfulness that makes living an awakened life possible for all of us. \nIt is suggested to read Loch’s new book The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life\, found here. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/effortless-mindfulness-shifting-from-head-to-heart-mind-10-3-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Rajs_181021_2319srgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200823T234057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200825T204624Z UID:52725-1601805600-1601812800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Learning a New Embodied Relationship to Pain DESCRIPTION:Online: Learning a New Embodied Relationship to Pain\n \nwith Joan Griffiths Vega\, MFA and COFA\, MBSR Facilitator\n \nSunday\, October 4th\, 2020 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET\n \n\n \n“All pain is real\, no matter what is causing it. But also\, all pain is made by the brain in response to the information available to it.” -Lorimer Moseley\, clinical scientist and pain researcher at the University of South Australia \nPain\, acute or chronic\, requires a multifaceted\, multi-dimensional approach to manage its overwhelming domination. Ironically\, reducing pain is counterintuitive. Once pain is present\, a choice opens up to us—to live a life of suffering\, or to experientially know that pain is truly only a small portion of our infinite selves. In our time together we will explore ways to turn towards the pain with kindness and curiosity rather than react in fear or anger and try to push away the pain. When acceptance is present\, the war stops. Choices arise. \nMindfulness is a well spring for living a more spacious\, more joyful life. It supports a kind\, curious awareness towards pain from which to decide what is needed and when. \nIn this two-hour class we will experience: \n-Mindfulness as a way of establishing a warm\, more relaxed relationship with the pain in the body.\n-Meditations practices to soften pain and open the body to greater ease to maintain optimal energy.\n-The current neuroscience of pain\, and how our relationship to it can define it.\n-How to recognize anxious thoughts and emotions that can unwittingly contribute to feeling more pain.\n-How simple caring physical gestures\, brief breathing exercises\, and acupressure points can calm the nervous system to encourage pain reduction and increase body’s state of relaxation that can be done anywhere\, anytime.\n-A way to develop a daily schedule that supports your well-being and minimizes your pain. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/learning-a-new-embodied-relationship-to-pain/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/jeremy-yap-199223-unsplash-e1577461667170.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T133000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200911T174223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T174658Z UID:53996-1601899200-1601904600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Listen Deeply and Speak the Truth - An Insight Dialogue Course on Wise Speech DESCRIPTION:Online: Listen Deeply and Speak the Truth – An Insight Dialogue Course on Wise Speech\n \nwith Bart van Melik\n \nCourse: Mondays\, October 5th – October 26th\, 2020 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET\nDaylong: Sunday\, November 1st\, 2020 | 9:00am – 3:00pm ET\n(mindful break from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm)\n\n \n\n \nAs relational beings we talk; often a lot and out of habit\, both to others and to ourselves. How compassionate and open are you while speaking and listening? Especially in these times of a global pandemic\, political division and growing social and economic inequity? \nThe Buddha’s instructions on wise speech are practical and universal: Can you refrain from saying something that is not beneficial? Only speaking what is true and beneficial? And knowing when to speak – even when it is unendearing and disagreeable to others? \nAs a community\, we’ll investigate these timeless instructions with the support of Insight Dialogue\, an interpersonal meditation practice that brings together mindfulness and concentration\, the wisdom teachings of the Buddha and the power of relationship to support insight into the causes and release of human suffering. \nWe’ll gather weekly in the month of October and conclude our course with a daylong retreat of Insight Dialogue on November 1. Everyone is welcome to experience freedom and connection in speech. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration for the Daylong Only\n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/listen-deeply-and-speak-the-truth-an-insight-dialogue-course-on-wise-speech/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,Daylong Programs,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Buddha-Lips.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20201002T152210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T152312Z UID:55377-1602010800-1602018000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering\n \nwith Angela Dews\n \nTuesday\, October 6th\, 2020 | 7:00pm-9:00pm ET\n \nThe Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation\, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings offer the opportunity to meet teachers\, hear a dharma talk\, and participate in a dialogue about how to apply the principles of Buddhist meditation to our daily lives. \nIf you are new to New York Insight or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to attend this online community gathering. (While we work through the kinks while we transition this program online\, temporarily we will not be holding the usual beginner’s orientation.) Invite your friends\, all are welcome! \nHow to Join Us Online: Click HERE to register to join the online sangha meeting and receive the online access information. \nMake a Donation\nTo give dana to support this sangha\, please make a donation via PayPal (indicate in the note section that it is for “NYI Teacher Dana.”) or use the form below. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nWhatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nFor more information about our generosity policy and the sliding scale fee structure\, please click here. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-tuesday-dharma-gathering-10-6-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:For Beginners,Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/meditation7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200914T024421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T162856Z UID:54051-1602064800-1602072000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Watering the Plants\, Weeding the Garden - Maintaining Your Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Postponed: Watering the Plants\, Weeding the Garden: Maintaining Your Meditation Practice \nwith Jon Aaron \nWednesdays\, October 7th – November 4th\, 2020 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET \nHas your meditation practice been flagging? Are you finding yourself falling into unskillful habits? Give your mindfulness practice a boost. This class will include periods of formal practice\, inquiry and discussion and offer many options for exploring all the areas in your life where the seeds of practice can be cultivated. \nThis class is suited for anyone who has recently (or not so recently) completed the 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction class and anyone who feels “stuck” in their practice. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-watering-the-plants-weeding-the-garden-maintaining-your-meditation-practice/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,MBSR & Related Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/plant.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200824T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T222031Z UID:52732-1602235800-1602239400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice\n \nwith Bart Van Melik\n \nFridays\, October 2nd – October 23rd\, 2020 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-2-20-2020-10-09/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200824T223021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T223022Z UID:52735-1602324000-1602334800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Understanding the Law of Karma: How We Find a Greater Happiness DESCRIPTION:Online: Understanding the Law of Karma – How We Find a Greater Happiness\n \nwith Peter Doobinin\n \nSaturday\, October 10th\, 2020 | 10:00am – 1:00pm\n \n\n \nThe practice of the dharma provides us with a way to shape our lives. By developing certain skills\, we learn to take action that leads us away from suffering and toward true happiness. \nAs the Buddha’s teaching on the law of karma explains\, we have the potential to change and live in a manner in which we’re able to make the most of our lives. \nIn this three-hour class\, we’ll learn about karma and how we change it. We learn how to take skillful action\, action that will enable us to know a greater happiness: happiness of heart. The class will include meditation\, practice activities\, teaching and discussion. \nAll are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/understanding-the-law-of-karma-how-we-find-a-greater-happiness/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/manuel-cosentino-hMc2OBV0dhg-unsplash-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201011T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20190722T133608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T182251Z UID:40896-1602410400-1602421200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Sacred Earth Sangha: Central Park Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth Sangha: Central Park Meet Up\n \nwith Sebene Selassie\, Lin Gordon and Jon Aaron\n \nSunday\, October 11th\, 2020 | 10:00am-1:00pm\n \nFor the October Sacred Earth Sangha meeting\, join us in Central Park to immerse in nature practices to connect with the outdoor environment and your senses. From focusing on a single leaf to the expansive sky\, our sense of separateness falls away when we turn our attention toward our experiences intimately. \nWe will practice from 10am-12pm\, then share lunch together as a community. \nFor planning and health purposes\, please register in advance as we need you to fill out your travel history and a health declaration form in advance\, and manage a potential waitlist. \nNote on travel: If you have travelled outside the countries or states where you are required to quarantine for 14 days after your return\, and you have not completed this quarantine period by the day of the event\, please abstain from attending the event. This will help lower the risk of exposure of COVID-19 to the community. \nWe look forward to exploring our inner and outer world together with you in nature. \nLocation: \nMeet at 9:45am at Central Park (100th St. and Central Park West) \nWe will remain 6 feet apart in gathering and will wear masks. To prevent in-person transmission\, bandanas and loose face covering are not accepted as masks. \nPlease cancel and request a refund if you have any symptoms listed by the CDC as COVID symptoms. At the event you will be requested to sign a health declaration form and a waiver. \nMaximum participants: 20 people \nPlease bring:\n-Mask\n-Water\n-A brown bag lunch\n-Sitting prop if needed (bench\, yoga mat\, etc.) \nFee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15. \nMake a Donation\nPlease note that this meeting will be limited to 20 participants. Please register below to reserve your spot. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/sacred-earth-sangha-2020-10-12/ LOCATION:Central Park – Meet at 100th St and Central Park West CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/climate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20201009T135807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T135832Z UID:55627-1602615600-1602622800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering \nwith Jon Aaron \nTuesday\, October 13th\, 2020 | 7:00pm-9:00pm ET \nThe Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation\, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings offer the opportunity to meet teachers\, hear a dharma talk\, and participate in a dialogue about how to apply the principles of Buddhist meditation to our daily lives. \nIf you are new to New York Insight or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to attend this online community gathering. (While we work through the kinks while we transition this program online\, temporarily we will not be holding the usual beginner’s orientation.) Invite your friends\, all are welcome! \nHow to Join Us Online: Click HERE to register to join the online sangha meeting and receive the online access information. \nMake a Donation\nTo give dana to support this sangha\, please make a donation via PayPal (indicate in the note section that it is for “NYI Teacher Dana.”) or use the form below. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nWhatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nFor more information about our generosity policy and the sliding scale fee structure\, please click here. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-tuesday-dharma-gathering-10-13-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:For Beginners,Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/meditation7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200824T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T221042Z UID:52733-1602840600-1602844200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice\n \nwith Bart Van Melik\n \nFridays\, October 2nd – October 23rd\, 2020 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-2-20-2020-10-16/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T220000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20201002T154310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T154342Z UID:55378-1602874800-1602885600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online Community Potluck DESCRIPTION:Online Community Potluck\n \nFriday\, October 16th\, 2020 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm\n \nAll are welcome! In the warm spirit of Sangha\, please join us for New York Insight’s new online Monthly Sangha “Potluck”. Looking forward to virtually sharing this community meal with you in gratitude and appreciation. \nAs we move into this new time\, we recognize the real importance and need for supporting NYI\, our spiritual home and community. This gathering is open to all\, and if you are able we invite you to offer Dana to New York Insight. Although there is no registration and your presence remains the greatest gift\, please consider making an offering through the form below. \nJoin our sangha via zoom here: http://bit.ly/nyipotluck \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-community-potluck-10-16-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/NYIgatheringwebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200827T032712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T033257Z UID:52775-1602943200-1602954000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Interpersonal Challenges in a Time of Tumult - A Buddhist & Psychotherapeutic Perspective DESCRIPTION:Online: Interpersonal Challenges in a Time of Tumult – A Buddhist & Psychotherapeutic Perspective\n \nwith Pilar Jennings\n \nSaturday\, October 17th\, 2020 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm ET\n \n\n \nAs we continue to grapple with this time of enormous upheaval\, many people are experiencing increased stress in their relationships. Whether helping children cope with sudden change\, giving care to elderly parents\, or managing conflicting expectations with colleagues and supervisors\, this time of crisis has underscored our need for reliable roadmaps as we work through conflicts and attempt to build mutually supportive relationships. \nIn this workshop\, psychoanalyst and Dharma teacher Pilar Jennings will explore the early developmental roots of interpersonal challenges\, and bring these insights into conversation with Buddhist wisdom teachings. Together we will explore the key dynamics in our wish to nurture and sustain interpersonal relationships that can withstand the difficulties posed during this unique moment in time. \nThemes will include cultivating increased compassion for self and other; developing needed tools for conflict resolution; and finding ways to enjoy connection even in the midst of unforeseen change. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/interpersonal-challenges-in-a-time-of-tumult-a-buddhist-psychotherapeutic-perspective/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hugs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20201009T140413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T140436Z UID:55628-1603220400-1603227600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering\n \nwith Leslie Booker\n \nTuesday\, October 20th\, 2020 | 7:00pm-9:00pm ET\n \nThe Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation\, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings offer the opportunity to meet teachers\, hear a dharma talk\, and participate in a dialogue about how to apply the principles of Buddhist meditation to our daily lives. \nIf you are new to New York Insight or an experienced meditator\, we encourage you to attend this online community gathering. (While we work through the kinks while we transition this program online\, temporarily we will not be holding the usual beginner’s orientation.) Invite your friends\, all are welcome! \nHow to Join Us Online: Click HERE to register to join the online sangha meeting and receive the online access information. \nMake a Donation\nTo give dana to support this sangha\, please make a donation via PayPal (indicate in the note section that it is for “NYI Teacher Dana.”) or use the form below. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nWhatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nFor more information about our generosity policy and the sliding scale fee structure\, please click here. URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/online-tuesday-dharma-gathering-10-20-20/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:For Beginners,Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/meditation7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200919T130307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T203712Z UID:55182-1603306800-1603314000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Meditation - Tools for Our Times DESCRIPTION:Online: Meditation – Tools for Our Times\n \nwith Lani Miller\n \nWednesdays\, October 21st – November 11th\, 2020 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET\n  \nDuring these challenging times it’s good to know that there are tools we can turn to that offer us support and upliftment. In this course we will explore ways our spiritual and meditation practice can be a refuge and offer us the inner nourishment we long for. \nThis program will be experiential in nature and include teacher-led meditation instruction and practice\, as well as time to share and connect with the teacher and other group members. Individual attention will be offered to meet each group member’s needs and wishes as appropriate. \nDuring this 4-week course we will explore and interweave four different areas of practice as follows :\n-Techniques for grounding and centering for our bodies\, hearts\, and minds\n-Connection with ourselves and others\n-Tapping into the refuge of silence and stillness\n-Practices of loving kindness and gratitude \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/meditation-practice-a-tool-for-our-times/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/smile.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200824T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T221226Z UID:52734-1603445400-1603449000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice\n \nwith Bart Van Melik\n \nFridays\, October 2nd – October 23rd\, 2020 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-2-20-2020-10-23/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T061823 CREATED:20200110T192613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T013955Z UID:42971-1603533600-1603558800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Resilience Club: Emotional Resilience for Politically Charged Times - An Online Urban Retreat DESCRIPTION:Resilience Club: Emotional Resilience for Politically Charged Times – An Online Urban Retreat\n \nwith Ralph De La Rosa\n \nSaturday\, October 24th\, 2020 | 10:00am – 5:00pm\n \n\n \nThe emotional impact of the election season lands on us when we already feel threadbare. It’s never been so tough to maintain wellbeing\, clarity\, compassion\, and non-reactivity — and yet it’s never been more important. \nJoin us for an online day of truly integrated practice and community connection informed by our complex needs. The day will range from restful somatic meditation and breathwork to insightful emotional process to inner anti-racist/oppression work to lively discussions and breakout rooms. We will also take breaks throughout the day. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile devices such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nPlease note: We are temporarily unable to provide registration confirmation emails. However the link to access the program will be emailed to you 2 days prior to the event and again 1 hour before the start. Registration includes access to the event recording\, which will be made available to you ten days after the event. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/emotional-resilience-for-politically-charged-times-a-weekend-retreat-at-nyi/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/teemu-paananen-rd5uNIUJCF0-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR