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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210730T173617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T173756Z UID:63508-1632130200-1632137400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: The Power of Forgiveness - A Five Week Course DESCRIPTION:Online: The Power of Forgiveness – A Five Week Course\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nMondays\, September 20th – October 25th\, 2021 | 9:30am – 11:30m ET\n \nPlease note this course will not meet on Monday\, October 11th\, 2021\n \n\n  \nWhether it is the betrayals\, disappointments\, and abandonments experienced in our interpersonal lives\, the injustices and tragedies perpetrated in society\, or the various ways we have failed to live up to our own or others expectations of ourselves\, forgiveness practice can begin to loosen the ropes binding us to the past. It can allow us to come more fully into our hearts and can be a catalyst that transforms bitterness\, anger\, and grief into compassion and lovingkindness. \nJoin us for a 5 meeting course examining forgiveness and how to heal our relationships with others\, ourselves and the past. There will be home practice to engage in between meetings. This course is appropriate for meditation practitioners of all levels. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/the-power-of-forgiveness-a-five-week-course/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES: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:20210921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210828T205809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T031035Z UID:63711-1632250800-1632258000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering\n \nwith Lani Miller\n \nTuesday\, September 21st\, 2021 | 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.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address.\nSoon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your link.\n(disregard the start time Zoom will provide – the program starts as noted above)\nYou may do so in advance for this meeting. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/tuesday-dharma-gathering-9-21-21/ 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:20210922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210714T181622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T181757Z UID:63285-1632337200-1632342600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Real Life: A Discussion with Sharon Salzberg DESCRIPTION:Real Life: A Discussion with Sharon Salzberg\n \nWednesday\, September 22nd\, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET\n \n\n  \nFrom Sharon Salzberg: \n“Several times in the past\, as I’ve been working on a new book\, I’ve gathered with people at New York Insight to hear anecdotes\, insights\, and stories about a particular topic to include in my writing. This has made everything I have written broader\, more inclusive\, and richer in many ways. I am quite grateful for this contribution to my work. \nOnce again\, I am working on a book\, the title of which is Real Life. I would love to meet virtually once again with the New York Insight community to hear what comes up for you in your mind when you hear that title\, Real Life. We’ll sit together\, I’ll tell you what comes up in my mind as we explore the topic\, and we will have a free discussion about whatever this provokes or opens for you. \nThis program is free and for New York Insight Circle of Friends members only – it will be a mutually beneficial creation of a community and an opportunity to be together and discuss things that we care about to support the institution. We hope to see you there.” \nTo become a member in New York Insight Circle of Friends\, please join here:\nhttps://nyimc.org/become-member Once you are signed up as a Circle of Friends member\, please revisit this page to reserve your spot. \nRegistration:\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 \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/real-life-a-discussion-with-sharon-salzberg-3/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, Please inquire at registration@nyimc.org\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/CukRR1HXYAEzELH.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210723T031316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T145243Z UID:63344-1632423600-1632429000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Mindful Habit Change for Anxiety and Related Behaviors DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindful Habit Change for Anxiety and Related Behaviors \nwith Laurence Magro & Nancy Logue\, PhD \nThursdays\, September 23rd – October 14th\, 2021 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET \nThis interactive online course\, based on the work of neuroscientist & addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer\, inspires participants to: \n•Discover the science of habit change\n•Explore a step by step model to understand and outgrow unwanted habits (anxiety\, procrastination\, perfectionism\, and unwanted behaviors such as bingeing on food\, social media\, video games)\n•Learn healthy sustainable strategies to adopt healthy new behaviors\n•Develop an enhanced sense of agency\n•Connect with a caring community \n  \nThe course offers: \n•A weekly live online group with a limited number of participants\n•Guidance and support by experienced facilitators\n•An in-depth exploration of core concepts\n•Opportunities to identify and unwind individual habit loops\n•A variety of awareness practices including mindful movement \nRecommended Reading: Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer MD Ph\,D or one of the mindful habit change apps. \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. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindful-habit-change-for-anxiety-and-related-behaviors/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,Open to All END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210723T021640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T022525Z UID:63342-1632474000-1632479400@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\, September 3rd-24th\, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\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:\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\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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-9-21-2021-09-24/ 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/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T163000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210812T040431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T011733Z UID:63665-1632564000-1632587400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Tending Grief in Nature DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Tending Grief in Nature\n \nwith Lin Wang Gordon and Peace Twesigye\n \nSaturday\, September 25th\, 2021 | 10:00am – 4:30pm ET\n \n\n \nIn the past year\, many lost loved ones due to Covid-19 or other causes. Yet the pandemic put barriers into holding many rituals that help us process grief\, individually and collectively. Grief\, if not attended\, could often hold us hostage to life’s uncertainty and losses. \nHow do we open our heart and continue to let our life energy flow while facing and tending our grief intimately? How do we establish a sense of connection with our loved ones when their bodies are no longer here? \nJoin meditation teachers Lin Gordon and Peace Twesigye as we spend this day outdoors at the beautiful Jamaica Bay Wildlife Preserve to meditate\, to free-write\, to experiment with the elements\, and to share dreams. We will explore nature-based practices\, learn\, and find support and healing forces in nature as we share a space to mourn and grieve. \nThis daylong is not limited to those who experienced human loss but also animal companions. No prior meditation experience necessary. \nSubway: Take the A train to Rockaway Blvd.\, get off at the last cart on the train to exit the train station. Take the Q52/Q53 bus from there and get off at the Cross Bay Bl & Wildlife Refuge stop. The bus will drop you off directly in front of the entrance. \nBus: Take the Q53 from 61st and Roosevelt Avenue (Woodside) to the Refuge. Please note that the Q53 is a +select bus service. \nMore info: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Preserve \nRegistration closes 3 days before the program start (Wed. Sep. 22nd\, 12:00 PM) \nNY Insight COVID Protocol for outdoor In-Person programs:\nAll participants must be vaccinated – Proof of vaccination is required.\nAll participants must register before attending NYInsight all forms of gatherings (sanghas included.)\nAll participants must wear masks.\nAll participants must follow social distancing guidelines by keeping 6’ apart. \nDisclaimer: Procedures adhere to current CDC guidelines.\nChanges may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\nFor the health and safety of our staff and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. \nMaximum participants: 20 people \nPlease bring:\n– Mask\n– Water\n– Lunch\n– Snacks\n– Rain gear\n– Rain Gear\n– Hiking shoes or trail runner (good for muddy or wet trails)\n– Sitting prop if needed (bench\, yoga mat\, etc.)\n– Journal and pen \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/tending-grief-in-nature/ CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/jamaicabay_signature_nps.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210828T210207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T215945Z UID:63712-1632855600-1632862800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering \nwith Amy Selzer \nTuesday\, September 28th\, 2021 | 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.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address.\nSoon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your link.\n(disregard the start time Zoom will provide – the program starts as noted above)\nYou may do so in advance for this meeting. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/tuesday-dharma-gathering-9-28-21/ 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:20210929T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210808T023819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T145957Z UID:63654-1632940200-1632949200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nAt Integral Yoga Institute\, Greenwich Village\n \nNYIMC is very excited to begin offering in-person\, indoor programs once again this Fall. Please see our safety protocols below.\n \n\nCourse: Wednesdays\, September 29th – November 18th\, 2021 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm\nDaylong: Saturday\, November 6th\, 2021 | 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\, mindful yoga\, and inquiry/discussion as a way of exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress and where we could intervene to change them. MBSR helps participants learn to alter their relationship with each moment of their lives and through it derive more joy\, fulfilment\, and meaning from their lives. Classes usually have 25 – 30 participants but may be smaller. 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 for students to feel connected and be inspired. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 30-45 minutes of daily formal meditation as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 41 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 regulate emotions\, 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\nTechniques 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 life with greater ease\nGreater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia\, xenophobia and gender inequity among many other challenges\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. \nIf you need financial assistance\, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email registration@nyimc.org for more info. \nParticipants may register after the orientation for this class but must still view a recorded orientation\, complete the pre-class questionnaire and arrange a pre-class interview with the teacher. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nCourse Sessions:\nWednesdays\, September 29th – November 17th\, 2021 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm \nDaylong Session:\nDaylong: Saturday\, November 6th\, 2021 | 9:30am – 5:00pm \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. \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Programs:**\nAll participants must be vaccinated – Proof of vaccination is required.\nAll participants must register before attending NYInsight all forms of gatherings (sanghas included.)\nAll participants must wear masks.\nAll participants will have their temperatures checked upon arrival.\nAll participants must follow social distancing guidelines (keep 6’ apart.) \n**Disclaimer:** Procedures adhere to current CDC guidelines. Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines. \nFor the health and safety of our staff and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. \nThis In-Person program will take place at Integral Yoga Institute\, Greenwich Village.\n227 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th avenues) \nAll in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \nCourse Registration:\n \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course-9-22-21-2/ CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/meditation6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210806T195849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T152743Z UID:63644-1632996000-1633003200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: An Unapologetically Buddhist Approach to Mindfulness - The Satipatthāna Sutta DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: An Unapologetically Buddhist Approach to Mindfulness – the Satipatthana Sutta \nwith Jon Aaron \nThursdays\, September 30th 2021 – March 17th 2022 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET \nFirst Foundation – September 30th\, 2021 – November 4th\, 2021 (6 weeks)\nSecond Foundation – November 11th\, 2021 – December 9th\, 2021 (4 weeks)\nThird Foundation – January 13th\, 2022 – February 3rd\, 2022 (4 weeks)\nFourth Foundation – February 10th\, 2022- March 17th\, 2022 (6 weeks) \nIn-person class meetings will take place at Integral Yoga Institute\, Greenwich Village \n“This is a super important course\, and Jon Aaron is the perfect person to offer up this deep exploration\, and point out its relevance in virtually every moment of our lives—anybody’s life. It is also invaluable for MBSR teachers who are unfamiliar with this teaching and text.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn\, September 2021 \nThe Four Establishments or Foundations of Mindfulness are the core of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and most other “mainstream” mindfulness programs. This 2600-year-old set of teachings offers an incredibly powerful path of practice as well as diverse ways of looking at\, and working with\, our lived experience\, on and off the cushion. There is far more to the Satipatthana Sutta that is apparent\, or even explicit\, in most secular mindfulness courses. This will be an opportunity to explore the teachings in the fuller context of the Buddha’s presentation\, unimpeded. \nThough all Four Satipatthanas overlap\, each section will dive into one while relating to the others. You may register for all 20 weeks\, or go section by section. \nEach 2-Hour class includes a periods of practice\, inquiry\, a Dharma talk and discussion. There will also be two full-days of practice associated with the course. \nThis course will be appropriate for anyone who has completed an MBSR Class\, Insight 101 or other mindfulness meditation class as well as those who have advanced practices. If you have questions about whether this is the right course for you\, please write to me. \nSection One — Coming Back to the Body with love!\nSeptember 30th-November 4th\, 2021 – Six weeks\nExploring the key teachings in the First Establishment: Mindfulness of the Body. \nSection Two — The Tonality of Experience\nNovember 11th-December 9th\, 2021 – Four Weeks\nWorking through the Second Establishment of Mindfulness: Vedana or how the mind receives experience. \nSection Three — The Wild and Crazy Mind\nJanuary 13th-February 3rd\, 2022 – Four Weeks\nContemplating the Third Establishment of Mindfulness: Mindfulness of Mind\, or how experience is influenced by the habitual responses and how mindful awareness creates the capacity to see beyond this. \nSection Four — Mapping Experience\nFebruary 10th-March 17th\, 2022 – Six Weeks\nMindfulness of Mind Objects (Dharmas): The Fourth and last of the Satipatthana teachings incorporates many other teachings which are primarily different ways of looking at our moment to moment experience including the obstacles and signs of progress toward one’s awakening and a deeper understanding of Dukkha and the end of Dukkha. \nThis course will use many resources in its exploration including the writings of Bhikkhu Analayo\, Bhante Gunaratana and Bhante Sujato and of course the various translations of the sutta. \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Programs:\nAll participants must be vaccinated – Proof of vaccination is required.\nAll participants must register before attending NYInsight all forms of gatherings (sanghas included.)\nAll participants must wear masks.\nAll participants will have their temperatures checked upon arrival.\nAll participants must follow social distancing guidelines (keep 6’ apart.) \nDisclaimer: Procedures adhere to current CDC guidelines. Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines. \nFor the health and safety of our staff and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. \nIn-person programs will take place at Integral Yoga Institute\, Greenwich Village\, New York City\nAll in-person programs may convert to online programs if circumstances dictate. \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. \nModule 2: Second Foundation Only: (November 11th\, 2021 – December 9th\, 2021 (4 weeks))\n \nModule 3: Third Foundation Only: January 13th\, 2022 – February 3rd\, 2022 (4 weeks)\n \nModule 4: Fourth Foundation Only: February 10th\, 2022- March 17th\, 2022 (6 weeks)\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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/an-unapologetically-buddhist-approach-to-mindfulness-the-satipatthana-sutta/2021-09-30/ LOCATION:Hybrid: In-person and Online CATEGORIES:Buddhist Studies Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buddha-hands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210916T203321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T203951Z UID:64503-1633078800-1633084200@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 1st\, 8th\, 15th & 29th\, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET (skipping Oct. 22nd)\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:\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\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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-21/ 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/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210901T013846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T232648Z UID:63723-1633168800-1633183200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Awakening - Joy to Stillness DESCRIPTION:Postponed: Awakening – Joy to Stillness \nwith Tara Mulay \nSaturday\, October 2nd\, 2021 | 10:00am – 2:00pm ET \nDuring this practice period together\, we will explore the conditions that progressively lead to awakening. These conditions\, specifically described by the Buddha\, begin with experiences accessible to all of us\, including an orientation towards non-harming and an understanding of the causes of stress. When we practice mindfulness with these as our foundation\, we begin to develop a sense of empowerment based on an initial confidence in the practice\, which leads to joy and stillness. \nTogether\, we will cultivate awareness of this unfolding\, including the felt sense of the wholesome qualities that arise as mindfulness opens our hearts to the potential for awakening. \nThis practice period is suitable for experienced and beginning meditators and will follow this schedule: \n10:00am – 11:00am: Guided Meditation & Instructions on Walking and other Mindful Movement\n11:00am – 11:30am: Walking Meditation or Other Mindful Movement\n11:30pm – 12:15pm: Guided Meditation\n12:15pm – 12:45pm: Dharma talk and Q&R\n12:45pm – 1:15pm: Walking Meditation or Other Movement\n1:15pm – 1:45pm: Guided Meditation \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/awakening-joy-to-stillness/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/eyes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210927T145426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T151210Z UID:64604-1633460400-1633467600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering\n \nwith Wildency de Fátima Jury\n \nTuesday\, October 5th\, 2021 | 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.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address.\nSoon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your link.\n(disregard the start time Zoom will provide – the program starts as noted above)\nYou may do so in advance for this meeting. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/tuesday-dharma-gathering-10-5-21/ 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:20211006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210822T152053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T152137Z UID:63691-1633546800-1633552200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Giving Up All Hope of a Better Past - Tools for Forgiving Ourselves and Others DESCRIPTION:Online: Giving Up All Hope of a Better Past: Tools for Forgiving Ourselves and Others\n \nwith Bodhipaksa\n \nWednesdays\, October 6th – October 27th\, 2021 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \n\n \nResentment—which includes shame\, and self-hatred—is common and intensely painful. It’s also very hard to escape from\, because something in us believes\, despite all the harm it causes\, that resentment can protect us from harm. In the end we forgive not in order to excuse wrongs committed in the past\, but so that we don’t poison our lives in the present. \nOn each of the four evenings of this course\, Bodhipaksa will explore one of the myths that bind us to resentment and keep us mired in the suffering it causes. He will also offer tools and perspectives for finding our way to peace and forgiveness. \n • We’ll explore the Myth of Perfection\, and learn how to be more at peace with our flaws\, our vulnerability\, and our imperfect nature.\n • We’ll explore the Myth of Free Will\, and see how accepting the conditioned nature of being human can help free us from blame and self-blame.\n • We’ll explore the Myth of the Self\, and learn how we can focus on behaviors rather than beings\, so that we can be less judgmental and more compassionate and tolerant.\n • We’ll explore the Myth of Punishment—the idea that punishing ourselves or others is a viable way to bring about change—and learn the powerfully transformative tools of compassion and self-compassion. \nSeeing through these myths and embracing these liberating tools and perspectives can help us move on from the pain and aversion of the past and instead live with joy and love in the present moment. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/giving-up-all-hope-of-a-better-past-tools-for-forgiving-ourselves-and-others/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bodhipaksa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210825T151929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T231349Z UID:63701-1633629600-1633635000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Postponed: A Life of Inner Worth - A Four Week Course DESCRIPTION:Postponed: A Life of Inner Worth – A Four-Week Course \nwith Peter Doobinin \nThursdays\, October 7th – October 28th\, 2021 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ET \nIn practicing the dharma\, we seek to develop our inner worth. What does this mean? How do we do this? And what are the benefits in doing so? \nIn this four-week course with longtime meditation teacher\, Peter Doobinin\, we’ll explore these crucial questions and learn about our innate goodness and our capacity to develop it. \nThe course will also include an investigation of elements of the path\, sometimes known as merit\, that dharma students are asked to cultivate in developing their inner worth. \nEach class will consist of meditation\, teaching\, discussion\, and various practice activities. \nStudents who participated in the three-hour class in September may wish to take this course in the service of strengthening their practice and understanding of the teachings. All are welcome to attend. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/a-life-of-inner-worth-a-four-week-course/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bryan-minear-316499-unsplash-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210916T203321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T203627Z UID:64504-1633683600-1633689000@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 1st\, 8th\, 15th & 29th\, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET (skipping Oct. 22nd)\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:\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\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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-21-2021-10-08/ 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/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210910T042822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T170017Z UID:64364-1633714200-1633719600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Monthly Community Picnic DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Monthly Community Picnic\n \nFriday\, October 8th\, 2021 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM ET\n \nNew York Insight is happy and excited to invite you to celebrate summer in the great outdoors for a community picnic in Madison Square Park (11 Madison Avenue – near the previous New York Insight location). We look forward to being together! \nPlease bring a picnic meal as you wish for yourself to enjoy as we continue to gather. \nThis outdoor venue will not allow for a true “potluck” sharing but we welcome your recipes to share as you like. \nParticipation Requirements:\n• Vaccination is required! Please present proof of vaccination to the teacher on-site.\n• Mask Wearing at all times\, except when eating.\n• Social Distance at all times\, at least 6’ of distance.\n• You will be responsible to clean after yourself. \nDonation:\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  \n \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/monthly-community-potluck-10-8-21/ LOCATION:11 Madison Avenue\, Madison Ave and 24th Street\, 11 Madison Ave\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/samantha-fernandes-RRWHQntDk_g-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210907T135535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T044325Z UID:64324-1633716000-1633723200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Finding Refuge DESCRIPTION:Online: Finding Refuge\n \nwith Ayya Anandabodhi\n \nFriday\, October 8th\, 2021 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET\n \n\n \nBy settling into our direct experience\, aligning with the truth-of-the-way-things-are\, we can find peace\, even in the midst of challenging times. \nDuring this evening with Buddhist monastic\, Ayya Anandabodhi\, she will be offering guided meditation and Dhamma teaching that point us back to that ever-present refuge. A place that we can return to\, no matter what life brings. \nRegistration:\nFor this program\, registration will cover New York Insight cost only and will not be shared with the teacher. All dana (donations) will go to support Ayya and her monastery\, please offer generosly.\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\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**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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/finding-refuge/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Buddha_Hands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210909T163055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T000002Z UID:64346-1633773600-1633795200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Deepening Refuge DESCRIPTION:Online: Deepening Refuge \nwith Ayya Anandabodhi \nSaturday\, October 9th\, 2021 | 10:00am – 4:00pm ET \nThe Buddha recognized the calamitous nature of this world and pointed us to a place of refuge that\, with practice and sincere investigation\, can bring great peace and happiness in our lives. \nComing together as community\, exploring the truth-of-the-way-things-are\, and bringing awareness to our direct experience\, we can rediscover that place of refuge that the Buddha pointed to all those years ago. \nAs we find greater peace within ourselves\, we can become a source of peace and safety for others and find joy\, even in challenging times. \nThe Teaching is timeless. The Refuge is ever-present. Come and see for yourself. \nDuring this daylong\, Ayya Anandabodhi will offer guided meditations\, Dhamma teaching\, a little chanting\, and a time of Q & A. There will also be times of silent meditation together. Participants are requested to keep Noble Silence during the day to support a deepening of awareness. This daylong will be suitable for both new and experienced practitioners. \nRegistration:\nFor this program\, registration will cover New York Insight cost only and will not be shared with the teacher. All dana (donations) will go to support Ayya and her monastery\, please offer generosly.\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\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**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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/deepening-refuge/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreats,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ayya.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20211006T234305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T234424Z UID:64851-1634065200-1634072400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nTuesday\, October 12th\, 2021 | 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.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address.\nSoon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your link.\n(disregard the start time Zoom will provide – the program starts as noted above)\nYou may do so in advance for this meeting. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/tuesday-dharma-gathering-10-12-2021/ 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:20211015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210916T203321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T203737Z UID:64505-1634288400-1634293800@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 1st\, 8th\, 15th & 29th\, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET (skipping Oct. 22nd)\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:\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\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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-21-2021-10-15/ 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/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210909T164612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T164509Z UID:64348-1634461200-1634468400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Stages of Awakening DESCRIPTION:Online: Stages of Awakening \nwith Bhante Suddhāso \nSunday\, October 17th\, 2021 | 9:00am – 11:00am ET \nThere are ten obstacles to overcome on the way to Awakening\, called saṁyojana (fetters)\, grouped into three subsets. As each set is progressively abandoned\, one attains to progressively higher stages of awakening. In this talk\, Buddhist monastic Bhante Suddhāso will explain each of the ten fetters and how we can overcome them. \nThis event is co-presented with Buddhist Insights. \nRegistration:\nTo receive your direct link to join this program\, please click the link below.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address. Soon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your link. You may do so in advance of this program\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscu-pqD0tH9BOeZiqCbnQL9sWpK6PZuuX\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your Zoom link to join the program.\nNote: disregard the start time marked in your confirmation email from Zoom. The program begins at 9:00 AM Eastern Time \nDonation\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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/stages-of-awakening/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20211007T015410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T015433Z UID:64855-1634670000-1634677200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering\n \nwith Lani Miller\n \nTuesday\, October 19th\, 2021 | 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.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address.\nSoon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your link.\n(disregard the start time Zoom will provide – the program starts as noted above)\nYou may do so in advance for this meeting. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/tuesday-dharma-gathering-10-19-21/ 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:20211020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210910T042011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T141728Z UID:64363-1634754600-1634763600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \n\nCourse: Wednesdays\, October 20th – December 15th\, 2021 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET (skipping November 24th for Thanksgiving Holiday)\nDaylong: Saturday\, November 20th\, 2021 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET \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\, mindful yoga\, and inquiry/discussion as a way of exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress and where we could intervene to change them. MBSR helps participants learn to alter their relationship with each moment of their lives and through it derive more joy\, fulfilment\, and meaning from their lives. Classes usually have 25 – 30 participants but may be smaller. 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 for students to feel connected and be inspired. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 30-45 minutes of daily formal meditation as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 41 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 regulate emotions\, 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\nTechniques 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 life with greater ease\nGreater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia\, xenophobia and gender inequity among many other challenges\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. \nIf you need financial assistance\, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email registration@nyimc.org for more info. \nParticipants may register after the orientation for this class but must still view a recorded orientation\, complete the pre-class questionnaire and arrange a pre-class interview with the teacher. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nPlease note that MBSR program participants will have the opportunity to join a research study examining the effects of the course. A stipend of up to $150 will be paid to each of the study participants. CLICK HERE for more information about the study. \nCourse Sessions:\nWednesdays\, October 20th – December 15th\, 2021 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET (skipping November 24th for Thanksgiving Holiday) \nDaylong Session:\nSaturday\, November 20th\, 2021 | 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 \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-10-21/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,MBSR & Related Courses 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:20211022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210910T013057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T013935Z UID:64353-1634925600-1634932800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Cultivating Courage in Changing Times DESCRIPTION:Online: Cultivating Courage in Changing Times\n \nwith Deborah Eden Tull\n \nFriday\, October 22nd\, 2021 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET\n \n\n \nOne of the gifts of global uncertainty is that it invites us to re-learn how to move through the dark gracefully. Darkness is not the absence of light\, but a vital expression of nature and the mystery itself… from which everything arises and everything will return to. How can our dharma practice support us to fear less and meet change\, liminality\, and the unknown with courage rather than resistance? How can we learn how to meet fear itself with an open heart\, on behalf of the greater good? \nAs we re-awaken to the power of presence to heal all that we have pushed away as a species\, the more we gain access to a hidden source of energy and resiliency with which to meet the task at hand. Discomfort and perceived obstacles are not our challenge but our invitation; not a sign of something to turn away from\, but a welcoming threshold to move directly towards. \nJoin dharma teacher Deborah Eden Tull for a guided meditation\, dharma talk\, relational mindfulness\, and Q&A. We will explore the innate courage of true nature and how to follow that tendril of courage in the face of fear. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/cultivating-courage-in-changing-times/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210910T030513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T165541Z UID:64355-1634983200-1635001200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Letting Go of Fear on Behalf of Collective Consciousness DESCRIPTION:Online: Letting Go of Fear on Behalf of Collective Consciousness\n \nwith Deborah Eden Tull\n \nSaturday\, October 23rd\, 2021 | 10:00am – 3:00pm ET\n \n\n \nIn this age of global uncertainty\, there is a collective invitation to learn to embrace\, rather than fear or resist\, the unknown. When we replace judgment with curiosity and turn towards\, rather than away from our in-the-moment experience of fear\, we can recognize the choice we have in every moment. We can remember who we really are. \nWhile it is the imperative of the human heart to move beyond the comforts\, restrictions\, and boundaries of conditioned thought\, the inter-subjective nature of conditioning causes us to accept things that are not real as true and absolute. What this means is that we tend not to question fear-based thought patterns that are shared by our friends\, our neighbors\, our relatives\, and our leaders\, even when they might be untrue. \nIn this day-long retreat\, we will explore how to work with FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) through compassionate inquiry and subtle body awareness. \nWe will cultivate a sense of joyful responsibility to the collective\, which supports us to release fear-based conditioning. \nWe will explore:\n* How does inquiry and subtle body awareness allow us to meet the energy of fear with compassion?\n* How can we release fear-based stories in order to remain open to the spiritual dimensions of our experience?\n* How can we practice conscious discernment and clear seeing when fear is not ours but the ego’s? And how do we learn to befriend the void itself? \nThis restorative experiential retreat will include meditation\, dharma talks\, mindful inquiry\, relational mindfulness\, and facilitated group discussion. These teachings draw upon the wisdom of Zen Buddhism\, relational intelligence\, and the natural world. \nWe will gather in conscious community through Zoom\, while balancing practice and care for our bodies with time on the screen. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/letting-go-of-fear-on-behalf-of-collective-consciousness/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Retreats,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:20211024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210828T212311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T181924Z UID:63713-1635069600-1635080400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Gladdening the Mind as We Grow in Our Confidence DESCRIPTION:Online: Gladdening the Mind as We Grow in Our Confidence\n \nwith Amy Selzer & Nancy Glimm\n \nSundays\, October 24th – November 14th\, 2021 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET\n \n\n \nEveryone has goodness within. We feel empowered when we are able to tap into this goodness and free our minds rather than being caught in habitual thoughts and patterns. \nIn this online course with meditation teachers Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm\, we will explore how to see the mind’s activity and understand how we feed counterproductive mental habits or not. We will also deepen our ability to find ease in our daily lives and learn how to increase awareness when faced with difficulties. \nWe will use our breath\, imagination\, and the dharma to harness our negative thinking and cultivate wisdom and true happiness. Together we will discover how to recognize and nurture our innate goodness within. \nThese classes are open to both beginning and experienced practitioners. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/gladdening-the-mind-as-we-grow-in-our-confidence/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rafael-sanfilippo-a_JDfx3DAdM-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210828T214102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T163811Z UID:63714-1635190200-1635193800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Insight Out Refuge - LGBTQI Sangha - Consolations of the Triple Gem DESCRIPTION:Online: Insight Out Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha – Consolations of the Triple Gem \nwith Jay Michaelson \nMonday\, October 25th\, 2021 | 7:30pm-8:30pm ET\nAll friends and allies are invited to join the Insight OUT Refuge for this evening. \nThe Buddhadharma has many applications: liberation\, ethical refinement\, and also\, in challenging times especially\, refuge (sarana). Unlike secular modalities\, the Dharma is not a set of tools; it is meant also to be a shelter from the storm that offers and emotional\, even embodied\, consolation. Building on the framework of the triple gem — the refuges in Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha — this talk explores how the Dharma can console all of us\, particular LGBTQ+ and allied folks\, in the contexts of climate anxiety\, pandemic trauma\, and political polarization. \nRegistration:\nTo receive your direct link to join this program\, please click the link below.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address.
Soon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your Zoom link to join the program.
You may do so in advance of this program. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfumgrToiEtSz75axM6Y0EffKsFHljtH \nNote: disregard the start time marked in your confirmation email from Zoom. The evening program will start at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. \n \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/consolations-of-the-triple-gem/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/jon-tyson-518811-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20211007T015958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T020600Z UID:64856-1635274800-1635282000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering DESCRIPTION:Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering\n \nwith Amy Selzer\n \nTuesday\, October 26th\, 2021 | 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.\nYou will be asked to enter your name and email address.\nSoon after\, you will receive a confirmation email containing your link.\n(disregard the start time Zoom will provide – the program starts as noted above)\nYou may do so in advance for this meeting. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/tuesday-dharma-gathering-10-26-2021/ 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:20211029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210916T203321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T203846Z UID:64506-1635498000-1635503400@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 1st\, 8th\, 15th & 29th\, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET (skipping Oct. 22nd)\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:\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\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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. By registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. If you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-21-2021-10-29/ 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/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T063058 CREATED:20210930T174734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T185749Z UID:64617-1635759000-1635766200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Insight Meditation 101 - Six-Week Beginners’ Course DESCRIPTION:Online: Insight Meditation 101 – Six-Week Beginners’ Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nMondays\, November 1st – December 13th\, 2021 | 9:30am – 11:30am ET\nPlease note: This course will not meet on Monday\, November 22nd due to the Thanksgiving Holiday \nThere are many types of meditation and many reasons why one might be drawn to it. Meditation can be a powerful way to reduce stress. It can also help us to understand and relate to challenging feelings in healthier ways. \nAlong with these possible benefits\, and perhaps most importantly\, meditation offers us the opportunity to learn to be fully present and open to whatever is happening in our own experience\, just as it is. Through this kind attention\, happiness and peace grow in our lives; we learn to be kinder and more accepting of ourselves and bring this awareness into our relationships and the world we share. \nIf you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate\, or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have\, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm\, supportive environment. \nWe will emphasize experiential practice\, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation\, and explore how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives. \nClasses will include time for practice\, talks\, guidance from the teacher\, and plenty of time for sharing and Q&A. \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. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational\, promotional\, advertising\, or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/insight-meditation-101-six-week-beginners-course-10-21/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/close-up-of-woman-meditating-indoors.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR