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Online: A Verified Kind of Faith – Buddhism & Addiction Recovery

with Walt Opie
Thursday, June 5th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
For many of us in recovery from addiction, the word “faith” can have challenging associations. But the Buddha himself discouraged people from acting out of blind faith—he taught it as a confidence in the teachings and practice that grows over time, rooted in experience. During this program, we'll explore how this kind of faith can empower us and help keep us on the path of recovery. Find out more

Online: Resting in the Middle of the Full Catastrophe

with Yong Oh
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
Over the course of this evening event, we will explore how rest can permeate our spiritual life and practice in such a way that resting itself becomes a profound and essential doorway on the path of awakening. Drawing from the Buddhist tradition, we’ll examine how this practice is essential and radical for the times we live in. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Dharma Rhythms – All About the Bass

featuring Marty Jaffe, John Ferrara, and Jason Smith | moderated by Josh Wexler
Friday, June 13th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET
 
Get ready for a night where sound meets stillness! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the crossroads of music and contemplative practice. This benefit event for NY Insight also features a raffle, with prizes that include dharma courses, artwork, and unique experiences. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Free Urban Retreat Info Session and Q&A

with Leslie Booker and Dalila Bothwell
Friday, June 20th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
 
During this live Q&A session, teachers Leslie Booker and Dalila Bothwell will explain the format of NY Insight's first annual Six-Day Non-Residential Meditation Retreat and answer any questions you may have about embarking on a weeklong commitment to meditation practice. Find out more

Online: Somatically Sensing – Knowing Thoughts and Emotions through Sensations

with Jill Satterfield
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
For most of us, when we experience stress and distress, our first reaction is to cycle around the thoughts and feelings that we think are to blame. This often leads to rumination and even more distress. A different approach is to mine the sensations of thoughts and emotions: by discovering the physical embodiment of thoughts and feelings, we can respond without getting caught up in a story or discursive thinking. Find out more

Online: Holding Space for the Immigrant Community

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Thursday, June 26th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
Immigrant communities are facing steep challenges at this moment. What can we do to take care of ourselves in uncertain times? Wildecy de Fátima Jury will lead this special evening reflection on the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Seven Factors of Awakening, and how we can use these lessons to avoid the trap of despair. Find out more

Online: Cultivating the Joyful Heart – Buddhist Practices for Difficult Times

with Scott Tusa
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
What if there was a time-tested path to transform fear, anxiety, and reactivity? Former monk Scott Tusa leads this gathering on the Buddhist practice of Boundless Joy, which offers a powerful antidote to challenging emotions, helping us rediscover our innate capacity for well-being and compassionate service even amidst difficulty. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Finding Refuge in an Unstable World

with Bradley Donaldson
Thursday, July 17th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
In times of uncertainty—whether personal or global—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. In this evening session with Bradley Donaldson, we will take a moment to pause and recenter. Through guided meditation, shared readings, and straightforward Dharma reflections, we will explore how the Buddha’s teachings can help us find refuge—not in escaping the world, but in turning towards it with compassion and clarity. Find out more

Online: An Embodied Pathway to Liberation

with Fleet Maull
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
Join us for a special evening of reconnecting with your body’s intelligence and building a resilient nervous system. Rooted in network neuroscience, trauma-informed awareness, and nondual wisdom traditions, Fleet Maull's Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM) Meditation offers a practical and deeply embodied path to healing and awakening. Find out more
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