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SUMMARY:Postponed: Quiet Joy - An Invitation to Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Postponed: Quiet Joy – An Invitation to Awakening\n \nwith Jeanne Corrigal\n \nThursdays\, October 6th – 20th\, 2022 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, the course has been postponed to a later date\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha encouraged us to live in joy\, even in times of affliction.  Joy supports freedom in our own heart and mind\, and strengthens our capacity to support our communities.  This course will explore what Jeanne calls ‘Quiet Joy’\, and its central role in awakening. Jeanne looks forward to gathering with you in community – a quiet joy\, in itself. \nThursday\, October 6 Quiet Joy: Accepting the Invitation\nThis session will explore the invitation that joy offers us into the process of Awakening\, and the many places in the suttas that this invitation is offered.  \nThursday\, October 13 Reliable Sources of Quiet Joy\nThis session will include gentle small group relational practices to cultivate accessible and reliable quiet joys. \nThursday\, October 20 Living in Joy\nOn this last session\, we will reflect together on how to live in joy in our everyday world\, in the midst of the challenge and happiness. \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.\nCLICK HERE  to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease 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 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-invitation-to-awakening/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Brian Simmons \nWednesday\, October 12th\, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nLocation: Still Mind Zendo at 37 West 17th St\, #6W\, New York City \n \n\n  \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nNew York Insight is excited to offer a brand new series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.  \n  \nSpace is limited\, please RSVP below.\nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\n•All participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.\n•All participants must RSVP in advance before attending the program.\n•All participants must wear masks at all times.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. Please let us know so those on the waiting list will be able to attend. \nDisclaimer:\n•Procedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.\n•Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.\n•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/in-person-community-meditation-gathering-10-12-22/
LOCATION:Still Mind Zendo\, 34 W. 15th Street\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T163000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Lani Miller \nWednesday\, October 19th\, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nLocation: Still Mind Zendo at 37 West 17th St\, #6W\, New York City \n \n\n  \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nNew York Insight is excited to offer a brand new series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.  \n  \nSpace is limited\, please RSVP below.\nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\n•All participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.\n•All participants must RSVP in advance before attending the program.\n•All participants must wear masks at all times.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. Please let us know so those on the waiting list will be able to attend. \nDisclaimer:\n•Procedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.\n•Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.\n•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/in-person-community-meditation-gathering-10-19-22/
LOCATION:Still Mind Zendo\, 34 W. 15th Street\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T203000
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SUMMARY:Online: Meeting Grief and Loss with Wisdom and Kindness
DESCRIPTION:Online: Meeting Grief and Loss with Wisdom and Kindness\n \nwith Kimberly Brown\n \nThursday\, October 20th\, 2022  | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \n\n  \nIn her new book Navigating Grief and Loss: 25 Buddhist Practices to Keep your Heart Open to Yourself and Others\, meditation teacher Kimberly Brown weaves together poignant personal stories of loss with traditional mindfulness and metta practices. Her approach to the changes in life—the death of a parent\, getting fired from your job\, or an unexpected divorce—empowers you to engage with and befriend your sadness\, pain\, and mourning\, and discover the true openness and peace available within us all\, no matter what the circumstances.  \nIn this evening talk\, Kimberly will lead brief mediations and explore aspects of her book to help anyone suffering with loss—of any kind—access and benefit from their own beautiful qualities of love\, compassion\, and wisdom.  \nThis program is appropriate for and open to anyone who is experiencing mourning and grief\, and anyone who knows someone struggling to deal with loss and death. No experience with meditation or Buddhism is necessary and all 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.\nCLICK HERE  to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease 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 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/meeting-grief-and-loss-with-wisdom-and-kindness/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T143000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Brian Simmons \nWednesday\, October 26th\, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nLocation: Still Mind Zendo at 37 West 17th St\, #6W\, New York City \n \n\n  \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nNew York Insight is excited to offer a brand new series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.  \n  \nSpace is limited\, please RSVP below.\nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\n•All participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.\n•All participants must RSVP in advance before attending the program.\n•All participants must wear masks at all times.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. Please let us know so those on the waiting list will be able to attend. \nDisclaimer:\n•Procedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.\n•Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.\n•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/in-person-community-meditation-gathering-10-26-22/
LOCATION:Still Mind Zendo\, 34 W. 15th Street\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T203000
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SUMMARY:Online: Finding Calm in a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Online: Finding Calm in a Crisis \nwith Bodhipaksa \nWednesdays\, October 26th – November 16th\, 2022 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \n\n \nLife can be challenging\, and we need to learn to draw on all the tools at our disposal for taking care of our own well-being and for being helpful to others. \nJoin Bodhipaksa on this four-evening course as we tap into the practical wisdom of the Buddhist meditation tradition so that we can learn to: \n\nTrigger calm and relaxation and bring more rest and ease into our lives.\nDevelop the confidence to remain present with ourselves\, even when our experience is challenging.\nOffer ourselves warmth\, support\, and encouragement as we go through life.\nFind the strength to connect compassionately with others\, in ways that leave us feeling buoyed up rather than dragged down.\n\nThese simple practices can help us dramatically change our experience of life\, so that we become islands of calm and reassurance for the world\, bringing peace not just to ourselves\, but to others as well. \nThis course is open to experienced practitioners and complete newcomers.\nNo prior meditation experience is necessary. \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.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease 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 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-calm-in-a-crisis/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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