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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nWednesday\, April 3rd\, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET\n \nNew In-Person Location: Still Mind Zendo at 34 West 15th St\, 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\n \nOnline via Zoom – link below \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists 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! \nRSVP is not required for online attendance \nPlease join us using this Zoom link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84034355348?pwd=K3ZEZWpZZGo5aWZzL3RwUzlnK0xPQT09\nMeeting ID: 840 3435 5348 — Passcode: 23\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5HHxkZBR \nSpace for in-person attendance is limited. Please reserve your in-person seat below.\n\nPlease arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.\nReserved seats will be released at 6:30 PM to our waitlist.\nIf we are sold out\, please sign-up for the waiting list – there may be a gap before the Wait List opens.\nIf you are on the Wait List\, please email registration@nyimc.org between 5:30-6 pm on the day to inquire if space opened up for you to join us.\nWalk-Ins will be admitted if space is available on a first-come basis at the start of the program.\n\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 \nNote: 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. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/in-person-and-online-community-meditation-gathering-4-3-24/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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SUMMARY:Online: AI\, Ethics\, Compassion\, and the Path Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Online: AI\, Ethics\, Compassion\, and the Path Ahead\n \nwith Nikki Mirghafori\n \nTuesday\, April 9th\, 2024 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET\n \n\n \nIn the ever-expanding realm of artificial intelligence\, we are beckoned to remember our human essence – the wisdom\, compassion\, and ethical grounding that make us unique. As AI systems weave intricately into our lives and with rising concerns about super-intelligent systems\, it becomes imperative to ensure that they not only echo human intelligence but also human virtues.  \nThe design and use of AI should not be mere reflections of our technical capabilities but\, more importantly\, of our profound spiritual understanding.  \nIn this talk\, we will explore the importance of understanding the values we are individually and collectively optimizing for\, emphasizing the pivotal role personal wisdom\, compassion\, and ethics play in guiding this powerful tool for the greater good. \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. If you’re still having trouble with registration\,\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\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/ai-ethics-compassion-and-the-path-ahead/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering\n \nwith Gary Singer\n \nWednesday\, April 10th\, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET\n \nNew In-Person Location: Still Mind Zendo at 34 West 15th St\, 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\n \nOnline via Zoom – link below \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists 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! \nRSVP is not required for online attendance \nPlease join us using this Zoom link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84034355348?pwd=K3ZEZWpZZGo5aWZzL3RwUzlnK0xPQT09\nMeeting ID: 840 3435 5348 — Passcode: 23\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5HHxkZBR \nSpace for in-person attendance is limited. Please reserve your in-person seat below.\n\nPlease arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.\nReserved seats will be released at 6:30 PM to our waitlist.\nIf we are sold out\, please sign-up for the waiting list – there may be a gap before the Wait List opens.\nIf you are on the Wait List\, please email registration@nyimc.org between 5:30-6 pm on the day to inquire if space opened up for you to join us.\nWalk-Ins will be admitted if space is available on a first-come basis at the start of the program.\n\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 \nNote: 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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-4-10-24/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering\n \nwith Jon Aaron\n \nWednesday\, April 17th\, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET\n \nNew In-Person Location: Still Mind Zendo at 34 West 15th St\, 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\n \nOnline via Zoom – link below \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists 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! \nRSVP is not required for online attendance \nPlease join us using this Zoom link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84034355348?pwd=K3ZEZWpZZGo5aWZzL3RwUzlnK0xPQT09\nMeeting ID: 840 3435 5348 — Passcode: 23\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5HHxkZBR \nSpace for in-person attendance is limited. Please reserve your in-person seat below.\n\nPlease arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.\nReserved seats will be released at 6:30 PM to our waitlist.\nIf we are sold out\, please sign-up for the waiting list – there may be a gap before the Wait List opens.\nIf you are on the Wait List\, please email registration@nyimc.org between 5:30-6 pm on the day to inquire if space opened up for you to join us.\nWalk-Ins will be admitted if space is available on a first-come basis at the start of the program.\n\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 \nNote: 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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-4-17-24/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering\n \nwith Leslie Booker\n \nWednesday\, April 24th\, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET\n \nNew In-Person Location: Still Mind Zendo at 34 West 15th St\, 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\n \nOnline via Zoom – link below \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists 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! \nRSVP is not required for online attendance \nPlease join us using this Zoom link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84034355348?pwd=K3ZEZWpZZGo5aWZzL3RwUzlnK0xPQT09\nMeeting ID: 840 3435 5348 — Passcode: 23\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5HHxkZBR \nSpace for in-person attendance is limited. Please reserve your in-person seat below.\n\nPlease arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.\nReserved seats will be released at 6:30 PM to our waitlist.\nIf we are sold out\, please sign-up for the waiting list – there may be a gap before the Wait List opens.\nIf you are on the Wait List\, please email registration@nyimc.org between 5:30-6 pm on the day to inquire if space opened up for you to join us.\nWalk-Ins will be admitted if space is available on a first-come basis at the start of the program.\n\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 \nNote: 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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-4-24-24/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All
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