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Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 | 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Janusz Welin
Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 | 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Now Online: Surprised by Joy

with Bhante Suddhaso
Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Buddhist teacher Bhante Suddhaso will give an online talk about the joy that comes through cultivating faith in Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha and how that joy serves as a basis for deepening Samadhi and Vipassana. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Angela Dews
Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Gary Singer
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Gary Singer
Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online: Belonging and Change

with Sebene Selassie and Sharon Salzberg
Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join Sebene Selassie and Sharon Salzberg as they come together for an online discussion on the themes of each of their forthcoming books, "You Belong" and "Real Change". Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online: Dispelling Delusion

with Ayya Soma
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join Buddhist monk Ayya Soma for an online talk about the ways we can ensure our practice of the Dhamma is geared towards undoing ignorance. After a guided meditation and talk, we will leave space for Q&A and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity to meet online with the NYI community and teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and discussion. Find out more

Online: Living a Principled Life

with Bhante Pamutto
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

How do we stay on the path through the ups and downs of life? Bhante Pamutto will discuss the Eightfold Path not just as a blueprint for liberation, but a description of the stable core to a life that is beautiful from beginning to end. Find out more

Online: Developing (Not Destroying) the Spiritual Faculties

with Venerable Santi
Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join us for an evening dharma talk with Buddhist Insights and Buddhist monastic Venerable Santi exploring the spiritual faculties that can propel us to deep and lasting awakening, and how these qualities can be carefully seeded, watered, and cultivated for the benefit of ourselves and all living beings. Find out more

Online Sacred Earth Sangha: Being a Sacred Warrior – Lessons from Standing Rock

with Thanissara
Monday, December 14th, 2020 from 7:00pm-8:30pm ET

The NYI Sacred Earth Sangha is a community formed around deep practice and conscious engagement of the challenges of the climate crisis. For this session of the SES we are delighted to host Thanissara, who’s deeply engaged in activism informed by decades of Buddhist practice and teaching, her time at Standing Rock, and with Baba Mandaza Kandemwa of Zimbabwe. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: A Journey Inward and Finding Refuge

with Tuere Sala
Sunday, January 10th, 2021 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

The journey inward towards awakening asks more of us than force of will. It is a gradual unfolding of understanding and equanimity. This evening will be both an introduction and an exploration into what is possible when we find a genuine refuge. Find out more

Online: Persistence in the Face of Adversity

with Ayyā Somā
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

The Buddha encourages practitioners to contemplate the source of our discomfort, no matter its form. Once we truly understand the nature of pain, loss, oppression, and despair, we can make the appropriate response and be free from the suffering they cause. Find out more

Online: The Radiant Mind

with Bhante Suddhāso
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Buddhist practice offers us the tools to free the mind from the constraints of discontent, irritation, and confusion—and when the mind is well liberated from these unwholesome states of mind, even temporarily, the path to true happiness becomes clear. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Angela Dews
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Gary Singer
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Liberation of the Heart

with Bhante Sumano
Tuesday April 6th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join Buddhist monk Bhante Sumano for a discussion of five common obstacles to meditation practice and the antidotes we can skillfully apply in response. Find out more

Online Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Gary Singer
Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 on 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: A Path of Devotion

with Oren Jay Sofer
Friday, July 23rd, 2021 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

A core part of the Noble Eightfold Path is cultivating a heart that is enriched by qualities like faith, confidence, and devotion. How can we understand these qualities and their relevance on the path in modern life today? What resources do we have to access a meaningful connection with them in our lives? Join author and meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer for this evening of practice and exploration. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Purifying the Mind – An Explanation of the Sabbāsava Sutta

with Ayyā Somā
Sunday, August 15th, 2021 from 9:00am - 11:00am ET

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Buddha's teachings is their flexibility: the Buddha offered countless ways of responding appropriately to any circumstance. Join Ayyā Somā as she discusses the Sabbāsava Sutta and how to apply it's teachings to both our meditation and our daily experience. Find out more

Online: Gentle Perseverance and Courage

with Tara Mulay
Thursday, September 9th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

While the Pali word “viriya” is often translated simply as “energy,” this heart quality actually involves cultivation of a kind of courage and gentle perseverance that sustains us and supports resilience. We will dedicate this evening of practice together to an exploration of the liberating potential of viriya. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Radical Friendship Roundtable – Sangha in a Pandemic

with Kate Johnson, Stacy McClendon, Dawn Mauricio, Jozen Tamori Gibson and JD Doyle
Friday, September 17th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

How can we give and receive true spiritual friendship in a time of isolation and uprising? Join us as we celebrate the release of dharma teacher Kate Johnson’s first book, Radical Friendship: Seven Ways to Love Yourself and Find Your People in an Unjust World, with a round table discussion on what radical friendship means within Buddhist communities and beyond. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller
Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Mindful Habit Change for Anxiety and Related Behaviors

with Laurence Magro & Nancy Logue, PhD
Thursdays, September 23rd - October 14th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

This interactive online course, based on the work of neuroscientist & addiction psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer, explores the science of habit change and teaches a step by step model to understand and outgrow unwanted habits such as anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism, and unwanted behaviors. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Wildency de Fátima Jury
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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 Find out more

Online: Finding Refuge

with Ayya Anandabodhi
Friday, October 8th, 2021 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

By 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. Find out more

Online: Cultivating Courage in Changing Times

with Deborah Eden Tull
Friday, October 22nd, 2021 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

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. Join dharma teacher Deborah Eden Tull as we explore the innate courage of true nature and how to follow that tendril of courage in the face of fear. Find out more

Online: The Wisdom of Self Compassion

with Kimberly Brown
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

Practicing self-compassion also enables us cultivate equanimity and courage—the wisdom we need to navigate the ever-changing circumstances of life with openness, patience, and clarity. Join us for this special evening of discussion, Q&A, and guided Metta (aka lovingkindness) meditation. Find out more

Online: The Generous Heart

with Rachel Lewis
Thursday, November 4th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

What if generosity were in itself a profound teaching about interconnection and non-self? In this evening we will explore the potential of generosity to deepen our practice Find out more

Online: Outsmart Your Pain – Mindfulness Tools for Chronic Pain

with Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD
Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

Mindfulness helps us to turn towards what is already here (painful or not) and act in the most kind and wisest way possible in that moment. While the principles taught in this introductory class can also be applied for emotional pain, it is geared towards those who suffer chronic physical pain or from a chronic illness. Find out more

Online: Loving Others, Loving Ourselves

with Bhante Sumano
Thursday, November 11th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Sincere Buddhist practice leads to a radical opening of the heart, which benefits everyone around us. Through meditation, reflections, and dialogue—Bhante Sumano will explore how we can cultivate unconditional love for all beings, including ourselves. Find out more

Online: Be Not Afraid – Messages From Buddha Nature

with Larry Ward
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

In this insight meditation practice, we come to see that every aspect of our being is in a permanent state of flux, and we learn how to appreciate the reality of our interconnectedness with the universe. It liberates us from a limited view of ourselves and helps us to see that we are nothing less than the universe becoming conscious of itself. Find out more

Online: Finding Motivation, Cultivating Compassion – The Four Reminders

with Dr. Shanté Paradigm Smalls
Thursday, December 16th, 2021 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

During this evening program, Dr. Smalls will (re)introduce attendees to the Four Reminders, a pithy and powerful teaching that emphasizes what is actually real and important: the preciousness of human birth, the reality of death and impermanence, the pitfalls and possibilities of karma, and lure of samsara. Find out more

Online: The Zen of Therapy – Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life

with Mark Epstein
Thursday, January 13th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

In his new book, The Zen of Therapy, Mark Epstein reflects on a year’s worth of selected sessions with his patients and observes how, in the incidental details of a given hour, his Buddhist sensibility influences the way he works. How are minds jolted in therapy? How is the ego disrupted and the soul made aware? How can Buddhism enhance (or obstruct) therapy? Find out more

Online: Introduction to Mindful Habit Change for Unwanted Eating Patterns

with Laurence Magro & Nancy Logue, PhD
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

So many people find themselves stuck in unhealthy and or uncomfortable relationships with food, weight, or body image! Learn about an evidence-based model of habit change that can help you develop sustainable patterns of self-care for eating and relating to your body. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Mindful Eating – Habit Change for Self-Care 6 Week Course

with Laurence Magro & Nancy Logue
Wednesday, February 2nd - March 9th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

Join Laurence Magro and Nancy Logue, psychotherapists and certified mindfulness educators, for a six week course to explore our habits of mind and heart around food and eating. Discover an innovative and compassionate approach to healing your relationship to this everyday life-sustaining activity. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Cultivating Emotional Wisdom

with Celeste Brooke Young
Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join InsightLA core teacher, Celeste Young for an engaging evening exploring some of the traditional Buddhist teachings on how to work mindfully with emotion, as well as modern approaches drawing on the latest research in positive psychology and neuroscience. Find out more

Online: Buddhist Practice for Modern Westerners

with Seth Zuiho Segall
Thursday, February 17th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Buddhism is a living tradition that has, throughout its history, adapted to the needs of the cultures that have adopted it. This evening will focus on how the goals of Western Buddhist practice are evolving, and how meditation can be understood within this evolving context. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The 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. Find out more

Online: Belonging through Lovingkindness

with Kimber Simpkins-Nuccio & Noliwe Alexander
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Join us for an afternoon/evening of discovering what it means to belong to ourselves and each other through the lens of deep reflection and Lovingkindness practice. Starting wherever you are, we’ll look at how to meet ourselves with friendliness in our own hearts and extend that grounded awareness into the world. Find out more

Postponed: Mindful Politics

with Bodhipaksa
Wednesdays, March 2nd - March 30th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

With the help of traditional Buddhist teachings and insights from social psychology, and through exploring our own minds and emotions in meditative practice, we’ll seek a way to practice a more compassionate, wiser, and more mindful politics. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: The Healing Journey Meets The Spiritual Path – How Pain and Illness Can Be a Vehicle for Awakening

with Dr. Paul Epstein
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET How we are with and relate to our pain and life's difficult challenges is as important as what we do to treat them. This workshop will be an exploration of how the teachings of the Buddha and mindfulness and compassion practice can be integrated in the process of facing and healing the dis-eases of our bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Community Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, April 28th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET This Town Hall will provide an opportunity for you to connect with each other and share your thoughts with all of us on how NYI can continue to support your practice and serve as your spiritual home. We will also share a brief report from our committees and the board president and update you on how we plan to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

Find out more

Cancelled: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Meditating With the Eyes

with Bodhipaksa
Thursday, May 5th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET Join Bodhipaksa for this evening exploring how the practice of kind eyes can transform our practice of lovingkindness, giving us effortless access to feelings of warmth, appreciation, and caring both for others and for ourselves. Even after a brief experience of these approaches to meditation, your practice may never be the same again. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Three Branches of the Buddhist Path in Daily Life

with Vance Pryor
Thursday, May 26th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET The path of Dharma practice is said to consist of ethical conduct, continuity of awareness, and discerning wisdom. This talk will emphasize the relationships between these three courses of training, and the benefits of making these pillars of our spiritual path. Find out more

Online: Being Boundaried – (Un)Knowing Your Selves

with sadada jackson
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET During this evening program, we will reflect on our boundary practice and engage in a wide range of wisdom teachings and dharma to deepen our understanding of our boundaries and the practices of our boundaries. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: We Were Made for These Times – Skillfully Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption

with Kaira Jewel Lingo
Wednesdays, June 15 - July 6th, 2022 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm ET So many of us are working through grief and personal hardship. Through this course, Kaira Jewel Lingo will offer a path to help us meet the individual and collective pain of these times — with open hearts, and clear minds. Learn timeless perspectives and attitudes that help us navigate the difficulties and upheaval of the present moment. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Amy Selzer
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

Online: Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET The Tuesday Dharma Gathering provides an introduction to Insight Meditation, as well as an opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment. These teacher-led gatherings are a chance 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. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Buddhism and Human Flourishing

with Seth Zuiho Segall
Thursdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET This online course explores how Buddhism is changing during the course of its transmission to the West and how it will continue to evolve to remain relevant to how we—as modern people—understand and construct our lives. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person: A Community Gathering in Central Park

Friday, July 29th, 2022 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET Join us at Central Park's Pilgrim Hill, East 72nd Street, for an evening celebrating the success of our Dharma Rhythms fundraiser. We will be meditating together, engaging in community connecting activities and just spending time in this beautiful location at Central Park.

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Online: Ungendering the Heart – The Brahma Viharas Are Contemporary Medicine for Modern Times

with Arisika Razak
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET Emphasis on the Buddha's teachings known as the Brahma Viharas can provide an antidote to patriarchal assumptions about "male" and "female" behavior, remindings us that these constructions are culturally scripted rather than biologically based - and they can provide a sense of freedom and wholeness that is both modern and timeless. Find out more

Online: Stand Up and Sit Down (The Courage of a Noble Heart)

with Joseph Mauricio
Thursday, August 11th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET We are living in challenging times, and while it's tempting to bypass suffering, the challenges of our life are part of the world we’ve inherited. The problems will be waiting for us, nonetheless. This online talk with meditation teacher Joseph Mauricio is on developing the spiritual resilience to face our world, as it arises, with engaged compassion. Find out more

Online: Buddhist Wisdom Perspectives and the Transformation of Racism

with Donald Rothberg
Friday, August 19th, 2022 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET In this evening talk, Donald Rothberg will particularly focus on the core wisdom teachings of the Buddha, integrated with attention to the history of race, whiteness and blackness, and racism in the English colonies and later the United States. How are the phenomena of race and racism in particular rooted in greed and ignorance, individual and collective, that then lead to hatred and massive dukkha? How can more clarity about these wisdom teachings and historical perspectives guide our current practice to transform racism? Find out more

Online: Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Heart

with Lani Miller
Wednesdays, August 24th - September 14th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET In this four week course we will explore the beautiful practice of equanimity together. We will learn from observing our individual patterns of reactivity and noticing how it feels when we are able to respond to life's circumstances rather than reacting to them. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Establishing Self Love and Confidence

with Melissa McKay
Wednesdays, September 7th - 28th, 2022 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm ET In this online four-week series with Melissa McKay, we'll talk about some Buddhist and modern tools for developing self love and confidence. We will learn to make these a habit for our lives and to overcome negativity in the mind whenever it arises. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Metta & Karuna – Love in Action

Leslie Booker & Devin Berry
Four Wednesdays, September 14th - October 5th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET The protection and focus of lovingkindness coupled with the fierceness of compassion, are together LOVE IN ACTION. These two heart practices can be cultivated and experienced in the meditative process, but really come alive when we know them in our everyday lives. Find out more

Online: Trauma and Meditation

with Amma Thanasanti
Thursday, September 15th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET The promise of meditation is to reduce or eliminate sorrow, pain and distress and to realize freedom from suffering. Accomplishing this goal becomes more complex with unresolved trauma. This introductory talk on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness -The Satipatthana Sutta- will summarize the meditation tools and teachings it contains, ways to use them to minimize trauma activation and as a support for trauma resolution. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Finding Balance in our Lives

with Tenku Ruff
Thursday, September 29th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET During this online evening of practice, Zen Teacher Tenku Ruff Osho will focus on finding balance, allowing our bodies show us the way, and letting go of the places where we feel stuck. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Meeting Grief and Loss with Wisdom and Kindness

with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, October 20th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET In this evening talk, Kimberly Brown will lead brief mediations and explore aspects of her book, Navigating Grief and Loss: 25 Buddhist Practices to Keep your Heart Open to Yourself and Others, to help anyone suffering with loss—of any kind—access and benefit from their own beautiful qualities of love, compassion, and wisdom. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Finding Calm in a Crisis

with Bodhipaksa
Wednesdays October 26th - November 16th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET Join Bodhipaksa for a four-week course and learn simple practices that 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. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Imagination, Interdependence, and Liberation

with Ben Connelly
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET Buddhism's teachings on the Three Natures show how imagination and awareness of interdependence can be harnessed to heal and transform systems of harm within ourselves and our communities, even as we realize that we are already inseparable from what is whole and complete. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: The Buddha, the Body, the Earth

with Arisika Razak
Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET This day of practice weaves Buddhist teachings on the body with earth-based Indigenous beliefs that celebrate the harvest, the ancestors, and the regenerative powers of the Earth and all who depend on her. As we enter the fall season, let's acknowledge our fragile imperiled Earth and our fragile imperiled bodies; let's honor our ancestors' wisdom and the beauty of our planet. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Living The Eightfold Path – The Buddha’s Path of Awakening

with Dan Harris and Joseph Goldstein
Thursday, November 17th, 2022 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET In this live online conversation, author and host of the Ten Percent Happier podcast, Dan Harris will interview author and founding Insight Meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein about the Buddha's instructions for living a happy life. This evening is a special benefit event for New York Insight Meditation Center. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Communication Survival Skills for the Holidays

with Elaine Retholtz & Valerie Brown
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm ET The holiday season can be both a joyful and a stressful time. Join us for a special evening to explore how we can be supported and grounded in practices based in wisdom from the Buddhist and Quaker faith traditions and relational mindfulness. These practices support our ability to bridge differences and improve the quality of our relationships this holiday season. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Freedom From the Known – A Conversation on Buddhism and Psychotherapy

with Mark Epstein and James Shaheen
Thursday, January 12th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET Join Dr. Mark Epstein and Tricycle editor James Shaheen for a special online discussion on Epstein's new book, The Zen of Therapy: Uncovering a Hidden Kindness in Life. Together they will explore how Western therapy can be considered a two-person meditation, and how mindfulness, much like a good therapist, can “hold” our awareness for us, allowing the therapeutic process to unfold, often in surprising ways. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Buddhist Practice and Transforming Racism

with Donald Rothberg
Thursdays, January 19th - February 23rd, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In this six-week course for those who identify as “white,” we will approach transforming racism inside and outside as an integral part of our spiritual practice, from a framework of Buddhist teachings and practices. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Concentration in Daily Life

with Tuere Sala
Thursday, February 9th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Concentration is often reserved for silent retreat practice. We think of it as something that requires a lot of work over a dedicated period of time. This discussion is about learning to cultivate concentration as part of the Eightfold path by incorporating it into our daily lives. Find out more

Online: Introduction to Habit Change for Mindful Eating and Consuming

with Laurence Magro & Nancy Logue
Thursday, February 16th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Stressed by your relationship with eating and/or other habits of consuming (streaming, gaming, shopping, social media)? Or perhaps you notice that you turn to food and/or other feeds to manage stress. What do you do when you are tired, bored, or experiencing difficult emotions? This introductory workshop will provide an overview of Reward-Based Learning and sustainable habit change and a sampling of experiential practices to take better care of yourself. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Mindful Eating and Consuming – Habit Change for Self-Care

with Laurence Magro & Nancy Logue
Thursdays, March 2nd - April 6th, 2023 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET

So many people find themselves stuck in unwanted and/or uncomfortable relationships with food, weight, body image, devices and their schedules. Mindfulness-Based Habit Change combines the tools of mindfulness practice and behavioral science to fundamentally change how we relate to our eating and other consuming behaviors. Find out more

Online: The House We Live In – Virtue, Wisdom, and Pluralism

with Seth Zuihō Segall
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

In this talk, Zen Buddhist priest and clinical psychologist Seth Zuihō Segall explores the commonalities between Buddhist, Confucian, and Aristotelean approaches to virtue and wisdom. We will examine the moral and intellectual virtues that promote flourishing, the diversity of ways in which we flourish, and the factors all flourishing lives share. Finally, we will address the problem of talking to each other across political and cultural divides, affirming the necessity of discovering ways to live together despite seemingly incommensurable differences. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Postponed: Developing the Five Spiritual Faculties

with Walt Opie
Postponed

In Buddhist teachings there are many lists, including an important one known as the Five Spiritual Faculties, which includes: faith (confidence), effort, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom (discernment). Each of these are inherent capacities we can cultivate and develop in our own practice, and they all work together. Join us for an evening discussion with visiting Insight Meditiation Teacher Walt Opie to explore how we can intergrate these important qualities in our own lives. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Coming Home to Joy – A Four Week Course For Women

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury & Charlene Cambridge
Tuesdays, April 4th - 25th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

The last few years many of us have gotten used to living with loneliness, isolation, grief and brain fog. Some of us have forgotten or neglected our creativity and stopped believing in our own joy - or sukha. In four part course of dharma, contemplation, guided meditation, chanting, movement, group sharing, writing, and other creative practices, we will be inspired to come home to our joy and the medicine of dharma. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Get Your Sit Together

with Bodhipaksa
Thursdays, April 6th - 27th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

Drawing on the latest psychological research on motivation and habit-building, along with timeless insights from Buddhist psychology, we'll explore how we can build a rock solid meditation practice and commit to sit daily, no matter what, so that we can all experience the benefits of regular meditation. Find out more

Online: Mindfulness and the Four Noble Truths

with Dave Smith
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

As Buddhist practices continue to take root in American society and culture much of the conversation and attention has been given to meditation practice and in particular, mindfulness. While this has certainly made a positive impact, how can we bring the teachings of the four noble truths into our practice and cultivation of mindfulness? During this evening Dave Smith will outline a framework and a set of practices that will bring these ideas to life. Together, we will discuss ways of integrating the time-tested and transformative aspects of these teachings. Find out more

In-Person Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Can We Meditate Our Way Out of Fear of Death?

with Paul Fulton
Thursday, April 27th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

In this evening talk with clinical psychologist and Director of Harvard Medical School’s Certificate Program in Mindfulness & Psychotherapy, Paul Fulton, we will explore how this existential anxiety is described in Buddhist terms, and how neurosis can be understood as an expression of delusion. We will ask how meditation speaks to this primal fear, or if it does at all. We will explore how an existential perspective bridges much of our conventional understanding of neurotic suffering and Buddhist views of impermanence, emptiness, and suffering. Find out more

In-Person: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Awakening Through the Senses

with nico hase
Thursday, May 11th, 2023 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join visiting teacher nico hase, to learn how to fully arrive in our senses and discover a simplicity and depth that is hidden in plain sight. Together we will explore what's available for us, right at the heart of experience, and tap into the joy of being a whole, fully-engaged human. Find out more

In-Person: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Down and Out – Working with Grief and Grace

with sadada jackson
Thursday, May 18th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

During this evening with teacher sadada jackson, we will consider the role of grief in our life, how grief and grace are related, and use practices and cycles to support us in our grieving and liberation practice. Find out more

In-Person: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

Due to hazardous environmental conditions, we moved tonight’s gathering online via Zoom for the health and safety of our teacher, staff and our community at large. Please join us via Zoom. New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck

with David Nichtern
Thursday, June 15th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

If you feel stuck in any of the areas of creativity, practice, or livelihood, or could benefit from exploration of the underlying principles that can lead to greater integration and harmony in your life, joining us for a special guest workshop with Buddhist teacher and four-time Emmy award-winning and two-time Grammy-nominated composer and musician, David Nichtern. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, July 5th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Everyday Life is the Way of Awakening

with José Shinzan Palma
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

In this online program with José Shinzan Palma, we'll contemplate how we can get out of the duality of "my practice and the world outside" through an exploration of the body-mind as the entire world. Find out more

Online: Cultivating Faith, Trust, Confidence

with Melissa McKay
Tuesdays, July 18th, 25th, & August 1st, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

Saddha is a Pali word often translated as faith, trust or confidence and is one of the Buddha's teachings on the 5 Spiritual Faculties. Join Melissa McKay for this enlightening three-week journey to nurture this extraordinary quality and strengthening it in our meditation practice and lives so we can live with more trust, confidence, and serenity. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: You Are A Wonder Of Life

with Cuong Lu
Thursday, July 20th, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

When we look deeply at the truths in our lives — without glossing over or denying them — we become present for what is, including the meaning behind our suffering. Join Buddhist teacher and scholar, Chong Lu for an online discussion exploring and learning about suffering. Once we understand it's nature, we have a chance to discover true happiness. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Dana – The Practice of Generosity in Daily Life

with Vance Pryor
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Not only have acts of generosity supported sanghas for thousands of years, but it is also an essential practice and way of relating to others and the world that trends towards liberation. This talk will explore the traditional practice of dana, generosity, and their role in enriching our lives. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: The Healing Gift Of Being With What Is

with Lani Miller
Tuesdays, August 15th, 22nd, 29th & September 12th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

As living beings we experience and carry our share of wounds and places in need of healing. The Buddha's teachings include a path that ultimately offers us healing from all suffering. In this course we will explore how learning to be fully present in each moment with what is happening in our bodies, hearts, and minds can be deeply healing. Bringing qualities of interest and kindness to our exploration, we will investigate how the qualities of allowing what is and letting go can enhance and create space for this opening and healing to occur. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Insight 101 – A Six Week Meditation Beginner’s Course

with Lani Miller
Thursdays, September 7th - October 12th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

We invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. We will emphasize experiential practice, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation, and learn how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: The Way of Effortless Mindfulness

with Loch Kelly
Thursday, September 14th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

“Effortless mindfulness” is an advanced yet simple form of mindfulness available to us in the midst of our busy lives. In this experiential evening Loch will offer us immediate ways to “unhook” awareness from chattering thoughts and shift into our awake peaceful mind and naturally embodied wakefullness. From this heartful space, students report that wisdom is freely available and compassionate activity naturally arises. Find out more

Online: Unwinding Anxiety – Mindful Habit Change for Anxiety and Related Behaviors

with Laurence Magro and Nancy Logue
Tuesdays, September 19th - October 24th, 2023 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET

This interactive online course, based on the work of neuroscientist & addiction psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer, explores the science of habit change and teaches a step by step model to understand and outgrow unwanted habits such as anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism, and unwanted behaviors. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Postponed: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz
Course: Wednesdays, September 20th - November 8th, 2023 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET
Daylong: Sunday, October 29th, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:00pm ET

MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment. Find out more

Postponed: The Heart of Compassion – Looking Towards, Finding Ease

with Scott Tusa
Thursday, September 21st, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:30pm ET

Life doesn't always go the way we want. Rather than bypassing its challenges when they come up, meditation offers us an opportunity to look towards in order to find true contentment. In this in person evening talk, and through periods of meditation, experiential learning, and discussion, we will explore how to meet life’s challenges with more awareness, compassion, and ease. Find out more

Canceled: End of Summer Sangha Sunday – Community Gathering in Central Park

Sunday, September 24th, 2023 from 3:45pm - 6:00pm ET

Connect with your NYIMC community as we transition from Summer to Fall! We will meditate, meet, and then celebrate with an optional BYO Picnic. This gathering is the final of four outdoor, community events to celebrate the diversity of NYIMC’s sangha throughout New York City. Join us as summer ends and fall begins to meditate outside and to meet your NYIMC sangha across the boroughs.

Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Fire, Forgiveness, and Knowing the Truth for Yourself

with nico hase
Thursday, September 28th, 2023 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Join visiting Insight meditation teacher, nico hase, for an evening of stories, reflections, teachings, and dialogue. Together we will explore the three foundations of motivation, forgiveness, and deep inquiry as a way of clearing out what might be holding us back, and finding the motivation to walk forward on the path. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Socially Engaged Buddhism

with Mike Slott, Seth Segall, Karsten Struhl, and Pamela Weiss
Thursday, October 12th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In this workshop, we’ll explore different approaches to socially engaged Buddhism based on a variety of perspectives, including feminism, theories of human flourishing, and radical critiques of our social, economic, and political systems. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Socially Engaged Buddhist Approaches to the Climate Crisis

with Tom Carling, Mark Graham, Mike Slott and Karsten Struhl
Thursday, October 19th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In this workshop, we will discuss how the climate crisis is rooted in a broader systemic crisis and identify a variety of dharmic responses to the climate crisis, including forms of non-violent, direct action, community action, and the creation of broad, popular movements. Find out more

Online: Deep Rest as Wise Effort

with Kaira Jewel Lingo
Thursday, October 19th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

In this evening of practice, we are invited to return home to our body and mind to discover the wisdom and clarity that can emerge from profound rest. With so many aspects of our lives impacted and disrupted by systems that insist that we be ‘on’ all the time, during this event, we'll create a refuge to nurture and support our nervous systems, and practice ways to deeply rest together and in our daily lives. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Socially Engaged Buddhist Approaches to Racism

with Patrisse Cullors, Reggie Hubbard, Barbara Barnes and Katya de Kadt
Thursday, October 26th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In this workshop, we’ll explore how Buddhists – both white people and people of color – can respond to the structural roots of racism and the ways in which racism is internalized. Find out more

Postponed: Finding Refuge In Daily Life – The Gifts of the Three Jewels

with Lani Miller
Postponed

In these times of great change and uncertainty, knowing that refuge is possible and that direct access to it can be found through connection with our own body, heart, and mind is reassuring. In this four-week course, we will explore the powerful and transformative teachings of The Three Jewels and how we can make them accessible and applicable in our daily lives. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Allowing Life to Unfold – What Does It Mean to Let Go?

with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, November 9th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Many people feel that letting go means giving up, resigning, or detaching. But authentic letting go —knowing what you can and can’t control—is wise, compassionate, and sensible. Letting go of what you can’t control alleviates stress, struggle, and tension, and enables you to meet all circumstances with clarity and good sense. Find out more

In-Person and Online: New York Insight Fall Benefit

with Dan Harris and Leslie Booker
Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us for a captivating evening with Dan Harris, author of the best-selling book "10% Happier," and New York Insight's Guiding Teacher, Leslie Booker. This event is also a benefit celebrating an exciting new chapter for New York Insight. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Finding Your Way

with Sharon Salzberg and Jay Michaelson
Monday, December 4th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 8:15pm ET

In a conversation with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson, Sharon Salzberg will reflect on the essential dharma teachings in her new book, Finding Your Way, and on how they distill and reflect her many decades as a beloved meditation teacher. There will also be time for Q&A and a short guided meditation as well. Find out more

Online: Introduction to Mindful Eating and Consuming

with Laurence Magro and Nancy Logue
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Are you stressed by your eating and/or other habits of consuming? Have you noticed that you sometimes manage stress with food and/or other feeds (streaming, gaming, shopping, social media)? Join Mindful Habit Change facilitators Laurence Magro and Nancy Logue for an introduction to a model of sustainable habit change and learn accessible skills for self-care through seasonal stressors and beyond. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: The Dharma of Craving – Abandoning Attachment, Opening to Connection

with Walt Opie
Thursday, December 14th, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

When we get caught up in various forms of craving, desire, and attachment, we are often blocked from deeper connection with ourselves and others in our lives. It can be as if we are living with blinders on. What is the solution? Join Insight meditation teacher Walt Opie for an evening exploring how we get caught by craving, how it blocks us from meaningful connection, and how we can effectively move through it. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, December 27th, 2023, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: New York Insight’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gathering & Celebration

with Jon Aaron, Lani Miller and other NYI Teachers
Sunday, December 31st, 2023 from 9:00pm - 12:15am ET

New York Insight Meditation Center teachers and staff warmly invite you to our annual New Years Eve gathering and celebration. Join us for a special online evening which will include meditation, chanting, time for silence and for connection, setting intentions for the new year, and our wonderful unique ending in which all are invited to participate. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Get Your Sit Together

with Bodhipaksa
Mondays, January 8th - 29th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

This four-week course is designed to help you become a rock-solid daily meditator. Drawing on the latest psychological research on motivation and habit-building, along with timeless insights from Buddhist psychology, we'll explore how we can commit to sit daily, no matter what, so that we can all experience the benefits of regular meditation. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Please Note: New Temporary In-Person Location at Balance Arts Center (Kemp Space) on the 3rd Floor at 151 W 30th St, New York, NY

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: What is the Good Life?

with Seth Zuihō Segall
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

What can Buddhism (alongside the ancient Confucian and Aristotelian traditions) tell us about the nature of the good life today? This talk and discussion based on Seth Zuihō Segall’s new book, The House We Live In: Virtue, Wisdom, and Pluralism (Equinox, 2023), offers a view of the Buddhist path that is naturalistic, pragmatic, and humanistic. One that is about living the best possible life we can in this, our present lifetime. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Please Note: New Temporary In-Person Location at Balance Arts Center (Kemp Space) on the 3rd Floor at 151 W 30th St, New York, NY

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Love Like a Buddha

with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, March 7th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Join us for a night of community where we’ll learn how love can support personal fulfillment, contribute to a positive and equitable society, and create strong and lasting social bonds. We’ll discover how to recognize our inherent lovingness and to develop it with traditional practices of lovingkindness and insight meditation. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: AI, Ethics, Compassion, and the Path Ahead

with Nikki Mirghafori
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

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. In 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: The Wheel of Climate Emotions

with Anya Kamenetz and Jay Michaelson
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In this special celebration of Earth Day, we invite you to join award-winning author and advocate Anya Kamenetz, one of the country's leading experts on climate change and mental health, and New York Insight core team member and longtime climate journalist Jay Michaelson, to explore the wheel of climate emotions (based on the pioneering work of Panu Pihkala) and how we as Buddhists, meditators, and engaged citizens can work with it skillfully. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: What is a Teacher For?

with nico hase
Thursday, June 6th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

Most Buddhist traditions consider the teacher-student relationship central to the path of awakening. Yet different traditions understand the teacher-student relationship in different ways, all of which have come under scrutiny of late. In this program, we will explore how different traditions emphasize the roles of instruction, commitment, and devotion in the teacher-student relationship, and we’ll explore issues of help and harm as they arise in the contemporary context. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome.

Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person: Sunset Meditative Walk – Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park

with Lin Wang Gordon
Sunday, August 4th, 2024 from 6:15pm - 8:30pm

Join us for an outdoor meditation as we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and practice at Brooklyn Bridge Park during sunset. Together, we'll immerse ourselves in the beauty of a cityscape sunset, fostering a deep connection with our body, mind, and the natural world. Amidst this urban backdrop, we'll reflect on our interconnectedness with humanity and the environment. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight offers this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight offers this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation

with Lani Miller
Thursdays, September 12th - October 24th, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:30pm ET

If 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Effortless Mindfulness – Awakening Glimpse by Glimpse

with Loch Kelly
Friday, September 20th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Having experienced some of the initial benefits of mindfulness, is it now possible to awaken to the deep sense of well-being, creativity, and unconditional love that is our true nature? During this two-hour evening event, you will learn contemporary versions of effortless mindfulness that help you live from your heart-mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Breaking Bias – Anu Gupta & Leslie Booker In Conversation

Friday, September 27th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join Anu Gupta and Leslie Booker for a conversation about imagining a world without bias—and the ways we can dream it into reality. Booker will talk to Anu about how we can use our meditation practice to unlearn internalized bias, and Anu will discuss some somatic exercises as well as teachings from his new book. There will be an opportunity for an interactive Q&A session.

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Postponed: Breaking Bias – A Three-Part Course Series

with Anu Gupta
Thursdays, October 10th, November 7th, and December 5th, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

In this special three-part course, you’ll work with Breaking Bias author Anu Gupta to become more aware of your internalized biases—especially beliefs and perceptions you may hold about yourself and others—and how to transform them. Find out more

Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Tushar D. Bhagat
Monday, October 14th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Building Emotional Resilience – Buddhist Approaches to Healing and Connection

with nico hase
Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm ET

In this special evening discussion with nico hase, author of How Not to Be a Hot Mess: A Buddhist Survival Guide for Modern Life, we will explore teachings and practices that contribute to resilience. We will discuss how hyper-individualism contributes to fragility, and why community is so important for overcoming our obstacles. Join us for an engaging evening of stories, reflections, and conversations about how Buddhist teachings and practices contribute to our resilience in the face of life's challenges. Find out more

Online: Knowing Our Bodies – A Buddhist Approach

with Bob Stahl
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 from 7:00-9:00pm ET

If we don't learn to stay present in our body without clinging to our experience, we risk reinforcing attachment to our physical self, which can leave us feeling frustrated and stuck in our meditation practice. In this two-hour online event, teacher Bob Stahl will guide us through a unique Buddhist practice known as the Contemplation of the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation. Together, we’ll work on understanding the true nature of the body, reflect on its impermanence, and discuss its four primary elements. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight now offers this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: The Heart of Connection – Spiritual Friendships in Challenging Times Benefit Event

with Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren
Monday, December 9th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join meditation teachers and friends, Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren, for a special benefit event on the essential role spiritual friendships play in supporting our practice and mental health. Together, they’ll explore the life-saving impact of these connections, share practical insights for fostering them in our daily life, and discuss how meditation can strengthen our resilience to face life’s challenges. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight now offers this 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. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation

with Kaira Jewel Lingo and Marisela Gomez
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

In this two-hour evening event, these teachers will talk about their experiences as Black women and Buddhists, and share wisdom from their new book, Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation. Together, we’ll learn embodied mindfulness practices and other techniques to help us lean into our individual and collective liberation, as well as our sense of belonging and joy. Everyone is welcome to participate. Find out more

In-Person and Online: New York Insight’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gathering & Celebration

with Lin Wang Gordon and Lani Miller
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 9:00pm - 12:15am ET

Ring in the new year with purpose at New York Insight! Everyone is welcome to join this community gathering, whether you’re brand new to practice or a seasoned meditator. Come honor the losses and triumphs of 2024 and set your intentions for 2025. Together we will meditate, chant, and welcome the new year with a traditional ringing of our bell 108 times. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Awakening the Body – Somatic Meditation, the Felt Sense, and Nervous System Resilience

with Kathy Cherry
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Over the course of this evening, you’ll learn somatic meditation, Buddhist mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing® (SE) techniques to help you reconnect deeply with yourself. Drawing on the combined wisdom of mindfulness and SE, this class offers powerful practices to regulate the nervous system, access embodied awareness, and develop a compassionate relationship with your inner experience. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, January 14th - March 11th, 2025 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm

MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment. Find out more

In-Person and Online: How to Detox and Transform Our Emotions

with Michel Pascal
Friday, January 17th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Join NYIMC for a night of creativity, meditation, and community. Over the course of two hours, meditation teacher Michel Pascal will lead a guided “emotional detox” to encourage the release of stress and negative emotions, as well as a meditation on how we maintain a calm mind by tapping into our inner groundedness. Find out more

Online: Home Body – Being with What Is

with Jill Satterfield
Tuesdays, February 4th - 25th, 2025 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

Just like everything, the body—the material form of consciousness—is impermanent and of the nature to arise, shift, and always re-arrange. In this four-week course with Buddhist teacher Jill Satterfield, we’ll learn about how the subtle body is actively communicating with (and altered by) the breath. We’ll also explore how the body affects our thoughts and feelings, imagination, and conditioned beliefs. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Buddhism As a Spiritual Path

with Peter Doobinin
Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Suffering can block us from our goodness, from wisdom and love, from our own hearts. All humans are prone to the spiritual disease of suffering, but the cure can be found in the spiritual path the Buddha laid out for us. What relief might we find if we follow his prescribed course of treatment? Find out more

Online: A Buddhist Guide to Living with Chronic Pain and Illness

with Toni Bernhard
Sunday, February 16th, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET
 
Join Toni Bernhard, acclaimed author of How to Be Sick, for a two-hour evening program about living with, and getting curious about, chronic pain and illness. Using the Buddha's teachings as a guide, we'll discover profound insights and practices to help us respond to health challenges with grace. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Happy Relationships Book Launch Event

with Sharon Salzberg and Kimberly Brown
Friday, March 7th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET
 
Join Sharon Salzberg in conversation with author Kimberly Brown as they discuss Kimberly's new book, Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partners, Family, and Friends. Find out more

Online: The New Bodhisattva Path – How to Live in Dangerous Times

with David Loy
Thursday, March 13th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
We are living in a dangerous time in human history. The “three poisons” of greed, ill will, and delusion have become firmly institutionalized. The ecological crisis, in particular, is the greatest challenge that humanity has ever faced. What does Buddhism offer that can help us understand and respond appropriately? And what does our present situation imply about how we understand and practice Buddhism today? Find out more

Online: The Subtle Art of Not Doing Anything

with Jeff Warren
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET
 
Life is hard! So much happening, so many people doing important things, running helter skelter all over in a flurry of productivity. This 90 minutes is not about any of that. Instead, it is about the art of doing nothing—as an aspiration, as a way to reset the nervous system, and as a deep spiritual practice of undoing a lifetime of chronic stress and control-freak micromanagement. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Transforming Grief into Wisdom – Perspectives from Zen Buddhism

with Koshin Paley Ellison and Robert Chodo Campbell
Friday, March 28th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
Although grief can cause great suffering, it can also provide a powerful opportunity for transformation; by deepening the connection to our present experience, we can expand our understanding of ourselves and life. Over the course of this evening, we’ll learn how the Buddhist tradition provides some remarkable strategies, rituals, and practices for dealing with feelings of mourning, distress and unease. Find out more

Online: Creating a Life of Integrity in a Chaotic World

with Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg
Sunday, April 13th, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm ET
 
In a chaotic world, where do we find our moral compass? This spring, join teachers Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg for a special online evening event all about renewing your commitment to living with integrity. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Four Noble Truths and Living Life with Purpose

with Lama Aria Drolma
Friday, April 18th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
The Four Noble Truths are the core foundation of Buddhism, offering profound insights into the very nature of human existence. Over the course of this evening, teacher Lama Aria Drolma will guide us through these powerful teachings, showing how we can use them as a roadmap to navigate life’s challenges. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Thursday, April 24th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
Learn the basics of Insight/Mindfulness meditation practice in a warm, supportive environment. This evening workshop includes clear instructions and time to meditate, with guidance from a New York Insight teacher and plenty of time for sharing and Q&A. Find out more

In-Person and Online: How Not to Be a Hot Mess – Buddhist Approaches to Balance and Wholeheartedness

with nico hase
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
The dumpster fire of life rages on: from the extraordinary politics of our times, to the ordinary insults of being alive in a human body, it's easy to get thrown off balance. In this special evening discussion with nico hase, we will explore how community helps us thrive in the midst of difficulty, and we will learn meditation techniques that can keep us steady in the spin of modern life. Find out more

In-Person: Sunset Meditative Walk – Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park

with Lin Wang Gordon
Saturday, May 10th, 2025 from 6:15pm - 8:30pm

Join us for an outdoor meditation as we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and practice at Brooklyn Bridge Park during sunset. Together, we'll immerse ourselves in the beauty of a cityscape sunset, fostering a deep connection with our body, mind, and the natural world. Amidst this urban backdrop, we'll reflect on our interconnectedness with humanity and the environment. Find out more
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