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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Beyond the Separate Self - Emptiness and the Freedom of Awareness
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Beyond the Separate Self – Emptiness and the Freedom of Awareness \nPart of The Body Remembers Freedom Series\n \nwith Kaira Jewel Lingo and My Tong\n \nThursday\, June 18th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nWhat if the aliveness we call ‘me’ is not a solid thing at all\, but vast and open like the sky?  \nIn this session\, we begin with meditation on awareness itself\, resting in the nature of consciousness and touching the spacious freedom that is always already here. From this ground\, we explore the teaching of not-self through playful group forms that invite us to hold and be held by one another’s stories. Together\, we discover that when the sense of a separate self softens\, what remains is not emptiness as absence\, but emptiness as connection\, intimacy\, and belonging. \nThis workshop is part of The Body Remembers Freedom\, a monthly series that brings together meditation\, dharma\, and embodied practice in a way that is relational\, grounded\, and alive. Each session includes time for meditation and contemplation\, a dharma talk or shared inquiry\, and InterPlay\, a playful and powerful practice using movement\, voice\, storytelling\, and deep listening to access the wisdom of the body. \nParticipants are supported to be: \n\nMore grounded and connected to their bodies and to one another\nMore accountable to themselves and to community\nReconnected to joy\, creativity\, and inner resource\nBetter able to meet life\, and themselves\, with compassion and presence\n\nIn times that can feel scary\, overwhelming\, or isolating\, these gatherings offer a place to put the phone down\, release accumulated stress\, and reconnect with what feels trustworthy and alive. We gather to remember the sacred in ordinary experience and to be held in the support of community. \nNo experience with meditation or movement is required. You are welcome exactly as you are\, with curiosity and a willingness to be present. \nThe Body Remembers Freedom is offered one Thursday a month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm ET and is offered in a hybrid format. During the InterPlay portion of the evening\, My Tong guides participants joining on Zoom\, while Kaira Jewel guides those attending in person. The full group then comes back together for the closing practice. You are welcome to register for a single session\, select multiple dates\, or join the full series at a discounted rate. \nSessions are recorded and shared with all registrants after the program\, so you are welcome to sign up even if you cannot attend live. \nRegister for one session or the full series (at a discount!) below.\n2026: June 18 | July 9 | August 6 \nIn-Person Registration:\nIn-Person Single Session\nIn-Person Full Series\n  \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\nOnline Single Session\nOnline Full Series\n  \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/the-body-remembers-freedom-6-2026/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,Open to All,The Body Remembers Freedom
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Dharma Rhythms Summer Music Festival - Artist Salon Music Share
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Dharma Rhythms Summer Music Festival – Kickoff Evening – Artist Salon Music Share \nfeaturing musicians from our community: MC John Madera and Matthew Bellas\, Lani Miller\, Wallace Otto\,  Naiomi Madera\, The Floating Bear\, Braiden Lee and others\nSaturday\, June 20th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n  \nInterested in where music and dharma meet? Join us at New York Insight’s Summer Community Music Share for an evening of reflective\, heart-opening music offered by members of the NYI community and beyond\, both familiar faces and new voices alike. \nPresented by the NYI Artist Salon and Café\, the evening will be the kick off to our first Dharma Rhythms Music festival\, also serves as a fundraiser in support of New York Insight. Tea and yummy treats will be available at our pop-up café as we gather to listen\, connect\, and share in the spirit of practice and community. \nWe’d love for you to join us\, with attentive ears and open hearts. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease use form below to register for in-person attendance. If you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \n \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\nPlease use form below to register for online attendance via Zoom. If you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/dharma-rhythms-music-share/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All,Special Events
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Four Noble Truths and Living Life with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Four Noble Truths and Living Life with Purpose \nwith Lama Aria Drolma \nThursday\, June 25th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nBy understanding reality as it is\, we begin to free ourselves from  stress and anxiety. \nThe Four Noble Truths are the core foundation of Buddhism\, offering profound insights into the very nature of human existence. \nThe Four Noble Truths state that discontent is inevitable and an inherent part of existence. There is a cause of this discontent\, there is an end to the discontent\, and there is a definite path that liberates us from discontent. \nOver the course of this evening program\, teacher Lama Aria Drolma will guide us through the Four Noble Truths\, showing how we can use them as a roadmap to navigate life’s challenges. \nWith guided exercises and engaging group discussions\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of a few core foundations of Buddhism. \nEveryone is welcome to participate\, regardless of meditation experience.  \nNote: This program will be recorded. The recording will be sent to all registrants after the program\, so please feel free to sign up even if you cannot join in real time. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below to attend in-person. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\nPlease register below to attend online via Zoom. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/four-noble-truths/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Petals in the Dark - An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Petals in the Dark – An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala \nwith Anjie Cho and Jeremiah Cymerman \nFriday\, June 26th\, 2026 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nStep out of the noise and busy pace of Manhattan for a special evening bringing together guided meditation\, sound\, and hands-on creative practice as a way to slow down\, let go\, and be with your experience as it unfolds. \nFeng shui\, ikebana\, and dharma teacher Anjie Cho will guide the evening\, working with simple anchors like the breath\, sound\, and flowers as a focus for present moment awareness.  \nThe evening also features a sound bath led by composer and musician Jeremiah Cymerman\, offering a chance to rest\, receive\, and allow the body to settle. \nThat same quality of attention will be carried into a hands-on creative process of creating a mandala with flowers. We’ll close with reflections and an opportunity to share with the community. You’ll leave more grounded and settled. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \n\nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/petals/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All
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