BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New York Insight Meditation Center - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New York Insight Meditation Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nyimc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New York Insight Meditation Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T150000 DTSTAMP:20220930T225336Z CREATED:20220801T035321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T225336Z UID:71130-1664618400-1664636400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Seeing in the Dark - The Role of the Dreamer in Collective Awakening DESCRIPTION:Postponed: Seeing in the Dark – The Role of the Dreamer in Collective Awakening \nwith Deborah Eden Tull \nDue to storm Ian\, this daylong retreat is postponed. \nAs our world changes physically and socio-politically\, and more people feel uprooted by global uncertainty\, there is an invitation to dream a more life affirming dream\, on behalf of our collective. One of the gifts of uncertainty is that it requires us to recognize and let go of unconscious biases that have been passed down for generations. These include the perception that splits into opposites and values light over dark\, speed over slowing down\, productivity over attunement\, and the rational mind over intuition\, dreaming\, and conscious use of the imagination. Awakening requires that we soften the habit of binary perception and restore our natural capacity to see clearly in the dark. \nOur collective stories\, while having fed generations of limiting beliefs\, are not who we are. In this time of change\, consciously using our creative imagination on behalf of the whole is perhaps the most important practice there is. \nEngaged meditation invites us to see beyond the seemingly set-in-stone assumptions that the mind of limitation insists upon… and maintain awareness of fluidity and conscious choice within what appears to be solid. This requires letting go of habit\, of passive consumption\, and our investment in collective limiting beliefs. It involves becoming a steward of one’s attention and imagination\, willing to dream on behalf of life. \nThis day-long retreat is inspired by Eden’s newest book\, Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown (For Personal and Collective Awakening). The day will include meditation and dharma talks and Q&A\, experiential practices\, and relational mindfulness to help us explore\, in a down-to-earth\, embodied way\, the role of the dreamer in personal and collective awakening. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/seeing-in-the-dark-the-role-of-the-dreamer-in-collective-awakening/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/window-dark-room-man-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T150000 DTSTAMP:20221005T164948Z CREATED:20220912T170455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T164948Z UID:71781-1664949600-1664982000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur - A Day of Silence and Reflection DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection \nwith Jon Aaron and Elaine Retholtz \nWednesday\, October 5th\, 2022 | 10:00am – 7:00pm ET \nYom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement\, a day when\, as a community\, Jews are asked to reflect on their actions of the past year and to ask for atonement for any actions that were unskillful. In support of this day\, for the past 19 years\, NYI has hosted a day of silence and reflection. \nThis year New York Insight will continue the annual Yom Kippur tradition. As we begin to emerge into a different phase of the pandemic\, we are happy to offer a hybrid event. All are welcome to participate\, however\, there are only limited spaces for those who wish to participate in person\, so pre-registration is absolutely necessary. In addition\, while we acknowledge the culture of “shul hopping” – coming for a part of the day and moving on\, we ask that you register only for the part(s) of the day that you are committed to attend\, so that as many as possible can be accommodated. \nAs always\, there will be meditations focused on the idea of right action\, the difference between guilt and remorse\, the laws of karma\, forgiveness\, and lovingkindness. There will also be an opportunity for mindful discussion on the Buddhist perspective on atonement. This year\, especially\, in the context of moving out of isolation into an in person event\, we will be emphasizing the jewel of Sangha – community. \nAll are welcome to join us in this exploration. The day will end with a symbolic break-fast. \nThis daylong retreat is a dana (donation) based event\, with donations being divided between New York Insight and Buddhist Global Relief. Thank you for your generosity! \nCLICK HERE to download the Outline of the Day\nCLICK HERE to download the Handout Booklet\nCLICK HERE to download the Chant sheet \nNYI’s COVID Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required during Check-In.\nAll participants must register in advance before attending the program.\nAll participants must wear masks at all times.\nDisclaimer:\n•Procedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.\n•Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.\n•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \nDonation:\nPlease donate as much as you are able and willing.\nWhatever you offer will be greatly appreciated. \nIf you are donating via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nScroll further down to reserve your space in the event\n \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\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.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nFor Online participation\, please scroll further down. \nIn-Person Participation:\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nOnline Participation (via Zoom): \nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process. \n URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/yom-kippur-a-day-of-silence-and-reflection-10-22/ LOCATION:Still Mind Zendo\, 34 W. 15th Street\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dhruv-weaver-618958-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T203000 DTSTAMP:20221005T182255Z CREATED:20220821T223556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T182255Z UID:71227-1665082800-1665088200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Quiet Joy - An Invitation to Awakening DESCRIPTION:Postponed: Quiet Joy – An Invitation to Awakening\n \nwith Jeanne Corrigal\n \nThursdays\, October 6th – 20th\, 2022 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, the course has been postponed to a later date\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha encouraged us to live in joy\, even in times of affliction. Joy supports freedom in our own heart and mind\, and strengthens our capacity to support our communities. This course will explore what Jeanne calls ‘Quiet Joy’\, and its central role in awakening. Jeanne looks forward to gathering with you in community – a quiet joy\, in itself. \nThursday\, October 6 Quiet Joy: Accepting the Invitation\nThis session will explore the invitation that joy offers us into the process of Awakening\, and the many places in the suttas that this invitation is offered. \nThursday\, October 13 Reliable Sources of Quiet Joy\nThis session will include gentle small group relational practices to cultivate accessible and reliable quiet joys. \nThursday\, October 20 Living in Joy\nOn this last session\, we will reflect together on how to live in joy in our everyday world\, in the midst of the challenge and happiness. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/an-invitation-to-awakening/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/big-smile.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T170000 DTSTAMP:20220829T200550Z CREATED:20220813T172348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T200550Z UID:71186-1665237600-1665248400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: The Precepts & Paramis - A Half-Day Retreat on Bringing Practice Alive through Ethics and Daily Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: The Precepts & Paramis – A Half-Day Retreat on Bringing Practice Alive through Ethics and Daily Practice \n \nwith Amanda Gilbert\n \nSaturday\, October 8th\, 2022 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm ET\n \n\n  \nHow we live our lives can be an expression of our practice. The Buddha’s teachings offer us a path and framework on how to apply practice in a direct way to all the ways we show up and behave. \nAuthor\, meditation teacher and professor of mindfulness\, Amanda Gilbert\, will be sharing two of the Buddha’s essential teachings on how to live our practice and let our practice live through us – The Paramitas (The Ten Perfections) and The Precepts. \nIn this half-day retreat you will learn how the Paramis and the Precepts can be guiding principles and allies as you develop your practice of ethics in daily life. \nThis event is open to all and no prior meditation experience is necessary. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/the-precepts-paramis-a-half-day-retreat-on-bringing-practice-alive-through-ethics-and-daily-practice/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/61eb047a65695a4f98836d71-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T163000 DTSTAMP:20221011T133535Z CREATED:20220923T213509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T133535Z UID:71819-1665585000-1665592200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering DESCRIPTION:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Brian Simmons \nWednesday\, October 12th\, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nLocation: Still Mind Zendo at 37 West 17th St\, #6W\, New York City \n \n\n  \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nNew York Insight is excited to offer a brand new series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \n  \nSpace is limited\, please RSVP below.\nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\n•All participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.\n•All participants must RSVP in advance before attending the program.\n•All participants must wear masks at all times.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. Please let us know so those on the waiting list will be able to attend. \nDisclaimer:\n•Procedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.\n•Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.\n•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/in-person-community-meditation-gathering-10-12-22/ LOCATION:Still Mind Zendo\, 34 W. 15th Street\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-practice-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T170000 DTSTAMP:20221011T154109Z CREATED:20220517T162410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T154109Z UID:69140-1665585000-1665594000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course \nwith Elaine Retholtz \n\nCourse: Wednesdays\, October 12th – December 7th 2022 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\nDaylong: Saturday\, November 19th\, 2022 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET\nPlease note: This course will skip November 23rd\, 2022 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday \n \n\n  \nMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is the ground-breaking and time-tested\, scientifically researched program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979 for the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This transformative course is suited for those coming to meditation for the first time or for experienced meditators who realize they have not yet integrated these practices fully into their lives. \nWhat To Expect:\nMBSR uses meditation\, mindful yoga\, and inquiry/discussion as a way of exploring the habits of the mind to discover how these patterns of reactivity become a major cause of stress and where we could intervene to change them. MBSR helps participants learn to alter their relationship with each moment of their lives and through it derive more joy\, fulfilment\, and meaning from their lives. Classes usually have 25 – 30 participants but may be smaller. The course is experiential: by paying attention to what arises in daily and class practice\, and through exploring the challenges that arise and how these are met\, a supportive and safe container is created for students to feel connected and be inspired. Participants are supported by recorded guided meditations and are expected to practice 30-45 minutes of daily formal meditation as well as various informal practices. \nBenefits of MBSR:\nResearch over the past 41 years indicates that a majority of people who complete this program report a greater ability to cope more effectively with short and long term stressful situations; an increased ability to regulate emotions\, lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms; reduction in pain levels and enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and most importantly a greater energy and enthusiasm for life. \nSome of the Skills People Learn in MBSR Courses: \n\nPractical coping skills to improve the ability to handle stressful situations\nTechniques for being physically and mentally relaxed and at ease\nGentle full body conditioning exercises to strengthen the body and release muscular tension\nThe ability to be increasingly aware of the interplay of mind and body in health and illness\nThe ability to face change and difficult times in life with greater ease\nGreater ability to decrease the physical\, mental and emotional effects of the societal stressors of sexism\, racism\, homophobia\, xenophobia and gender inequity among many other challenges\n\nSliding Scale Course Fee: Sustaining $600 – Base $450\nPlease choose your rate mindfully and be as generous as possible so that NYI can continue to offer financial assistance to those in need for other NYI offerings. \nIf you need financial assistance\, we have a limited amount of partial scholarships available. Email registration@nyimc.org for more info. \nParticipants may register after the orientation for this class but must still view a recorded orientation\, complete the pre-class questionnaire and arrange a pre-class interview with the teacher. Once you have registered\, the teacher will contact you to make these arrangements. \nCourse Sessions:\nWednesdays\, October 12th through December 7th\, 2022 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm ET\n(skip November 23rd – Thanksgiving week) \nDaylong Session:\nSaturday\, November 19th from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm ET \nCourse Registration: Registration is closed. Please email registration@nyimc.org for last-minute options.\n  \nYour registration for the course includes your RSVP to the orientation.\nIf you are registering via a mobile devices such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-mbsr-course-10-22/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Slide4-revised-v3-1024x498.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T120000 DTSTAMP:20221206T234622Z CREATED:20220623T024618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T234622Z UID:70040-1665655200-1665662400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Living Life Through the Dharma DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Living Life Through the Dharma \nwith Jon Aaron \nThursdays\, October 13th – November 10th\, 2022 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET\nLocation for In-Person: New York Zendo (Shobo-Ji) on 223 East 67th Street\, NYC \nThe teachings of the Dharma are teachings about life. When we truly take the Dharma in and take refuge in the Dharma our life changes—sometimes in obvious ways\, sometimes in ways we don’t even see. In formal practice\, we experience the dharma in one way\, but it is how we take it into our life—our work\, our relationships\, our illnesses etc—that is truly important. \nIf you are new to the Dharma this will be an ideal introduction\, and like any great teachings\, if you have been practicing for many years your relationship to the teachings will have changed as well. \nThis program will be Online or In-Person. \nFinding Freedom within the Changing Nature of Experience\nThursdays\, October 13th – November 10th\, 2022 from 10:00am – Noon ET (5 classes)\nThe Five Aggregates of Clinging will be the primary teaching explored in this part. This map of the self allows us to both understand and experience the quality of anatta – not-self- the key to freedom. \nFor these weeks we will be grounded in a book by Ben Connelly titled Inside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara. The Yogacara is a later teaching which straddles the early Buddhist teachings heading into the Mahayana traditions. \nA follow-up course: Embodying Love\nThursdays\, January 12th – February 9th\, 2023 from 10:00am – Noon ET (5 classes)\nAs our practice deepens\, and the boundary between self and other softens\, the unconditional nature of love arises. At the same time\, mindful cultivation through formal practice of the boundless qualities of lovingkindness\, compassion\, resonant joy and equanimity can open the lens of wisdom and break through the barriers which have accumulated over lifetimes. For many\, resentments are a common obstruction to opening the heart and the practice of forgiveness becomes an essential key to these abodes. \nA follow-up course: Finding Balance in All That We Do\nThursdays\, February 16th – March 16th\, 2023 from 10:00am – Noon ET (5 classes)\nThe last of the Seven Awakening Factors\, the last of the Paramis (Ten Perfections) and the Fourth of the Divine Abodes\, equanimity is a quality of freedom which leads to appropriate response. In the world we live in this is a quality of strength and balance imbued with Lovingkindness \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\nAll participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.\nAll participants must register in advance before attending the program.\nAll participants must wear masks at all times.\nDisclaimer:\nProcedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and New York Zendo Shobo-Ji guidelines.\nChanges may be applied at any time\, based on these third-party guidelines. \nAll in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \nFor the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nFinding Freedom within the Changing Nature of Experience\nIf you are having trouble registering with the form below\, click HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\n \nFollow-Up Course: Embodying Love\nIf you are having trouble registering with the form below\, click HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\n \nFollow-Up Course: Finding Balance in All That We Do\nIf you are having trouble registering with the form below\, click HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/living-life-through-the-dharma/ LOCATION:Online and In-Person at New York Zendo (Shobo-Ji) on 223 East 67th Street\, NYC\, 223 East 67th Street\, New York City\, NY\, 10065\, United States CATEGORIES:Buddhist Studies Courses,Course Series,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buddha-hands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T103000 DTSTAMP:20221014T200011Z CREATED:20220916T180622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T200011Z UID:71805-1665738000-1665743400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice \nwith Bart van Melik \nFridays\, October 14th-28th\, 2022 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click Here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-10-22/2022-10-14/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Mindfulness,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T130000 DTSTAMP:20220909T144236Z CREATED:20220821T224926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T144236Z UID:71228-1665828000-1665838800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Lessons From the Fall - The Art of Letting Go DESCRIPTION:Online: Lessons From the Fall – The Art of Letting Go\n \nwith Mona Chopra\n \nSaturday\, October 15th\, 2022 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET\n \n\n \nIn this half day workshop\, we will honor the fall season and its profound and ever-relevant teaching – the art of letting go. Just as trees let go – leaves change colors and fall away\, offering nourishment to the earth\, enabling space for new life to come through\, supporting a new season to emerge – how can we encourage such processes within ourselves? How do trees let go of leaves when their time has come? What are the “leaves” in our lives that are asking to be let go of? What beliefs\, ideas\, habits\, patterns? What is holding us back? What may we be holding onto? And – what would be possible if we let these old leaves go? \nDrawing on the wisdom of the Buddha dharma\, participants will be guided on an inner journey. Through meditation\, contemplation\, journaling\, breathwork\, and mindful movement (drawn from qi gong and yoga)\, we will make space for greater awareness to arise\, nurture compassionate acceptance of what is\, and\, through practicing together\, support one another in the courageous and liberating art of letting go. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/lessons-from-the-fall-the-art-of-letting-go/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T163000 DTSTAMP:20221011T133610Z CREATED:20220923T214429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T133610Z UID:71821-1666189800-1666197000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering DESCRIPTION:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Lani Miller \nWednesday\, October 19th\, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nLocation: Still Mind Zendo at 37 West 17th St\, #6W\, New York City \n \n\n  \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nNew York Insight is excited to offer a brand new series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \n  \nSpace is limited\, please RSVP below.\nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\n•All participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.\n•All participants must RSVP in advance before attending the program.\n•All participants must wear masks at all times.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. Please let us know so those on the waiting list will be able to attend. \nDisclaimer:\n•Procedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.\n•Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.\n•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/in-person-community-meditation-gathering-10-19-22/ LOCATION:Still Mind Zendo\, 34 W. 15th Street\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-practice-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T203000 DTSTAMP:20220901T213709Z CREATED:20220821T222708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T213709Z UID:71226-1666292400-1666297800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Meeting Grief and Loss with Wisdom and Kindness DESCRIPTION:Online: Meeting Grief and Loss with Wisdom and Kindness\n \nwith Kimberly Brown\n \nThursday\, October 20th\, 2022 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \n\n  \nIn her new book Navigating Grief and Loss: 25 Buddhist Practices to Keep your Heart Open to Yourself and Others\, meditation teacher Kimberly Brown weaves together poignant personal stories of loss with traditional mindfulness and metta practices. Her approach to the changes in life—the death of a parent\, getting fired from your job\, or an unexpected divorce—empowers you to engage with and befriend your sadness\, pain\, and mourning\, and discover the true openness and peace available within us all\, no matter what the circumstances. \nIn this evening talk\, Kimberly will lead brief mediations and explore aspects of her book to help anyone suffering with loss—of any kind—access and benefit from their own beautiful qualities of love\, compassion\, and wisdom. \nThis program is appropriate for and open to anyone who is experiencing mourning and grief\, and anyone who knows someone struggling to deal with loss and death. No experience with meditation or Buddhism is necessary and all are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/meeting-grief-and-loss-with-wisdom-and-kindness/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pain-touching-head.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T103000 DTSTAMP:20221014T201956Z CREATED:20220916T180622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T201956Z UID:72119-1666342800-1666348200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice \nwith Bart van Melik \nFridays\, October 14th-28th\, 2022 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET\n \n\n  \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click Here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-2022-10-21/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Mindfulness,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T130000 DTSTAMP:20220829T200910Z CREATED:20220813T051641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T200910Z UID:71182-1666432800-1666443600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Making Sense of Anatta DESCRIPTION:Online: Making Sense of Anatta\n \nwith Paul Fulton\n \nSaturday\, October 22nd\, 2022 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET\n \n\n \nMany Buddhist teachings just seem to make good sense\, until we encounter the often vexing teachings on anatta\, not-self. \nTry as we might\, for most of us\, for most of the time\, the thing we can seem surest of is that we exist\, and the concept remains fundamentally confusing. What does not-self really mean? \nIn this half-day event\, we’ll examine the self from perspectives of Buddhism\, a bit of social science\, psychoanalytic psychology\, and experience. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/making-sense-of-anatta/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/reflection-self-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T113000 DTSTAMP:20220829T201000Z CREATED:20220821T225659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T201000Z UID:71229-1666603800-1666611000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: The Eightfold Path DESCRIPTION:Online: The Eightfold Path\n \nwith Elaine Retholtz\n \nMondays\, October 24th – December 12th\, 2022 | 9:30am – 11:30am ET\n \n\n \nIn the third Noble Truth\, the Buddha makes the remarkable statement that it is possible to experience the cessation of Dukkha. \nIn the Fourth Noble Truth\, the Buddha describes the Noble Eightfold Path as the way of practice leading to the cessation of Dukkha. This is not some belief system to take on\, nor a philosophy to be debated. Rather it is a very accessible (if sometimes challenging) guide for living and practicing in the world. \nCome join us as we investigate and practice cultivatiing Right View\, Right Intention\, Right Speech\, Right Action\, Right Livelihood\, Right Effort\, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration. \nAs always\, each class will include practice\, instruction and talks\, as well as group dialogue and inquiry. There will be ongoing practice assignments each week. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/the-eightfold-path/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nature-journey-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T070000 DTSTAMP:20221026T183719Z CREATED:20220913T235103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183719Z UID:71788-1666767600-1666767600@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Meditation - Tools for Our Times DESCRIPTION:Postponed: Meditation – Tools for Our Times \nwith Lani Miller \nDue to unforeseen change in circumstances\, the course is postponed \nWednesdays\, October 26th-November 16th\, 2022 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET \nDuring these challenging times it’s good to know that there are tools we can turn to that offer us support and upliftment. In this course we will explore ways our spiritual and meditation practice can be a refuge and offer us the inner nourishment we long for. \nThis program will be experiential in nature and include teacher-led meditation instruction and practice\, as well as time to share and connect with the teacher and other group members. Individual attention will be offered to meet each group member’s needs and wishes as appropriate. \nDuring this 4-week course we will explore and interweave four different areas of practice as follows:\n-Techniques for grounding and centering for our bodies\, hearts\, and minds\n-Connection with ourselves and others\n-Tapping into the refuge of silence and stillness\n-Practices of loving kindness and gratitude \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/meditation-tools-for-our-times-10-22/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/close-up-of-woman-meditating-indoors.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T163000 DTSTAMP:20221026T183525Z CREATED:20220923T214015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T183525Z UID:71820-1666794600-1666801800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering DESCRIPTION:In-Person Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Brian Simmons \nWednesday\, October 26th\, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nLocation: Still Mind Zendo at 37 West 17th St\, #6W\, New York City \n \n\n  \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nNew York Insight is excited to offer a brand new series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \n  \nSpace is limited\, please RSVP below.\nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n \nNYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:\n•All participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.\n•All participants must RSVP in advance before attending the program.\n•All participants must wear masks at all times.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. Please let us know so those on the waiting list will be able to attend. \nDisclaimer:\n•Procedures adhere to current CDC\, NY State\, NYC\, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.\n•Changes may be applied at any time\, based on CDC guidelines.\n•For the health and safety of our staff\, teachers\, and community\, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.\n•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/in-person-community-meditation-gathering-10-26-22/ LOCATION:Still Mind Zendo\, 34 W. 15th Street\, 3rd floor\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/group-practice-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T203000 DTSTAMP:20221021T202656Z CREATED:20220813T171456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T202656Z UID:71185-1666810800-1666816200@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Finding Calm in a Crisis DESCRIPTION:Online: Finding Calm in a Crisis \nwith Bodhipaksa \nWednesdays\, October 26th – November 16th\, 2022 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET\n \n\n \nLife can be challenging\, and we need to learn to draw on all the tools at our disposal for taking care of our own well-being and for being helpful to others. \nJoin Bodhipaksa on this four-evening course as we tap into the practical wisdom of the Buddhist meditation tradition so that we can learn to: \n\nTrigger calm and relaxation and bring more rest and ease into our lives.\nDevelop the confidence to remain present with ourselves\, even when our experience is challenging.\nOffer ourselves warmth\, support\, and encouragement as we go through life.\nFind the strength to connect compassionately with others\, in ways that leave us feeling buoyed up rather than dragged down.\n\nThese simple practices can help us dramatically change our experience of life\, so that we become islands of calm and reassurance for the world\, bringing peace not just to ourselves\, but to others as well. \nThis course is open to experienced practitioners and complete newcomers.\nNo prior meditation experience is necessary. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/finding-calm-in-a-crisis/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/water.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T103000 DTSTAMP:20221026T184111Z CREATED:20220916T180622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T184111Z UID:72120-1666947600-1666953000@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice\n \nwith Bart van Melik\n \nFridays\, October 14th-28th\, 2022 | 9:00am – 10:30am ET \n \n\n  \nThe Buddha taught us to live in harmony with the way things are and to awaken to the truth of suffering and how to end it. This might sound like a lofty goal – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. \nHowever it can be very supportive to practice the most basic instructions the Buddha gave: to fully know of what it’s like to be human in every moment. \nStep by step during this online course\, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. This course will offer empowering instructions enabling us to know the immediate truth of our experience which is so worthy of our application. \nBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click Here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance. \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/back-to-basics-to-strengthen-your-practice-2022-10-28/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Mindfulness,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/people2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T130000 DTSTAMP:20220829T201132Z CREATED:20220813T170540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T201132Z UID:71184-1667037600-1667048400@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Mindfulness\, Neuroplasticity and Emotional Resilience DESCRIPTION:Online: Mindfulness\, Neuroplasticity and Emotional Resilience\n \nwith Dr. Paul Epstein\, ND\n \nSaturday\, October 29th\, 2022 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET\n \n\n \nTrain your mind and heart\, change your brain for health and healing. \nTraining in mindful awareness brings the choice of relating to our experience with wisdom and compassion which changes the brain creating new neural pathways. Evidence shows that mindfulness increases emotional resilience which supports us to learn to “roll with the punches” and better cope with stress and adversity so we can more easily bounce back from difficulty without lasting negative impacts. Through mindfulness and compassion practice and teachings\, we will cultivate and enhance aspects of resilience. We will explore working with difficult emotions\, optimism\, accepting change and uncertainty\, and building a sense of humor. Our mind can be a healer or a slayer by how we choose to relate to our life’s experiences. \nWe can move beyond surviving life’s challenges to actively participating in our own deep healing while building resilience for a brighter present and future. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/mindfulness-neuroplasticity-and-emotional-resilience-10-22/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/jeremy-yap-199223-unsplash-e1577461667170.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T130000 DTSTAMP:20220829T201213Z CREATED:20220813T045022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T201213Z UID:71181-1667124000-1667134800@www.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Aging as a Spiritual Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: Aging as a Spiritual Practice\n \nwith Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm\n \nSundays\, October 30th – November 20th\, 2022 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET\n \n\n \nThis four-week course will be about upending our fixed ideas about aging. \nTogether we will share our cultural beliefs toward aging and challenge them with the tools of meditation and the Buddha’s teachings. \nEach week we will investigate a different awareness around aging as we learn heart opening practices that create new possibilities and shift old habits and patterns. \nThe course will include dharma talks\, meditation\, break-out rooms\, readings and weekly practice sheets. This course is open to all levels of practice including those who have taken the course before. \nRegistration:\nPlease register at the highest level that your generosity offers.\nExplanations of levels follow below.\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new window for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \n \nRegistration Fees include Teacher Support\nNew York Insight Meditation Center has streamlined the registration fee levels. Members of our Circle of Friends are eligible to receive 20% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the email confirming membership\, which you can enter after clicking the Sustaining Level registration. \n*Benefactor Level: Supports NYI’s ability to offer the Subsidized Base. \n**Sustaining Level: This level reflects the actual costs to support this program. Circle of Friends members eligible for 20% discount with code. Click here to join. \n***Subsidized Base: Made possible by the generosity of Benefactor Level above and other donations to ensure participation by those requiring financial assistance.\n \nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nIf you are unable to pay the Subsidized Base Fee\, you can learn about volunteering to offer work exchange and letting us know how much you are able to pay for this program by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nPlease note that New York Insight records online programs. The recorded content may be discoverable should a legal matter arise. \nBy registering\, I give New York Insight permission to use my text/video/audio for educational or other purposes for the duration of New York Insight activities going forward. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact registration@nyimc.org. \n  URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/aging-as-a-spiritual-practice-10-22/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fall-leaves.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR