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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Day of Insight - A Daylong Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat \nwith Leslie Booker \nSaturday\, November 1st\, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nIt can often feel like we are rushing through our days\, accumulating stress\, missing out on meaningful moments\, and making reactionary decisions. And even though we know that pace isn’t good for us\, it’s still hard to slow down. \nJoin us for a special in-person or online daylong silent meditation retreat for those who want to reconnect and deepen their practice. \nThis retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting\, walking\, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. \nTogether we will pause\, reset\, and find some much-needed mental space and clarity. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below. To maximize participation\, we now offer a pay-what-you-can option for these daylong retreats. The suggested donation amount if you choose this option is $40\, and any additional support you can offer to our center and teachers is greatly appreciated. There will be an opportunity to provide an additional donation at the end of 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 \nOnline Registration:\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/day-of-insight-11-1-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Daylong Retreats,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Sacred Sunday Pause with the Community Meditation Center
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Sacred Sunday Pause with the Community Meditation Center \nwith Bart van Melik \nSunday\, November 2nd\, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nJoin us for a meaningful morning of meditation\, dharma reflection\, and dialogue at our Sacred Sunday Pause—an offering from the Community Meditation Center\, warmly held in the space of New York Insight Meditation Center. \nClick here to register. \nRegistration:\nThis event is offered on a donation basis\, with a suggested sliding scale of $15 / $20 / $25. Please choose the amount that feels right for you. Everyone is always welcome—no one will be turned away for lack of funds.\nQuestions? Contact us at cmcnewyork1@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/sacred-sunday-pause-11-2-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T193000
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SUMMARY:Online: A Buddhist Guide to Living with Chronic Pain and Illness
DESCRIPTION:Online: A Buddhist Guide to Living with Chronic Pain and Illness \nwith Toni Bernhard\n \nSunday\, November 2nd\, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm ET \n \nIt’s no fun to get sick\, have little stamina\, or experience chronic physical pain. Aside from reminding us that life is uncertain\, unpredictable\, and often does not conform to our wishes\, these challenges can provide a measure of peace if we know how to respond skillfully. \nToni Bernhard\, the acclaimed author of How to Be Sick\, returns to NYI for a two-hour online program about adjusting gracefully to life with chronic pain and illness. She’ll use the Buddha’s teachings to address the specific challenges that those who are sick or in pain face. \n \nMany of these challenges are faced by everyone in life\, whether healthy or not\, such as feeling let down by others. Together\, through discussion\, reflection\, and meditation\, we’ll explore how to cope with uncertainty about the future\, the relentlessness of symptoms\, feeling dismissed by doctors\, managing loneliness\, caregiver burnout\, and several other topics. \nEveryone is welcome to participate\, regardless of experience with meditation or Buddhism. \nOnline Registration:\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. \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/living-with-chronic-pain-and-illness-11-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith David Grogan \nWednesday\, November 5th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor \nOnline via Zoom – RSVP to receive your link \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person\, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-11-5-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T134500
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation \nwith Tracy Cochran \nThursday\, November 6th\, 2025 | 1:00pm – 1:45pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nPractice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. \nFor centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind\, open the heart\, calm the nervous system\, and increase focus. Mindfulness Meditation is a refuge from the world around us\, as well as an opportunity to engage with it more consciously. \nInspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers\, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk\, a 20-minute meditation session\, and a closing discussion. \nLooking for more Mindfulness Meditation? Listen to the Mindfulness Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, or wherever you listen to podcasts. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below at the level that works best for you. Each ticket is good for one in-person OR online entry. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email in case you wish to join the online version of 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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/rubin-museum-mindfulness-meditation-11-6-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All,Rubin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000
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CREATED:20250825T195139Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: The Body Remembers Freedom - Meditation\, InterPlay\, and the Art of Coming Home to Yourself
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: The Body Remembers Freedom – Meditation\, InterPlay\, and the Art of Coming Home to Yourself \nwith Kaira Jewel Lingo and Linds Roberts\n \nThursday\, November 6th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nOffered monthly on 1st or 2nd Thursdays\, 6:30 – 8:30pm ET — see full list of dates below. This series is offered in a hybrid format for the Dharma teaching and the meditation. During the InterPlay portion of the evening\, Linds Roberts will guide those on Zoom while Kaira Jewel guides those in person. Afterward\, both groups will come back together again for the closing practice. \nWhat if freedom wasn’t something to earn — but something your body already remembers? What if your body already carried the wisdom you need to heal\, connect\, and come home to yourself? What if play could be a blessing? \nThe Body Remembers Freedom is a monthly gathering where we explore the intersection of meditation\, dharma\, and embodied practice. Each session includes time for stillness and contemplation\, a dharma talk or shared inquiry\, and InterPlay — a playful\, powerful practice using movement\, voice\, storytelling\, and deep listening to unlock the wisdom of the body. \nTogether we create a space that welcomes laughter\, tears\, rest\, and joy — a space where you can move freely\, feel deeply\, and be held in community. Through this practice\, we remember what it feels like to trust ourselves\, to breathe fully\, and to belong. \nParticipants are supported to be: \n\nMore grounded and connected to their bodies and each other\nReconnected to joy\, creativity\, and inner resource\nBetter able to meet life — and themselves — with compassion and presence\n\nWe gather to remember the sacred in the ordinary\, to bless our own aliveness\, and to reconnect with community\, the earth\, and the truth in our bones. \nCome as you are. No performance\, experience\, or flexibility required — just a willingness to be curious and present. \nWe suggest you wear comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nSave the dates for additional Thursday sessions in this series! These upcoming sessions will open for registration soon:\n2025: December 4\n2026: January 15 | February 12 | March 12 | April 9 | May 7 | June 18 | July 9 | August 13 \nIn-Person Registration:\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. \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 Registration:\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. \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/the-body-remembers-freedom-11-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Young People Are Struggling. The Dharma Can Help - A Brunch Conversation for Teens and Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Young People Are Struggling. The Dharma Can Help – A Brunch Conversation for Teens and Young Adults \nwith Shea Riester and Maya Park \nSaturday\, November 8th\, 2025 | 11:00am – 1:00pm ET \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nIt’s a turbulent time to be a young person. With countless voices telling them who to be as the world feels on fire with crisis after crisis\, finding an authentic\, hopeful and loving path forward can feel out of reach. \nIn this harrowing moment for youth\, dharma community and practice can be transformational. Join us for brunch and dialogue on how meditation and dharma can support young people now more than ever\, and learn about the Contemplative Semester\, a powerful new program for young people. \nAlums and staff from the Contemplative Semester will share their experience of the challenges facing youth\, and how dharma practice has provided a deep and stable refuge amidst the noise.  \nThis event is for all ages (young people and their families). \nFor more info: \nThe Contemplative Semester (CS) is a three-month immersion in Buddhist wisdom\, meditation\, community living & nature connection for 18 – 25 year-olds. Nestled in the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains\, CS is a contemplative laboratory for young people to learn & practice transformative peace\, freedom and compassion\, needed now more than ever in this time of political\, ecological & social crises. Optional college credits available! \n“I can truly say that the Contemplative Semester is the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. There are truly no words to express my gratitude and how incredible it’s been for me. It’s given me life in the sense that it’s given me community\, an entirely new toolkit for how to move through the world\, and a basis of care\, compassion\, strength and authenticity to guide me.” \n– Maia\, 20\, Contemplative Semester alum \nRegistration:\nThis gathering is open to all\, and if you are able\, we invite you to offer dana to New York Insight. Although there is no registration fee and your presence remains the greatest gift\, please consider making an offering through the form below. Much gratitude and appreciation for whatever you may offer. \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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/young-people-are-struggling/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Honoring the Grieving Heart
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Honoring the Grieving Heart \nwith Lama Rod Owens \nSunday\, November 9th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nWe are living through a period of apocalypse\, a chaotic period of truth telling and unveiling. Many of us are struggling to make sense of the impact we are experiencing in our personal lives\, relationships\, and in our communities. \nTo move through this period\, we must rely on our capacity to grieve\, to touch into the sadness of change and loss and tend to it with compassion. In this compassion\, we can allow our hearts to break and in the breaking be held by the understanding that we are not alone in this grieving. \nOnce we allow ourselves to be in relationship with our grief\, then it can begin to teach us how to move through sorrow and hopelessness into clarity and connectedness. Yet most importantly\, our relationship to grief through compassion opens the space for joy and gratitude. \nJoin Lama Rod for a mid-autumn offering to yourself and your communities as the seasons change and the year comes to a close. Through evoking the sacred lineage of Ma Tara\, the female Buddha of liberatory compassion\, we will explore this liberating relationship with grief through guided ritual and energetic practice in order to open and resource our hearts to keep moving on. \nIn-Person Registration:\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. \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 Registration:\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. \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/honoring-the-grieving-heart/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Daylong Retreats,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20251013T173916Z
CREATED:20250929T235728Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Lin Wang Gordon \nWednesday\, November 12th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor \nOnline via Zoom – RSVP to receive your link \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person\, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-11-12-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T134500
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation \nwith Dr. Chok Tenzin Monlam \nThursday\, November 13th\, 2025 | 1:00pm – 1:45pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nPractice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. \nFor centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind\, open the heart\, calm the nervous system\, and increase focus. Mindfulness Meditation is a refuge from the world around us\, as well as an opportunity to engage with it more consciously. \nInspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers\, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk\, a 20-minute meditation session\, and a closing discussion. \nLooking for more Mindfulness Meditation? Listen to the Mindfulness Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, or wherever you listen to podcasts. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below at the level that works best for you. Each ticket is good for one in-person OR online entry. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email in case you wish to join the online version of 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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/rubin-museum-mindfulness-meditation-11-13-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All,Rubin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20250820T150015Z
CREATED:20250820T150015Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Becoming More Like Buddha
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Becoming More Like Buddha \nwith Anam Thubten\n \nThursday\, November 13th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nMeditation has three essential aspects: mindful attention\, open awareness\, and lovingkindness. By cultivating these qualities\, we can release negative mental habits and open our hearts and minds\, leading to greater joy\, peace\, and inner freedom. As we deepen these meditation practices\, we begin to embody the awakened qualities of the Buddha within ourselves.  \nRenowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten joins New York Insight for a special one-time evening event. He will offer insights into relating skillfully to our thoughts and emotions and developing these three core aspects of meditation.  \nThrough meditation\, dharma talks\, and Q&A\, you’ll discover what it means to live more “like a Buddha\,” and learn more about what it means to embrace each moment with openness and acceptance.  \nIn-Person Registration:\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 \nOnline Registration:\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/becoming-more-like-buddha/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20250930T002019Z
CREATED:20250930T002019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T002019Z
UID:90730-1763143200-1763154000@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café \nFriday\, November 14th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm ET \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nNew York Insight’s Artist Salon and Café is a monthly gathering is designed for artists and art lovers to come together\, socialize\, and exchange ideas in a mindful and creative space. \nEvent Highlights: \nArtist Meet and Greet: Connect with fellow artists and art enthusiasts. Share your creative journey and learn about others’ experiences and practices. \nCafé Delights: Enjoy a variety of beverages including coffee\, tea\, and cold drinks. Savor delicious sweets and treats from our café while you relax and mingle. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA welcoming space for artists of all levels and mediums\nOpportunities to share and receive feedback on your work\nInsightful discussions that deepen your understanding of the connection between mindfulness and art\nA chance to build lasting connections within our artist community\n\nThis is one of the many community events we aim to offer monthly\, providing a continuous platform for artistic and mindful growth. Whether you’re an established artist\, a beginner\, or simply an art lover\, our Artist Salon and Café is the perfect place to find inspiration and camaraderie. \nRSVP:\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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/artist-salon-and-cafe-11-14-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T163000
DTSTAMP:20251009T150930Z
CREATED:20251009T150805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T150930Z
UID:90966-1763215200-1763224200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: Friendsgiving Potluck
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Friendsgiving Potluck \nSaturday\, November 15th\, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:30 PM \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nIn the warm spirit of Sangha\, please join us for New York Insight’s Annual Friendsgiving Celebration! \nThe event begins with a meditation\, followed by a delicious vegetarian meal with vegan options that we will share together. \nAll are welcome — whether you’ve been a part of our community for years or are brand new to NYIMC and meditation\, we invite you to join us for a meal in the spirit of gratitude and generosity. \nWe’ll open the event with a short guided meditation and a blessing of the meal. Please bring a vegetarian or vegan offering to add to our autumn spread! Looking forward to sharing this time with you. \nSee you there! \n** After registering\, please visit this link for our PerfectPotluck site to share what you will be bringing.  \nPlease also consider joining us for an online practice around Cultivating Thanksgiving held by Buddhist and Native American teachers Bonnie Duran and Ramona Peters on Thursday\, November 20th\, 2025  \nRegistration:\nThis gathering is open to all\, and if you are able\, we invite you to offer Dana to New York Insight. Although there is no registration fee and your presence remains the greatest gift\, please consider making an offering through the form below. Much Gratitude and Appreciation for whatever you may offer. \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 browser window.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/friendsgiving-potluck-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
DTSTAMP:20251112T184257Z
CREATED:20250901T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T184257Z
UID:89803-1763287200-1763312400@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Blessing Our Aliveness - Play\, Rest and Practice in Beloved Community
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Blessing Our Aliveness – Play\, Rest and Practice in Beloved Community \nwith Kaira Jewel Lingo \nSunday\, November 16th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nJoin Buddhist teacher Kaira Jewel Lingo for a daylong retreat about honoring the miracle of being alive. Through mindfulness\, play\, and rest\, we will deepen our connection to ourselves\, each other\, and the present moment.  \nIn our hyper-connected\, fast-paced world\, we can forget how to rest and just be. When we slow down and remember our innate wholeness\, we touch a source of vitality and joy that is always available\, even in the midst of challenge. \nThis retreat invites us into beloved community: a space of compassion\, authenticity\, and shared presence where healing and transformation can take root. Together we will explore what it means to bless our aliveness—not by striving or achieving\, but by softening\, listening\, and allowing space for what is most real to arise.  \nThe day will include guided meditation\, dharma reflections\, group sharing\, and InterPlay—a creative\, embodied practice using movement\, voice\, storytelling and stillness to awaken the wisdom of the body and nourish connection. Come as you are\, and leave refreshed\, inspired\, and more fully alive. There will be an opportunity to purchase signed copies of Kaira Jewel’s two books: We Were Made for These Times: 10 Lessons in Moving through Change\, Loss\, and Disruption and Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors\, Joy\, and Liberation. \nEveryone is welcome\, regardless of experience with meditation or Buddhism.  \nIn-Person Registration:\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. \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 Registration:\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. \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/blessing-our-aliveness/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Daylong Retreats,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTSTAMP:20251108T220104Z
CREATED:20251017T183810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T220104Z
UID:90996-1763485200-1763488800@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person: A Special Pre-Event Warm Up with Dan Harris\, Pete Holmes & Friends
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: A Special Pre-Benefit Event Warm Up \nwith Dan Harris\, Pete Holmes\, Sharon Salzberg\, Leslie Booker & David Nichtern \nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025 | 5:00–6:00pm \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \nJoin us for an intimate pre-event gathering with podcast host Dan Harris\, comedian Pete Holmes\, and meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg\, David Nichtern\, and Leslie Booker. This special hour at New York Insight offers a rare opportunity to connect with our benefit’s featured guests in a relaxed and personal setting before the main program begins. \nYour ticket includes:\n• A warm-up conversation and Q&A with Dan\, Pete\, Booker\, Sharon and David\n• Delicious homemade cookies and refreshments\n• Premiere seating at the main benefit event later that evening.\n• A short walk together to the venue with Dan and Pete \nSpace for this special gathering is limited. \nIncludes admission to both the pre-event warm up and the main benefit program. \nAll proceeds support New York Insight Meditation Center’s mission to provide a place of refuge in New York City and to make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to all who may benefit\, regardless of material circumstances. \nYour participation in this pre-event also allows us to reserve a portion of the main event tickets for a youth-serving organization we’re partnering with – introducing young people to the dharma and nurturing the future of our Buddhist tradition. \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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/warm-up/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T210000
DTSTAMP:20251113T011907Z
CREATED:20250928T233438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T011907Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Event: The Great Cosmic Joke - A Live Taping of the 10% Happier Podcast
DESCRIPTION:A Special Benefit Event for New York Insight\n \nIn-Person and Online: The Great Cosmic Joke – A Live Taping of the 10% Happier Podcast\n \nwith Pete Holmes and Dan Harris\n \nTuesday\, November 18th\, 2025 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET\n \nIn-Person Location: Marble Collegiate Church (1 West 29th Street\, New York\, NY)\n \nTickets are now free for anyone under 30 years of age. Available now through November 18th! \nGet In-Person Tickets\nGet Online Tickets\n \n\n  \nDays left until the event0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec\n  \n \nJoin bestselling author and podcast host Dan Harris and comedian Pete Holmes for a special live taping of the renowned 10% Happier Podcast. \nTogether\, they’ll bring humor\, honesty\, and curiosity to the big questions of how we relate to our minds\, our relationships\, and what it means to be human. Their conversation will explore how comedy\, like meditation\, can help us loosen the ego’s grip\, break free from self-importance\, and reconnect with genuine joy. \nThe evening includes a lively discussion\, guided meditation\, and an audience Q&A with Dan and Pete. Bring your curiosity and join the dialogue. \nPlease Note: Thanks to a generous donor\, we’re now offering free tickets for anyone under 30 years of age. This special opportunity is available for new registrations between November 12th and November 18th. Use the registration form below to select the under 30’s ticket level. \nAll proceeds go to support the New York Insight Meditation Center\, a nonprofit 501(c)(3).\n \nInterested in joining us for an intimate pre-event gathering with Dan Harris\, Pete Holmes\, and meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg\, David Nichtern\, and Leslie Booker? Click here for more info. \n  \nClick below to watch a clip of comedian Pete Holmes on The Stephen Colbert Show \n \n \n \nIn-Person Registration:\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 \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/great-cosmic-joke/
LOCATION:Marble Collegiate Church\, 1 West 29th St\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20251013T173913Z
CREATED:20250930T000210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T173913Z
UID:90727-1763577000-1763584200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Leslie Booker \nWednesday\, November 19th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor \nOnline via Zoom – RSVP to receive your link \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person\, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-11-19-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T134500
DTSTAMP:20251124T195910Z
CREATED:20251030T140058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T195910Z
UID:91048-1763643600-1763646300@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation \nwith Michel Pascal \nThursday\, November 20th\, 2025 | 1:00pm – 1:45pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nPractice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. \nFor centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind\, open the heart\, calm the nervous system\, and increase focus. Mindfulness Meditation is a refuge from the world around us\, as well as an opportunity to engage with it more consciously. \nInspired by works of art from the Rubin’s collection and guided by expert teachers\, each session is framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are open to beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk\, a 20-minute meditation session\, and a closing discussion. \nLooking for more Mindfulness Meditation? Listen to the Mindfulness Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, or wherever you listen to podcasts. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below at the level that works best for you. Each ticket is good for one in-person OR online entry. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email in case you wish to join the online version of 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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/rubin-museum-mindfulness-meditation-11-20-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All,Rubin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20250911T145842Z
CREATED:20250911T145842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T145842Z
UID:90199-1763663400-1763670600@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:Online: Cultivating Thanksgiving with Indigenous and Buddhist Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Online: Cultivating Thanksgiving with Indigenous and Buddhist Wisdom\n \nwith Bonnie Duran and Ramona Peters\n \nThursday\, November 20th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET\n \n\n \nGiving thanks is a tradition in both Buddhism and Native American cultures. The Wampanoag people observed thanksgiving ceremonies throughout the year. In the 19th Century\, Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday in the United States as a way to heal political divisions after the Civil War. \nGratitude and related practices can bring peace\, calm and happiness. Thanksgiving ceremony is a medicine that we can use to begin to heal ourselves\, our relationships\, and our world. \nIn this evening program\, teachers will offer meditation practices to develop gratitude which are grounded in Buddhist teachings and informed by their perspectives as Native Americans. This will be a day of meditation practice\, teaching\, and group discussion. All are welcome regardless of age\, race\, gender\, sexual orientation and level of meditation practice. \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. \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/cultivating-thanksgiving-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20251023T011358Z
CREATED:20250922T150320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T011358Z
UID:90406-1763805600-1763827200@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Finding Care in the Overwhelm - Hope as a Counterculture Practice (Weekend Retreat)
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Finding Care in the Overwhelm – Hope as a Counterculture Practice (Weekend Retreat) \nwith Leslie Booker and Dara Silverman \nSaturday and Sunday\, November 22nd-23rd\, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nAs transformative justice leaders Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes have taught us\, hope is a discipline and a practice that inspires us to live a whole and integrated life. \nIn this two-day non-residential retreat\, we’ll explore care for self and others as a way through in a tumultuous world\, and to cultivate love without spiritually bypassing. To find a way to connect to our own sense of well-being and joy while remaining present to injustice and violence. We’ll explore how to be in community with others exploring the same questions. \nJoin long-time friends and collaborators Booker and Dara as they weave together somatic (body-based) practices and the heart practices of the Buddha’s Brahmaviharas; expressions of loving-kindness\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity. Together\, we’ll cultivate these capacities and deepen our understanding of how to embody hope\, love\, and presence. \nAs a group\, we’ll be together in the questions: \n\nHow can we hold hope without bypassing the realities of injustice and hardship?\nHow do we stay rooted in joy and well-being while staying fully present to the world around us?\nHow can meditation and somatic practice support our engagement with the world (rather than provide an escape?)\n\nIs this for me? If you are interested in learning more about your body\, responses under pressure and capacity to be in relationship with other people – this is for you. If you are an organizer\, consultant\, trainer\, coach or activist\, this is a place for you to deepen and build your commitment to a just world. This retreat is a place to deepen in your somatic awareness\, embodied practice and learnings. \nEveryone is welcome to participate\, regardless of experience with meditation or body-based practices. \nIn-Person Registration:\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 \nOnline Registration:\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/finding-care-in-the-overwhelm/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All,Retreat
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature Meditation - Roosevelt Island
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by New York Insight Sacred Earth Sangha\nIn-Person: Awake in Urban Nature Meditation – Roosevelt Island \nwith Maho Kawachi \nSaturday\, November 22nd\, 2025 | 10:30am – 1:00pm \nLocation: Roosevelt Island\, New York\, NY \n \nRoosevelt Island may not seem to be an obvious destination for a nature meditation gathering but\, starting with the amazing view from the Tramway\, one feels transported to a serene\, surprisingly green\, strip of land surrounded by water\, in the shadow of the city.  \nPlease join us for a guided meditative walk through the many green spaces of this island in the East River. While practicing walking\, standing\, and sitting meditation together\, we will engage our five senses\, notice thoughts\, feelings\, and reactions\, and give ourselves an opportunity to open to our body\, heart\, and environment.  \nThis class will be conducted in Noble Silence. There will be time for sharing at the end.  \nBeginners and seasoned practitioners all welcome. \nAlong with a tram and shuttle bus ride\, we will walk about 2 miles total.  \nMeet Up Point: Tram station at 59th Street/2nd Avenue  \nRegistrants will receive detailed instructions about location and logistics the day before the event. \nFee: $25 \nPlease bring something to sit on\, like a picnic sheet or plastic bag. Please dress according to the weather. If it rains\, please bring appropriate rain gear. \nQuestions? Please contact ses@nyimc.org.  \nRegistration:\nPlease register below. (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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/awake-in-urban-nature-roosevelt-island/
LOCATION:Roosevelt Island\, New York\, 10044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T203000
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Gary Singer \nWednesday\, November 26th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor \nOnline via Zoom – RSVP to receive your link \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. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person\, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-11-26-25/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T094500
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Guided Meditative Hike on Hook Mountain for Inner & Outer Exploration
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Guided Meditative Hike on Hook Mountain for Inner & Outer Exploration \nwith Lin Wang Gordon \nFriday\, November 28th\, 2025 | 9:45am – 3:00pm \nLocation: Meet at Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance\nRoute 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989\nSee below for more information on carpooling and access via public transportation \n \nInspired by movements to get outside on Black Friday\, we invite you to join us in the beautiful Hudson Valley for a guided\, meditative hike—an opportunity to reconnect with both the inner landscape and the natural world. \nThis hike takes the scenic route along the Long Path—into the Rockland Lake State Park and up Hook Mountain. Enjoy expansive vistas from only 1.5 hours outside of the city\, and an extraordinary area designated by the New York Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area. \nMuch of the hike will be observed in silence and we will integrate nature meditation practices throughout the day — allowing our senses to come alive and our sense of separateness to fall away.  Together\, we will cultivate a deeper intimacy with the land—and with our  inner landscape—moving through the day with reverence and presence. \nWe will foster a reciprocal mindset: as the land nourishes us\, we give back through gratitude\, awareness\, and care.  Through this shared exploration\, we will reflect on what it means to see the dharma in wilderness\, and to walk through the world with presence\, connection\, and awe. \nThe hike will be approximately from 10am – 3pm. \nWhen: 9:45am-3pm\, Friday\, November 28\, 2025 \nWhere: Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989. (Use “753 Route 9W” for Rockland Roots GPS. The park entrance should be one block ahead). It’s parking field #4. There is a picnic table under a big tree near the toll booth of the parking lot. \nLength and Elevation: Approximately 5.8 miles\, 698 ft elevation – Relatively moderate hike\, but there are sections of ups and downs\, please bring hiking poles and wear proper hiking shoes. \nMeeting Time: We’ll meet at a picnic table right next to the park lot at 9:45am.  Restrooms will be available. \nDrivers: Since not many people have cars in NYC\, if you do have one\, offering rides to your fellow hikers will be deeply appreciated.  We will try to coordinate rides to reduce the transportation cost either from the city or from the Tarrytown train station. \nExpect an $8 parking fee. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. and drive into the Rockland Lake State Park\, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989).  There is another parking lot about a mile further north on Route 9W (parking lot #2).  Please make sure you are at parking lot #4.  South Entrance parking lot is an open space with a lot of picnic tables and a large building complex. \nCarpool: We will coordinate carpooling a few days before the hike. Please register as early as possible and fill out the carpooling survey on the registration confirmation email\,  so we have ample time to coordinate carpooling. Registration is closed on EOD\, Tue. 11/25. \nPublic Transportation: Take the Metro North Hudson Line (~8:15-8:30 am) at Grand Central to Tarrytown Station by ~ 9:15am.  Take a 20-minute cab ride from Tarrytown to Rockland Lake State Park South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road\, Valley Cottage\, NY. (299 Lake Rd. Valley Cottage\, NY\, 10989).  We will try to arrange drivers to pick up participants from the train station whenever possible.  On the return trip\, you will take the ~3:57pm train back from Tarrytown to Grand Central.  Exact train schedule to be confirmed when it gets closer since it will run on a holiday schedule. \nThe program fee does not include transportation cost. \nWe aim to start the hike at 10:00 am and will walk to the trailhead together from the parking lot. \nBring:  \n\nHiking poles (please bring them if you have them)\nWear hiking shoes please\nComfortable athletic clothing in layers – (avoid cottons)\nRain gear if needed\nYour lunch and snacks\n1-2 liters of water\nA backpack\nSunscreen\nOrganic tick repellent (optional)\nOrganic bug repellent (optional)\n\nMaximum enrollment: 28 people. Registration will close at the end of Tuesday\, 11/25 to allow time to coordinate carpool. \n  \nRegistration:\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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/hike-on-hook-mountain/
LOCATION:Rockland Lake State Park
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Embrace Winter Qi with Astrology\, Feng Shui\, Tibetan Medicine & Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Embrace Winter Qi with Astrology\, Feng Shui\, Tibetan Medicine & Mindfulness \nwith Tashi Chödrön\, Anjie Cho\, and Dr. Dawa Ridak \nSaturday\, November 29th\, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nJoin us for a special program featuring an awakening wisdom experience with feng shui expert Anjie Cho\, world-renowned Tibetan doctor Dawa Ridak\, and mindfulness life coach Tashi Chödrön. \nThe common principles in astrology and feng shui are time and placement. Astrology is the art and science of integrating our past\, present\, and future\, while feng shui deals with our relationship to qi (life force energy.) Learn about the qualities of yin qi and the water element for this time of year\, as well as practical ways to invite them into your life and home. Knowing symbols and timing creates positive energy and purity\, which then brings us favorable outcomes and well-being. \nIn this talk\, participants will learn about their fundamental body types\, called the Three Humors in Tibetan medical and astrological studies. Participants will learn how to embrace the winter with proper spacing and diet. \n$20 per ticket (limited seating so register early) \n\nThe first 30 Ticket holders will receive a complimentary Tibetan calendar pocketbook in person: postage is extra for those online so we can mail to you.\nLive Raffle Draw (Two lucky ticket holders will receive a signed Feng Shui book\, valued at $19.99\, Mindful Home by Anjie Cho. The winner doesn’t have to be in person\, but postage is paid by the winner.\nTibetan herbal products for anti-aging\, stress reduction\, relaxation\, and detox will be for sale by Dr. Dawa.\nTea and Himalayan snacks will be served.\n\nIn-Person registration below.  Do you want to join on-line? Scroll down to second registration form for Online Registration \nIn-Person Registration:\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 \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\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/embrace-winter-qi/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T130000
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Open Sit - Thanksgiving Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Open Sit – Thanksgiving Weekend \nSunday\, November 30th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nOverwhelmed by holiday-related anxiety? Looking for a space to rest and check in with how you’re feeling? \nOn Sunday\, November 30\, New York Insight is offering a meditation space for anyone who seeks a space to ground over Thanksgiving weekend. Allow yourself some space and embrace the stillness before returning to work and launching into the final month of the year. \nThis is simply a morning to practice being grounded. Participants are encouraged to leave their phones at the door and maintain the Buddhist practice of Noble Silence. There will be no dharma talk—just a space to quietly sit. \nYou are free to come and go as you please between 10:00am – 1:00pm. There will be tea and light refreshments available. \nYour generosity\, or what we call dana\, is what makes this morning of tranquility possible. Please give what you can. We are honored to offer a temple of reflection and quiet this holiday season and always. \nSuggested dana – $15 \nRegistration:\nPlease RSVP below for in-person or online attendance. Your confirmation email will contain Zoom details. \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.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/community-open-sit-thanksgiving-weekend-2025/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to All
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