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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nWednesday\, December 3rd\, 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-12-3-25/
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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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nThursday\, December 4th\, 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-12-4-25/
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:20251204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
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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 My Tong\n \nThursday\, December 4th\, 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\, My Tong 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:\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-12-25/
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:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T210000
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SUMMARY:Online: Making Peace and Reconciling the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Online: Making Peace and Reconciling the Heart \nwith Bob Stahl\, PhD \nThursday\, December 4th\, 2025 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET \n \nAs our meditation practice matures\, we may recognize the importance of relinquishing opinions\, grudges\, judgments\, and resentments through honest reconciliation. This is the path of the heart that leads to deeper wisdom and peace. \nOver the course of this special online evening event\, we’ll learn 4 important practices of reconciliation: \n\nReconciliation for the times we’ve been hard on ourselves\nReconciliation to those we’ve hurt\nReconciliation to those who’ve hurt us\nReconciliation with the way things are\n\nWith reconciliation\, we learn to come to terms with life in a deeper and wiser way. The heart may naturally begin to open into loving kindness for ourselves\, to others\, and the world we live in. May this be a time to heal our hearts and make peace. \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/making-peace-and-reconciling-the-heart/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All
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SUMMARY:In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café \nFriday\, December 5th\, 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-12-5-25/
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:20251207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
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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\, December 7th\, 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-12-7-25/
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:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T155122Z
CREATED:20251013T173303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155122Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Leslie Booker \nWednesday\, December 10th\, 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-12-10-25/
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:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T134500
DTSTAMP:20251124T200226Z
CREATED:20251124T200226Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation \nwith Lavina Shamdasani \nThursday\, December 11th\, 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-12-11-25/
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:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20251112T153513Z
CREATED:20251112T153513Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person: New York Insight Community Artisan Market & Fair
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: New York Insight Community Artisan Market & Fair \nThursday\, December 11th\, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:30pm ET \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nNew York Insight’s Artist Salon is delighted to announce our Second Annual Artisan Market & Fair! Last year’s fair featured more than 14 talented artists sharing their work\, and this year’s gathering will once again showcase a vibrant mix of artisans and makers offering their beautifully handcrafted goods. \nDuring this busy season\, take a pause and enjoy a relaxed\, mindful way to shop—finding one-of-a-kind gifts lovingly made for the people you care about—all within the peaceful setting of our meditation center. \nIn addition to artisan booths\, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule rejuvenating sessions with bodyworkers offering Reiki\, acupuncture\, and other healing modalities. \nAs a fundraiser for New York Insight Meditation Center\, the event will also feature raffles and a cozy refreshment café. Be sure to check back for updates about raffle prizes! Even if you can’t attend in person\, you can support NYIMC’s community programs by purchasing raffle tickets online. \nAre you an artisan interested in participating?\nClick here to complete our Vendor Form. \n  \nRegistration
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/artisan-market-fair-2025/
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:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20251010T023803Z
CREATED:20251002T171111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T023803Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Embodied Equanimity in an Unruly World
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Embodied Equanimity in an Unruly World \nwith Rebecca Bradshaw \nSaturday\, December 13th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nEquanimity is often described as mental balance and even-mindedness in the face of the ups and downs of life. It is our true hope for peace in this world of wild change. But how is true equanimity possible given the enormous amount of suffering we experience both individually and collectively? How do we navigate toward an equanimous heart-mind as wide and spacious as the entire world?   \nJoin Rebecca Bradshaw\, Guiding Teacher Emeritus of the Insight Meditation Society\, for a half-day retreat exploring how mental suffering can shift to an expansive and compassionate presencing. By building the capacity to hold our own pain\, we begin to be able to hold the world’s pain and unruliness as well.  \nJoin us to explore the journey towards equanimity in our own practice. We will practice with embodied equanimity\, knowing this quality of freedom not only through our mind\, but also through our heart and abdomen\, all the way down to our contact with the steady Earth. \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/embodied-equanimity/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20251201T150459Z
CREATED:20251124T203530Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature - Fort Tryon Park Walking Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by New York Insight Sacred Earth Sangha\nIn-Person: Awake in Urban Nature – Fort Tryon Park Walking Meditation \nwith Maho Kawachi \nSaturday\, December 13th\, 2025 | 10:30am – 1:00pm \nLocation: Fort Tryon Park\, New York\, NY \n\nThe winter season calls us to slow down so let’s follow nature’s lead. Take a break from holiday busy-ness and immerse yourself in the stillness and serenity of Fort Tryon Park. \nWe will walk through the south side of the garden and north side of the park\, overlooking the Hudson River\, and leading us to the highest point\, Linden terrace. This gathering will be conducted in Noble Silence. There will be time for sharing at the end. Beginners and seasoned practitioners all welcome. \nMeetup Point: Margaret Corbing Circle\, which is the south side of the entrance (from Manhattan\, take A train to 190 Street Station) \nFee: $25 \nRegistrants will receive more detailed information about meetup time and place the day before the event. Please dress accordingly and bring something to sit on\, such as a picnic sheet or plastic bag. Light rain or shine. \nQuestions? Please contact ses@nyimc.org. \n  \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-fort-tryon-park/
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:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20251009T201220Z
CREATED:20251009T201220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T201220Z
UID:90968-1765706400-1765731600@www.nyimc.org
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 Brian Simmons \nSunday\, December 14th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 5:00pm 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-12-14-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T155154Z
CREATED:20251013T174042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155154Z
UID:90991-1765996200-1766003400@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Lani Miller \nWednesday\, December 17th\, 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-12-17-25/
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:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T134500
DTSTAMP:20251215T150959Z
CREATED:20251203T160727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T150959Z
UID:92106-1766062800-1766065500@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation - A Special Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation – A Special Panel Event \nwith Lama Aria Drolma\, Rebecca Li\, and Tracy Cochran \nThursday\, December 18th\, 2025 | 1:00pm – 1:45pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n  \nYou are warmly invited to join the final in person session of Mindfulness Meditation at New York Insight. Going forward\, this meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art will continue to be available as a podcast with new sessions airing weekly. \nThis session will feature three of our longstanding Mindfulness Meditation teachers\, Lama Aria Drolma\, Rebecca Li\, and Tracy Cochran\, in conversation. At the conclusion of the discussion\, each teacher will share a brief meditation practice from their own respective tradition with a focus on this month’s theme of Wisdom. \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-12-18-25/
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:20251218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20251215T162126Z
CREATED:20251002T172804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T162126Z
UID:90791-1766082600-1766089800@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:Online: Liberation Through Deep Rest
DESCRIPTION:Online: Liberation Through Deep Rest \nwith Cara Lai \nThursday\, December 18th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \n \nThe Buddha taught that freedom from suffering comes from letting go\, and that awakening is possible for everyone.  \nAnd yet\, in a busy world oriented towards productivity and achievement\, it’s easy to adopt the idea that we have to strain to find peace\, and to doubt that it is really possible for us. If real peace comes from letting go and not from contracting\, how do we make the radical shift from doing to receiving?  \nThis online retreat will explore the many ways to rest\, to release the grip we have on life\, and to allow this life and this path to come to us. With instructions that support radical non-doing; through teachings on not-self\, compassion\, and faith; we will learn how to truly rest\, even in the midst of a busy life\, or with a mind/body habituated towards busyness.  \nWe’ll also learn when and how to use the rest we find to move back towards action from a place of safety and love\, rather than from fear. \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/liberation-through-deep-rest/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Evening Events,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T160000
DTSTAMP:20251013T175555Z
CREATED:20251013T175555Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Community Potluck
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Community Potluck \nSunday\, December 21st\, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm (Doors Open at 1:30pm) \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nYou’re invited to join us for our Monthly Sangha Potluck in our beautiful center. \nAll are welcome — whether you’ve been a part of our community for years or are brand new to NYIMC and meditation. \nThe event will begin with a guided meditation and blessing of the meal. \nPlease bring a vegetarian or vegan offering to add to our delicious summer spread! Looking forward to sharing this time with you. \nWe hope to see you there! \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/community-potluck-12-21-25/
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:20251228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T130000
DTSTAMP:20251227T205229Z
CREATED:20251013T175111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T205229Z
UID:90992-1766916000-1766926800@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Open Sit (New Date!)
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Open Sit \nNEW DATE: Sunday\, December 28th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \nOut of care for everyone’s safety during the snowstorm\, Saturday’s Open Community Sit will be rescheduled. While the program is offered in a hybrid format\, we’d prefer to gather together as one community. The sit will be rescheduled for Sunday\, December 28th\, 2025 at the same time. Thank you for your understanding\, and we look forward to sitting together soon. \nOverwhelmed by holiday-related anxiety? Looking for a space to rest and check in with how you’re feeling? \nOn Sunday\, December 28\, 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 days 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-12-27-25/
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:20251231T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T233000
DTSTAMP:20251227T195736Z
CREATED:20251014T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T195736Z
UID:90994-1767214800-1767223800@www.nyimc.org
SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: New York Insight's Annual New Year's Eve Gathering & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: New York Insight’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gathering & Celebration \nwith Leslie Booker and Lani Miller \nWednesday\, December 31st\, 2025 | 9:00pm – 12:15am ET (doors open at 8pm) \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n  \nNew York Insight Meditation Center teachers and staff warmly invite you to our 2025 New Years Eve gathering and celebration. \nWe are delighted to offer an evening of reflection\, connection\, and intention-setting as we honor the closing of the year and welcome the new one. The evening will include meditation\, chanting\, space for reflection\, and our unique year-end ritual\, in which all are invited to participate. Together\, we will cultivate a sense of care and community\, tending to ourselves and one another as we move into the new year. This is a benefit event for the center\, with all proceeds supporting New York Insight’s ongoing work. \nThis hybrid event will be lovingly held by New York Insight Guiding Teacher Leslie Booker\, community members\, and guests\, some of whom will join the evening online. \nDoors will open at 8:00 p.m.\, allowing time for socializing and sharing light snacks until 9:00 p.m. The formal program will begin promptly at 9:00 p.m. ET. For those joining us online\, from 8:45 to 9:00 p.m. we invite you to connect through the chat\, listen to soothing meditative music\, or simply sit in quiet presence with your community. \nWe look forward to sharing this meaningful evening with you\, in the spirit of reflection and renewal\, as we enter the new year together. \nSuggested donation is $25\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go towards supporting New York Insight and our Community Programs.  \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. \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/new-years-eve-2025/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Evening Events,Open to All
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