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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: The Essential Insight Meditation Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: The Essential Insight Meditation Toolkit \nwith David Grogan \nThursdays\, September 17th – October 8th\, 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \nAre you new to meditation? Or an experienced meditator looking to refresh your practice? In this experiential course\, you’ll learn how to use the essential tools in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness\, the Buddha’s systematic guide to practicing insight meditation. You’ll also get tips on how to establish and sustain a formal meditation practice\, as well as how to make mindfulness an integral part of your daily routine. \nEach class will include guided meditations\, in-depth inquiry into the theory and practice of mindfulness in meditation\, and guidance on how mindfulness can help you meet whatever arises moment to moment with more calm\, clarity\, and wisdom. As the course progresses\, you’ll have an opportunity to explore a host of life-enriching facets of mindfulness\, including how to focus your attention\, cultivate embodied awareness\, work with strong emotions\, manage emotional reactivity\, deal with distracting thoughts and rumination\, and cultivate kindness and care through meditation. \nGive yourself the gift of presence that the essential tools in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness can provide. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below for in-person participation. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\nPlease register below for online participation via Zoom. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/insight-toolkit-9-2026/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Studies Courses,Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T143000
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Write Like a Buddha - A Workshop Series for All
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Write Like a Buddha – A Workshop Series for All \nwith Tracy Cochran \nFridays\, September 18th – October 23rd\, 2025 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \n“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” \n–Pierre Teilhard de Chardin \nThe spiritual truth we are seeking is right here\, waiting for us to notice. Witnessed with compassion\, our own messy\, unruly lives become gold mines of insight and wisdom. Combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing\, we will explore our experiences like a Buddha would. \nEach week we will begin with a guided meditation to ground us in a state of relaxed presence. Next\, we will practice writing mindfully. Each week teacher Tracy Cochran will offer an insight from the Buddha’s core teachings–impermanence\, the nature of suffering\, the way to freedom–aimed at helping us uncover our own moments of understanding. \nTogether we will pan for gold–remembering and expressing through writing those moments that showed us simply and directly what our lives are for. Some may wish to share what they write but there will be no pressure to do so. \nJoin us on six successive Fridays as we meditate and explore the Buddha’s core teachings as a way to uncover and tell our own deepest\, truest stories. \nThis course is suitable for all beings—no meditation or writing experience required.  \nWe are born spiritual beings. This weekly class blends meditation with core Buddhist teachings to uncover our own wisdom and meaning through reflective writing. \nNote: If you’re not able to attend every session\, feel free to sign up for any number of “drop-in” sessions on the in-person or online registration forms below. \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/write-like-a-buddha/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: The Heart of Attachment - Working with Shame\, Repairing Emotional Wounds
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: The Heart of Attachment – Working with Shame\, Repairing Emotional Wounds \nwith George Haas \nSaturday\, September 19th\, 2026 | 10:00am – 5:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nHave you ever wondered why life can feel confusing or oddly meaningless\, as if you’re searching in all the wrong places—or don’t fully know yourself yet? When you understand attachment styles\, many long-standing struggles suddenly make sense\, and with that clarity\, hope begins to emerge. \nThe Heart of Attachment is a daylong retreat with meditation teacher George Haas that weaves together attachment theory\, Buddhist meditation\, and practical relationship tools. This experiential training supports you in repairing your attachment disturbances\, moving toward secure functioning\, healthier relationships\, and a more meaningful\, grounded life. You’ll learn how attachment patterns shape your emotions\, relationships\, and sense of self\, and how to interrupt cycles of dysfunction that repeat in life and work. \nThrough guided meditation\, Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) protocols\, and peer exercises\, you’ll develop greater self-clarity\, emotional regulation\, and relational confidence\, along with a clear\, meditation-based roadmap for lasting attachment repair. \nJoin us to move from chronic dissatisfaction into a life that feels empowered\, connected\, and aligned. \nNote: This program will be recorded. The recording will be sent to all registrants after the program\, so please feel free to sign up even if you cannot join in real time. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below for in-person participation. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline (Zoom) Registration:\nPlease register below for online participation via Zoom. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/heart-of-attachment/
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:Online: How to Live—and Die—Well - A Yearlong Course
DESCRIPTION:Online: How to Live—and Die—Well – A Yearlong Course \nwith Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm \nSundays\, September 20th\, October 18th\, November 22nd\, December 20th\, 2026; January 17th\, February 21st\, March 21st\, April 18th\, May 16th\, June 20th (Father’s Day)\, July 18th\, August 15th\, 2027 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \n \nIf you woke up each morning with a deeper awareness of Life & Death\, what might change? How would you greet the day\, your relationships\, your routine? \nUntil we are directly confronted with our own mortality most of us live life as if it will never end. This is a yearlong course about learning to live fully in every moment of our lives. Over the course of 12 months\, between September 2026 and August 2027\, we will live as though this is our last year. \nWhile confronting death may seem scary\, this course is about cultivating a deep appreciation for the preciousness of life. Participants can feel safe to speak from their hearts about their fears and hopes. Our intention is to offer people ways to feel empowered in facing life’s challenges and to notice and question some of the narratives they have been holding on to. Everything can be included. We aim to create a community of love\, respect\, and mutual support as we tackle these difficult questions. \nOn the third Sunday of every month\, we will meet virtually to explore and reflect on a teaching of the Buddha. With guidance from teachers Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm\, together we’ll look at our relationship to change and impermanence\, noticing any resistance or fears that come up. At any stage of life\, we can notice the wisdom that was not available earlier to us. \nThis course offers: \n\nA monthly sangha of safety and support\nA community of accountability for a daily meditation practice\nDeeper understanding of impermanence as a teacher\nTools for self-acceptance and inviting moments of joy\nOpportunities to strengthen and grow mindfulness in daily life\nHomework and practice sheets to keep you engaged\nOptional “buddy groups” where you can share your experiences with and reflections on the teachings learned in class\n\nWe hope that you join us to cultivate a life without fear and one dedicated to the well-being of all. \n“Once the two of us started teaching on our own\, we realized that what the Buddha taught illuminated life and death and that his teachings were embedded in both. Our intention is to develop a year-long course that will be both encouraging and doable\, so that participants will become more comfortable about their own death and what is possible for them in life.” – Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm \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.) \nPayment plans are available if you would prefer to pay for your registration in 10 monthly installments. Simply make your first installment\, and you will be registered for the course\, and your card will automatically be charged on a monthly basis for the remaining 9 installments. \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/live-and-die-well/
LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY
CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000
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SUMMARY:In-Person: Slowing Down with Flowers - An Autumn Mindful Ikebana Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Slowing Down with Flowers – An Autumn Mindful Ikebana Workshop \nwith Anjie Cho \nSaturday\, September 26th\, 2026 | 10:30am – 1:00pm ET | 2:30pm – 5:00pm ET\nTwo sessions will be offered; sign up for either or both! \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nSlow down and listen to the flowers. \nIn this seasonal ikebana workshop\, we will explore the quiet poetry of autumn through the Japanese art of flower arrangement. \nAs autumn begins and daily life grows busier\, ikebana offers an opportunity to pause\, reconnect\, and return to center. Rooted in awareness\, simplicity\, and connection with nature\, ikebana invites us to slow down and notice the subtle beauty of seasonal change. \nTogether\, we will explore flower arranging as a contemplative mindfulness practice that cultivates presence\, spaciousness\, and harmony with the natural world. Designed for all skill levels\, this workshop weaves together ikebana instruction with Buddhist and Taoist perspectives on impermanence\, balance\, and beauty. \nParticipants will: \n\nCreate their own ikebana arrangement\, with flowers to take home\nLearn foundational ikebana principles and techniques\nExplore flowers as teachers of mindfulness\nCultivate deeper awareness through contemplative making\nConnect with community through the shared practice of flowers\n\nNo artistic experience is required. \nAll equipment and flowers will be provided. The flowers are yours to take home! Ikebana equipment will also be available for purchase. \nThere will be two separate sessions\, with the opportunity to work with a completely different flower palette each time. While not required\, participants are encouraged to sign up for both sessions in order to go deeper with this contemplative practice and experience a full-day\, immersive ikebana retreat.  \nNote: A non-refundable flower and materials fee ($20 per session) will apply if a participant cancels within 48 hours of the class.  \n  \n\nExamples of past student work \nRegistration:\nPricing – $79 for one session\, $145 for both sessions.\n**If you are signing up for both sessions\, select a ticket for both sessions below and enter the coupon code FULLDAY to unlock the full-day pricing of $145.** \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/slowing-down-with-flowers/
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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