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SUMMARY:What Does It Mean to Heal? Why Buddhism and Psychotherapy Need Each Other
DESCRIPTION:What Does It Mean to Heal? Why Buddhism and Psychotherapy Need Each Other \nwith Mark Epstein\, MD \nTuesday\, December 4th\, 2018 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm \nThis program has reached capacity and the waiting list is closed.\nJoin Buddhist psychiatrist and author Mark Epstein for a discussion about the relationship of Buddhism and psychotherapy and how each tradition has something important to learn from the other. \nIn a series of books written over the past 25 years\, beginning with Thoughts without a Thinker and ending most recently with Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself\, Epstein has explored the relevance of Buddhist thought for psychotherapy. But he is also increasingly aware of how much Buddhism can learn from contemporary therapeutic traditions. \nMany Westerners\, in their embrace of mindfulness\, hope and expect that mindfulness will heal them. But there is a danger of ‘spiritual bypass’ in this\, a tendency to use meditation to ignore personal issues rather than treating them as worthy subjects of meditative exploration. \nThis evening’s conversation will not only address how an immersion in Buddhism can affect one’s approach to therapy\, but how an appreciation of therapy can enhance one’s understanding of Buddhism. \nThe registration fee includes teacher support. If you wish to give more in addition to the registration fee\, the total (registration fees and additional contributions) will be shared between NYI and the teacher(s). \nNote About Registration:\nNew York Insight Meditation Center is offering a new structure for registration. Members receive 15% off of the Sustaining Rate. \nNYI is committed to ensuring that our programs are available to all\, regardless of ability to pay. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. No financial assistance application is needed when registering for a program. \nWe offer new sliding scale fees\, and ask that you choose the highest fee you are able to afford based on your financial means. The Sustaining rate represents the actual program operating cost. If you can afford this level or higher\, you assist our efforts to offer reduced rates and support ongoing financial assistance. If you are unable to pay the Base Fee\, you can set up a payment plan or let us know how much you are able to pay at this time by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nFor more information about our generosity policy and the sliding scale fee structure\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/what-does-it-mean-to-heal-why-buddhism-and-psychotherapy-need-each-other/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Tricycle Movie Night at NY Insight: In Between Mountains and Oceans
DESCRIPTION:Tricycle Movie Night at NY Insight: In Between Mountains and Oceans\n \nFriday\, December 7th\, 2018 | 6:00pm-8:30pm\n \nEvery 20 years\, locals tear down Ise Jingu\, one of the most important Shinto shrine complexes in Mie Prefecture\, Japan\, only to rebuild it entirely from scratch. Explore this 1\,300-year-old ritual in Tricycle’s and New York Insight’s screening of In Between Mountains and Oceans (Umi Yama Aida) directed by acclaimed Japanese photographer Masaaki Miyazawa. \nCaptivated and inspired by the sacred relationship between humans and nature in the Shikinen Sengu ceremony\, Miyazawa takes viewers on a meditative journey through Japan’s cypress forests\, mountains\, and coasts\, where coexisting with the natural world is part of enduring Buddhist environmentalism. \nFor over a millennium\, the tradition of rebuilding religious structures has played an important role in reconnecting this community to their ancestral and spiritual roots as well as transmitting Japan’s architectural and cultural heritage to the next generation. \nThe film screening will be followed by a group discussion. \nThe film screening will be followed by a group discussion led by Qalvy Grainzvolt\, an ordained Shinnyo–en Buddhist priest and lead meditation guide at the Shinnyo Center for Meditation and Well-being in New York City. \nPopcorn and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6pm. Runtime 79 minutes. \nTricycle: The Buddhist Review is a print and digital magazine dedicated to making Buddhist teachings and practices broadly available. Tricycle also offers monthly spiritual films online\, podcasts with leading Buddhist voices\, weekly dharma talk videos\, and a variety of online courses with expert teachers. \n \nRegistration:\n \n 
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/tricycle-movie-night-at-ny-insight-in-between-mountains-and-oceans/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T133000
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SUMMARY:Dharma Rhythms for New York Insight: A Benefit to Make NYI Stronger\, Deeper\, Wider...
DESCRIPTION:Dharma Rhythms for New York Insight\nA Benefit to Make NYI Stronger\, Deeper\, Wider… \nSaturday\, December 15th\, 2018 | 1:30pm – 6:30pm Open House at New York Insight \nJoin us for an afternoon of amazing music\, homemade refreshments and irresistible raffle prizes—from $5 up. We’re celebrating NYI’s 15 years at our beautiful Chelsea home and all the people who have made it a sangha\, a refuge of peace and sanity in the city. \nYou’re invited to bring a percussion instrument or borrow one of ours for a beginning drum circle. The party continues with renaissance bassist John Ferrara and percussionist Seth Moutal\, Kirtan artist Ambika\, and finally\, the exuberant sounds of Broadway with singer Ruperta Nelson. \nCome\, listen\, join in\, connect with longtime and new sangha members to celebrate our community and support our spiritual home. \nAnd speaking of new sangha members\, our new Executive Director\, Jessica Chao and new Director of Programs\, Gary Sharlow will be joining us for the fun so come meet and greet. While there will be a more formal Town Hall in the New Year for us to listen to your hopes and aspirations for NYIMC\, this day will be an entertaining\, social affair for the entire community. \nSilent Auction & Raffle prizes include a weekend retreat at IMS\, three private Therapeutic Yoga Sessions in the privacy of your own home\, a stack of teacher-signed dharma books\, a seat at the NYI series taught by renowned teacher Andrew Olendski… and so much more. Purchase raffle tickets here. It’s going to be fun\, spirited\, and will open your heart and maybe get your feet moving too. \nWe hope to see you here. \nCOME MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE! \nRegistration:\n \nThe Line Up\nSeth Moutal: Drum Circle Facilitator:\nSeth received a BFA degree from The New School University where he studied Music and Music Therapy\, he also graduated from the Mannes School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City\, NY with honors (May 2001). As a drummer and percussionist\, Seth is well-versed in funk\, jazz\, fusion\, pop\, rock\, country\, Dixie land\, bebop\, Latin\, Brazilian\, Middle Eastern\, Indian\, African\, Native American and Music Therapy. He is a practiced sound healer\, reiki practitioner\, chakra balancing and channeling. Seth feels drum circles are a good means for building community\, releasing endorphins\, self-expression and validation. He is excited about joining NYIMC for a day of celebration by facilitating this Dharma Drum Circle. www sethmoutal.com\n \nJohn Ferrara (Bassist\, Composer\, Teacher) \nJohn’s style blends deep grooves\, contrapuntal tapping\, dense chords and classical Indian percussion\, with shades of avant guard experimentation. He has earned a reputation as a renaissance bassist\, pulling from many different techniques from slapping\, to tapping to finger style. Ferrara has studied with South Indian Kanjira master Ganesh Kumar and has shared the stage with Victor Wooten\, Otiel Burbridge\, George Porter JR\, as well as countless other bands in the Progressive rock Jazz fusion and Jam scenes. A founding member of “Consider the Source” dubbed a “Sci-fi Middle Eastern Fusion” original band. He regularly tours all over the U. S. and has performed internationally in countries including Germany\, Turkey\, Israel and India. www.johnferraramusic.com\n \nJohn Ferrara and Seth Moutal\nThe music performance will consist of original compositions by John and Seth … The music is rooted in jazz\, rock\, classical and minimalism and Indian music\, … Their debut release “Frail Things in Sharp Places’ has been written up in notable music magazines and their live performances have been impressing audiences across the nation. The website Notreble.com says this about the album “Each song tells its own story\, but together they weave a beautiful tapestry that gives one a cinematic sense from the experience\, like listening to the arc of a movie.” The performances are heartfelt and intimate expressions of the deepest places of these two seasoned musicians.\n \nAmbika Chant\nAmbika has been a singer and musician for most of her life\, playing in various bands in NYC until she discovered chanting with Krishna Das in 1995. Kirtan had a profound effect on her\, and lead her to India where she met her teacher and Spiritual Mother\, Shri Siddhi Ma. As Ambika  deepened her connection to the practice of chanting\, it became her home and refuge. Recently she has been exploring chants from other faith traditions\, working with a program at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

In February 2015\, Ambika released a digital single “Metta Chant”\, produced and recorded by Devadas Labrecque. Her first full-length album\, “Mother’s Calling”\, produced by Lily Cushman\, is available now on Mantralogy. Learn more about Ambika at www.ambikachant.com.\n \nRuperta Nelson\, Vocalist\, Writer\nRuperta’s credits show a wide range of versatility in her vocal performances: National Tour credits are: Ragtime (Ensemble\, Sarah u/s\, Sarah’s Friend u/s)\, Showboat (Ensemble\, Featured Singer\, Queenie u/s) Off-Broadway: Cast recording John Tartaglia’s Imagine Ocean\, Regional: Revision Theatre Dreamgirls (Stepsister); Local Theatre: Clocktower Players _ Company (Marta); Village Light Opera Group – Princess Ida (Sacharissa)\, CAP – Once on This Island (Eurzulie)\, Hope Players – Into the Woods (The Witch)\, Clocktower – Ragtime (Sarah)\, SGTG – Sister Act (Delores/Sister Mary Clarence). Ruperta is excited to celebrate NYI sangha community.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/dharma-rhythms/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Special Events
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Gathering
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Eve Gathering \nMonday\, December 31\, 2018 | 9:00pm – 12:30am \nJoin us in reflection and celebration as we come together\, in compassionate community\, to welcome the New Year. We’ll enjoy periods of silent meditation\, as well as music\, poetry\, small group discussions and an intention setting ceremony\, with opportunities to both honor the year that has passed and to prepare our hearts and hands to engage in the world that is beginning anew. The evening is sure to be joyful\, bright and nourishing for all those seeking a spirited sanctuary in this challenging time. Doors open at 8:00pm. \nNote About Registration:\nIf you have questions about your registration (cancellation policy\, membership discount\, email confirmation\, etc.)\, please read our FAQs. If your question is not addressed in the FAQs\, please email registration@nyimc.org. \nNew York Insight Meditation Center is offering a new structure for registration. Members receive 15% off of the Sustaining Rate via a code provided in the membership email confirmation. \nNYI is committed to ensuring that our programs are available to all\, regardless of ability to pay. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. No financial assistance application is needed when registering for a program. \nWe offer new sliding scale fees\, and ask that you choose the highest fee you are able to afford based on your financial means. The Sustaining rate represents the actual program operating cost. If you can afford this level or higher\, you assist our efforts to offer reduced rates and support ongoing financial assistance. If you are unable to pay the Base Fee\, you can set up a payment plan or let us know how much you are able to pay at this time by emailing registration@nyimc.org. \nFor more information about our generosity policy and the sliding scale fee structure\, please click here. \n
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/new-years-eve-gathering/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Beginners,Satellite Meditation Groups - Sanghas,Special Events
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