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SUMMARY:Waitlist: The Way of Flowers - Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:Waitlist: The Way of Flowers – Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice \nwith Anjie Cho \nSaturday\, March 8th\, 2025 | 11:00am – 1:00pm ET \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n  \nPlease Note: This program has filled to capacity and is now waitlist only. However\, this workshop will be repeated on Friday\, April 11th\, 2025 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Click here to reserve your spot. \nTo get us ready for the spring equinox\, join us as we explore ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life. \nDesigned for all skill levels\, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes: \n\nInstructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art\, Buddhist\, and Taoist teachings.\nA greater awareness of nature\, your environment\, and the world of flowers.\nTeachings on how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice.\nPractical guidance on procuring and use of ikebana equipment.\nParticipants are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.\nConnection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.\n\nAll equipment and flowers required for the program will be provided. The flowers are yours to take home\, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. \nNote: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment. \n \nIn-Person Registration:\nWe have reached full capacity for this event.
URL:https://www.nyimc.org/event/spring-ikebana-3-8-25/
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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SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Writers' Voices - An Afternoon of Literary Readings
DESCRIPTION:New York Insight’s Artist Salon Presents \nIn-Person and Online: Writers’ Voices – An Afternoon of Literary Readings \nwith John Madera and Kyle Thomas Smith \nSunday\, March 16th\, 2025 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n  \nJoin us for a literary afternoon featuring two of New York Insight’s community members reading from (and in conversation about) their recently published books! This event is hosted by the NYI Artist Salon. \nJohn Madera will read from Nervosities\, a timely\, sharp\, lyrical short story collection artfully depicting ways through the disorder of things\, the overwhelm of now\, of (im)possible worlds to come. And Kyle Thomas Smith will read from François: A Memoir\, a powerful slice-of-life meditation on how tightly we cling to our prospects when the real gold is buried deep inside the life we already have. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but any amount you can offer would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds go towards supporting NYI’s Community Programs. \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 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/literary-reading-featuring-john-madera-and-kyle-thomas-smith/
LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,Open to All,Special Events
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