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In-Person: Peaceful Pause – Open Community Sit

Saturday, May 24th, 2025 from 9:00am - 5:00pm ET
 
As the city moves through the busy Memorial Day weekend, we invite you to step into a space of quiet, stillness, and peace. Join us for an open day of community meditation — come for some or all of the day, as your heart and schedule allow.

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In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Lama Aria Drolma
Thursday, May 29th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Transforming Confusion Into Wisdom – Buddhist Tantra & The 5 Wisdom Energies

with David Nichtern
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
 
At the heart of tantric practice are the teachings known as the Five Wisdom Energies, which embody the enlightened qualities that arise when we skillfully navigate and integrate our emotional experiences. These teachings describe how our emotional and psychological patterns—when met with awareness—can reveal deep, awakened qualities of the mind. Each energy has both positive and counter-productive qualities, and seeing and understanding them helps us recognize that our messy, emotional lives are not obstacles to awakening—they're actually part of the path. Find out more

Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Jon Aaron
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 from 12:00pm - 2:30pm ET

In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with David Grogan
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Lavina Shamdasani
Thursday, June 5th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired 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. Find out more

Online: A Verified Kind of Faith – Buddhism & Addiction Recovery

with Walt Opie
Thursday, June 5th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
For many of us in recovery from addiction, the word “faith” can have challenging associations. But the Buddha himself discouraged people from acting out of blind faith—he taught it as a confidence in the teachings and practice that grows over time, rooted in experience. During this program, we'll explore how this kind of faith can empower us and help keep us on the path of recovery. Find out more

Online: Trauma-Sensitive Meditation

with Sumi Loundon Kim
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
 
In this program, we'll learn strategies for practicing vipassana so that the meditation itself doesn't reactivate trauma or activate dissociation, flashbacks, or dysregulation. This session will be helpful both for trauma survivors and for anyone experiencing overwhelm, disorientation, or a loss of agency. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sacred Sunday Pause with the Community Meditation Center

with Bart van Melik
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 from 10:30am - 12:30pm ET
 
Join us for a special morning of meditation, dharma talk, and dialogue at our Sacred Sunday Pause, hosted by the Community Meditation Center. In this gathering, we’ll reflect on a core teaching of the Buddha and explore how a simple moment of mindful pause can transform us —bringing more clarity, kindness, and harmony into our lives. Find out more

In-Person: Community Potluck

Sunday, June 8th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 
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 our Monthly Sangha Potluck in our new home on 29th street!

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In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 from 9:30am - 12:00pm
 
In this free MBSR session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Lama Aria Drolma
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired 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. Find out more

Online: Resting in the Middle of the Full Catastrophe

with Yong Oh
Thursday, June 12th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
Over the course of this evening event, we will explore how rest can permeate our spiritual life and practice in such a way that resting itself becomes a profound and essential doorway on the path of awakening. Drawing from the Buddhist tradition, we’ll examine how this practice is essential and radical for the times we live in. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Dharma Rhythms – All About the Bass

featuring Marty Jaffe, John Ferrara, Jason Smith, Evan Harris, and Paul Bloom | moderated by Josh Wexler
Friday, June 13th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET
 
Get ready for a night where sound meets stillness! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the crossroads of music and contemplative practice. This benefit event for NY Insight also features a raffle, with prizes that include dharma courses, artwork, and unique experiences. Find out more

In-Person and Online: You Are the Path – Living a Good Life in Bad Times

with Tracy Cochran
Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
 
How can we live a truly good life now? What should we do and how should we do it? Fortunately, the Buddha offers us a guide rope. The Eightfold path of the Buddha braids together practices for body, heart, and mind. Over the course of this half-day retreat, we’ll explore how we can find our own deepest insights, take root in our own wisdom, and make our actual lives our path. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Elaine Retholtz
Sunday, June 15th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
 
This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Jon Aaron
Online Course: Mondays, June 16  – August 4, 2025 from 12:00 - 2:30pm ET
Online Daylong: Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9:30am – 5:00pm ET
 
MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz
In-Person Course: Wednesdays, June 18th - August 6th, 2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, July 20th, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
 
MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Free Urban Retreat Info Session and Q&A

with Leslie Booker and Dalila Bothwell
Friday, June 20th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
 
During this live Q&A session, teachers Leslie Booker and Dalila Bothwell will explain the format of NY Insight's first annual Six-Day Non-Residential Meditation Retreat and answer any questions you may have about embarking on a weeklong commitment to meditation practice. Find out more

In-Person and Online: From the Cushion to the Streets – A Daylong Retreat Workshop on Engaging with the World

with Leslie Booker and Elaine Retholtz
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
 
We find ourselves in a moment in time that is calling many of us to respond. But how to do this with care, dignity and without adding to divisiveness? There is a long history of folks using their spiritual practice as a foundation and catalyst for activism, and an equally long history of folks who realize that they need a spiritual practice to sustain their engagement. In this daylong, we will explore how we can marry these two together—and best show up at this moment in time. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Awakening the Body – A Daylong Retreat Integrating Somatic Meditation, Buddhist Mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing®

with Kathy Cherry
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
 
In our hectic world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our bodies and the present moment, leaving us overwhelmed by stress and uncertainty. Join us for a transformative, daylong retreat designed to reconnect you with your inner self through immersive meditative, relational, and somatic practices. Find out more

Online: Somatically Sensing – Knowing Thoughts and Emotions through Sensations

with Jill Satterfield
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
For most of us, when we experience stress and distress, our first reaction is to cycle around the thoughts and feelings that we think are to blame. This often leads to rumination and even more distress. A different approach is to mine the sensations of thoughts and emotions: by discovering the physical embodiment of thoughts and feelings, we can respond without getting caught up in a story or discursive thinking. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
Join Marijke Eliasberg, a certified teacher of tai chi, to reconnect with your body and breath, and empower yourself with basic tools to help maintain a balanced and healthy mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, June 26th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. Inspired 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. Find out more

Online: Holding Space for the Immigrant Community

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Thursday, June 26th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
Immigrant communities are facing steep challenges at this moment. What can we do to take care of ourselves in uncertain times? Wildecy de Fátima Jury will lead this special evening reflection on the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths and the Seven Factors of Awakening, and how we can use these lessons to avoid the trap of despair. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Turning Back to Ourselves – A Retreat for Women

with Dalya Tamir
Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
 
This retreat offers teachings that lift up women’s journeys of awakening. With guidance from teacher Dalya Tamir, we’ll set an intention to no longer abandon ourselves and will apply mindfulness, self-compassion, and loving-kindness to move toward a wholesome relationship with ourselves. Find out more

In-Person: Sacred Homage – Nature Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery

with Lin Wang Gordon
Sunday, June 29th, 2025 from 10:00am - 3:00pm
 
Join us for a contemplative day of meditation and reflection as we pay homage to the rich Buddhist lineage at the serene Chuang Yen Monastery. We will begin the day by exploring the monastery’s beautiful halls, soaking in the history and tranquility of the temple. After a vegetarian lunch provided by the monastery, we’ll venture outdoors for a meditative experience on the lush grounds, connecting with nature and deepening our practice. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lin Wang Gordon
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

Online: Coming Home to Ourselves – A Four-Week Course for Women

with Dalya Tamir
Thursdays, July 10th - 31st, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

In this four-week online course we will explore different aspects of self-abandonment, and with the guidance of teacher Dalya Tamir, apply the Buddhist wisdom and practices to our journey back home to ourselves. As a community of women, we will create a safe environment to share our wisdom and our stories. Through talks, meditations, and small group discussion, we will support each other in taking steps back toward our wise and compassionate selves. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm
Sunday, July 13th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
 
This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by seasoned teachers at NY Insight, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

In-Person: Summer Community Potluck

Sunday, July 13th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 
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 our Monthly Sangha Potluck in our new home on 29th street!

Find out more

Online: Cultivating the Joyful Heart – Buddhist Practices for Difficult Times

with Scott Tusa
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
What if there was a time-tested path to transform fear, anxiety, and reactivity? Former monk Scott Tusa leads this gathering on the Buddhist practice of Boundless Joy, which offers a powerful antidote to challenging emotions, helping us rediscover our innate capacity for well-being and compassionate service even amidst difficulty. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Finding Refuge in an Unstable World

with Bradley Donaldson
Thursday, July 17th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
In times of uncertainty—whether personal or global—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. In this evening session with Bradley Donaldson, we will take a moment to pause and recenter. Through guided meditation, shared readings, and straightforward Dharma reflections, we will explore how the Buddha’s teachings can help us find refuge—not in escaping the world, but in turning towards it with compassion and clarity. Find out more

In-Person: Nature Meditation – Day of Restoration and Reconnection at Wave Hill Garden

with Lin Wang Gordon
Sunday, July 20th, 2025 from 10:30am - 4:00pm
 
Join us for a contemplative day of meditation and reflection at the lush grounds of Wave Hill Garden in the Bronx. Immerse in the outdoors and allow us to be astonished and renewed by the healing power of nature. Spend the day reconnecting to nature and ourselves, and embracing silence as a key element for introspection and transformation. By cultivating our presence, insights naturally arise. Find out more

Online: An Embodied Pathway to Liberation

with Fleet Maull
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
Join us for a special evening of reconnecting with your body’s intelligence and building a resilient nervous system. Rooted in network neuroscience, trauma-informed awareness, and nondual wisdom traditions, Fleet Maull's Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM) Meditation offers a practical and deeply embodied path to healing and awakening. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature – Hudson River Greenway

with Maho Kawachi
Friday, July 25th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
Join NY Insight's Sacred Earth Sangha in celebrating summer and the water around us with a guided sunset walk along the Hudson 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Six-Day Non-Residential Urban Meditation Retreat

with Leslie Booker and Dalila Bothwell
Saturday, July 26th - Thursday, July 31st, 2025 from 9:30am - 5:00pm ET
 
We often think of retreat as a chance to get away—traveling to a quiet meditation center in a serene natural setting. But for those of us who live in cities, this can create a split: retreat happens there, life happens here. During this six-day non-residential retreat, we’ll explore what it means to deepen our meditation practice right here, in the heart of our lives. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with David Grogan
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
New York Insight now offers this series of in-person community gatherings consisting of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, followed by group discussion, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. All are welcome. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Reclaiming Rest – Nourishing Practices to Renew and Restore Body, Mind, and Spirit

with Valerie Brown
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
 
Many of us believe that we have to earn rest and renewal and that overwork is the norm. Over the course of this half-daylong retreat, Buddhist teacher Valerie Brown will invite participants to investigate the connection between radiant rest, peacemaking, and social justice. Together we’ll explore how we can ground ourselves, and live closer to alignment with our deepest values. Find out more
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