New York Insight Meditation Center

Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
2026-11-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online through Zoom, NY
Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET
Are You Dedicated? If you are passionate about the Dharma, then the Dedicated Practice Sangha is a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice. Join us for sitting meditation, walking meditation, and sharing with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experiences.
Led by NYI Practice-Leaders. No meditation instructions are given. All are welcome.
Click to join via zoom: http://bit.ly/nyidedicated
Meeting ID: 889 3399 6460
Passcode: 123
Or, join by phone:
+16465588656,,88933996460# US (New York)
Fee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. For this event all donations go to support NYI.
Make a Donation
Please donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support services.
If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.

In-Person: Young Adult Sangha
2026-11-01 18:30 - 20:30 | New York Insight Meditation Center, 115 West 29th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY, United States
In-Person: Young Adult Sangha
1st Sunday of each month | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor
Are you a Young Adult practitioner? Interested in sharing how NYI can support your practice? Please take a minute to fill out this form: Young Adult Reflection Form
This community currently gathers monthly to meditate, discuss Buddhist teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of the group.
The gathering is participatory and casual.
Discussion may follow inquiries about the reading, meditation practice, and life off-the-cushion, viewed through dharma teachings.
Periodically NYI or Guests Teachers will offer a dharma talk and inquiry to this community.
We aspire to build a community that is authentic, relational, pragmatic & joyful. All are warmly welcome.
There is no required level of experience or familiarity with meditation or Buddhism. Meditation instruction is given.
The suggested age range to attend this sangha is 18-34.
Please RSVP in advance so we know how many participants to expect.
If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and NYIMC operations. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Suggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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In-Person and Online: BIPOC Sangha
2026-11-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-16 18:00 - 20:30 | New York Insight Meditation Center, 115 West 29th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY, United States
In-Person and Online: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET
In-Person Location: New York Insight Meditation Center at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation.
No previous meditation experience is required.
Teacher schedule:
June 1 – Leslie Booker
June 15 – Wildecy de Fatima Jury
Please come 15 – 20 minutes before our gathering begins to allow for ease in check-in. Whether joining in-person or online please consider registering in advance so our Teachers know who is joining. Walk-ins welcome, please register at the check-in when you arrive.
For online participants please find zoom link below.
Join our sangha via Zoom: https://bit.ly/NYI-POC-Sangha
Meeting ID: 893 2935 9393
Passcode: 123
Or, dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kVOM3xIYC
Make a Donation:
Please register and/or donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and our NYI center, community programs and sangha gatherings
If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off, or click here to open the form in a new tab. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
2026-11-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-12-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Online through Zoom, NY
Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm ET
This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier! Pre-registration is not required.
Each meeting includes sitting and walking meditation, a dharma talk, and a group discussion. The dharma talks evolve out of the needs of the participants.
Teacher Schedule:
DECEMBER
2nd – Amy Selzer, Teacher
9th – Amy Selzer, Teacher
16th – Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
23rd – David Grogan, Teacher
30th – Nancy Glimm, Teacher
JANUARY 2026
6th -Nancy Glimm, Teacher
13th -Amy Selzer, Teacher
20th – Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
27th – David Grogan, Teacher
FEBRUARY
3rd – Nancy Glimm, Teacher th – Amy Selzer, Teacher
10th -Amy Selzer, Teacher
17th – Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
24th – David Grogan, Teacher
MARCH
3rd – Nancy Glimm, Teacher
10th -Amy Selzer, Teacher
17th – Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
24th – David Grogan, Teacher
31st- Nancy Glimm, Teacher
APRIL
7th – Amy Selzer, Teacher
14th -Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
21st – David Grogan, Teacher
28th – Nancy Glimm, Teacher
MAY
5th – Amy Selzer, Teacher
12th -Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
19th – David Grogan, Teacher
26th – Nancy Glimm, Teacher
JUNE
2nd – Amy Selzer, Teacher
9th -Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
16th – David Grogan, Teacher
23rd – Nancy Glimm, Teacher
30th – Amy Selzer, Teacher
Join the sit online: http://bit.ly/nyiaging
Meeting ID: 838 9101 7819
Passcode: 123
Or, join by phone:
+16469313860,,83891017819# US
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/achakHOtPS
RSVP / Donate
Please RSVP and/or offer your donation below for the session you wish to attend. Your contribution supports both the teacher(s) of the session you attend and NY Insight. Please only select one session at a time if you are donating; this will ensure your contribution goes to the correct teacher.
If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser tab. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
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Online: Brooklyn Sangha
2026-11-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Online through Zoom, NY
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm ET
Online via Zoom
Led by NYI Teachers or Peer-Leaders, this weekly online sitting group provides an opportunity for Sangha members to meet for meditation, a dharma exploration and discussion to address practice issues. Open to all levels of experience.
Join our sangha via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85932456758?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 859 3245 6758
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial In +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdLdb6tQtV
Make a Donation:
Please donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support.
If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Suggested starting donation is $10 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
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Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
2026-11-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Online through Zoom, NY
Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Weekly | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET
Please note: This peer-led community group meets in-person and online on the first Thursday of each month, and online all other Thursdays.
In-Person Location: 115 West 29th Street, on the 12th Floor
Peer-led sittings, led by NYI Practice-Leaders, include a guided meditation, a short Dharma reading, a time for peer reflections and Metta.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84002337272?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 840 0233 7272
Passcode: 123
Or, dial in by your location
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeGCOAr8uX

Fee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $10 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
Make a Donation
Please donate the form below. All proceeds will support the NYI center, community programs and sangha gatherings and teacher support efforts.
If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.

Online: Harlem Insight
2026-11-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Online through Zoom, NY
Online: Harlem Insight
Every Thursday | 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Harlem Sangha is a vibrant and intimate community that embraces diversity in age, gender, race and sexual orientation. Our steadfast commitment to the dharma and the consistent dedication of our members have fostered a safe space where different perspectives are valued and embraced. Within our sangha, you’ll find warmth, wisdom, and a genuine sense of welcome.
Every Thursday, our team of experienced teachers and practice leaders offers a period of guided meditation, a dharma talk, and a discussion on the Buddha’s teachings. Join us to explore how these teachings can be applied to both our time on the cushion and our everyday lives.
Here is the Zoom Meeting information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84527673942?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 845 2767 3942
Passcode: 123
Teacher schedule:
March 26th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury
April 2nd – Isabel Adon
April 9th – Gary Singer
April 16th – Lani Miller
April 23rd – Wildecy de Fátima Jury
April 30th – Isabel Adon
May 7th – Felicia Dickerson
May 14th – Lissa Edmond
May 21st – Wildecy de Fátima Jury
May 28th – Gary Singer
June 4th – Felicia Dickerson
June 11th – Isabel Adon
June 18th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury
June 25th – Lani Miller
July 2nd – Gary Singer
July 9th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury
July 16th – Lani Miller
July 23rd – Felicia Dickerson
July 30th – Isabel Adon
August 6th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury
August 13th – Gary Singer
August 20th – Felicia Dickerson
Make a Donation:
Please donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support.
If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
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In-Person: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit
2026-11-09 18:30 - 20:30 | New York Insight Meditation Center, 115 West 29th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY, United States
In-Person: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit
2nd Monday of each month | 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, on the 12th Floor

New York Insight’s Midlife Sangha is a warm and vibrant community for individuals who wish to explore meditation and apply Buddhist teachings to the gifts and challenges of midlife. Our goal is to cultivate a supportive space that fosters connection, encouragement, and authenticity, allowing members to reflect on shared experiences and personal growth.
In these monthly sits, we will meditate together and explore questions that arise at this stage of life. Whether you’re contemplating a career or relationship change, navigating elder care or an empty nest, finding joy or seeking deeper meaning in the second half of life, you’ll find a community that walks alongside you, offering mutual support and shared wisdom.
Please note new time: Starting January 2026, the Midlife Sangha meets on the second Monday of each month from 6:30–8:30 PM. Led by NYI Teachers or Peer Leaders, each session includes meditation, a dharma discussion, and an opportunity to explore midlife topics in a supportive community. Open to practitioners of all experience levels.
This Sangha meets in-person only.

Registration
If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Fee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

In-Person: Engaged Buddhists of New York Insight
2026-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | New York Insight Meditation Center, 115 West 29th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY, United States
In-Person: Engaged Buddhists of New York Insight
One Thursday per month (see schedule below) | 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, on the 12th Floor

The Engaged Buddhists of New York Insight Meditation Center is a community-led initiative exploring how Buddhist practice can inform our actions in support of peace and justice. Our aspiration is to be a place where we can deepen our practice, our support for one another, and our engagement with society.
2026 Meeting Dates:

Thursday, June 11
Thursday, July 23
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 17
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 17

Registration
If you would like to be on our Listserv please email volunteers@nyimc.org
If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support Community Programs at New York Insight. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Fee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $20 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

In-Person and Online: Asian Diaspora Sangha
2026-11-22 17:30 - 19:30 | New York Insight Meditation Center, 115 West 29th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY, United States
In-Person and Online: Asian Diaspora Sangha
4th Sunday of each month | 5:30pm-7:30pm ET
In-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, on the 12th Floor

The NY Insight Asian Diaspora Sangha is a warm and vibrant space for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and all members of the Asian Diaspora to come together in shared practice and community, to foster a sense of connection, understanding, and authenticity. This sangha offers an opportunity for new and experienced practitioners to explore our inner and outer worlds in ways that honor our diverse backgrounds through the heart of the dhamma.
The Asian Diaspora Sangha meets on the fourth Sunday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM. Led by NYI Teachers or Practice Leaders, each session includes meditation, a dharma discussion, and an opportunity to explore the dharma in a supportive community.
In-person attendance is highly encouraged, as meeting in the physical world helps foster connections that are vital for this community. That said, we understand that some may have circumstances that prevent in-person attendance, and we want to make this community accessible. Please see below for Zoom information.
Teaching Schedule
April 26, 2026: Lin Wang Gordon, Teacher
May 2026: No regular Sunday meeting; join us instead for Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Asian Insight Diaspora Sanghas on Thursday, May 21st!
June 28, 2026: Joanna Williams, Practice Leader
Registration
Fee by donation: While no one is ever turned away for lack of funds, we do strongly encourage a suggested donation starting at $15. Those who give more help create opportunities for those who couldn’t afford to donate $15. Please consider the cost and effort it takes to offer a vibrant community center at the heart of New York City. We appreciate your generosity in supporting all those who practice at New York Insight.
If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.

Join us online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89511798701?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 895 1179 8701
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by phone: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kGYMhyOCK

In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge - LGBTQI Sangha
2026-11-23 18:30 - 20:30 | New York Insight Meditation Center, 115 West 29th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY, United States
In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
4th Monday of each month | 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
Note: in May 2026, this sangha will meet Sunday, May 31st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET
In-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, on the 12th Floor
Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at NYI.
Our community is open to students of all Buddhist traditions, as well as those who are in the beginning stages of exploring their meditation practice and have an interest in the Dharma. All those who identify as LGBTQI are welcome.
We gather to form a multicultural community in which we can support each other in our practice with a commitment toward social change.
We invite all participants to please RSVP that you will be joining, in-person or Online.
Join us online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89935101990?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 899 3510 1990
Passcode: 123
Dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbAkW4rpL2

Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.
Walk-Ins are welcome, please register at the door when you arrive.

If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI operations support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Fee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
