Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
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In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: 4th Monday of each month | 6:30-8:30 pm
Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at New York Insight.
In-Person: Queens Sangha
In-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
2 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
1 event,
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
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.
4 events,
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In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Leslie Booker
Thursday, July 31st, 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.
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In-Person and Online: Profound Meditation in the New York Chaos
In-Person and Online: Profound Meditation in the New York Chaos
with Michel Pascal
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET
On Thursdays this summer, Michel Pascal invites you to experience something truly unique. He teaches, guides, and sings profound meditation in the chaos — helping you enter a state of deep calm like you’ve never felt before.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
1 event,
Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
2 events,
-
In-Person: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
In-Person: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Brian Simmons
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
Join us for a special in-person or online daylong silent meditation retreat for those who want to reconnect and deepen their practice. Together we will pause, reset, and find some much-needed mental space and clarity.
2 events,
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
3 events,
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
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.
In-Person: Queens Sangha
In-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
3 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
3 events,
-
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, August 6th, 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.
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Lani Miller
Wednesday, August 6th, 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.
5 events,
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In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Tashi Chodron
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
-
In-Person and Online: Profound Meditation in the New York Chaos
In-Person and Online: Profound Meditation in the New York Chaos
with Michel Pascal
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET
On Thursdays this summer, Michel Pascal invites you to experience something truly unique. He teaches, guides, and sings profound meditation in the chaos — helping you enter a state of deep calm like you’ve never felt before.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
4 events,
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In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday
In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday
with David Grogan
Sunday, August 10th, 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.
In-Person: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit
In-Person: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit
In-Person: 2nd Sunday of each month | 5:30-7:30 pm ET
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.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
3 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
1 event,
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Gary Singer
Wednesday, August 13th, 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.
4 events,
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In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Lavina Shamdasani
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
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In-Person and Online: Being Human Takes Practice
In-Person and Online: Being Human Takes Practice
with Jeff Warren
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Being human is hard. Meditation helps in about a million different ways, and one big specific way: it helps us create space around our very human challenges. Join Jeff Warren in this special evening program to explore the sacred mystery of the moment, the weirdness of reality, and the many possibilities inherent in our lived experiences.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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In-Person: Summer Sunday Sangha at Astoria Park
In-Person: Summer Sunday Sangha at Astoria Park
with Lani Miller
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Connect with your meditation community in parks across the boroughs this summer! We will meditate, meet, and then celebrate with an optional BYO picnic in Astoria Park.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
2 events,
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
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.
In-Person: Queens Sangha
In-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
2 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
1 event,
-
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, August 20th, 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.
3 events,
-
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Rebecca Li
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
1 event,
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In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
Friday, August 22nd, 2025 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm ET
New York Insight's Artist Salon and Café is a monthly gathering is designed for artists and art lovers to come together, socialize, and exchange ideas in a mindful and creative space.
0 events,
1 event,
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
1 event,
In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: 4th Monday of each month | 6:30-8:30 pm
Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at New York Insight.
2 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
1 event,
-
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, August 27th, 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.
3 events,
-
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Lama Aria Drolma
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
0 events,
1 event,
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In-Person and Online: Choosing Love – Bodhisattvas in Perilous Times
In-Person and Online: Choosing Love – Bodhisattvas in Perilous Times
with Tara Brach and Leslie Booker
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
In a world gripped by fear and reactivity, what helps us turn toward love? In this workshop, we’ll explore the teachings and practices of the bodhisattva path—wisdom that awakens our sense of belonging and deepens our capacity for healing compassion.
1 event,
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
1 event,
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
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.
3 events,
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
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In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
1 event,
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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with David Grogan
Wednesday, September 3rd, 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.
4 events,
-
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Tracy Cochran
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
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In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop
In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop
with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Learn the basics of Insight/Mindfulness meditation practice in a warm, supportive environment. This evening workshop includes clear instructions and time to meditate, with guidance from a New York Insight teacher and plenty of time for sharing and Q&A.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Online: Harlem Insight
Online: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
1 event,
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In-Person: New York Insight Volunteer Orientation and Training
In-Person: New York Insight Volunteer Orientation and Training
Friday, September 5th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a warm and welcoming volunteer orientation at New York Insight! Whether you're a current volunteer, considering returning, or new to volunteering with us, we invite you to an in-person orientation in our new home.
1 event,
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In-Person: From Skyline to Soil – A Day of Nature Meditation and Ecology Exploration at Governors Island
In-Person: From Skyline to Soil – A Day of Nature Meditation and Ecology Exploration at Governors Island
with Maho Kawachi and Lin Wang Gordon
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 9:30am to 3:00pm
Join NY Insight's Sacred Earth Sangha for a joyful morning of practice, exploration, connecting, and sharing on the splendid grounds of Governors Island.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: 4th Monday of each month | 6:30-8:30 pm
Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at New York Insight.
Find out moreIn-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-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.
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Leslie Booker
Thursday, July 31st, 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.
In-Person and Online: Profound Meditation in the New York Chaos
with Michel Pascal
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET
On Thursdays this summer, Michel Pascal invites you to experience something truly unique. He teaches, guides, and sings profound meditation in the chaos — helping you enter a state of deep calm like you’ve never felt before.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
In-Person: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Brian Simmons
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
Join us for a special in-person or online daylong silent meditation retreat for those who want to reconnect and deepen their practice. Together we will pause, reset, and find some much-needed mental space and clarity.
Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreOnline: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
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.
Find out moreIn-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, August 6th, 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.
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Lani Miller
Wednesday, August 6th, 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.
Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Tashi Chodron
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
In-Person and Online: Profound Meditation in the New York Chaos
with Michel Pascal
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET
On Thursdays this summer, Michel Pascal invites you to experience something truly unique. He teaches, guides, and sings profound meditation in the chaos — helping you enter a state of deep calm like you’ve never felt before.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday
with David Grogan
Sunday, August 10th, 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.
In-Person: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit
In-Person: 2nd Sunday of each month | 5:30-7:30 pm ET
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.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreOnline: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight
with Leslie Booker, Joseph Goldstein, Dan Harris, Dawn Mauricio Lama Rod Owens, Koshin Paley Ellison, Devin Berry, Fleet Maull, Mark Coleman, Gina LaRoche, La Sarmiento, David Nichtern, Rashid Hughes, Oren Jay Sofer, Martin Aylward, and many more!
Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Update: Registration for this program closes tonight, Tuesday, August 12th at 11:59pm ET!
Even though the program began August 1st, you can still join us and catch up at your own pace. All daily videos and recordings are available to stream anytime. Join us for a full month of inspiration, growth, and community through daily practice videos and weekly live sessions with renowned meditation teachers.
Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Gary Singer
Wednesday, August 13th, 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.
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Lavina Shamdasani
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
In-Person and Online: Being Human Takes Practice
with Jeff Warren
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Being human is hard. Meditation helps in about a million different ways, and one big specific way: it helps us create space around our very human challenges. Join Jeff Warren in this special evening program to explore the sacred mystery of the moment, the weirdness of reality, and the many possibilities inherent in our lived experiences.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person: Summer Sunday Sangha at Astoria Park
with Lani Miller
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
Connect with your meditation community in parks across the boroughs this summer! We will meditate, meet, and then celebrate with an optional BYO picnic in Astoria Park.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
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.
Find out moreIn-Person: Queens Sangha
Every other Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
These sittings provide an opportunity for Sangha members in Queens to meet for meditation, a Dharma talk, and discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, August 20th, 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.
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Rebecca Li
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
Friday, August 22nd, 2025 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm ET
New York Insight's Artist Salon and Café is a monthly gathering is designed for artists and art lovers to come together, socialize, and exchange ideas in a mindful and creative space.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Insight OUT Refuge – LGBTQI Sangha
In-Person and Online: 4th Monday of each month | 6:30-8:30 pm
Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at New York Insight.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, August 27th, 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.
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Lama Aria Drolma
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Choosing Love – Bodhisattvas in Perilous Times
with Tara Brach and Leslie Booker
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
In a world gripped by fear and reactivity, what helps us turn toward love? In this workshop, we’ll explore the teachings and practices of the bodhisattva path—wisdom that awakens our sense of belonging and deepens our capacity for healing compassion.
Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha
Every Sunday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sit, walk, and share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha
First and third Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET
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.
Find out moreOnline: Aging As A Spiritual Practice
Every Tuesday from 1pm-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.
In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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.
Online: Brooklyn Sangha
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm ET
This weekly sitting group is an opportunity for sangha members to meet for group meditation practice and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with David Grogan
Wednesday, September 3rd, 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.
In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation
with Tracy Cochran
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm ET
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.
In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop
with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
Learn the basics of Insight/Mindfulness meditation practice in a warm, supportive environment. This evening workshop includes clear instructions and time to meditate, with guidance from a New York Insight teacher and plenty of time for sharing and Q&A.
Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting
Thursdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Peer-led sittings include a guided meditation, a brief Dharma reading and time for peer discussion.
Find out moreOnline: Harlem Insight
Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm
A team of Harlem meditation teachers will offer a period of guided sitting meditation, a walking meditation and a talk and discussion.
Find out moreIn-Person: New York Insight Volunteer Orientation and Training
Friday, September 5th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for a warm and welcoming volunteer orientation at New York Insight! Whether you're a current volunteer, considering returning, or new to volunteering with us, we invite you to an in-person orientation in our new home.
In-Person: From Skyline to Soil – A Day of Nature Meditation and Ecology Exploration at Governors Island
with Maho Kawachi and Lin Wang Gordon
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 9:30am to 3:00pm
Join NY Insight's Sacred Earth Sangha for a joyful morning of practice, exploration, connecting, and sharing on the splendid grounds of Governors Island.