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.
Loading view.
Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
1 event,
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.
-
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,
-
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.
-
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,
-
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,
-
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.
3 events,
-
In-Person and Online: Sacred Sunday Pause with the Community Meditation Center
In-Person and Online: Sacred Sunday Pause with the Community Meditation Center
with Bart van Melik
Sunday, September 7th, 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.
-
In-Person: Summer Sunday Sangha at Brooklyn Bridge Park
In-Person: Summer Sunday Sangha at Brooklyn Bridge Park
with David Grogan
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Brooklyn Bridge 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.
0 events,
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, September 10th, 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 Lopon Rigzen Lossal
Thursday, September 11th, 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: The Importance of Maintaining Inner Stability in External Uncertainty
In-Person and Online: The Importance of Maintaining Inner Stability in External Uncertainty
with Tuere Sala
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
How can we maintain a mindfulness practice when the external world feels completely beyond our control? Join Buddhist teacher and former prosecuting attorney Tuere Sala to explore how to establish mindfulness and a sense of calm—even when things we thought were solid start to change or fluctuate.
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.
2 events,
-
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Fridays, September 12th - October 10th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
-
In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
Friday, September 12th, 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.
1 event,
-
In-Person and Online: Awake Where You Are – A Life of Embodied Liberation (Weekend Retreat)
In-Person and Online: Awake Where You Are – A Life of Embodied Liberation (Weekend Retreat)
with Martin Aylward
Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
Our lives are not only fleeting, but they are also filled with challenges—personal, political, ecological, and beyond. Yet, amidst it all, the Buddha’s teachings promise both love and liberation, clarity, peace, and unshakable confidence. Join beloved meditation teacher Martin Aylward as he returns to New York Insight for a special in-person and online weekend exploring the Buddha’s path of awakening.
2 events,
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.
2 events,
-
Online: The Four Ennobling Truths
Online: The Four Ennobling Truths
with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, September 15th - October 6th, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:30am ET
The Four Noble Truths—one of the Buddha’s first teachings—offer a structured yet flexible guide for cultivating wisdom and ethical living in a way that is both practical and transformative. In this four-week program, we will explore how they can be a source of groundedness, clarity, and direction, even when we are experiencing internal or external chaos.
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.
-
In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, September 16 - November 4, 2025 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
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.
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.
2 events,
-
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 from 5:00pm - 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
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, September 17th, 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 Kimberly Brown
Thursday, September 18th, 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: Touching Into Compassion, Acceptance, and Peacefulness – For Caregivers and Supporters
Online: Touching Into Compassion, Acceptance, and Peacefulness – For Caregivers and Supporters
with Wildecy de Fátima Jury and Gayah Imani Gillson
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
Sometimes, as caregivers, and supporters, we can encounter feelings of overwhelm, powerlessness, and depletion. In this class, we will be reflecting on the Four Immeasurables, also known as the Brahma Viharas, as a basis for offering valuable “re-resourcing” of ourselves and support for one another.
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,
-
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Friday, September 19th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
1 event,
-
In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Lin Wang Gordon and Gary Singer
Saturday, September 20th, 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,
-
In-Person and Online: Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression & Anxiety
In-Person and Online: Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression & Anxiety
with Dan Harris and Leslie Booker
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm ET
In this special half-day workshop, Dan Harris, author and host of the 10% Happier podcast, and Leslie Booker, leading meditation teacher and NYI’s Guiding Teacher, will discuss how the dharma is uniquely equipped to help us deal with our depression and anxiety.
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.
2 events,
-
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 from 5:00pm - 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
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, September 24th, 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 Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, September 25th, 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: Staying Informed, Staying Embodied – A Buddhist and Somatic Approach
Online: Staying Informed, Staying Embodied – A Buddhist and Somatic Approach
with Dawn Mauricio
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
In an era of nonstop headlines and heightened emotions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by despair, anxiety, or hopelessness. But it is totally possible to meet the events of the world with a clear heart and mind. In this program, guest teacher Dawn Mauricio will guide us through meditation, Dharma reflections, somatic practices, and discussion to help regulate the nervous system, cultivate discernment, and learn to hold complexity with care.
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,
-
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
1 event,
-
In-Person and Online: The World Is Our Practice – Finding Presence and Peace in the Midst of It All
In-Person and Online: The World Is Our Practice – Finding Presence and Peace in the Midst of It All
with Jon Aaron
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
How do we maintain inner tranquility and ease while remaining fully present to the world as it is, with all its beauty and suffering? This delicate balance is the essence of equanimity—perhaps the most crucial quality we can cultivate on the spiritual path. This daylong retreat will explore how our meditation nurtures this essential wisdom.
2 events,
-
In-Person: Community Potluck
In-Person: Community Potluck
Sunday, September 28th, 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!
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.
0 events,
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.
2 events,
-
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 from 5:00pm - 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
In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering
with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight offers this series of in-person and online 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: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection
In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection
with Elaine Retholtz and Jon Aaron
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 from 10:00am - 7:00pm ET
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement, a day when, as a community, Jews are asked to reflect on their actions of the past year and to ask for atonement for any actions that were unskillful. In support of this day, NYI hosts an In-Person and Online day of silence and reflection.
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,
-
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
1 event,
-
Online: How to Build a Consistent Meditation Practice
Online: How to Build a Consistent Meditation Practice
with Amanda Gilbert
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
During this half-day retreat, you will learn to build a sustainable meditation practice that will become an integral part of your daily life. At the end, you will not only know how to meditate consistently, but you will also understand how having the foundation of an inner home through daily meditation shapes your day-to-day external world and lived experience.
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.
In-Person and Online: Sacred Sunday Pause with the Community Meditation Center
with Bart van Melik
Sunday, September 7th, 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.
In-Person: Summer Sunday Sangha at Brooklyn Bridge Park
with David Grogan
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Brooklyn Bridge 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 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, September 10th, 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 Lopon Rigzen Lossal
Thursday, September 11th, 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: The Importance of Maintaining Inner Stability in External Uncertainty
with Tuere Sala
Thursday, September 11th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
How can we maintain a mindfulness practice when the external world feels completely beyond our control? Join Buddhist teacher and former prosecuting attorney Tuere Sala to explore how to establish mindfulness and a sense of calm—even when things we thought were solid start to change or fluctuate.
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: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Fridays, September 12th - October 10th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café
Friday, September 12th, 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.
In-Person and Online: Awake Where You Are – A Life of Embodied Liberation (Weekend Retreat)
with Martin Aylward
Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
Our lives are not only fleeting, but they are also filled with challenges—personal, political, ecological, and beyond. Yet, amidst it all, the Buddha’s teachings promise both love and liberation, clarity, peace, and unshakable confidence. Join beloved meditation teacher Martin Aylward as he returns to New York Insight for a special in-person and online weekend exploring the Buddha’s path of awakening.
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: The Four Ennobling Truths
with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, September 15th - October 6th, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:30am ET
The Four Noble Truths—one of the Buddha’s first teachings—offer a structured yet flexible guide for cultivating wisdom and ethical living in a way that is both practical and transformative. In this four-week program, we will explore how they can be a source of groundedness, clarity, and direction, even when we are experiencing internal or external chaos.
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 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: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course
with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, September 16 - November 4, 2025 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
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.
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: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 from 5:00pm - 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 Leslie Booker
Wednesday, September 17th, 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 Kimberly Brown
Thursday, September 18th, 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: Touching Into Compassion, Acceptance, and Peacefulness – For Caregivers and Supporters
with Wildecy de Fátima Jury and Gayah Imani Gillson
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
Sometimes, as caregivers, and supporters, we can encounter feelings of overwhelm, powerlessness, and depletion. In this class, we will be reflecting on the Four Immeasurables, also known as the Brahma Viharas, as a basis for offering valuable “re-resourcing” of ourselves and support for one another.
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.
Find out moreIn-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Friday, September 19th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat
with Lin Wang Gordon and Gary Singer
Saturday, September 20th, 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.
In-Person and Online: Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression & Anxiety
with Dan Harris and Leslie Booker
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm ET
In this special half-day workshop, Dan Harris, author and host of the 10% Happier podcast, and Leslie Booker, leading meditation teacher and NYI’s Guiding Teacher, will discuss how the dharma is uniquely equipped to help us deal with our depression and anxiety.
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: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 from 5:00pm - 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 Brian Simmons
Wednesday, September 24th, 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 Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, September 25th, 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: Staying Informed, Staying Embodied – A Buddhist and Somatic Approach
with Dawn Mauricio
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
In an era of nonstop headlines and heightened emotions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by despair, anxiety, or hopelessness. But it is totally possible to meet the events of the world with a clear heart and mind. In this program, guest teacher Dawn Mauricio will guide us through meditation, Dharma reflections, somatic practices, and discussion to help regulate the nervous system, cultivate discernment, and learn to hold complexity with care.
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: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
In-Person and Online: The World Is Our Practice – Finding Presence and Peace in the Midst of It All
with Jon Aaron
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm ET
How do we maintain inner tranquility and ease while remaining fully present to the world as it is, with all its beauty and suffering? This delicate balance is the essence of equanimity—perhaps the most crucial quality we can cultivate on the spiritual path. This daylong retreat will explore how our meditation nurtures this essential wisdom.
In-Person: Community Potluck
Sunday, September 28th, 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!
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: 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: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion
with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 from 5:00pm - 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 Jon Aaron
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
New York Insight offers this series of in-person and online 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: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection
with Elaine Retholtz and Jon Aaron
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 from 10:00am - 7:00pm ET
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement, a day when, as a community, Jews are asked to reflect on their actions of the past year and to ask for atonement for any actions that were unskillful. In support of this day, NYI hosts an In-Person and Online day of silence and reflection.
Find out moreOnline: 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: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice
with Tracy Cochran
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
What is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Join Tracy Cochran in this five-week course combining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing. Together we will explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world.
Online: How to Build a Consistent Meditation Practice
with Amanda Gilbert
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
During this half-day retreat, you will learn to build a sustainable meditation practice that will become an integral part of your daily life. At the end, you will not only know how to meditate consistently, but you will also understand how having the foundation of an inner home through daily meditation shapes your day-to-day external world and lived experience.