In-Person Community Meditation Gathering
with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET
Location: Still Mind Zendo at 37 West 17th St, #6W, New York City
Although Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path, sangha, or community, is an essential part of meditation practice. However, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue.
New York Insight is excited to offer a brand new 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.
Whether you are brand new to meditation practice, new to New York Insight, or are a longtime, experienced meditator, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings.
We hope to see you there! Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.
Space is limited, please RSVP below.
If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Suggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
NYI’s Covid Protocol for In-Person Indoors Programs:
•All participants must be fully vaccinated and have received a Booster shot – Proof of vaccination and booster is required.
•All participants must RSVP in advance before attending the program.
•All participants must wear masks at all times.
•For the health and safety of our staff, teachers, and community, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell. Please let us know so those on the waiting list will be able to attend.
Disclaimer:
•Procedures adhere to current CDC, NY State, NYC, and Still Mind Zendo guidelines.
•Changes may be applied at any time, based on CDC guidelines.
•For the health and safety of our staff, teachers, and community, please do not come onsite if you are feeling unwell.
•All in-person programs may become online programs if circumstances dictate.
Teacher(s)
Brian Simmons
Brian Simmons is a longtime teacher at New York Insight. He is a former award-winning Writer/Producer for Comedy Central and is currently a District Level administrator for a Westchester School District. Brian has pioneered the use of mindfulness in diverse educational environments, and published a chapter on Mindfulness in a college textbook on lowering school violence from Springer Publications in 2023. Brian has maintained an intensive daily practice since the 1990’s and completed teacher trainings at the Center for Mindfulness at UMASS Medical College as well as the Community Dharma Leaders program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. Brian’s mindfulness work in education has been featured in a documentary on Audible, a NY Times cover story and various other outlets.