In-Person Community Meditation Gathering
with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 | 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.
•Wearing a mask is optional and highly recommended 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)
Jon Aaron
Jon Aaron is a Dharma and mindfulness teacher based in New York and Chicago. Since 2006, he has taught at the New York Insight Meditation Center, offering Dharma and MBSR classes. He regularly leads retreats around the U.S. He is primarily grounded in the Theravāda tradition, alongside non-dual and Mahayana approaches. His teaching emphasizes integrating Dharma and mindfulness into daily life to foster clarity in addressing personal and social challenges. His teachers include Matthew Flickstein and, more recently, Kittisaro and Thanissara through their Dharmapala program. Jon also studied contemplative care at the Zen Center for Contemplative Care and completed the Integrated Study and Practice program at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. He is a certified MBSR teacher and teacher trainer and a Somatic Experience Practitioner®. In response to the pandemic, he and his partner, Upayadhi, launched the Space2Meditate community, offering daily meditation since March 2020. Additionally, he co-hosts the podcast Diggin’ the Dharma with scholar Doug Smith, now in its third season. JonAaron.net