In-Person and Online: What Does Our Community Need Now? A Special Gathering for the LGBTQ2+ Community
with Leslie Booker, Elaine Retholtz, and LGBTQIA2+ Leaders at New York Insight
Monday, February 24th, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
In-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, on the 12th Floor
At this special gathering, we’ll come together as LGBTQIA2+ meditators to reflect on what’s present for us as individuals and as a community in this moment in time, and how NYIMC and Insight Out Refuge can truly become a refuge for us. Through meditation and discussion, we’ll explore how our practice can support us—individually and collectively—amid the challenges and possibilities we face.
Whether you are new to meditation or a long-time practitioner, this is a space to connect, share, and be in community with others who understand the intersection of practice and identity. All LGBTQIA2+ practitioners are welcome, across Buddhist traditions and beyond.
Join us as we support one another in practice, deepen our connections, and explore ways to cultivate resilience, joy, and meaningful action together.
RSVP is not required for online attendance.
Join us online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89935101990?pwd=NHNEYXh6ZmttK3RGbjF5a21tcEZidz09
Meeting ID: 899 3510 1990
Passcode: 123
Dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbAkW4rpL2
Space for in-person attendance is limited. Please reserve your in-person seat below.
- Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in.
- Walk-Ins will be admitted if space is available on a first-come basis at the start of the gathering.
If you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.
Fee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
Note: 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.