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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller and Gary Singer
Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz and Jon Aaron
Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

The Dharma of Consent, Finding a Common Language

Tuesday Dharma Gathering with Lama Rod Owens
Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

Visiting teacher Lama Rod Owens will lead this week's Tuesday Dharma Gathering. These sittings provide an opportunity for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Gary Singer and Brian Simmons
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Angela Dews and Amy Selzer
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz and Brian Simmons
Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller
Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron and Lani Miller
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Beginner’s Workshop

with Karen Williams
Saturday, December 15th, 2018 from 10:00am-1:00pm

This comprehensive three-hour workshop will provide fundamental instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis is placed on the practices of sitting and walking meditation and developing mindfulness in daily life. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Angela Dews and Brian Simmons
Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

New Year’s Eve Gathering

Monday, December 31, 2018 from 8:00pm-12:30am

Join us for New Year's Eve as we come together in reflection and celebration, in compassionate community, to welcome the New Year.

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SOS – Sitting on Sunday

with Lani Miller
Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pm

These regularly scheduled mornings begin with a guided meditation, followed by standing or walking meditation. There is a Dharma talk and a question and answer period where attendees can inquire about practice. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Peter Doobinin
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Insight Meditation 101: Beginners’ Course

with Lani Miller
Wednesdays, January 9th-February 13th, 2019 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

This course will provide fundamental instruction in insight meditation. Emphasis will be on the practices of sitting and walking meditation and developing mindfulness in daily life. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz and Lani Miller
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz
Orientation: Friday, January 18th, 2019 or January 25th, 2019 from 9:30am-12:00pm
Course: Fridays, February 1st - March 22nd, 2019 from 9:30am-12:00pm

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. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Angela Dews and Janusz Welin
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Beginner’s Workshop

with Lani Miller
Sunday, January 27th, 2019 from 10:00am - 1:00pm

This comprehensive three-hour workshop will provide fundamental instruction in insight meditation. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

Lani Miller
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

SOS – Sitting on Sunday

with Jon Aaron
Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pm

These regularly scheduled mornings begin with a guided meditation, followed by standing or walking meditation. There is a Dharma talk and a question and answer period where attendees can inquire about practice. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Jon Aaron and Amy Selzer
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more

Love The One You’re With: Yourself

with Gary Singer
Sunday, February 10th, 2019 from 10:00am-4:00pm

In this Daylong Retreat in celebration of Valentine's Day, we will look inward to build a stronger understanding of our own hearts and minds before we turn our energy of love outwards. Find out more

Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Angela Dews and Brian Simmons
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

These teacher-led sittings provide an opportunity for the Sangha to meet with NYI teachers for meditation, a Dharma talk and dialogue to address practice issues. Find out more
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