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Online: Audacity – Your Gateway to Freedom

with nico hase
Saturday, January 20th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

Is genuine awakening possible? For you? For me? In these times? In this life? In this one-day online retreat, nico hase will delve into adhitthana parami, that quality of the heart that simply doesn’t give up, that keeps you coming back to the path again and again. Which, with consistent practice, leads to the cultivation of peace, joy, and lasting happiness. Find out more

In Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Jon Aaron
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, January 23rd - March 12th, 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 | 9:30am - 5:00pm ET

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

In Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz
In-Person Course: Wednesdays, January 24th - March 13th, 2024 from 9:30am - 12:00pm ET
In-Person Daylong: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 | 9:30am - 5:00pm ET

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

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice

with Bart van Melik
Fridays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2024 from 9:00am - 10:30am ET

Step by step during this online course, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Back to Basics to Strengthen Your Practice

with Bart van Melik
Fridays, February 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2024 from 9:00am - 10:30am ET

Step by step during this online course, we’ll look at the Buddha’s teachings on welcoming ALL of our experiences – even the presence of challenging emotions. Find out more

Online: The Powerful Energy of Sangha – An Online Retreat for the BIPOC Community

with Wildecy de Fatima Jury and Gayah (Imani) Gillson
Saturday, February 10th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:30pm ET

Although we celebrate Valentines Day – the day of love and friendship – in February, many also experience loneliness and social isolation during this time. So this is a great time to connect to sangha, a community of people who together strive to offer support, practice the dharma, and obtain understanding, acceptance, harmony and love. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Online: Reality – Hidden in Plain Sight

with Bodhipaksa
Saturday, February 17th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

What stops us from seeing things as they really are? It's not their remoteness or obscurity — it is the fact that we have unconsciously erected mental filters that prevent us from seeing what’s right in front of our noses. In this half-day workshop we’ll learn to find ways to take off those mental filters, even if just temporarily. Find out more

In-Person: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis – Cultivating Aspiration, Energy and Rest

with Oren Jay Sofer
Monday, February 19th, 2024 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm

This half-day program will explore three essential qualities on the path to transformation—aspiration, energy, and rest—with practical suggestions for how to cultivate and apply them in your life and work. The afternoon will include time for silent meditation, reflection, discussion, and questions, and will be followed by a book-signing with the author. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Please Note: New Temporary In-Person Location at Balance Arts Center (Kemp Space) on the 3rd Floor at 151 W 30th St, New York, NY

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Online: What is the Good Life?

with Seth Zuihō Segall
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

What can Buddhism (alongside the ancient Confucian and Aristotelian traditions) tell us about the nature of the good life today? This talk and discussion based on Seth Zuihō Segall’s new book, The House We Live In: Virtue, Wisdom, and Pluralism (Equinox, 2023), offers a view of the Buddhist path that is naturalistic, pragmatic, and humanistic. One that is about living the best possible life we can in this, our present lifetime. Find out more

Online: Meditation in Real Life

with Sharon Salzberg and Jay Michaelson
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 from 6:00pm-7:30pm ET

We are living in a world torn by conflict, from wars around the world to hate crimes and political division here at home. During this evening with meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Jay Michaelson, we will discuss the difficult (and important) emotions that often arise in “real life” — that is, a life engaged with the world around us. What are the practices that help us find balance so that we are better able to be present for our loved ones and our communities? How do we make room for difficult emotions (despair, fear, powerful concern, anger) so that they inspire and do not devour us? Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Please Note: New Temporary In-Person Location at Balance Arts Center (Kemp Space) on the 3rd Floor at 151 W 30th St, New York, NY

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Online: Creativity and Meditation

with Lani Miller
Tuesdays, March 5th-26th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Both meditation and creativity involve opening to and allowing what is already present to emerge. Over this four-week course, we will have the opportunity to explore and share how we experience and are inspired by the already present and inherent connection between these two ways of experiencing and opening to life. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Love Like a Buddha

with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, March 7th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Join us for a night of community where we’ll learn how love can support personal fulfillment, contribute to a positive and equitable society, and create strong and lasting social bonds. We’ll discover how to recognize our inherent lovingness and to develop it with traditional practices of lovingkindness and insight meditation. Find out more

Online: Becoming Your Love – A Half-Day Retreat on the Brahma Viharas

with Amanda Gilbert
Saturday, March 9th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET

If you've ever wondered how to develop the heart-centered aspects of meditation, or have yearned to be more kind-hearted towards yourself or others, this half-day retreat daylong will focus on the timeless teachings of the Brahma-Viharas. These renowned teachings are a training for the heart to reside in its original state of loving awareness and open-heartedness. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: This is How Civilizations Heal – The Alchemy of the 3 Poisons

with Leslie Booker
Saturday, March 16th, 2024 from 10:00am-4:00pm ET

Greed, Aversion and Delusion, collectively known as the Three Poisons, are mind states that cloud the heart and mind; separating us from each other. But these energies contain information that can lead us to a deep healing that can mitigate the chaos of the world. Join us for a daylong program exploring and practicing with the Three Poisons. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz
In-Person Course: Wednesdays, March 27th - May 22nd, 2024 | 9:30am - 12:00pm ET
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, May 5th, 2024 | 9:30am - 5:00pm ET

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

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Online: What’s Vedanā Got to Do With It?

with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, April 1st - May 13th, 2024 from 9:30am-11:30am ET

Vedanā refers to the immediate feeling tone of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral that arises in every moment of contact. In this course we will investigate our personal experience of vedanā, the role it plays in fueling craving and aversion, and the deeply ethical implications it has for our views, biases, and motivations for harm. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Online: Introduction to the Four Noble Truths

with Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm
Saturdays, April 6th - 27th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

What we often forget is that we have a choice to deepen our experiences of joy, and lessen our experiences of dukkha (suffering, unsatisfactoriness, or stress). In this four-week class we will look at the truth of our experiences, and practice how these truths can move us toward more skillful choices and contentment. Find out more

Online: AI, Ethics, Compassion, and the Path Ahead

with Nikki Mirghafori
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

As AI systems weave intricately into our lives and with rising concerns about super-intelligent systems, it becomes imperative to ensure that they not only echo human intelligence but also human virtues. In this talk, we will explore the importance of understanding the values we are individually and collectively optimizing for, emphasizing the pivotal role personal wisdom, compassion, and ethics play in guiding this powerful tool for the greater good. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person: Presence – The Art of Being At Home in Yourself

with Tracy Cochran
Friday, April 19th, 2024 from 6:00pm -7:30pm

Join us as we celebrate the publication of the book Presence: The Art of Being at Home In Yourself by a long-time meditation teacher Tracy Cochran at the Rubin Museum of Art. We'll discuss teachings from the book and explore how the light of presence can illuminate and expand your life. Find out more

In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature Meditation

with Maho Kawachi
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:30pm

Please join us in honoring Earth Day with a guided meditative walk along the Hudson River. While practicing walking, standing, and sitting meditation together, we will engage our five senses, notice thoughts, feelings, and reactions, and give ourselves an opportunity to open to our body, heart, and environment. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person or Online: Community Town Hall Gathering

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm ET

New York Insight’s Leadership Collective would like to invite you to our Community Town Hall Gathering. Together, we will have an opportunity to connect with each other, introduce you to some new people (staff & board), provide updates on many wonderful things-including our search for a new home, share preliminary results from our Community Survey and hear your thoughts on how NYI can continue to support your practice and serve as your spiritual home.

Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Liberation through Relationship – The Four Wise Efforts

with Leslie Booker and Kate Johnson
Thursdays, May 2nd - 23rd, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In the Four Wise Efforts, the Buddha offers us a path of skillful action that leads to a liberated mind. Join us in this four week course, as dharma teachers and longtime friends Leslie Booker and Kate Johnson apply the Four Wise Efforts to the practice of wise relationships. Together, we will develop an embodied, relational understanding of this time-honored Buddhist teaching, and learn how to better protect our energy, let go of what does not serve, cultivate the good, and sustain our liberated relationships over the long term. Find out more

Online: The Wheel of Climate Emotions

with Anya Kamenetz and Jay Michaelson
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

In this special celebration of Earth Day, we invite you to join award-winning author and advocate Anya Kamenetz, one of the country's leading experts on climate change and mental health, and New York Insight core team member and longtime climate journalist Jay Michaelson, to explore the wheel of climate emotions (based on the pioneering work of Panu Pihkala) and how we as Buddhists, meditators, and engaged citizens can work with it skillfully. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Canceled: Celebrating and Embodying Mahapajapati

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Friday, May 10th, 2024, 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET
Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 1:00pm - 5:30pm ET

Mahapajapati, the Buddha’s aunt who raised him, is as a symbol of wisdom, care, nurturing, and leadership—an embodiment of caregivers, mothers, heroes, and leaders alike. Despite her significant role as a great Bodhisattva, her story remains untold and underappreciated in many discussions even today. During this two-day program, we will delve deeper into the life of Mahapajapati, drawing connections to our modern-day experiences. Find out more

In-Person: Self-Compassion 101

with Gary Singer
Wednesdays, May 15th - June 26th, 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm

In this course, we’ll use mindfulness to investigate how we treat ourselves in the privacy of our own minds. Why does our Inner Critic tend to treat ourselves worse than we would anyone else? What stories might we be telling about ourselves and others that might simply be untrue? Can we stop the incessant comparison to others? Can we finally befriend ourselves? Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature Meditation

with Maho Kawachi and Sam Moll
Saturday, May 18th 2024 from 9:30am to 12:00pm

Join us on Central Park’s Great Hill (northwest corner) for nature meditation and mindful eating practice. Through the experiences of this workshop, we will see that nature is part of us and we are part of nature. Find out more

In-Person: A Steady, Peaceful Mind

with Melissa McKay
Monday, May 20th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The promise of the Buddha's teaching is that it is -- not by banishing unwanted emotions or pretending that everything is okay, but by reducing the mind's habitual tendency to make matters even worse. Join visiting teacher Melissa McKay for an evening of meditation and a discussion of how meditation helps us to reduce the negativity of the mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Tushar D. Bhagat
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Tushar D. Bhagat
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:30pm ET

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. Find out more

Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Tushar D. Bhagat
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Tushar D. Bhagat
In-Person Course: Thursdays, June 6th - August 1st, 2024 | 10:00am - 12:30pm ET
In-Person Daylong: Saturday, July 13th, 2024 | 9:30am - 5:00pm ET

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

Online: What is a Teacher For?

with nico hase
Thursday, June 6th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

Most Buddhist traditions consider the teacher-student relationship central to the path of awakening. Yet different traditions understand the teacher-student relationship in different ways, all of which have come under scrutiny of late. In this program, we will explore how different traditions emphasize the roles of instruction, commitment, and devotion in the teacher-student relationship, and we’ll explore issues of help and harm as they arise in the contemporary context. Find out more

In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature Meditation

with Maho Kawachi
Saturday, June 8th 2024 from 9:30am to 12:00pm

Please join us for a guided meditative walk through the many green spaces of Roosevelt Island in the East River. While practicing walking, standing, and sitting meditation together, we will engage our five senses, notice thoughts, feelings, and reactions, and give ourselves an opportunity to open to our body, heart, and environment. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness and Mindful Writing

with Tracy Cochran
Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET

This workshop will combine mindfulness meditation with mindful writing prompts to awaken sense memories and images. Inspired by ancient Buddhist teachings and other inspiring poems, quotes, and stories, we will practice remembering our own stories of wisdom and compassion. We will share our writing--or not--in a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Find out more

In-Person or Online: Insight 101 – Six Week Beginner’s Course

with Jon Aaron
Tuesdays, June 11th - July 23rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer a 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. Find out more

Partner Program: Wise Speech – An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication

with Oren Jay Sofer, Ranjana Ariaratnam, and David Johnson
Tuesday, June 18th – July 23rd, 2024 from 12:15pm-2:00pm ET

Drawing upon the Buddha’s teachings on the Noble Eightfold Path, mindfulness, and Right Speech, plus the modern disciplines of Nonviolent Communication and trauma healing, this program hosted by Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, offers concrete tools to hold one’s own while still hearing others and to engage effectively and efficiently in collaboration. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

Online: The Thinking that Stills Thinking

with Bodhipaksa
Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 9:30am - 1:00pm ET

Our deepest meditations are often guided ones. It helps to have someone on hand to interrupt our mind-wandering and to bring us back gently, over and over, into the present moment. A skilled guide can also introduce us to new skills or remind us to tap into skills we know but have forgotten to employ. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Jon Aaron
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person: Obstacles to Practice – Exploring the Five Hindrances

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesdays July 10th - August 7th, 2024 from 9:30am - 11:30am ET

While we may come to meditation hoping to experience calmness of mind, as we practice, we find that we are visited by “guests” such as desire, ill will, restlessness and worry, sleepiness, and doubt. These are the energies of the “Five Hindrances”. This course will offer an opportunity to explore how to practice with and understand these energies in our formal meditation practice as well as in our daily lives so that they can be skillfully abandoned. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person: Summer Sunday Sangha

with Angela Dews and Felicia Dickerson
Sunday, July 14th, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

Join New York Insight Teacher Angela Dews and Harlem and POC Sangha Practice Leader Felicia Dickerson, along with NYI's Friends Leadership Council, for a morning meditation in the park, as well as the opportunity to engage in community activities and enjoy social time in our city's beautiful Central Park. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Leslie Booker
Saturday, July 20th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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.

Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Jon Aaron
Sunday, July 28th, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

In-Person: Community Potluck

Sunday, July 28th, 2024 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

You're invited to join us for our first Monthly Sangha Potluck in our new home on 29th street! All are welcome — whether you’ve been a part of our community for years or are brand new to NYIMC and meditation.

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In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

Online: 31 Days of Practice with New York Insight

with Dan Harris, Sharon Salzberg, Leslie Booker, JoAnna Hardy, Jeff Warren, Anu Gupta, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Oren Jay Sofer, Alexis Santos, Devin Berry, Ayya Santacitta, Ethan Nichtern, Ayo Yetunde, Lin Wang Gordon, Gary Singer, Jon Aaron, Elaine Retholtz and others!
There is still time to join this program but registration closes today, Wednesday, August 7th, 2024

Thursday, August 1st - Saturday, August 31st, 2024

Join us for a special program featuring a full month of daily emails featuring pre-recorded practice videos from renowned meditation teachers designed to inspire and support your daily meditation practice. Each Thursday will feature a live zoom session with one of our teachers to ask questions and discuss meditation practice. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to mindfulness, this program offers something for everyone. Join us for a month of inspiration, growth, and community! Find out more

In-Person: Sunset Meditative Walk – Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge Park

with Lin Wang Gordon
Sunday, August 4th, 2024 from 6:15pm - 8:30pm

Join us for an outdoor meditation as we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and practice at Brooklyn Bridge Park during sunset. Together, we'll immerse ourselves in the beauty of a cityscape sunset, fostering a deep connection with our body, mind, and the natural world. Amidst this urban backdrop, we'll reflect on our interconnectedness with humanity and the environment. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight 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. Find out more

In-Person: Harlem Insight

with Felicia Dickerson
Wednesday. August 7th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us for in-person Harlem Insight gatherings on the first Monday of every month! Harlem Sangha is a vibrant and intimate community that embraces diversity in age, gender, race and sexual orientation. Each gathering features group meditation and sharing guided by Felicia Dickerson. Find out more

Online: Introduction to the Jhanas

with Leigh Brasington
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

The jhanas are eight progressive altered states of consciousness that can be identified with the aspect of the Buddha's Eightfold Path called Right Concentration. Training in concentration leads to these states, each of which yields a deeper and subtler state of awareness than the previous one. The jhanas are not in themselves awakening, but they are a skillful means for stilling the mind in a way that leads in that direction. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Angela Dews
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Lani Miller and Angela Dews
Saturday, August 17th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight 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. Find out more

In-Person: Mindful Family Gathering

with Lin Wang Gordon, Ian Sicks, Margrit Pittman-Polletta
Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join us for a delightful day of mindfulness, creativity, and community at our Mindful Family gathering in Central Park. This special gathering marks the kick-off of our Family Programming initiative, designed to bring families together in a joyful, enriching environment. Find out more

Online: The Healing Journey Meets The Spiritual Path – How Pain and Illness Can Be a Vehicle for Awakening

with Dr. Paul Epstein
Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

How we are with and relate to our pain and life’s difficult challenges is as important as what we do to treat them. This workshop will be an exploration of how the teachings of the Buddha and mindfulness and compassion practice can be integrated in the process of facing and healing the dis-eases of our bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
Free Online Orientation: Thursday, September 5th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, September 10th - October 29th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm

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

In-Person and Online: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde

with Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad
Friday, September 6th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
Saturday, September 7th, 2024 from 10:00am - 3:00pm ET

In this two-part retreat, we will approach Black, queer writers James Baldwin and Audre Lorde as ancestors who offered an embodied dharma of resilience, fortitude, presence, and joy in a racist, patriarchal, homophobic context. We will discuss the Buddhist doctrine of suffering, and in so doing, we will practice the importance of honoring anger, deconstructing the delusion of white supremacy, and the necessity of attending to race, gender, and sexuality in Buddhist contexts. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Leslie Booker
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation

with Lani Miller
Thursdays, September 12th - October 24th, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:30pm ET

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Beyond Metta – Cultivating All of the Brahma Viharas

with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, September 16th - October 21st, 2024 from 9:30am - 11:30am ET

Metta, also known as “lovingkindness,” is just one of four Buddhist practices of love. These practices are collectively known as the Brahma Viharas. In this course, we will explore each of the Brahma Viharas, putting them into practice and uncovering the insights that arise from each. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Effortless Mindfulness – Awakening Glimpse by Glimpse

with Loch Kelly
Friday, September 20th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Having experienced some of the initial benefits of mindfulness, is it now possible to awaken to the deep sense of well-being, creativity, and unconditional love that is our true nature? During this two-hour evening event, you will learn contemporary versions of effortless mindfulness that help you live from your heart-mind. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

Learn the basics of Insight /Mindfulness Meditation Practice in a warm supportive environment. This three hour comprehensive workshop includes clear instructions and time to meditate, with guidance from New York Insight teacher Wildecy de Fátima Jury, and plenty of time for sharing and Q&A. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Breaking Bias – Anu Gupta & Leslie Booker In Conversation

Friday, September 27th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join Anu Gupta and Leslie Booker for a conversation about imagining a world without bias—and the ways we can dream it into reality. Booker will talk to Anu about how we can use our meditation practice to unlearn internalized bias, and Anu will discuss some somatic exercises as well as teachings from his new book. There will be an opportunity for an interactive Q&A session.

Find out more

Online: When Love Fails

with Bodhipaksa
Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 9:30am – 1:00pm ET

We all have problems with anger, resentment, and even hatred and contempt. Some of those emotions may have even become more entrenched in us during this election season. The Buddhist tradition offers us reflections and meditation practices designed to outwit and uproot our aversive tendencies. Join meditation teacher Bodhipaksa for a half-day workshop about learning how we can find our way back to a loving state when it seems that love has failed. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Elaine Retholtz and Nancy Glimm
Saturday, September 28th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Powerful Pause – A Community Meditation Center Sunday Morning Meditation

with Bart van Melik
Sunday, September 29th, 2024 from 10:30am - 12:30pm ET

Join us for a special morning of in-person or online meditation, dharma talk, and dialogue, hosted by the Community Meditation Center. Led by meditation teacher Bart van Melin, we’ll explore how a moment of skillful pause can transform our communication—bringing more clarity, kindness, and harmony in our daily lives. Find out more

In-Person: Community Potluck

Sunday, September 29, 2024 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!

Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Cultivating Radical Kindness – A Half-Day Retreat

with Amanda Gilbert
Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

During this half-day retreat, meditation teacher and author Amanda Gilbert will share the timeless teachings of loving kindness with a focus on self-kindness that can expand into the world at large. During these topsy-turvy times, kindness can be the key ingredient that gives us the strength and resilience to navigate our life with skillfulness and clarity. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury
Sunday, October 6th, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Watering the Seeds of Forgiveness – A Four Day Intensive

with Jon Aaron
October 7th, 8th, 10th & 11th, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

This intensive class, held in a supportive and nurturing environment, will explore the nature of resentment and aversion we may have toward ourselves and others as a result of past actions. Through self-compassion and forgiveness, we can learn to let go of these harmful feelings, allowing our innate kindness to shine through. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

Postponed: Breaking Bias – A Three-Part Course Series

with Anu Gupta
Thursdays, October 10th, November 7th, and December 5th, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

In this special three-part course, you’ll work with Breaking Bias author Anu Gupta to become more aware of your internalized biases—especially beliefs and perceptions you may hold about yourself and others—and how to transform them. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection

with Jon Aaron and Elaine Retholtz
Saturday, October 12th, 2024 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 more

In-Person and Online: Practicing in the Midst of Conflict

with Stephen Fulder
Sunday, October 13th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

During this 3-hour mini-retreat, we will explore how to face personal challenges and the many conflicts around the world with steadiness, from a more universal and less personal point of view. We will practice meditation that helps us remember our big soul and listen to our wise, kind, and liberating inner voices. Find out more

Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Tushar D. Bhagat
Monday, October 14th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET

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. Find out more

Sold Out: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz
In-Person Course: Wednesdays, October 16th - December 11th, 2024 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, November 17th, 2024 | 9:30am - 5:00pm

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

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Building Emotional Resilience – Buddhist Approaches to Healing and Connection

with nico hase
Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm ET

In this special evening discussion with nico hase, author of How Not to Be a Hot Mess: A Buddhist Survival Guide for Modern Life, we will explore teachings and practices that contribute to resilience. We will discuss how hyper-individualism contributes to fragility, and why community is so important for overcoming our obstacles. Join us for an engaging evening of stories, reflections, and conversations about how Buddhist teachings and practices contribute to our resilience in the face of life's challenges. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop

with Lani Miller
Sunday, October 20th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

Learn the basics of Insight /Mindfulness Meditation Practice in a warm supportive environment. This three hour comprehensive 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. Find out more

Online: The Blessings and Burdens of Aging – A Three-Week Course

with Amy Selzer & Nancy Glimm
Sundays, October 20th, 27th & November 3rd, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

This course is a space to share the things that are coming up for us as we age—both what we appreciate and what we don’t—and cultivate the inner resources that can help with dealing with the challenges of confronting our impermanence. We will look at our relationship to change and how change can include the cultivation of the heart and mind. Find out more

In-Person: Community Potluck

Sunday, October 20th, 2024 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!

Find out more

Online: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Tushar D. Bhagat
Online Course: Mondays, October 21st - December 9th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Online Daylong: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 from 9:30am - 5:00pm

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

Online: Getting Well in an Unwell World – Walking the Buddha’s Path of Meditation and Relationality

with Sean Oakes, PhD
Wednesdays, October 23rd - November 20th, 2024 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm ET

In this 5-week course designed for those looking to deepen their practice— the first in a series of deepening practice and study courses—we will build the foundations of a sustainable and dynamic Buddhist training. We’ll learn the basic skills of relationship and community-tending, establish a solid meditation practice, and engage with the early-Buddhist Pāli Canon as both a teaching source and a literature of extraordinary beauty and depth. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Brian Simmons
Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

Canceled: Mindful Family Gathering

with Gala Narezo, Ian Sicks and Sarah Wayland Smith
Sunday, October 27th, Sunday, November 3rd and Sunday, December 8th, 2024 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join us this fall for our new family and children’s program. Children will meet with teachers and experience the joy of community, spaciousness and mindful play while parents have the opportunity to meditate together as well as to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. Find out more

In-Person: Embodied Yoga – Mindful Movement for Grounding and Energy

with Pauline Leung
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 from 12:30pm - 1:15pm

In this Embodied Yoga class, you'll discover a transformative practice that invites you to release stress and move with greater ease through life's challenges. This approach to yoga and movement is less about perfecting poses and more about finding harmony within yourself and your surroundings. Through gentle and dynamic movements paired with mindful transitions, you’ll cultivate a sense of ease, enhance your vitality, and experience the healing benefits of mindful movement. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 from 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with David Grogan
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person: Soulcentric Mid-Life – A Five-Month Course

with Lin Wang Gordon
Saturdays November 2nd, December 14th, 2024, January 11th, February 8th, March 8th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm ET

If you are in your 40s/50s and thinking about the second half of your life, join us for a new five-month course exploring our underlying emotions around midlife issues. What are our fears, doubts, agitation, hopes, and dreams? How do we make peace with the life we have led so far? How do we live a fulfilling life with the time we have left? How do we let go of our former selves and keep evolving? Find out more

In-Person: Alternative Election Night – Open Meditation Space!

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

Overwhelmed by election-related anxiety? Not sure if you want to spend the evening of Tuesday, November 5th manically refreshing your news apps and biting your fingernails? New York Insight is offering a meditation space for anyone who seeks an alternative to a frantic election night. Allow yourself some space from what the rest of the evening, and the days to come, will bring.

Find out more

In-Person: Embodied Yoga – Mindful Movement for Grounding and Energy

with Pauline Leung
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 from 12:30pm - 1:15pm

In this Embodied Yoga class, you'll discover a transformative practice that invites you to release stress and move with greater ease through life's challenges. This approach to yoga and movement is less about perfecting poses and more about finding harmony within yourself and your surroundings. Through gentle and dynamic movements paired with mindful transitions, you’ll cultivate a sense of ease, enhance your vitality, and experience the healing benefits of mindful movement. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 from 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life

with Ann Megyas
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm

In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Lifeboat in the Storm – A Post-Election Retreat

with David Grogan
Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

Join us for a day of restorative practice and open-hearted fellowship away from the incessant drumbeat of news and cacophonous views clamoring for attention on your electronic devices. During the mini-retreat we will explore foundational meditation practices for finding poise and balance in our bodies in the midst of turbulent times. The invitation will be to slow down and cultivate an attitude of curiosity and care to whatever might arise moment by moment. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop

Nancy Glimm
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

Learn the basics of Insight /Mindfulness Meditation Practice in a warm supportive environment. This three hour comprehensive 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. Find out more

In-Person: Friendsgiving Potluck

Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:30 PM

All are welcome — 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 a meal in the spirit of gratitude and generosity.

Find out more

In-Person: Embodied Yoga – Mindful Movement for Grounding and Energy

with Pauline Leung
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, 2024 from 12:30pm - 1:15pm

In this Embodied Yoga class, you'll discover a transformative practice that invites you to release stress and move with greater ease through life's challenges. This approach to yoga and movement is less about perfecting poses and more about finding harmony within yourself and your surroundings. Through gentle and dynamic movements paired with mindful transitions, you’ll cultivate a sense of ease, enhance your vitality, and experience the healing benefits of mindful movement. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, November 6th, 13th, 20th, 2024 from 5:30pm - 6:15pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life

with Ann Megyas
Thursday, November 14th & 21st, 2024 from 1:00pm - 5:30pm ET

In these 45-minute yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, November 14th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Fall Community Music Share

Friday, November 15th, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:30pm ET

Curious about how the music and dharma worlds intersect? Get a taste at New York Insight’s Fall Community Music Share! Join us for an evening of meditative music-making, with live performances by NYI community members new and old.

Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Brian Simmons
Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

New York Insight is excited to offer 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Tracy Cochran
Thursday, November 21st, 2024 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Practicing Hope – An Embodied, Heart-Based Retreat

with Leslie Booker and Dara Silverman
Saturday, November 23rd & Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ETT

In this two-day non-residential retreat, we’ll explore “hope” as an embodied practice in a tumultuous world. Join long-time friends and collaborators Booker and Dara as they weave together somatic (body-based) practices and the heart practices of the Buddha’s Brahmaviharas (expressions of love). Together we’ll cultivate these capacities in ourselves, and nurture a fuller understanding of the body and heart. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Thanksgiving Eve Community-led Gathering

Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Sticking around NYC this Thanksgiving? Come join the community at New York Insight for an evening of gentle meditation, reflection, and the chance to practice Noble Silence in a hectic season. There will be a 40-minute peer-led meditation session, followed by walking meditation.

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Online: Cultivating Thanksgiving with Indigenous and Buddhist Wisdom

with Bonnie Duran and Ramona Peters
Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

Gratitude and related practices can bring peace, calm and happiness. Thanksgiving ceremony is a medicine that we can use to begin to heal ourselves, our relationships, and our world. In this half day program, the teachers will offer meditation practices to develop gratitude which are grounded in Buddhist teachings and informed by their perspectives as Native Americans. Find out more

Online: Knowing Our Bodies – A Buddhist Approach

with Bob Stahl
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 from 7:00-9:00pm ET

If we don't learn to stay present in our body without clinging to our experience, we risk reinforcing attachment to our physical self, which can leave us feeling frustrated and stuck in our meditation practice. In this two-hour online event, teacher Bob Stahl will guide us through a unique Buddhist practice known as the Contemplation of the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation. Together, we’ll work on understanding the true nature of the body, reflect on its impermanence, and discuss its four primary elements. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Jon Aaron
Thursday, December 5th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: The Joy of Meditation – Vipassana and the Whole Nine Yards

with Jon Aaron
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

The variety of meditation practices found in Buddhism can lead to confusion and doubt, or to staying on the surface level in our practice as a result of switching around so much. This course will spend time investigating our own experience with each of these practices and sharing the fruit of wisdom and compassion that comes of this. Find out more

In-Person and Online: The Heart of Connection – Spiritual Friendships in Challenging Times Benefit Event

with Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren
Monday, December 9th, 2024 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Join meditation teachers and friends, Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren, for a special benefit event on the essential role spiritual friendships play in supporting our practice and mental health. Together, they’ll explore the life-saving impact of these connections, share practical insights for fostering them in our daily life, and discuss how meditation can strengthen our resilience to face life’s challenges. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Michel Pascal
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

Online: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation

with Kaira Jewel Lingo and Marisela Gomez
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

In this two-hour evening event, these teachers will talk about their experiences as Black women and Buddhists, and share wisdom from their new book, Healing Our Way Home: Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation. Together, we’ll learn embodied mindfulness practices and other techniques to help us lean into our individual and collective liberation, as well as our sense of belonging and joy. Everyone is welcome to participate. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Down to Earth Dharma – A Half-Day Retreat

with Rebecca Bradshaw
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

Most of us are used to living busy, productive, independent lives, but we have less experience with letting go, listening deeply, and embracing vulnerability. Join Insight meditation teacher Rebecca Bradshaw for this half-day retreat exploring the practice of receptive mindfulness, allowing ourselves to be touched by life and recognizing our deep belonging in this world. By practicing dropping out of our usual mind-oriented relationship with the world and down into the body, we will nourish awakening from the heart. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Nancy Glimm
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person: New York Insight Community Artisan Market & Fair

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Join Us for NYIMC’s First Artisan Market and Fair — a mindful space to connect with the artistry of local makers and creators. This unique event offers a serene alternative to the season’s hustle and bustle, allowing you to find heartfelt, handmade gifts in the peaceful setting of our meditation center.

Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Rebecca Li
Thursday, December 19th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: That’s Life! Navigating Major Life Changes with Confidence and Clarity

with Brian Simmons
Saturday, December 21st, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

It’s natural to fear change — but it is possible to transform those fears into courage and ease. This daylong program will provide you with effective skills to reframe and navigate the emotional challenges of major life changes and transitions with a sense of equanimity and purpose. If you are facing a major life transition: career changes, graduation, relationship endings and beginnings, illness, children leaving the nest, going back to school, retiring, aging, the full catastrophe… this program is for YOU! Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Sharon Salzberg
Thursday, December 26th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: New York Insight’s Annual New Year’s Eve Gathering & Celebration

with Lin Wang Gordon and Lani Miller
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 9:00pm - 12:15am ET

Ring in the new year with purpose at New York Insight! Everyone is welcome to join this community gathering, whether you’re brand new to practice or a seasoned meditator. Come honor the losses and triumphs of 2024 and set your intentions for 2025. Together we will meditate, chant, and welcome the new year with a traditional ringing of our bell 108 times. Find out more

In-Person: The Second Buddha – A Poetry Reading

with Yuyutsu Sharma
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Leslie Booker and Lin Wang Gordon
Sunday, January 5th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Monday, January 6th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation

with Lani Miller
Tuesdays, January 7th - February 11th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. We will emphasize experiential practice, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation, and explore how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives. Find out more

In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
Tuesday, January 7th, 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. Find out more

Online: Finding Joy and Grace in Uncertainty – An Eight-Week Course

with Jon Aaron
Wednesdays, January 8th - February 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

Join us for an online eight-week course with New York Insight Teacher Jon Aaron exploring how we can live with uncertainty, not from a place of fear but with buoyancy, curiosity, and ease. We’ll discover how the teachings provide practical ways of coping with various threats and how we can cultivate joy in uncertainty instead of battling it in the hope of clinging to certainties that ultimately will not last. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, January 8th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life

with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm

In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Awakening the Body – Somatic Meditation, the Felt Sense, and Nervous System Resilience

with Kathy Cherry
Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Over the course of this evening, you’ll learn somatic meditation, Buddhist mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing® (SE) techniques to help you reconnect deeply with yourself. Drawing on the combined wisdom of mindfulness and SE, this class offers powerful practices to regulate the nervous system, access embodied awareness, and develop a compassionate relationship with your inner experience. Find out more

Online: Life and Death Through the Eyes and Heart of the Buddha

with Amy Selzer and Nancy Glimm
Sunday, January 12th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, June 8th, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

This yearlong course is about living fully in each moment of your life through the Buddha’s perspective—his core teachings. We will explore our thoughts and feelings about dying and how this process awakens us all to the preciousness of this life. Once a month for all of 2025, we will meet to discuss how Buddhist teachings can help us greet death with an open, loving mind. Find out more

In-Person: Community Potluck

Sunday, January 12th, 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!

Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Margrit Pittman-Polletta
In-Person Course: Tuesdays, January 14th - March 11th, 2025 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-Person Daylong: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm

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

In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 9:30am - 12:00pm

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. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, January 15th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life

with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm

In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: How to Detox and Transform Our Emotions

with Michel Pascal
Friday, January 17th, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm ET

Join NYIMC for a night of creativity, meditation, and community. Over the course of two hours, meditation teacher Michel Pascal will lead a guided “emotional detox” to encourage the release of stress and negative emotions, as well as a meditation on how we maintain a calm mind by tapping into our inner groundedness. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Buddhist Meditation and Internal Family Systems – A Daylong Retreat

with Ralph de la Rosa
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

Self-compassion could heal every part of you, if you stayed with it long enough. It also opens the door to the deepest of insights. This daylong retreat is a primer in how to open to this presence in meditation and extend it towards parts of the psyche stuck on the treadmill of affliction. Drawing on the integration of Buddhist principles and the Internal Family Systems model, as explored in Ralph De La Rosa’s new book Outshining Trauma, this retreat invites you into a transformative practice of presence and healing. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Refuge — Navigating Tumultuous Times with Clarity, Humor, and Strength

with Leslie Booker
Sunday, January 19th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

On the eve of the inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, join New York Insight’s Guiding Teacher Leslie Booker for a day of refuge and care. Together, we’ll discover how staying present with the breath and in our bodies is actually an act of self-preservation and a tool to build emotional resilience. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, January 20th, January 27th, and February 3rd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz
In-Person Course: Wednesdays, January 22nd - March 12th, 2025 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
In-Person Daylong:Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 | 9:30am - 5:00pm

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

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, January 22nd, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Chair Yoga – Gentle Movement for Everyday Life

with Ann Megyas
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm

In these 45-minute chair-based yoga classes, we’ll focus on mind-body awareness, emotional regulation, and gently building strength and flexibility. You’ll also learn how to bring this practice home into your daily life, and how, just like with your meditation practice, even small practice sessions, done consistently, can result in transformational changes in your life. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Lavina Shamdasani
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Silencing the Inner Critic – An Evening of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

with Gary Singer
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Compassion is a cornerstone of the Buddha’s teachings. So why do many of us have an easier time extending compassion to others than to ourselves? In this evening of self-compassion, we’ll touch upon how we might become aware of difficult emotions, recognize the common humanity in our struggles, and accept ourselves with greater kindness and compassion. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Coming Home to Kind Awareness – A Daylong Retreat

with Bart van Melik and Leslie Booker
Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

As our climate, society, and collective values change and shift, it can be hard to know how to sit with it all. In this day-long retreat, Bart van Melik and Booker will share wisdom on navigating critical or anxious inner dialogue, finding peace amidst life's challenges, and uncovering the innate qualities of the heart. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Elaine Retholtz
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

Online: Practicing with Trauma – A Half-day Retreat

with Amma Thanasanti
Sunday, January 26th, 2025 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm ET

The promise of meditation is to reduce or eliminate sorrow, pain, and distress, and to realize freedom from suffering. Yet, accomplishing this is much more complex for those of us with unresolved trauma. This class will include both classical and trauma-informed meditation instructions on working with sensations in the body, and delve into ways we can practice with, and not against, our fear, anger, and anxiety. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Insight 101 – Intro to Vipassana Meditation

with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, January 27th - March 10th, 2025 (skips President's Day 2/17) from 9:30am - 11:30am ET

If you’ve been wanting to learn how to meditate or refresh and renew the meditation practice you already have, we invite you to join this six-week meditation course to explore the practice of Insight (Vipassana) meditation in a warm, supportive environment. We will emphasize experiential practice, including instructions for sitting and walking meditation, and explore how we can bring this practice of presence into our everyday lives. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, January 27th and February 3rd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, January 29th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Tracy Cochran
Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Monday, February 3rd, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

Online: Home Body – Being with What Is

with Jill Satterfield
Tuesdays, February 4th - 25th, 2025 from 7:00pm-9:00pm ET

Just like everything, the body—the material form of consciousness—is impermanent and of the nature to arise, shift, and always re-arrange. In this four-week course with Buddhist teacher Jill Satterfield, we’ll learn about how the subtle body is actively communicating with (and altered by) the breath. We’ll also explore how the body affects our thoughts and feelings, imagination, and conditioned beliefs. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with David Grogan
Wednesday, February 5th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Kimberly Brown
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Buddhism As a Spiritual Path

with Peter Doobinin
Friday, February 7th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET

Suffering can block us from our goodness, from wisdom and love, from our own hearts. All humans are prone to the spiritual disease of suffering, but the cure can be found in the spiritual path the Buddha laid out for us. What relief might we find if we follow his prescribed course of treatment? Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with David Grogan and Lani Miller
Sunday, February 9th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, February 10th, 17th, and 24th; March 3rd and 10th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, February 12th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Leslie Booker
Thursday, February 13th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Leslie Booker
Sunday, February 16th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET

This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

Online: A Buddhist Guide to Living with Chronic Pain and Illness

with Toni Bernhard
Sunday, February 16th, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm ET
 
Join Toni Bernhard, acclaimed author of How to Be Sick, for a two-hour evening program about living with, and getting curious about, chronic pain and illness. Using the Buddha's teachings as a guide, we'll discover profound insights and practices to help us respond to health challenges with grace. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, February 17th and 24th; March 3rd and 10th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, February 19th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Rebecca Li
Thursday, February 20th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
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. Find out more

Online: How Your Mind Shapes Your World – A Half-day Retreat

with Martin Aylward
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00 pm ET
 
Your mind can be a playground, or a prison. As Buddha reminds us, our mind-state directly determines our experience of the world. This day of practice will be all about meeting your mind directly, and understanding how it shapes your beliefs and behaviors. Beyond spiritual clichés about creating your own reality, this day of practice will be something of a magical mystery tour through reality. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, February 24th, March 3rd, and March 10th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Brian Simmons
Wednesday, February 26th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Sharon Salzberg
Thursday, February 27th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
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. Find out more

Online: Rebuild Your Attention – Buddhist Practices for Focus, Clarity, and Joy

with Sean Oakes, PhD
Thursdays, February 27th - March 27th, 2025, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET
 
Meditation has never been easy, but our sped-up, information-saturated culture makes it harder than ever. In this 5-week course, we will look at developing focus, concentration, and strong inner energy, and why these are the core skills in meditation and mindfulness. You'll come away with actionable skills for slowing down and bringing focus back into your everyday life. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Attuning the Body & Mind Through Meditation

with Peter Doobinin
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
 
The Buddha taught his students to be “in tune with the dharma.” In fact, we might think of dharma practice as a process in which we learn to come into rhythm with ourselves and others. This daylong retreat is an invitation to (re-)connect to the rhythm of life through breath meditation and walking meditation, helping us tune into the happiness of the heart. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, March 3rd and 10th from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz
Wednesday, March 5th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Lavina Shamdasani
Thursday, March 6th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
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. Find out more

In-Person: Speaking from the Heart – Dharma Practice in Relationship

with Peace Twesigye
Thursdays, March 6th - 27th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
When emotions run high—whether in our families, with friends, our communities, or the wider world—how do we stay grounded in compassion and honesty? This four-week course will offer a practical and supportive space to explore these questions and feel into a dedicated time to practice relational dharma. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Happy Relationships Book Launch Event

with Sharon Salzberg and Kimberly Brown
Friday, March 7th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET
 
Join Sharon Salzberg in conversation with author Kimberly Brown as they discuss Kimberly's new book, Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partners, Family, and Friends. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat

with Brian Simmons
Sunday, March 9th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
 
This retreat day will be one of noble silence for those who want to deepen their practice. It will include sitting, walking, and select inspirational readings for contemplation. Individual interviews will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to maintain the meditative atmosphere and concentration. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Monday, March 10th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm
 
In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Heart – A Five-Week Course

with Lani Miller
Tuesdays, March 11th - April 8th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
The possibilities for us to be truly happy and peaceful in this life greatly increase when we are able to respond to life’s changes with awareness and balance. In this five week course, we will explore the beautiful practice of equanimity together. We will learn from observing our individual patterns of reactivity and noticing how it feels when we are able to respond, instead of react, to life’s circumstances. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Leslie Booker
Wednesday, March 12th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Lama Aria Drolma
Thursday, March 13th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
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. Find out more

Online: The New Bodhisattva Path – How to Live in Dangerous Times

with David Loy
Thursday, March 13th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET
 
We are living in a dangerous time in human history. The “three poisons” of greed, ill will, and delusion have become firmly institutionalized. The ecological crisis, in particular, is the greatest challenge that humanity has ever faced. What does Buddhism offer that can help us understand and respond appropriately? And what does our present situation imply about how we understand and practice Buddhism today? Find out more

In-Person and Online: Insecurity, Self-doubt, Vulnerability, and Other Unruly Dinner Guests

with Paul Fulton
Sunday, March 16th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET
 
When we misperceive the nature of our insecurity, we are at risk of pursuing ineffective–even harmful–strategies to feel safe. Over the course of this half-day retreat, we’ll draw on Buddhist ideas and Western psychology to help us explore what contributes to our self-doubt, and learn what constitutes wise action. Together we’ll investigate the elusive nature of “acceptance.” Find out more

In-Person and Online: Investigating the Three Characteristics of Existence

with Elaine Retholtz
Mondays, March 17th - April 21st, 2025 (skips April 14th) from 9:30am - 11:30am ET
 
The Three Characteristics of Existence (not-self, impermanence, and unsatisfactoriness) are essential Buddhist teachings on the nature of our experience. In this five-part course, we will explore how understanding (and misunderstanding) these fundamental pillars of existence can deeply impact how we live our lives. Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, March 17th, 24th, and 31st; April 7th and 14th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more
Portrait of Kimberly Brown standing in front of green ivy

In-Person and Online: Nurturing Happy and Healthy Relationships – A Six-Week Course

with Kimberly Brown
Tuesdays, March 18th - April 22nd, 2025, from 6:30pm - 8:00pm ET
 
Happy relationships are possible—for everyone. In this course, you’ll learn to develop positive connections with yourself and those close to you, and practice using your communication and actions to foster gratitude, set wise boundaries, and create deeper and long-lasting attachments of mutual support and caring. This program is appropriate for and open to anyone who wants to rekindle their connections and rediscover the beauty of supportive, loving relationships. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Lani Miller
Wednesday, March 19th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Michel Pascal
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
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. Find out more

Online: The Subtle Art of Not Doing Anything

with Jeff Warren
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm ET
 
Life is hard! So much happening, so many people doing important things, running helter skelter all over in a flurry of productivity. This 90 minutes is not about any of that. Instead, it is about the art of doing nothing—as an aspiration, as a way to reset the nervous system, and as a deep spiritual practice of undoing a lifetime of chronic stress and control-freak micromanagement. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Mindful Tech – Building a Healthy Relationship with Our Devices

with Lin Wang Gordon
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
 
In this daylong workshop, we will examine our relationship with smartphones, digital habits, and the apps we use. Our goal is to imagine how to build a healthy relationship when we engage with it. We'll discuss practical ways to integrate technology into our lives in a way that supports our well-being, rather than detracts from it. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Sitting on Sunday

with Lani Miller
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm ET
 
This monthly Sunday morning practice is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Find out more

In-Person: Community Potluck

Sunday, March 23rd, 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!

Find out more

In-Person: Grounding and Energizing Yoga Flow

with Pauline Leung
Mondays, March 24th, and 31st; April 7th and 14th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 6:00pm

In this yoga class, you’ll enjoy flowing sequences and smooth transitions designed to help you release tension, restore energy, and bring more ease into your movement. The class is not about perfecting poses, but about finding balance, feeling great, and creating energy that lasts beyond the mat. Find out more

In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion

with Marijke Eliasberg
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 from 5:15pm - 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering

with Gary Singer
Wednesday, March 26th, 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. Find out more

In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

with Elaine Retholtz
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 1:45pm
 
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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop

with David Grogan
Thursday, March 27th, 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. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Transforming Grief into Wisdom – Perspectives from Zen Buddhism

with Koshin Paley Ellison and Robert Chodo Campbell
Friday, March 28th, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET
 
Although grief can cause great suffering, it can also provide a powerful opportunity for transformation; by deepening the connection to our present experience, we can expand our understanding of ourselves and life. Over the course of this evening, we’ll learn how the Buddhist tradition provides some remarkable strategies, rituals, and practices for dealing with feelings of mourning, distress and unease. Find out more

In-Person and Online: Silencing Your Inner Critic – A Guide to Self-Compassion in Tough Times

with Gary Singer
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
 
Even, and perhaps especially, when the world seems out of control, the practice of self-love is an essential tool to make sure we remain connected to our values and sense of right and wrong. In this day-long retreat, we’ll touch upon how we might become aware of difficult emotions, recognize the common humanity in our struggles, and accept ourselves with greater kindness and compassion. Find out more
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