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Online: Knowing Our Bodies – A Buddhist Approach

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In-Person: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation

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

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In-Person: Awake in Urban Nature Meditation – Winter Mini-hike and Walking Meditation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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
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