In-Person and Online: Sacred Sunday Pause with the Community Meditation Center
with Bart van Melik
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm ET
In-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor
Join us for a meaningful morning of meditation, dharma reflection, and dialogue at our Sacred Sunday Pause—an offering from the Community Meditation Center, warmly held in the space of New York Insight Meditation Center.
This session is part of an ongoing series exploring the Ten Perfections (Paramis)—qualities we can nurture to support a wise and compassionate life. In this gathering, we’ll reflect on the second perfection: Virtue (Sīla)—living with integrity and non-harming. In these challenging times, ethical conduct can be a steady compass, guiding us toward clarity, kindness, and harmony. Through pausing together in community, we reconnect with the values that truly sustain us.
Registration:
This event is offered on a donation basis, with a suggested sliding scale of $15 / $20 / $25. Please choose the amount that feels right for you. Everyone is always welcome—no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Questions? Contact us at cmcnewyork1@gmail.com.
Teacher(s)
Bart van Melik
Bart van Melik is the Guiding Teacher at the Community Meditation Center. With training from Joseph Goldstein, Carol Wilson, and Gregory Kramer, he has been teaching meditation globally since 2009. Co-author of Still, in the City, he has brought mindfulness to diverse communities, including juvenile detention centers, homeless shelters, and NYC public schools. A graduate of the IMS/Spirit Rock Teacher Training, Bart is dedicated to helping people find new ways to navigate life’s stresses. Originally from Holland, he is passionate about making meditation accessible to all.