Loving Kindness and Equanimity With Sharon Salzberg

Equanimity is a spacious stillness of mind that allows us to be with things as they simply are. It does not imply indifference, however. Rather, when equanimity is present, it is the ground out of which sustained transformation can occur. It is also the foundation for the boundless arising of other qualities of the mind […]

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You Are Not Your Pain

Space is limited Sundays; January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5 Structured payment plans and limited partial scholarships are available, please contact info@nyimc.org for additional information. This 8-Week class is geared toward those who deal with persistent pain, illness or other conditions affecting one’s physical health. The curriculum was originally developed […]

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$500.00

Dedicated Practice Sangha

Fee by donation DEDICATED: adj: committed-devoted-sincere-enthusiastic Are You Dedicated? If you are passionate about the Dharma, then the Sunday DP Sit is a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice. Sit, Walk, and Share with a friendly, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana, retreat and Dharma study experience. No instructions given. All are […]

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Generation Meditation: Young Adults

Fee by donation “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” --Jack Kornfield This community meets on Sunday evenings to meditate, discuss Buddhist teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of early adulthood. The gathering is participatory and casual. Possible discussion topics include career, relationships, money, […]

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People of Color Sangha

This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Lani Miller and Gary Singer

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

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

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

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

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

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

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

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

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Jon Aaron

Thursdays, September 6th- November 1st, 2018 from 6:30pm-9:00pm

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.

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Diving Deep: Living the Satipatthana Sutta

with various NY Insight Teachers

September 8th, 2018 - June 1st 2019

The Satipatthana Sutta is the Buddha’s teaching on a clear and direct path to total freedom. It is an ancient roadmap for modern practitioners to fully develop the power of Mindfulness and awaken the mind’s unlimited potential.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

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

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

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Still, in the City Book Launch

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

Please join us for a special evening to launch the publishing of Still, in the City: Creating Peace of Mind in the Midst of Urban Chaos, a collection of stories and essays about the fierce practice of Urban Buddhism, edited by NYIMC teacher Angela Dews.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course

with Elaine Retholtz

Fridays, September 14th- November 16th, 2018 from 9:30am-12:00pm

MBSR has helped thousands of people decrease the effects of stress in their lives, allowing them to reduce the symptoms of both physical and psychological problems, and to live their lives with more ease, vitality, and enjoyment.

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Event Volunteer Training

Friday, September 14th, 2018 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The center needs you to help prepare the space and welcome participants. As a volunteer, you’ll learn more about New York Insight and become an active member of the Sangha.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

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

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

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Yom Kippur: A Day of Silence and Reflection

with Jon Aaron, Elaine Retholtz, and Sandra Weinberg

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 | 10am-6:30pm


All are welcome to join us in this celebration and exploration of the Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. There will be meditations focused on the idea of right action, the difference between guilt and remorse, the laws of karma, forgiveness, and lovingkindness.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

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

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

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The Brahma Viharas: Loving What Is

with Lani Miller

Wednesdays, September 26th - October 24th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

This course will explore the four Brahma vihāra, which are teachings by the Buddha for the practice and cultivation of four states of mind.

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The Four Noble Truths

with Angela Dews

Tuesdays October 2nd, 9th, 23rd and 30th from 10:00am-12:00pm

This course explores the Buddha's seminal teachings on the Four Noble Truths and investigates what he described as the causes and conditions that make freedom possible.

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

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

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

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Tuesday Dharma Gathering

with Elaine Retholtz and Jon Aaron

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

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

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