BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New York Insight Meditation Center - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New York Insight Meditation Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dev.nyimc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New York Insight Meditation Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T180000 DTSTAMP:20250915T174419Z CREATED:20250915T174110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174419Z UID:90213-1759338000-1759341600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Tai Chi - Meditation in Motion DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion \nwith Marijke Eliasberg \nWednesday\, October 1st\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nIn the Insight\, or vipassana\, meditation tradition\, we talk a lot about noticing the breath\, but what about the rest of the body? \nIn fact\, tai chi is often referred to as “meditation in motion.” This practice is one of slowing down while still feeling energized\, and learning to relax our muscles while maintaining precision. \nThis practice is well-suited to do before sitting meditation—tai chi is one way to get in touch with the wholeness of the breathing body. Some benefits of tai chi include improved muscle strength\, balance\, and flexibility\, and an increase in energy and focus. \nJoin Marijke Eliasberg\, a certified shifu (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. Eliasberg is a long-time student of the tai chi Great Grandmaster William C. C. Chen\, and is excited to share the joys of practicing this art with the NYI community. \nAll are welcome! No previous experience with tai chi is required to join the sessions. You are free to sign up for a single session\, the whole series\, or anything in-between. This series runs from September 17th through October 8th. \nThis offering is part of New York Insight’s Mindful Movement series. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below for one or more sessions in this series. (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/tai-chi-10-01-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Course Series,Mindful Movement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tai-chi-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T203000 DTSTAMP:20250825T145526Z CREATED:20250825T145526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T145526Z UID:89775-1759343400-1759350600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Jon Aaron \nWednesday\, October 1st\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor \nOnline via Zoom – RSVP to receive your link \n \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person\, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-10-1-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/meditators-group-compressed-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000 DTSTAMP:20250930T191140Z CREATED:20250812T195559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T191140Z UID:89680-1759399200-1759431600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Yom Kippur – A Day of Silence and Reflection \nwith Elaine Retholtz and Jon Aaron \nThursday\, October 2nd\, 2025 | 10:00am – 7:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nFor over two decades New York Insight has been offering a day of reflection and practice on Yom Kippur. This year\, we ask: \nWhat is Yom Kippur to you? What brings you to this day? Is it simply a ritual? An instinct (like animals and birds and fish migrating home)? Is it the memories of past experiences at NYI’s Yom Kippur retreats? \nIs there a belief that by going through the rituals of the day that somehow we will be forgiven? \nOr is it something deeper? An invitation to a journey of deep transformation? Trusting that if we are willing to go deep\, to face our fears\, regrets\, our karma that something unknown will emerge? \nWhile we are aware of the culture of “shul hopping\,” we strongly encourage you to stay for the entire day to engage in this internal and communal process of purification. \nAll are welcome to join us in this exploration. The day will end with a symbolic break-fast. \nThis daylong retreat is a dana (donation) based event. Thank you for your generosity! \nCLICK HERE to download the Outline of the Day\nCLICK HERE to download the Handout Booklet\nCLICK HERE to download the Chant sheet \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below at the level of support you are able and willing to provide. Whatever you offer will be greatly appreciated. \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \n \nOnline Registration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window.\n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/yom-kippur-2025/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dhruv-weaver-618958-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T161858Z CREATED:20200624T135738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T161858Z UID:84975-1759431600-1759438800@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting DESCRIPTION:Thursday Peer-Led Sitting \nWeekly | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET \nPlease note: This peer-led community group meets in-person and online on the first Thursday of each month\, and online all other Thursdays. \nIn-Person Location: 115 West 29th Street\, on the 12th Floor \nPeer-led sittings\, led by NYI Practice-Leaders\, include a guided meditation\, a short Dharma reading\, a time for peer reflections and Metta. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84002337272?pwd=aUN2YjcyQ3Vsd2d5WE1oeCtNTXBEUT09 \nMeeting ID: 840 0233 7272\nPasscode: 123 \nOr\, dial in by your location\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeGCOAr8uX \n  \nFee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $10 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \nMake a Donation\nPlease donate the form below. All proceeds will support the NYI center\, community programs and sangha gatherings and teacher support efforts. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/thursday-peer-led-sitting/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T125457Z CREATED:20180814T023428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T125457Z UID:92903-1759433400-1759438800@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Harlem Insight DESCRIPTION:Online: Harlem Insight\nEvery Thursday | 7:30pm – 9:00pm \nHarlem Sangha is a vibrant and intimate community that embraces diversity in age\, gender\, race and sexual orientation. Our steadfast commitment to the dharma and the consistent dedication of our members have fostered a safe space where different perspectives are valued and embraced. Within our sangha\, you’ll find warmth\, wisdom\, and a genuine sense of welcome. \nEvery Thursday\, our team of experienced teachers and practice leaders offers a period of guided meditation\, a dharma talk\, and a discussion on the Buddha’s teachings. Join us to explore how these teachings can be applied to both our time on the cushion and our everyday lives. \nHere is the Zoom Meeting information:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84527673942?pwd=ExaT7ZBiPGZnp7GdOn3NEDf9QwfVeI.1 \nMeeting ID: 845 2767 3942\nPasscode: 123 \nTeacher schedule:\nMarch 26th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nApril 2nd – Isabel Adon\nApril 9th – Gary Singer\nApril 16th – Lani Miller\nApril 23rd – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nApril 30th – Isabel Adon\nMay 7th – Felicia Dickerson\nMay 14th – Lissa Edmond\nMay 21st – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nMay 28th – Gary Singer\nJune 4th – Felicia Dickerson\nJune 11th – Isabel Adon\nJune 18th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nJune 25th – Lani Miller\nJuly 2nd – Gary Singer\nJuly 9th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nJuly 16th – Lani Miller\nJuly 23rd – Felicia Dickerson\nJuly 30th – Isabel Adon\nAugust 6th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nAugust 13th – Gary Singer\nAugust 20th – Felicia Dickerson \nMake a Donation:\nPlease donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \n URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/harlem-insight/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Satellite Meditation Groups - Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Harlem-Sangha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T173000 DTSTAMP:20250919T153806Z CREATED:20250710T145230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T153806Z UID:89773-1759507200-1759512600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing - Finding Our Authentic Voice DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice\n \nwith Tracy Cochran\n \nFridays\, September 12th – October 10th\, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm ET | Sign up for any or all sessions\n \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor\n \n\n“If you’re invested in security and certainty\, you are on the wrong planet\,” teaches Pema Chodron. Yet the Buddha found a way to be grounded and clear in this ever-changing world—and he offered us his path. \nCombining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing\, we will discover how in the Buddha’s own time following the “right” steps meant living in alignment with our authentic nature. \nEach week we will begin with a guided meditation to ground in a state of relaxed presence. Next\, we will practice writing mindfully together. Each week teacher Tracy Cochran will provide fresh prompts aimed at helping you remember your own deepest experience—moments of connection and joy and wisdom. We will create a safe space together so that we can listen deeply to our authentic selves. Some may wish to share what they write but there will be no pressure to do so. \nJoin us on five successive Fridays as we explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world. \nThis course is suitable for all beings—no meditation or writing experience required. \nWhat is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Guided by the steps of the Buddha’s ancient path\, we will experiment with how good it can feel to be part of a greater story. \nNote: If you’re not able to attend every session\, feel free to sign up for any number of “drop-in” sessions on the in-person or online registration forms below. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/mindful-writing-2025-10-03/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/write.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000 DTSTAMP:20250926T172848Z CREATED:20250812T201744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T172848Z UID:89683-1759572000-1759582800@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: How to Build a Consistent Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Online: How to Build a Consistent Meditation Practice \nwith Amanda Gilbert \nSaturday\, October 4th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \nOnline through Zoom \n \nNote: while originally planned as a hybrid offering\, this program is now online-only. \nLearn how to cultivate a meditation practice that will lay the foundation for building a true consistent practice. \nDuring this half-day retreat\, you will learn to build a sustainable meditation practice that will become an integral part of your daily life. We will review the basics of creating a daily meditation practice\, define what meditation is and why we meditate\, go over the mechanics of mindfulness meditation\, unpack the science of habit formation and the ancient traditions of creating a ritual around meditation. \nAt the end\, you will not only know how to meditate every day\, but you will also understand how having the foundation of an inner home through daily meditation shapes your day-to-day external world and lived experience. \nThis is for those completely new to meditation and experienced meditators wishing to refresh and deepen their connection to their meditation practice. Join us for this essential session on building a daily home meditation practice.\n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n\nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/consistent-meditation-practice/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/61eb047a65695a4f98836d71-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000 DTSTAMP:20250821T164910Z CREATED:20250813T001739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T164910Z UID:89687-1759672800-1759683600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Connecting with the Source of Self-Compassion DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Connecting with the Source of Self-Compassion \nwith Caverly Morgan \nSunday\, October 5th\, 2025 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nConnect with your compassionate nature.\nMany of us struggle to offer ourselves compassion because we are identified with a limited\, separate sense of self. This smaller self often feels inadequate\, unworthy\, or lacking the resources and knowledge to truly care for itself. This is the self that suffers. \nOpening our hearts transforms our lives\, granting us greater peace and resilience in the face of emotional challenges. We become happier and more satisfied. But when we cling to the notion of a limited self that must control everything and perfect every practice\, we amplify our suffering. We may even criticize ourselves for not being self-compassionate enough\, creating a vicious cycle of judgment and inadequacy. \nHowever\, when we connect with the heart of who we truly are—which is inherently wise\, loving\, and not separate from the whole—compassion flows effortlessly. It’s from this deep wellspring within our true nature that we can genuinely open our hearts to ourselves and others. \nThis workshop invites you to explore these profound questions: Who is the self in self-compassion? What is the heart that opens to ourselves\, others\, and life itself? Is there an “I” doing anything at all\, or are we simply resting in our true nature? \nWhen we awaken to our true nature\, we don’t bypass the world. We awaken to love it more fully. And self-compassion is the first expression of that love\, starting with the self we thought we were. \nJoin us as we access and embody loving Awareness\, where natural wisdom and compassion reside. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nHow to respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with kindness and care.\nHow to relate to difficult emotions with greater ease.\nHow to take the effort out of self-compassion practice.\nHow to access your true nature\, which is naturally compassionate.\nHow to rest in Being\, the heart of who we are.\n\nWhat You Can Expect:\n\nTeachings and Guided Meditations: Engage in insightful teachings and guided meditations to deepen your understanding and experience of compassion.\nDyads and Group Discussions: Connect with fellow participants through structured dyads and open group discussions\, fostering a supportive community.\nQ&A Sessions: Gain clarity and personal insights during interactive Q&A sessions with Caverly Morgan.\nJournaling: Reflect on your experiences and insights through guided journaling exercises.\n\nRecommended\, but not required reading: The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together \n  \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n\nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/source-of-self-compassion/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T200000 DTSTAMP:20251107T163144Z CREATED:20180816T021532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T163144Z UID:85137-1759687200-1759694400@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha DESCRIPTION:Dedicated Practice Sangha \nEvery Sunday | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET \nAre You Dedicated? If you are passionate about the Dharma\, then the Dedicated Practice Sangha is a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice. Join us for sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, and sharing with a friendly\, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana\, retreat and Dharma study experiences. \nLed by NYI Practice-Leaders. No meditation instructions are given. All are welcome. \nClick to join via zoom:  http://bit.ly/nyidedicated \nMeeting ID: 889 3399 6460\nPasscode: 123 \nOr\, join by phone:\n+16465588656\,\,88933996460# US (New York) \nFee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. For this event all donations go to support NYI. \nMake a Donation\nPlease donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support services. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/dedicated-practice-sangha/2025-10-05/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T203000 DTSTAMP:20251206T021833Z CREATED:20230313T195459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T021833Z UID:91119-1759773600-1759782600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: People of Color Sangha \nFirst and third Mondays of the month | 6:30pm-8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight Meditation Center at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \nPlease note the new start time! Beginning on Monday\, November 17\, 2025\, this sangha will meet from 6:30pm to 8:30pm ET. \nThis 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. \nNo previous meditation experience is required. \nTeacher schedule: \nAugust 4 Lin Wang Gordon\nAugust 18 Julie Novas (Zoom)\nSeptember 1 Wildecy de Fatima Jury\nSeptember 15 Lin Wang Gordon\nOctober 6  Julie Novas (Zoom)\nOctober 20 Wildecy de Fatima Jury\nNovember 3 Leslie Booker\nNovember 17 Julie Novas (Zoom)\nDecember 1 Felicia Dickerson\nDecember 15 Charlene Cambridge \nPlease come 15 – 20 minutes before our gathering begins to allow for ease in check-in. Whether joining in-person or online please consider registering in advance so our Teachers know who is joining.  Walk-ins welcome\, please register at the check-in when you arrive. \nFor online participants please find zoom link below. \nJoin our sangha via Zoom: https://bit.ly/NYI-POC-Sangha\nMeeting ID: 893 2935 9393\nPasscode: 123 \nOr\, dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kVOM3xIYC \n  \nMake a Donation: \nPlease register and/or donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and our NYI center\, community programs and sangha gatherings \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off\, or click here to open the form in a new tab. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \n**Register for 2026 dates here!** \n \n**Register for 2026 dates here!** URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/people-of-color-sangha/2025-10-06/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:For Beginners,Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/anjali.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T143000 DTSTAMP:20251216T024554Z CREATED:20180815T013458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T024554Z UID:85145-1759842000-1759847400@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice DESCRIPTION:Aging As A Spiritual Practice \nTuesdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm ET \nThis sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons\, there is no age barrier! Pre-registration is not required. \nEach meeting includes sitting and walking meditation\, a dharma talk\, and a group discussion. The dharma talks evolve out of the needs of the participants. \nTeacher Schedule: \nDECEMBER\n2nd – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n9th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n16th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n23rd – David Grogan\, Teacher\n30th – Nancy Glimm\, Teacher \nJANUARY 2026 \n6th -Nancy Glimm\, Teacher\n13th -Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n20th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n27th – David Grogan\,  Teacher \nFEBRUARY\n3rd – Nancy Glimm\, Teacher th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n10th -Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n17th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n24th – David Grogan\,  Teacher \nMARCH\n3rd – Nancy Glimm\, Teacher\n10th -Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n17th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n24th – David Grogan\,  Teacher \n31st- Nancy Glimm\, Teacher \nAPRIL\n7th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n14th -Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n21st – David Grogan\, Teacher\n28th – Nancy Glimm\,  Teacher \nMAY\n5th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n12th -Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n19th – David Grogan\, Teacher\n26th – Nancy Glimm\,  Teacher \nJUNE\n2nd – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n9th -Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n16th – David Grogan\, Teacher\n23rd – Nancy Glimm\,  Teacher \n30th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher \nJoin the sit online: http://bit.ly/nyiaging \nMeeting ID: 838 9101 7819\nPasscode: 123 \nOr\, join by phone:\n+16469313860\,\,83891017819# US\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/achakHOtPS \nMake a Donation: Please donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teachers and other NYI teacher support. If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. \nCLICK HERE to open a new browser for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nSuggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. For this event all donations are shared between the teacher(s) and NYI.\n URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/aging-as-a-spiritual-practice/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tensecondsa-457935.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T203000 DTSTAMP:20250918T145002Z CREATED:20250818T155441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T145002Z UID:89747-1759861800-1759869000@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Insight 101 DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Insight 101 \nwith Lani Miller \nTuesdays\, October 7th – 28th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \nAre you new to meditation? Or an experienced meditator looking to refresh your practice? In this experiential course\, you’ll learn how to use the essential tools in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness\, the Buddha’s systematic guide to practicing insight meditation. You’ll also get tips on how to establish and sustain a formal meditation practice\, as well as how to make mindfulness an integral part of your daily routine. \nEach class will include guided meditations\, in-depth inquiry into the theory and practice of mindfulness in meditation\, and guidance on how mindfulness can help you meet whatever arises moment to moment with more calm\, clarity\, and wisdom. As the course progresses\, you’ll have an opportunity to explore a host of life-enriching facets of mindfulness\, including how to focus your attention\, cultivate embodied awareness\, work with strong emotions\, manage emotional reactivity\, deal with distracting thoughts and rumination\, and cultivate kindness and care through meditation. \nGive yourself the gift of presence that the essential tools in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness can provide. \nSpace is limited\, so register early to reserve your spot. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/insight-101-10-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Course Series,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/woman-meditating2-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T203000 DTSTAMP:20251219T193933Z CREATED:20180814T142112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T193933Z UID:85146-1759863600-1759869000@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Brooklyn Sangha DESCRIPTION:Online: Brooklyn Sangha \nTuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm ET \nOnline via Zoom \nLed by NYI Teachers or Peer-Leaders\, this weekly online sitting group provides an opportunity for Sangha members to meet for meditation\, a dharma exploration and discussion to address practice issues. Open to all levels of experience. \nJoin our sangha via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85932456758?pwd=SEHMRjGq5d5TuM0sGaBx8VqPgSitbL.1 \nMeeting ID: 859 3245 6758\nPasscode: brooklyn \nDial In +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdLdb6tQtV \nMake a Donation: \nPlease donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested starting donation is $10 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.\n URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/brooklyn-sangha/2025-10-07/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bridge.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000 DTSTAMP:20250915T174448Z CREATED:20250915T174110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174448Z UID:90214-1759942800-1759946400@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Tai Chi - Meditation in Motion DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Tai Chi – Meditation in Motion \nwith Marijke Eliasberg \nWednesday\, October 8th\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nIn the Insight\, or vipassana\, meditation tradition\, we talk a lot about noticing the breath\, but what about the rest of the body? \nIn fact\, tai chi is often referred to as “meditation in motion.” This practice is one of slowing down while still feeling energized\, and learning to relax our muscles while maintaining precision. \nThis practice is well-suited to do before sitting meditation—tai chi is one way to get in touch with the wholeness of the breathing body. Some benefits of tai chi include improved muscle strength\, balance\, and flexibility\, and an increase in energy and focus. \nJoin Marijke Eliasberg\, a certified shifu (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. Eliasberg is a long-time student of the tai chi Great Grandmaster William C. C. Chen\, and is excited to share the joys of practicing this art with the NYI community. \nAll are welcome! No previous experience with tai chi is required to join the sessions. You are free to sign up for a single session\, the whole series\, or anything in-between. This series runs from September 17th through October 8th. \nThis offering is part of New York Insight’s Mindful Movement series. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below for one or more sessions in this series. (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/tai-chi-10-08-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Course Series,Mindful Movement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tai-chi-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T203000 DTSTAMP:20250825T150532Z CREATED:20250825T150409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150532Z UID:89776-1759948200-1759955400@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Wildecy de Fátima Jury \nWednesday\, October 8th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor \nOnline via Zoom – RSVP to receive your link \n \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person\, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-10-8-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/meditators-group-compressed-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T134500 DTSTAMP:20251009T190749Z CREATED:20250926T150137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190749Z UID:90669-1760014800-1760017500@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Rubin Museum Mindfulness Meditation \nwith Lavina Shamdasani \nThursday\, October 9th\, 2025 | 1:00pm – 1:45pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nPractice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session hosted and curated by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art. \nFor centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind\, open the heart\, calm the nervous system\, and increase focus. Mindfulness Meditation is a refuge from the world around us\, as well as an opportunity to engage with it more consciously. \nInspired 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. \nLooking for more Mindfulness Meditation? Listen to the Mindfulness Meditation podcast on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, or wherever you listen to podcasts. \nRegistration:\nPlease register below at the level that works best for you. Each ticket is good for one in-person OR online entry. You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email in case you wish to join the online version of the program. \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/rubin-museum-mindfulness-meditation-10-09-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to All,Rubin ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Rubin-event-Image-compressed-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000 DTSTAMP:20251008T194212Z CREATED:20250813T004518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T194212Z UID:89690-1760034600-1760041800@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: The Body Remembers Freedom - Meditation\, InterPlay\, and the Art of Coming Home to Yourself DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: The Body Remembers Freedom – Meditation\, InterPlay\, and the Art of Coming Home to Yourself \nwith Kaira Jewel Lingo\n \nThursday\, October 9th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nOffered monthly on 1st or 2nd Thursdays\, 6:30 – 8:30pm ET — see full list of dates below. Open to all. In-person attendance is recommended\, but hybrid participation will be available for at least this first session on a trial basis. \nNote: This event will be recorded\, so please feel free to sign up even if you are in a time zone that would not allow you to join in real time. You will automatically receive the video once it’s ready. \nWhat if freedom wasn’t something to earn — but something your body already remembers? What if your body already carried the wisdom you need to heal\, connect\, and come home to yourself? What if play could be a blessing? \nThe Body Remembers Freedom is a monthly gathering where we explore the intersection of meditation\, dharma\, and embodied practice. Each session includes time for stillness and contemplation\, a dharma talk or shared inquiry\, and InterPlay — a playful\, powerful practice using movement\, voice\, storytelling\, and deep listening to unlock the wisdom of the body. \nTogether we create a space that welcomes laughter\, tears\, rest\, and joy — a space where you can move freely\, feel deeply\, and be held in community. Through this practice\, we remember what it feels like to trust ourselves\, to breathe fully\, and to belong. \nParticipants are supported to be: \n\nMore grounded and connected to their bodies and each other\nReconnected to joy\, creativity\, and inner resource\nBetter able to meet life — and themselves — with compassion and presence\n\nWe gather to remember the sacred in the ordinary\, to bless our own aliveness\, and to reconnect with community\, the earth\, and the truth in our bones. \nCome as you are. No performance\, experience\, or flexibility required — just a willingness to be curious and present. \nWe suggest you wear comfortable clothing that you can move in freely. \nSave the dates for additional Thursday sessions in this series! These upcoming sessions will open for registration soon:\n2025: November 6 | December 4\n2026: January 15 | February 12 | March 12 | April 9 | May 7 | June 18 | July 9 | August 13 \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/the-body-remembers-freedom-10-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Course Series,Evening Events,Open to All,The Body Remembers Freedom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kaira-jewel-lingo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T161858Z CREATED:20200624T135738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T161858Z UID:85159-1760036400-1760043600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Thursday Peer-Led Sitting DESCRIPTION:Thursday Peer-Led Sitting \nWeekly | 7:00pm – 9:00pm ET \nPlease note: This peer-led community group meets in-person and online on the first Thursday of each month\, and online all other Thursdays. \nIn-Person Location: 115 West 29th Street\, on the 12th Floor \nPeer-led sittings\, led by NYI Practice-Leaders\, include a guided meditation\, a short Dharma reading\, a time for peer reflections and Metta. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84002337272?pwd=aUN2YjcyQ3Vsd2d5WE1oeCtNTXBEUT09 \nMeeting ID: 840 0233 7272\nPasscode: 123 \nOr\, dial in by your location\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeGCOAr8uX \n  \nFee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $10 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \nMake a Donation\nPlease donate the form below. All proceeds will support the NYI center\, community programs and sangha gatherings and teacher support efforts. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/thursday-peer-led-sitting/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260326T125459Z CREATED:20180814T023428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T125459Z UID:92904-1760038200-1760043600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Harlem Insight DESCRIPTION:Online: Harlem Insight\nEvery Thursday | 7:30pm – 9:00pm \nHarlem Sangha is a vibrant and intimate community that embraces diversity in age\, gender\, race and sexual orientation. Our steadfast commitment to the dharma and the consistent dedication of our members have fostered a safe space where different perspectives are valued and embraced. Within our sangha\, you’ll find warmth\, wisdom\, and a genuine sense of welcome. \nEvery Thursday\, our team of experienced teachers and practice leaders offers a period of guided meditation\, a dharma talk\, and a discussion on the Buddha’s teachings. Join us to explore how these teachings can be applied to both our time on the cushion and our everyday lives. \nHere is the Zoom Meeting information:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84527673942?pwd=ExaT7ZBiPGZnp7GdOn3NEDf9QwfVeI.1 \nMeeting ID: 845 2767 3942\nPasscode: 123 \nTeacher schedule:\nMarch 26th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nApril 2nd – Isabel Adon\nApril 9th – Gary Singer\nApril 16th – Lani Miller\nApril 23rd – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nApril 30th – Isabel Adon\nMay 7th – Felicia Dickerson\nMay 14th – Lissa Edmond\nMay 21st – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nMay 28th – Gary Singer\nJune 4th – Felicia Dickerson\nJune 11th – Isabel Adon\nJune 18th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nJune 25th – Lani Miller\nJuly 2nd – Gary Singer\nJuly 9th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nJuly 16th – Lani Miller\nJuly 23rd – Felicia Dickerson\nJuly 30th – Isabel Adon\nAugust 6th – Wildecy de Fátima Jury\nAugust 13th – Gary Singer\nAugust 20th – Felicia Dickerson \nMake a Donation:\nPlease donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \n URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/harlem-insight/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas,Satellite Meditation Groups - Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Harlem-Sangha.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000 DTSTAMP:20250919T153855Z CREATED:20250710T145230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T153855Z UID:89774-1760112000-1760117400@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing - Finding Our Authentic Voice DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Mindful Writing – Finding Our Authentic Voice\n \nwith Tracy Cochran\n \nFridays\, September 12th – October 10th\, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm ET | Sign up for any or all sessions\n \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor\n \n\n“If you’re invested in security and certainty\, you are on the wrong planet\,” teaches Pema Chodron. Yet the Buddha found a way to be grounded and clear in this ever-changing world—and he offered us his path. \nCombining mindfulness meditation with mindful writing\, we will discover how in the Buddha’s own time following the “right” steps meant living in alignment with our authentic nature. \nEach week we will begin with a guided meditation to ground in a state of relaxed presence. Next\, we will practice writing mindfully together. Each week teacher Tracy Cochran will provide fresh prompts aimed at helping you remember your own deepest experience—moments of connection and joy and wisdom. We will create a safe space together so that we can listen deeply to our authentic selves. Some may wish to share what they write but there will be no pressure to do so. \nJoin us on five successive Fridays as we explore the Buddha’s teachings and how they can spark enhanced creativity and expand our experience of the world. \nThis course is suitable for all beings—no meditation or writing experience required. \nWhat is the cure for the suffering that comes from feeling isolated and insecure? Guided by the steps of the Buddha’s ancient path\, we will experiment with how good it can feel to be part of a greater story. \nNote: If you’re not able to attend every session\, feel free to sign up for any number of “drop-in” sessions on the in-person or online registration forms below. \nIn-Person Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/mindful-writing-2025-10-10/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Course Series,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/write.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000 DTSTAMP:20250825T152358Z CREATED:20250825T152358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T152358Z UID:89781-1760119200-1760130000@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café DESCRIPTION:In-Person: New York Insight Artist Salon and Café \nFriday\, October 10th\, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm ET \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nNew York Insight’s Artist Salon and Café is a monthly gathering is designed for artists and art lovers to come together\, socialize\, and exchange ideas in a mindful and creative space. \nEvent Highlights: \nArtist Meet and Greet: Connect with fellow artists and art enthusiasts. Share your creative journey and learn about others’ experiences and practices. \nCafé Delights: Enjoy a variety of beverages including coffee\, tea\, and cold drinks. Savor delicious sweets and treats from our café while you relax and mingle. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA welcoming space for artists of all levels and mediums\nOpportunities to share and receive feedback on your work\nInsightful discussions that deepen your understanding of the connection between mindfulness and art\nA chance to build lasting connections within our artist community\n\nThis is one of the many community events we aim to offer monthly\, providing a continuous platform for artistic and mindful growth. Whether you’re an established artist\, a beginner\, or simply an art lover\, our Artist Salon and Café is the perfect place to find inspiration and camaraderie. \nRSVP:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/artist-salon-and-cafe-10-10-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Art-Cafe-2-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000 DTSTAMP:20250923T192220Z CREATED:20250813T005725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T192220Z UID:89691-1760178600-1760202000@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: The Way of Flowers – Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice DESCRIPTION:In-Person: The Way of Flowers – Exploring Ikebana as a Mindfulness Practice \nwith Anjie Cho \nSaturday\, October 11th\, 2025 | 10:30am – 1:00pm ET | 2:30pm – 5:00pm ET\nTwo sessions will be offered; sign up for either or both! Registration closes at midnight on October 8. \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th Floor \n \nJoin us as we explore autumn with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life. \nDesigned for all skill levels\, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes: \n\nInstructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art\, Buddhist\, and Taoist teachings.\nA greater awareness of nature\, your environment\, and the world of flowers.\nTeachings on how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice.\nPractical learning on procuring and use of ikebana equipment.\nParticipants are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.\nConnection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.\n\nAll equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home\, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. \nThere will be two separate sessions\, with the opportunity to work with a completely different flower palette each time. While not required\, participants are encouraged to sign up for both sessions in order to go deeper with this contemplative practice and experience a full-day\, immersive ikebana retreat.  \nNote: A non-refundable flower and materials fee ($20 per session) will apply if a participant cancels within 48 hours of the class.  \n \nRegistration:\nRegistration closes at midnight on October 8.\n\nPricing – $79 for one session\, $145 for both sessions.\n**If you are signing up for both sessions\, select a ticket for both sessions below and enter the coupon code FULLDAY to unlock the full-day pricing of $145.** \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/the-way-of-flowers-10-11-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Open to All,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KonMari_Ikebana_LargeKenzan_Clippers-scaled-e1590699953728.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000 DTSTAMP:20251008T193601Z CREATED:20250903T142828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T193601Z UID:89828-1760263200-1760274000@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: The Buddha’s Teachings on Courage and Confidence DESCRIPTION:Online: The Buddha’s Teachings on Courage and Confidence \nwith Celeste Young\n \nSunday\, October 12th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET \nOnline through Zoom \n \nHow do we sustain our practice in overwhelming times? Most of us struggle to find the balance between applying too little effort and striving too much in our meditation and Dharma practice. We may go through phases of feeling deeply connected and committed\, only to become discouraged or pulled away by life’s challenges. At other times\, we may feel inspired and enthusiastic about practice but unsure how to channel that energy effectively. \nWhat’s needed is a kind of balanced determination. The Buddha’s teachings on wise effort and the cultivation of vīriya—the courageous energy needed to stay present and continue practicing—offer powerful support. This wholehearted effort is strengthened when paired with saddhā\, or trust and confidence in the path\, which grows as we give ourselves wholeheartedly to practice. Together\, vīriya and saddhā can sustain us as we move toward greater freedom\, helping us meet the challenges of today’s world with clarity and resilience. \nIn this three hour program\, we will create a quiet refuge to explore these essential qualities and cultivate kind attention to the body and heart. The half day will include: \n\nGuided meditation\nDharma talks\nWalking meditation and mindful movement practice\nMindful inquiry\, discussion\, and Q&A\n\nOnline Registration:\nPlease register below. If you are able\, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support\, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.) If the Subsidized level is not realistic for you\, you are warmly invited to register at the Pay What You Can level and offer any amount you like. \nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. \nBring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends\, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level\, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single\, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy. \n \nVolunteering \nAll of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities\, please fill out our inquiry form\, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/courage-and-confidence/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/celeste-young.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000 DTSTAMP:20251010T130620Z CREATED:20250812T203636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T130620Z UID:89685-1760263200-1760281200@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Sacred Homage - Fall Foliage and Nature Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Sacred Homage – Fall Foliage and Nature Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery \nwith Lin Wang Gordon \nSunday\, October 12th\, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm \nLocation: Meet in the parking lot of Chuang Yen Monastery\n2020 Route 301\, Carmel\, NY 10512\nSee below for more information on carpooling and access via public transportation \n \nJoin us for a contemplative day of meditation and reflection amid the fall foliage at Chuang Yen Monastery in Putnam County. This sacred site\, home to the largest indoor Buddha statue in the Western Hemisphere\, has housed Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and a vibrant monastic community since 2006. \nDesigned by renowned architect I.M. Pei\, the monastery’s serene grounds and elegant halls—the Kuan Yin Hall (1985) and the Great Buddha Hall (1997)\, inaugurated by the Dalai Lama—offer a peaceful setting for spiritual practice. The halls house 10\,000 mini buddhas and many antique Buddha statues. \nPast participants were deeply moved by the beauty and stillness of these sacred spaces\, as well as the opportunity to learn about the monastery’s history\, rituals\, and deep ties to the Buddhist lineage. \nWe’ll begin our day with quiet exploration\, meditating among the walkways and halls as we immerse ourselves in the presence of this living temple. After a lovingly prepared vegetarian lunch offered by monastery volunteers\, we’ll head outdoors to walk the grounds and appreciate the fall foliage\, connecting with the changing season\, the land\, and our practice. We will spend much of the day in silence. \nTestimonial from past participants: \n“Visiting the Chuang Yen Monastery\, learning about its history\, and spending time in its beautiful spaces with Lin and others from New York Insight was a very special treat.” \nAbout Lunch:\nLunch is served from 11:30am – 1:30pm\, and is graciously provided by a team of volunteers who spend their weekends cooking and serving the community. As the monastery relies on donations to continue its work\, a suggested contribution of $7 per person is appreciated to help support this beautiful effort. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch. \nBring: Please feel free to bring your own water and snacks\, and bug/tick repellent. Please make sure to check for ticks after the event. \n\nSun hat and sunscreen\nBackpack to carry what you need (we will be walking around for most of the day)\nOrganic tick repellent (optional)\nOrganic bug repellent (optional)\n\nA Few Guidelines for Your Visit:\nAs we visit a living monastic community\, please be mindful of these guidelines to ensure a respectful and harmonious experience for all \n\nBring only vegetarian foods—no meat\, fish\, or eggs.\nRespect the flora and fauna: Please refrain from picking any plants\, flowers\, or vegetables\, and avoid disturbing or feeding any animals or fish.No smoking or alcohol is allowed anywhere on the premises.\nDrive cautiously: Keep your speed under 15 mph once you enter the monastery grounds\, especially in spring when small animals are more active.\nPark in designated areas only.\nDress appropriately: Please avoid wearing costumes\, tank tops\, or mini skirts.\nNo photography or video is allowed\, and drones are prohibited to maintain the peace and serenity of the space.\n\nLocation and Meeting Time:\n\nLocation: 2020\, Route 301\, Carmel\, NY 10512\nMeeting Time and Location: 10am at the parking lot of the monastery\n\nHow to Get There:\n\nCarpooling: After registration\, please fill out the carpooling survey linked in the confirmation email to let us know if you can offer a ride or need one. If you can\, your generosity in providing a ride is greatly appreciated. We’ll coordinate rides on the Wednesday before the event.\nPublic Transportation: Take the Metro North (Hudson Line) at Grand Central (leaves at 7:55am) to Cold Spring station (arrives at 9:15am)\, then take an Uber/Lyft to the monastery (~20 minutes). One way off-peak ticket is $15.25. On the return trip\, take the 3:30pm train at Cold Spring\, and return to Grand Central at 5:01pm. We will also try to coordinate carpools from the train station when possible. Please note\, the cost of the train ticket is not included in the registration fee.\n\nCome embrace the tranquility\, reflect\, and connect with nature and a Buddhist community. We look forward to sharing this experience with you. \nThis event is limited to 30 participants. Registration is closed by the end of Thursday\, 10/9\, to allow time for carpool coordination. \nRegistration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/sacred-homage-10-12-25/ LOCATION:Chuang Yen Monastery\, 2020 Route 301\, Carmel\, NY\, 10512\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylong Programs,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chuang-Yen-Monastery.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T193000 DTSTAMP:20251205T150906Z CREATED:20250221T171026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T150906Z UID:87328-1760290200-1760297400@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit \n 2nd Sunday of each month | 5:30pm-7:30pm ET \nLocation: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, on the 12th Floor \n \nNew York Insight’s Midlife Sangha is a warm and vibrant community for individuals who wish to explore meditation and apply Buddhist teachings to the gifts and challenges of midlife. Our goal is to cultivate a supportive space that fosters connection\, encouragement\, and authenticity\, allowing members to reflect on shared experiences and personal growth. \nIn these monthly sits\, we will meditate together and explore questions that arise at this stage of life. Whether you’re contemplating a career or relationship change\, navigating elder care or an empty nest\, finding joy or seeking deeper meaning in the second half of life\, you’ll find a community that walks alongside you\, offering mutual support and shared wisdom. \nThe Midlife Sangha meets on the second Sunday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM. Led by NYI Teachers or Peer Leaders\, each session includes meditation\, a dharma discussion\, and an opportunity to explore midlife topics in a supportive community. Open to practitioners of all experience levels \nPlease note new time: Starting January 2026\, the Midlife Sangha will meet on the second Monday of each month from 6:30–8:30 PM. \nThis Sangha meets in-person only. \nTeaching Schedule \nOctober 12\, 2025\, Felicia Dickerson\, Practice Leader \nNovember 9\, 2025. Lin Wang Gordon\, Teacher \nDecember 14\, 2025. Leslie Booker\, Guiding Teacher \nRegistration (2025 Sessions)\nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nFee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.\n \nRegistration (2026 Sessions)\nPlease note new time: Starting January 2026\, the Midlife Sangha will meet on the second Monday of each month from 6:30–8:30 PM. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open it in a new browser. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nFee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/midlife-sangha/2025-10-12/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fall-leaves-compressed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T200000 DTSTAMP:20251107T163145Z CREATED:20180816T021532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T163145Z UID:85164-1760292000-1760299200@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Dedicated Practice Sangha DESCRIPTION:Dedicated Practice Sangha \nEvery Sunday | 6:00pm – 8:00pm ET \nAre You Dedicated? If you are passionate about the Dharma\, then the Dedicated Practice Sangha is a perfect opportunity to deepen your practice. Join us for sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, and sharing with a friendly\, peer-led group of practitioners with a variety of Vipassana\, retreat and Dharma study experiences. \nLed by NYI Practice-Leaders. No meditation instructions are given. All are welcome. \nClick to join via zoom:  http://bit.ly/nyidedicated \nMeeting ID: 889 3399 6460\nPasscode: 123 \nOr\, join by phone:\n+16465588656\,\,88933996460# US (New York) \nFee by donation: Suggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. For this event all donations go to support NYI. \nMake a Donation\nPlease donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support services. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/dedicated-practice-sangha/2025-10-12/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T143000 DTSTAMP:20251216T024557Z CREATED:20180815T013458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T024557Z UID:85170-1760446800-1760452200@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Aging As A Spiritual Practice DESCRIPTION:Aging As A Spiritual Practice \nTuesdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm ET \nThis sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons\, there is no age barrier! Pre-registration is not required. \nEach meeting includes sitting and walking meditation\, a dharma talk\, and a group discussion. The dharma talks evolve out of the needs of the participants. \nTeacher Schedule: \nDECEMBER\n2nd – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n9th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n16th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n23rd – David Grogan\, Teacher\n30th – Nancy Glimm\, Teacher \nJANUARY 2026 \n6th -Nancy Glimm\, Teacher\n13th -Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n20th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n27th – David Grogan\,  Teacher \nFEBRUARY\n3rd – Nancy Glimm\, Teacher th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n10th -Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n17th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n24th – David Grogan\,  Teacher \nMARCH\n3rd – Nancy Glimm\, Teacher\n10th -Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n17th – Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n24th – David Grogan\,  Teacher \n31st- Nancy Glimm\, Teacher \nAPRIL\n7th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n14th -Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n21st – David Grogan\, Teacher\n28th – Nancy Glimm\,  Teacher \nMAY\n5th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n12th -Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n19th – David Grogan\, Teacher\n26th – Nancy Glimm\,  Teacher \nJUNE\n2nd – Amy Selzer\, Teacher\n9th -Joanna Williams\, Practice Leader\n16th – David Grogan\, Teacher\n23rd – Nancy Glimm\,  Teacher \n30th – Amy Selzer\, Teacher \nJoin the sit online: http://bit.ly/nyiaging \nMeeting ID: 838 9101 7819\nPasscode: 123 \nOr\, join by phone:\n+16469313860\,\,83891017819# US\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/achakHOtPS \nMake a Donation: Please donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teachers and other NYI teacher support. If you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. \nCLICK HERE to open a new browser for an easier process.\nPlease contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance.\nSuggested starting donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. For this event all donations are shared between the teacher(s) and NYI.\n URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/aging-as-a-spiritual-practice/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tensecondsa-457935.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T203000 DTSTAMP:20251219T193934Z CREATED:20180814T142112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T193934Z UID:85171-1760468400-1760473800@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:Online: Brooklyn Sangha DESCRIPTION:Online: Brooklyn Sangha \nTuesdays from 7:00-8:30 pm ET \nOnline via Zoom \nLed by NYI Teachers or Peer-Leaders\, this weekly online sitting group provides an opportunity for Sangha members to meet for meditation\, a dharma exploration and discussion to address practice issues. Open to all levels of experience. \nJoin our sangha via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85932456758?pwd=SEHMRjGq5d5TuM0sGaBx8VqPgSitbL.1 \nMeeting ID: 859 3245 6758\nPasscode: brooklyn \nDial In +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdLdb6tQtV \nMake a Donation: \nPlease donate via the form below. All proceeds will support this sangha’s teacher(s) and other NYI teacher support. \nIf you are using a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the form below if it is partially obscured or cut off. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested starting donation is $10 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.\n URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/brooklyn-sangha/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:Online through Zoom\, NY CATEGORIES:Meditation Groups - Affinity Sanghas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Bridge.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20250723T144409Z CREATED:20250723T142841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T144409Z UID:89611-1760520600-1760529600@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation DESCRIPTION:In-Person: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation \nwith Elaine Retholtz \nWednesday\, October 15th\, 2025 | 9:30am – 12:00pm \n \nIn 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. \nYou will be introduced to the origins of MBSR\, its profound impact on global well-being\, and powerful relevance to your life. You’ll delve deep into the heart of mindfulness\, discovering what it truly means to live in the present moment with clarity\, purpose\, and unwavering authenticity. Through the research findings\, you’ll witness the tangible benefits of mindfulness that range from reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing overall health and vitality. \nYou’ll receive practical guidance on the MBSR program’s details—from class logistics and home assignments to the commitment required for maximum impact. Together\, we’ll assess whether this journey is the right fit for you at this moment in your life. \nThe MBSR Orientation is an invitation to the first step to a journey that will change how you perceive yourself\, others\, and the world around you. \nIf you’re interested in joining our next in-person MBSR course on Wednesdays\, October 22 – December 17\, 2025 from 9:30am – 12:00pm ET\, click here for more info and registration. \nFree Orientation Registration:\nIf you are registering via a mobile device such as a phone or tablet\, you can scroll right and left and up and down within the below form if it is partially obscured or cut off.\nCLICK HERE to open the registration form in a new browser window. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/free-mbsr-orientation-10-15-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:For Beginners,MBSR & Related Courses,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/meditation3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T203000 DTSTAMP:20251013T173930Z CREATED:20250825T151124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T173930Z UID:89777-1760553000-1760560200@dev.nyimc.org SUMMARY:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Online: Community Meditation Gathering \nwith Leslie Booker \nWednesday\, October 15th\, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET \nIn-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor \nOnline via Zoom – RSVP to receive your link \n \nAlthough Buddhism is often seen as a solitary path\, sangha\, or community\, is an essential part of meditation practice. However\, cultivating this sense of community has been a difficult challenge in this day and age of social isolation and Zoom fatigue. \nThis series of in-person New York Insight community gatherings consists of guided meditation\, a talk by one of our teachers\, followed by group discussion\, and opportunities to socialize and connect with like-minded practitioners. \nWhether you are brand new to meditation practice\, new to New York Insight\, or are a longtime\, experienced meditator\, all are welcome to join us for this series of in-person community meditation gatherings. \nWe hope to see you there! \nRegistration\nPlease RSVP for in-person or online attendance. You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you are attending in person\, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. \nIf you are having trouble completing your RSVP or donation\, please CLICK HERE to open the form in a new browser. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. \nSuggested donation is $15\, but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. All proceeds will support this gathering’s teacher(s) and New York Insight. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. URL:https://dev.nyimc.org/event/community-meditation-gathering-10-15-25/ LOCATION:New York Insight Meditation Center\, 115 West 29th Street\, 12th floor\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gatherings,For Beginners,Open to All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.nyimc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/meditators-group-compressed-final.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR