All posts filed under: 2026

Wed. 9/2/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm

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Although 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. This 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. Whether 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. We hope to see you there! In-Person and Online Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor (between 6th & 7th Avenue) Please RSVP for in-person or online attendance. If you are attending in person, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. Online: You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. Suggested donation is $15, but whatever you offer is greatly …

Soulcentric Midlife: A 5-Month Course (9/13/2026 – 1/10/2027)

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Are you in your 40s and 50s and thinking about the second half of your life? Every life stage brings its own gifts.  Each life stage has its own purpose in our development as a whole being.  If our life were the four seasons, 40s/50s could be the early fall.  While our culture likes to associate this time in our life with turmoil and crisis, it could also be a great time for inner growth, clarity, and purpose.  

Sun. 10/25/2026: Asian Diaspora Sangha Monthly Sit, 5:30-7:30pm

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The NY Insight AAPI Sangha is a warm and vibrant space for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to come together in shared practice and community, to foster a sense of connection, understanding, and authenticity. This sangha offers an opportunity for new and experienced practitioners to explore our inner and outer worlds in ways that honor our diverse backgrounds through the heart of the dhamma. The AAPI Sangha meets on the fourth Sunday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM. Led by NYI Teachers or Practice Leaders, each session includes meditation, a dharma discussion, and an opportunity to explore the dharma in a supportive community. In-person attendance is highly encouraged, as meeting in the physical world helps foster connections that are vital for this community. That said, we understand that some may have circumstances that prevent in-person attendance, and we want to make this community accessible. Please see below for Zoom information. Meeting Date/Time: 4th Sunday of each month | 5:30pm-7:30pm ET | In-Person and Online Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor Teaching Schedule …

Sun. 10/25, 10-1pm, Pilgrimage in the City: A Contemplative Walk through Lower Manhattan

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Throughout history, pilgrimages have the power to deepen faith, offer spiritual renewal, and foster personal growth by journeying to sacred places for devotion, penance, and healing, providing opportunities for reflection, and connecting individuals to history and community. Join Lin Wang Gordon and Felicia Dickerson for a meditative walk through Lower Manhattan. Together, moving at a contemplative pace, we will visit sites of historical and cultural significance, including the African Burial Ground National Monument, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the 9/11 Memorial. As we visit these spaces, we will reflect on our ancestors, shared history, and explore what American history means to each of us—personally and collectively. Much of the walk will be held in silence, with periods of meditation at various sites, followed by gentle inquiry and discussion. Meeting Date/Time: Sunday, October 25 2026, 10-1pm ET; meet at 9:45pm Meeting Location: Southeast corner of Chamber St. and BroadwaySubway: R/W train at City Hall station Photo: 9/11 Memorial in York City (stock photo) Co-Teacher: Felicia Dickerson came to meditation through Mindfulness Based Stress …

Mon. 12/7/2026: BIPOC Sangha Sit, 6:30-8:30pm

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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. This is held in person and on Zoom. No previous meditation experience is required. Teacher schedule: July 6, 2026 Wildecy de Fatima Jury, Teacher July 20, 2026 Lin Wang Gordon, Teacher August 3, 2026, Felicia Dickerson, Practice Leader August 17, 2026 Isabel Adon, Practice Leader Sept. 20, 2026 Multiple Teachers and Practice Leaders October 5, 2026 Wildecy de Fatima Jury, Teacher October 19, 2026 Jian Ling Gao, Practice Leader November 2, 2026, Felicia Dickerson, Practice Leader November 16, 2026 Jian Ling Gao, Practice Leader December 7, 2026  Lin Wang Gordon, Teacher December 21, 2026 Shilpa Mankikar, Practice Leader Please 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. Fee by …

Wed. 6/24/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm

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Although 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. This 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. Whether 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. We hope to see you there! In-Person and Online Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor (between 6th & 7th Avenue) Please RSVP for in-person or online attendance. If you are attending in person, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. Online: You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. Please contact registration@nyimc.org if you need assistance. Suggested donation is …

Mon. 7/20/2026: BIPOC Sangha Sit, 6:30-8:30pm

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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. This is held in person and on Zoom. No previous meditation experience is required. Teacher schedule: July 6, 2026 Wildecy de Fatima Jury, Teacher July 20, 2026 Lin Wang Gordon, Teacher August 3, 2026, Felicia Dickerson, Practice Leader August 17, 2026 Isabel Adon, Practice Leader Sept. 20, 2026 Multiple Teachers and Practice Leaders October 5, 2026 Wildecy de Fatima Jury, Teacher October 19, 2026 Jian Ling Gao, Practice Leader November 2, 2026, Felicia Dickerson, Practice Leader November 16, 2026 Jian Ling Gao, Practice Leader December 7, 2026  Lin Wang Gordon, Teacher December 21, 2026 Shilpa Mankikar, Practice Leader Please 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. Fee by …

Wed. 7/22/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm

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Although 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. This 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. Whether 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. We hope to see you there! In-Person and Online Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor (between 6th & 7th Avenue) Please RSVP for in-person or online attendance. If you are attending in person, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. Online: You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. Suggested donation is $15, but whatever you offer is greatly …

Wed. 10/28/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm

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Although 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. This 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. Whether 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. We hope to see you there! In-Person and Online Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor (between 6th & 7th Avenue) Please RSVP for in-person or online attendance. If you are attending in person, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure an orderly check-in. Online: You will receive a Zoom link in your confirmation email. Suggested donation is $15, but whatever you offer is greatly …

Sun. 7/26/2026: Asian Diaspora Sangha Monthly Sit, 5:30-7:30pm

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The NY Insight AAPI Sangha is a warm and vibrant space for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to come together in shared practice and community, to foster a sense of connection, understanding, and authenticity. This sangha offers an opportunity for new and experienced practitioners to explore our inner and outer worlds in ways that honor our diverse backgrounds through the heart of the dhamma. The AAPI Sangha meets on the fourth Sunday of each month from 5:30–7:30 PM. Led by NYI Teachers or Practice Leaders, each session includes meditation, a dharma discussion, and an opportunity to explore the dharma in a supportive community. In-person attendance is highly encouraged, as meeting in the physical world helps foster connections that are vital for this community. That said, we understand that some may have circumstances that prevent in-person attendance, and we want to make this community accessible. Please see below for Zoom information. Meeting Date/Time: 4th Sunday of each month | 5:30pm-7:30pm ET | In-Person and Online Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor Teaching Schedule …