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Sun. 7/13/2025: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit, 5:30-7:30pm (In-Person and Online)

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Photo: Fall Leaves New 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. In 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. The 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. In-person attendance is highly encouraged, as meeting in the physical world helps foster connections …

Wed. 7/9/2025: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm (In-Person and Online)

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Photo: Branch Brook Park, Newark, April 2025 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 Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor (between 6th & 7th Avenue) Space for in-person attendance is limited. Please reserve your in-person seat in advance. RSVP is not required for online attendance Please join us using this Zoom link:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84295281177?pwd=XW9B1LV6OF3ePkfVwOMWO6pcxkeXxk.1Meeting ID: 842 9528 1177Passcode: 123Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5HHxkZBR If you …

Sun. 4/27/2025: Sitting on Sunday at New York Insight, 10-12pm (In-Person and Online)

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Photo: Wave Hill Garden Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm ET Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor (between 6th & 7th Avenue) Come spend a Sunday morning in meditation practice, give your body and mind a mini-retreat and renew your spirit.  This monthly Sunday morning practice is a staple at New York Insight. Similar to our weekday Community Meditation Gathering, Sitting on Sunday is led by one of NYI’s seasoned teachers, who will guide participants in both seated and moving meditation, offer a Dharma talk, and engage in dialogue with the community. Suggested donation is $15 but whatever you offer is greatly appreciated. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Wed. 4/16/2025: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm (In-Person and Online)

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Photo: Reflection Pond, Wave Hill Garden 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 Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor (between 6th & 7th Avenue) Space for in-person attendance is limited. Please reserve your in-person seat in advance. RSVP is not required for online attendance Please join us using this Zoom link:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84295281177?pwd=XW9B1LV6OF3ePkfVwOMWO6pcxkeXxk.1Meeting ID: 842 9528 1177Passcode: 123Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5HHxkZBR If you are …

New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering in Central Park – Sunday, 7/23

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Date: Sunday, 7/23/2023 Time: 5-7pm – group meditation, 7-7:45pm – optional community picnic after Location: Meet at 4:45pm at 100th St., Central Park West New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering in Central Park “Breathing in, I am part of a sangha and feel protected. Breathing out, I experience joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Join us for a special Harlem & Uptown community gathering, the first of four outdoor community events celebrating NYIMC’s diverse sangha across New York City. Connect with fellow sangha members from different boroughs, meditate outdoors, and enjoy the beauty of Central Park. I will be leading this event along with Harlem and POC Sangha Leaders, and New York Insight’s Friends Leadership Council. This event will feature guided nature meditation practices, community engagement, and interactive activities facilitated by our sangha members. After the event concludes at 7 pm, you are invited to join our optional BYO Picnic, bringing your own meal and something refreshing to drink or share. Feel free to bring a blanket, chair, or anything else you may need to support your …