2026
Soulcentric Midlife: A 5-Month Course (1/10 – 5/5/2026)
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…
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Wed. 1/7/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm (In-Person and Online)
Photo: New York Botanical Garden, May 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…
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Fri. 2/20/2026: Lunar New Year Sit and Potluck for the Asian Diaspora Sangha, 6:30-8:30pm
Come join in-person the joyous occasion of the Lunar New Year with the Asian Diaspora community. Regardless of your country of origin, if you celebrated the lunar new year, join us for a sit and a potluck to set intentions for 2026 and share your family traditions.
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Sun. 4/26/2026: Asian Diaspora Sangha Monthly Sit, 5:30-7:30pm
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…
Learn moreWed. 4/29/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
Learn moreMon. 5/11/2026: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
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Thu. 5/21/2026: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with A National Gathering of Asian Insight Diaspora Sanghas, 7-9pm ET
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Asian Insight Diaspora Sanghas A National Celebration of Community and Connection Honoring Asian Heritage Month with Lin Wang Gordon, Tim Hwang, and Joanna Williams Join us for an inaugural gathering to celebrate and connect Asian American Diaspora Insight sanghas across the country. While each of our communities may be small,…
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Saturday, 5/23/2026, Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat, with David Grogen
Photo: New York Botanical Garden, 2025 Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 10am – 5pm ET “Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” –The Buddha In modern society we are surrounded by noise – traffic noise, endless emails and phone calls, the chatter of people, and so forth. A silent…
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Fri. 5/29/2026, Mountains and Moonlight: Buddhist Wisdom in Classical Chinese Poetry, 6:30-8:30pm ET
When Buddhism entered China around the first century, it entwined with Taoism and Confucianism, together they weaved the fabrics of Chinese culture and the texture of everyday life. Along with a reverence for nature, Buddhist insights of impermanence and equanimity flowed into Chinese poetry, giving voice to renunciation and quiet joy. Across centuries, poets from…
Learn moreWed. 6/24/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
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Mon. 7/20/2026: BIPOC Sangha Sit, 6:30-8:30pm
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,…
Learn moreWed. 7/22/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
Learn moreSun. 7/26/2026: Asian Diaspora Sangha Monthly Sit, 5:30-7:30pm
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…
Learn moreMon. 9/14/2026: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
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Wed. 9/16/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
Learn moreMon. 10/12/2026: Midlife Sangha Monthly Sit, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
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Wed. 10/14/2026: New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering, 6:30-8:30pm
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…
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Sun. 10/25, 9:45am-1:45pm, Pilgrimage in the City: A Contemplative Walk through Lower Manhattan
Throughout history, pilgrimage has offered a way to deepen faith, seek spiritual renewal, and foster personal transformation. By journeying to places of significance, pilgrims create space for reflection, encounter history, and connect more deeply with land and community. Join Lin Wang Gordon and Felicia Dickerson for a contemplative walk through Lower Manhattan. Moving at a…
Learn moreSun. 10/25/2026: Asian Diaspora Sangha Monthly Sit, 5:30-7:30pm
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…
Learn moreSaturday, 10/31/2026, Day of Insight – A Daylong Meditation Retreat, with David Grogen
Photo: New York Botanical Garden, 2025 Saturday, October 31, 2026 Time: 10am – 5pm ET “Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” –The Buddha In modern society we are surrounded by noise – traffic noise, endless emails and phone calls, the chatter of people, and so forth. A silent…
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Sat. 11/14/2026: Fall Foliage and Nature Meditation at Chuang Yen Monastery with Maho Kawachi, 10am – 3pm
Join 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. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, the monastery’s…
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Mon. 12/7/2026: BIPOC Sangha Sit, 6:30-8:30pm
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,…
Learn moreFri. 2/19/2027, Mountains and Moonlight: Buddhist Wisdom in Classical Chinese Poetry, 6:30-8:30pm ET
When Buddhism entered China around the first century, it entwined with Taoism and Confucianism, together they weaved the fabrics of Chinese culture and the texture of everyday life. Along with a reverence for nature, Buddhist insights of impermanence and equanimity flowed into Chinese poetry, giving voice to renunciation and quiet joy. Across centuries, poets from…
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