Classes & Events
Online Meditation:
Our online meditation classes utilize the Zoom video conferencing platform. Within a minute after you register, you’ll receive an email with the Zoom information. The Zoom info will also show on the event page (if you are logged in to your InsightLA account). To make an InsightLA account click here.
To help develop and deepen your practice, join a series for the best cumulative effect in a cohort setting.
Filters:
English: Introductory, Experienced, Buddhist Teachings, CEUs, Full Calendar
Spanish
In-Person Meditation:
In keeping with the principals of the dharma that underlies all of our activities, primarily non-harming, we are requiring that all attendees be fully vaccinated in order to attend any in-person event. If you certify that you meet this requirement please select ‘yes’ on the registration page.
To help develop and deepen your practice, join a series for the best cumulative effect in a cohort setting.
Filters:
English: East Side, West Side, Full Calendar
Spanish
NOTE: All events are listed in Pacific time.

Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-Person) Metta Retreat
February 14, 2025
3 days 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT
This class is full. Log in to register for waitlist.

Online (Hybrid: Online) Metta Retreat
February 14, 2025
3 days 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT

Online Mindful Eating: Mindfulness-Based Habit Change
February 19, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PT

Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-Person) Introduction to the Teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya
February 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Experienced, Introductory

Online (Hybrid: Online) Introduction to the Teachings of Sayadaw U Tejaniya
February 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Experienced, Introductory

Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Compassion In The Canyon
February 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
This class is full. Log in to register for waitlist.

Online (Hybrid: Online) Compassion In The Canyon
February 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT

Benedict Canyon Retreat House Harmonizing Inner Nature with Outer Nature: Half-Day of Practice
March 2, 2025 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM PT

Santa Monica Meditation Center Mindful Teens: Connect + Recharge
March 2, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Online The Mental, Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: 4-week Mindful Eating Series
March 2, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PT

Santa Monica Meditation Center (In-person) Intro to Mindfulness – 4-week class series
March 4, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM PT
Introductory

Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
March 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory

Hybrid Exploring the Cosmos: Buddhist Cosmology, Higher Consciousness and UFO’s
March 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PT

Online (Hybrid: Online) The Power of Insight: A Daylong Retreat
March 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT

Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-Person) The Power of Insight: A Daylong Retreat
March 22, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT

Santa Monica Meditation Center Start Here: A Weekend Program for Beginners and Those Renewing Their Meditation Practice
March 22, 2025
2 days 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PT

Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Community As Refuge: A BIPOC Silent Daylong Meditation Retreat
March 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT

Online (Hybrid: Online) Community As Refuge: A BIPOC Silent Daylong Meditation Retreat Copy
March 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT

Santa Monica Meditation Center Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
April 1, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT

Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
April 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory