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.
Online Morning Community Sit – Every Monday through Friday
November 28, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-person) Cultivating Calm and Mindfulness for the Holidays
December 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Cultivating Calm and Mindfulness for the Holidays
December 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
December 9, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Compassion In The Canyon – A Mindful Aging Mini Retreat
December 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Compassion In The Canyon – A Mindful Aging Mini Retreat
December 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center InsightLA Holiday Party
December 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Lanterns of Lovingkindness: Metta Meditation on the Eve of Returning Light
December 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Lanterns of Lovingkindness: Metta Meditation on the Eve of Returning Light
December 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-Person) Wise Intention in the New Year: Weekend Retreat
January 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Wise Intention in the New Year: Weekend Retreat
January 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center (In-person) Shelter from the Storm: Cultivating a Steady Heart
February 27, 2026
4 days 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT
First Presbyterian Church Santa Monica (Hybrid: In-person) Reclaiming who we are with self-compassion
October 3, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Reclaiming who we are with self-compassion
October 3, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT