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.
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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 as a Path to Awakening
July 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Metta as a Path to Awakening
July 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
July 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Online (Hybrid: Online) Breaking the Spell of Anxiety
August 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Breaking the Spell of Anxiety
August 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Benedict Canyon Retreat House Equanimity Retreat with Pablo Das
August 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Online Seeing Clearly, Deepening Practice Insight Retreat
August 26, 2026
5 days 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
September 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Big Bear Retreat Center (Hybrid: In-person) The Refuge of the Heart
September 15, 2026
6 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) The Refuge of the Heart
September 15, 2026
6 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Developing Natural Awareness Foundations Of Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s Approach
September 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Developing Natural Awareness Foundations Of Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s Approach
September 19, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Big Bear Retreat Center Rest in Simplicity
September 22, 2026
6 days 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Meditation and Buddhist Practice Yearlong Program
September 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Santa Monica Meditation Center (Hybrid: In-Person) Meditation and Buddhist Practice Yearlong Program
September 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
First Presbyterian Church Santa Monica (Hybrid: In-person) Reclaiming who we are with self-compassion
October 3, 2026
2 days 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Reclaiming who we are with self-compassion
October 3, 2026
2 days 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Living Deeply: Meeting Life with an Open Heart
October 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Living Deeply: Meeting Life with an Open Heart
October 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT