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.
Santa Monica Meditation Center (In-person) Start Here
January 31, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-Person) Metta Retreat
February 13, 2026
3 days 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Metta Retreat
February 13, 2026
3 days 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (In-Person) The Power of Insight: A Daylong Retreat
February 21, 2026 9:00 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
Hill Street Center (Hybrid: In-person) Buddhist Sadhana: Precepts
March 1, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Buddhist Sadhana: Precepts
March 1, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
March 10, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Benedict Canyon Retreat House (Hybrid: In-person) Daily Life Practice In Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s Tradition
March 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Online (Hybrid: Online) Daily Life Practice In Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s Tradition
March 28, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PT
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
April 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
May 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
June 9, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
July 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
Online Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
September 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Introductory
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
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