Recognizing the body pattern of grief, we can learn to soften to that tension instead of feeling defeated by the idea that fear and anger are our only alternatives. - Stephen Levine Why is it so hard to look at death? Why is it so hard to die? In t... Read more

When I went to my first Insight Meditation retreat in 1977, I was amazed. It was two weeks long, and I found levels of mental quiet and body energy that were unimaginable to me before the retreat. The teachings and stories about awakening were pretty ... Read more

After years of building a career as a creative professional, I feel like I have finally started my mindful creative journey. But over the past decade, although I have had a handful of creative jobs, I felt a million miles from this path. My creative c... Read more

For National Stress Awareness Month, InsightLA just wants to let you know that we are here for you. Take time for you, slow down, breathe, go outside and meditate. This week we present an Interview with Erica Lubliner, Director of UCLA Spanish Speakin... Read more

In celebration of Earth Day, all are invited to Floreciendo con Pachamama- or Blooming with Pachamama (International Mother Earth Day) a special bi-lingual, half day retreat at Benedict Canyon Retreat House with meditation & music led by Rosamaría... Read more

AUTHOR: DARIN MCFADYEN This month is national volunteer month, but what does that mean for mindfulness practitioners? It can mean different things to each of us, but as meditators the very concept of spending our time and energy helping others with n... Read more

What is it about meditating with other people that feels so… good? I was recently asked this by a meditator I had never met before, who approached me after a drop-in sit.  There was awe and reverence in her question.  She said that her experiences in... Read more