This event is the in-person version of a hybrid yearlong program which will take place both in-person and online. To register for the online version of this event, click here.
Payment plans available. Please contact office@insightla.org for more information.
Join InsightLA teachers Celeste Young, Gullu Singh, and Melissa McKay for a year-long study program on meditation and Buddhist practice. This program is tailored for laypeople, focusing on integrating these practices into our daily lives—within our communities, families, jobs, relationships, and the world.
The program will cover key aspects of the Buddhist path, including meditation, mindfulness, concentration, virtue, faith and confidence, loving-kindness, and more, all aimed at overcoming negative mind states and alleviating suffering.
Through this program, you will:
- Discover the ancient Buddhist texts with poetic stories and advice for life
- Gain a deeper understanding of the mind and the laws of nature
- Make new friends and be a part of a welcoming and genuine community
- Grow the positive habits of mindfulness, love, generosity, virtue and wisdom.
The program will consist of one daylong of practice and study per month along and meetings with smaller groups in order to support you in putting the various themes into practice in your life.
Schedule and assigned teachers
This meets on the following Saturdays from 10am to 4pm PT:
- September 20, 2025
- October 18, 2025
- November 15, 2025
- December 13, 2025
- January 24, 2026
- February 21, 2026
- March 21, 2026
- April 18, 2026
- May 16, 2026
- June 13, 2026
Schedule
10am-10:45am – Meditation
10:45-11:45 – Review and Breakout groups
11:45-12:45pm- First Session
12:45pm-1:30 – Lunch
1:30-2:15 – Meditation
2:15-3:15 – Second Session
3:15-4pm – Meditation
Where is this event located?
This event will take place in person at the Santa Monica Meditation Center. Find directions, parking and accessibility information here.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
1. Is it okay to register for the in-person option and participate remotely on some dates when I cannot attend in person?
Yes, this is okay. The Zoom link will be included in the auto-confirmation email for both in-person and online participants.
2. Will there be reading and practices during the month or will it be strictly once a month?
Yes, there will be readings and optional meetings with breakout groups, and check in with other students.
3. Will this be recorded?
This event will be recorded and a link to each recording will be added to the Homepage document. This document will be shared with all registered students before the yearlong program starts.
