Events Archive

The Perfection of Energy (Viriya): A 4-Day Commuter Retreat

Energy for the practice is a rare commodity in today’s times. How do we cultivate and sustain energy for the practice in our busy life? How does the path itself lead us to our natural energy resources? “The characteristic of energy is strengthening and... Read more

Awakening Peace Through Presence: A Daylong for Practitioners of Color

The most telling place where the quality of our practice speaks most clearly is not in the exciting mental tricks on the cushion, but rather in the way we live our lives. Just as the poses of a yoga class are linked together by the breath, so are our ... Read more

Hold for Daniela Ecstatic Dance & Poetry

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Day of Practice

A daylong of practice for students in the MBCT class. If you have taken the 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy class with InsightLA you are welcome to join us for this day of practice. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the specific nature of the MBCT pra... Read more

Mahāmudrā: The Direct Path of Meditation on the Nature of Mind

In mahamudra meditation there is no doctrine, no theology, no philosophy, no God, no Buddha. We go beyond name, beyond shape and color, beyond the relative, beyond self-image, beyond compassion. With our own consciousness we can experience the universal... Read more

Sound Healing: A Very Special Sound Bath Meditation

Note: This is an online event - to join the in-person Sound Bath on the 3rd Monday of each month, please register here. To join the in-person Sound Bath on the 1st Monday of each month, please register here. Let go of your mind and then be mindful. Cl... Read more

Summer Film Series: “The Dhamma Brothers”

Join us this summer for a film series of classic Buddhist-themed films. followed by a brief discussion led by InsightLA teachers. Each of the evenings will begin with a short meditation, the feature film screening, followed by an opportunity to discuss... Read more

Calm the Mind – Guided Meditation

Shift from doing to being as we gently focus awareness on an anchor, such as the breath or sounds, building the muscle of concentration. We will practice accepting each moment exactly as it is by witnessing thoughts, emotions and sensations as they com... Read more

Be With The Body – Guided Meditation

South Bay – Redondo Beach Practice Group

Every Tuesday at 7:30pm, Eric McCullum and Ali Hedayat will lead the South Bay Redondo Beach Practice Group. Each meeting will include a 20-30 minute sit, followed by a short reading or talk. The last 30 minutes of the meeting will allow an open dis... Read more