Karma: What It Is, What It Isn’t, Why It Matters

Here in the West we have a lot of misconceptions around the word karma (which literally means action), and for that reason it is often a topic ignored or given only cursory explanation, even in Buddhist classes.  But an investigation into and understand... Read more

Profound Attention: Concentration Practices

We live in a world that encourages multi-tasking and distraction.   But concentration is central to the Eightfold Path.  This class focuses on gaining more concentration in meditation and ultimately your life.   We talk about what the Buddha said about ... Read more

People of Color Sangha Practice Group

The InsightLA People of Color Sangha is a growing community where all ‘self-identified’ people of color are invited to practice in a safe and welcoming space together.  Sangha is a Pali word translated as beloved community and it’s used to describe a gr... Read more

Mindful Parents Practice Group

Join others on the parenting journey in an hour-long break to re-group, re-charge, and care for yourself as you head into the weekend.  Our intention is to create a space in which parents (of children of all ages) come together for support and community... Read more

Deepening Your Practice

We offer a place, indeed a community, for seasoned practitioners to sit together, soak in Dharma teachings, and connect with other practitioners about how the Dharma is expressing itself in our lives.   We welcome you into the deep silence supported by... Read more

Men’s Wednesday Morning Practice Group

Every Wednesday morning we sit together in unguided meditation followed by discussion of anything that comes up. This group is peer led.  PLEASE NOTE:  This group is now meeting at InsightLAs Santa Monica Main Center. Read more

Tuesday Evening Men’s 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 discussion about individual practices and the dharma.  This group is meant to foster an open and earnest exploratio... Read more

Mindful Aging

Join with friends and explore how mindfulness and self-compassion practices can help support us as we age. The Mindful Aging practice group meets online every Wednesday at 10:15am, led by InsightLA Teacher Wendy Schmelzer. Mindful Aging “This being... Read more

Just Show Up Community Sit

Drop-in for this Monday morning sit!  Everyone is welcome to this 35-minute meditation as you start your week.  Come between 7:00 and 7:10 am: sitting starts at 7:10 and ends with a reading of the Four Great Vows. We are on our way by 7:45!  We look f... Read more

Mindful Aging Practice Group

“This being human is a guesthouse.  Every morning a new arrival…” Rumi But as we age, so many of the morning’s new arrivals seem to be challenging guests - whether it’s our own “crowd of sorrows”-- or a friend or loved one’s suffering or loss. Join wi... Read more