In a world that quietly trains us toward urgency, distraction, and emotional reactivity, how do we return to steadiness in the ordinary moments of our days?
Join Dr. Elisha Goldstein in conversation with InsightLA founder Trudy Goodman and Spirit Rock ... Read more
Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Free the Mind from Distracting Thoughts
Mental restlessness is an insidious and pervasive hindrance that most practitioners struggle to overcome. We can refine our skills for working with the modes of thinking that distract us from being mindful: critical thoughts, planning, worrying, lustful... Read more
Living the Four Noble Truths
The 4 Noble Truths are often thought of as foundational Buddhist philosophy but a deeper look reveals that they outline an ongoing action-oriented contemplative process available to us in any moment. In this workshop we will consider a translation of th... Read more
(Hybrid: Online) All Community Sit
This event page is the online version of a hybrid special event which will take place both in-person and online. To register for the in-person version, please click here.
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As long as the community shall assemble frequently and in large numbers, g... Read more
(Hybrid: In-person) All Community Sit
This event page is the in-person version of a hybrid special event which will take place both in-person and online. To register for the online version, please click here.
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As long as the community shall assemble frequently and in large numbers, g... Read more
Qigong for Meditators
Qigong for Meditators
Embodiment in Motion. Emptiness in Experience.
Join us to cultivate a gentle, meditative movement practice that supports and deepens insight.
Vipassana trains the mind to observe impermanence, sensation, and emptiness with clar... Read more
(Hybrid: Online) Living Deeply: Meeting Life with an Open Heart
This event is the online version of a hybrid retreat which will take place both in-person and online. To register for the in-person version of this event, click here.
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In these times, living deeply can feel like a radical choice... Read more
(Hybrid: In-person) Living Deeply: Meeting Life with an Open Heart
This event is the in-person version of a hybrid retreat which will take place both in-person and online. To register for the online version of this event, click here.
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In these times, living deeply can feel like a radical choice... Read more
5th Annual International Insight Retreat
This retreat also meets the requirements for participants in Jack Kornfield + Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification program through Sounds True. Please read the Criteria for MMTCP Retreat Attendance Requirements.
We invite you t... Read more
Annual Summer Insight Retreat
A retreat provides a caring container to deepen our meditation practice. Time in retreat allows us to step out of the complexity of our life and listen to our body, heart and mind.
On a silent retreat there are periods of sitting and walking meditation... Read more







