We will train in three inter-related modes of practice. First, we will settle and stabilize our minds and bodies, becoming more concentrated, through both sitting and moving forms of meditation, including regular Qigong. As we settle, we then become bet... Read more
Love and Rest
We often long for love, both giving and receiving, but the busyness of life and the agitation of our minds do not create the conditions for love to arise. In dharma practice, we find love naturally arises when we rest deeply. When we let go of the dissa... Read more
Spring Renewal: The Blossoming of Insight
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Spring is a wonderful time to turn inward and renew ourselves. Come spend the week at Big Bear Retreat center in the serene San Berna... Read more
Calm Abiding: A Retreat for Cultivating a Concentrated Mind
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We are looking forward to practicing an in-person retreat in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains. With the support of nature and a... Read more
Mindfulness as the Foundation
Please note this retreat 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.
In this 6-ni... Read more
Coming to Our Senses: A 4-Night Silent Insight Meditation Retreat
Along the path of dharma practice we make it a habit to connect to the truth of each moment as experienced in the body and through all the senses. By doing so, we can effectively reduce anxiety and confusion, making room for peace and joy.
Meditation c... Read more
(Hybrid: Online) A Day of Practice to Ring In the New Year
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.
Join InsightLA Senior Teacher Melissa McKay for a special day of practice to ring in ... Read more
(Hybrid: Online) New Year’s Eve Meditation
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.
Join Melissa McKay for a gentle New Years Eve.
We will practice mindfulness and lov... Read more
Youngish Adults: Make & Meditate
Energize and refresh your practice with guided mindfulness meditations and walking meditation, using creativity as the anchor. Integrate collage-making and other artistic explorations into your practice - even if you are not an artist!
This half-day ... Read more
The Three Refuges in Daily Life: Everyday Gems
Join InsightLA Teacher Eileen Ybarra for this 3-week series at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Lets learn together in this class series about cultivating the three refuges in daily life. The Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha are also known as the Triple Gem:... Read more