Events Archive

A Steady, Peaceful Mind: Developing Concentration – A Two-Day Retreat

Concentration is one of the 5 strengths of Buddhist practice (along with faith, energy, mindfulness and wisdom). How concentrated is your mind? On August 4th, join InsightLA Senior Teacher Melissa McKay for a non-residential weekend retreat devoted to ... Read more

Dating with Depth

Are you tired of endless Bumble swiping? Would you like to connect with others in a deeper, more fulfilling way? Join InsightLA Senior Teacher, Justine Dawson for a 3-week exploration of mindful dating. Through conversation, meditations, experiential ... Read more

Open to Desire

Desire is one of the most potent forces in human experience. More than just a sexual urge, the energy of desire sparks inspiration, nourishes vitality, and fuels creativity. It’s life’s call into aliveness and connection. When we disconnect from desire,... Read more

Practicing with Desire: Talk and Q&A

Join Senior Teacher Justine Dawson for an evening exploration of the challenges and possibilities of desire. Desire is one of the most potent forces in human experience. More than just a sexual urge, the energy of desire sparks inspiration, nourishes v... Read more

(Canceled) Mindfulness and Healing Through Music: A Requiem for Cambodia moderated by Trudy Goodman

Join Arn Chorn-Pond, Him Sophy, and Phloeun Prim of Cambodian Living Arts for this panel discussion on Sophys newest composition, Bangsokol: Music of Reconciliation, moderated by Trudy Goodman. Composed by internationally acclaimed Cambodian composer ... Read more

How We Can Use Mindfulness to Optimize Performance: An InsightLA Benefit Series Pt IV

Join mental performance coach Christian Straka--who has worked in professional sports for over 30 years--for this special talk on how we can utilize mindfulness to improve our performance--both on the playing field and in everyday life. Many of us fin... Read more

[CANCELLED] Peace in Ukraine: An InsightLA Benefit Series Pt II

Join Dmitriy Yepishin, Board Chair of Inner Way LA, for a discussion on mindfulness and the war in Ukraine. War and conflict are an integral part of human experience. Many efforts have been made to oppose violence and create inner and outer peace. Yet,... Read more

Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition: An InsightLA Benefit Series Pt I

This talk will focus on three distinct aspects of Black Buddhist practice: healing intergenerational trauma, practicing devotional ancestral rituals, and reclaiming the Black body as a vehicle for liberation. Dr. Vesely-Flad situates these distinct Budd... Read more

Rest in Simplicity

This retreat will be held both in person at Big Bear Retreat Center, and also online. To register for the online option, click here. Join us for an in person retreat in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains and deepen your practice within this seclude... Read more

Mindful Eating: Mindfulness-Based Habit Change

This class series offers CE’s and offers a smart phone app as optional reference material. This program is an invitation to foster greater present moment awareness in everyday life through the lens of mindful eating. We will explore common everyday st... Read more