The Buddha taught his followers that if they wanted something they should put in the causes to make that thing happen. In the discourse on loving kindness he said, Heres what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness and who knows the path of pe... Read more
Vipassana Retreat: A 1 or 2-Day Retreat
Saturday in-person is full - to register for Sunday in-person click here. Or join online by clicking here.
Join us in-person or online (click here to register for the Online version of this event) for a weekend practice of vipassana meditation. Vipa... Read more
[Cancelled] Mindful Touch
This event is cancelled please check out Justines upcoming offerings.
Touch is a vital human nutrient. To touch - and be touched - with attunement is a powerful, healing and vitalizing experience. We can bring our mindfulness practice into the arena of... Read more
The Mindful Bedroom
This class started on May 10 - if you are interested in attending starting with class 2 on May 17, please contact Justine at justinedawson@gmail.com.
Sex, intimacy and desire are potent areas for mindfulness practice. For most of us they are fu... Read more
Introduction to Mindful Sexuality: A Lecture and Q&A
Do you desire greater depth and connection in your sexual life?
Have you wondered how to stay present and embodied during sensual experiences?
Would you benefit from some simple tools for applying mindfulness in the bedroom?
Join InsightLA Senior tea... Read more
[Cancelled] Practices for Mindful Connection
Rediscover the joy of connection in community. It’s been some time since we gathered for in person sangha. After two years of zoom, the longing for authentic human connection is real! Yet it’s not always easy to connect at a level of depth that feels tr... Read more
Buddhist Teachings
Schedule Mondays 7-8:30pm PT:
Nov. 14
Nov. 21
Nov. 28
*join for one class or all for the best cumulative effect
Suggested Donation: $75
We are deeply grateful to our community members for their understanding, patience, and support through this c... Read more
Awakening Joy: Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness
“An optimist isn’t necessarily a blithe, slightly sappy whistler in the dark of our time. To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sac... Read more
The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion
Learn the skills we all need to meet life’s challenges with more wisdom and kindness.
Our new and abridged 6-week course, The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion (SC-MSC), will teach you how to hold yourself with tenderness and compassion when you ... Read more
Home Practice with Heart
In this six week series we will learn the basics of Mindfulness and how to establish a regular meditation practice at home along with some wisdom for taking your practice on the road.
We all have periods of inspired meditation followed by boredom, d... Read more