In this unique one-day workshop we will explore the challenges and opportunities inherent in the movement into and throughout elderhood. For many people, becoming an elder can be accompanied by anxiety and uncertainty as our very mortality becomes a ne... Read more
The Compassionate Heart: A Conversation with Thailand’s First Fully Ordained Theravada Buddhist Nun and Trudy Goodman
Cultivating compassion stirs the heart, allowing us to embrace the joys and sufferings present in our world.
Join Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, Thailands first fully ordained Theravada Buddhist nun in conversation with InsightLA Founder Trudy Goodm... Read more
Hold BC for LMU Yoga
Two Facets of Practice: Mindfulness and Compassion
This two-class drop-in series will offer the opportunity to strengthen your meditative practice. We will explore the wings of mindfulness meditation, alongside the heart practice of compassion. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
Schedul... Read more
Practice Essentials: ReStart Your Practice in Good Company
Join InsightLA Senior Teacher Lisa Kring for this 3-week series on at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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... Read more
(In-Person) Annual Thanksgiving Beach Sit
Start the holiday season by practicing in community and stillness for our annual Thanksgiving Beach Sit.
Bring a beach chair or your meditation cushion and a towel to sit on. The sit will be without guidance. You can join anytime, if you are late or ju... Read more
Teachings of the Buddha: An Introduction to the Path of Freedom
Are you a beginning Dharma practitioner, or just looking to refresh your knowledge? This is the class for you!
This 5-week online series will provide an overview of the basic foundational teachings of Buddha.
Topics will include:
• Meditation Instruc... Read more
When Awareness Becomes Natural
In deep meditation, as in everyday life, we may encounter the negative habits that create needless stress for us (such as worry, annoyance, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, jealousy, or the inner critic).
But when the light of awareness shines on these ... Read more
[Now Online Only] Strengthening the Heart: A Two-Day Metta Retreat
NOTE: Due to teacher illness, this retreat has been moved to online-only. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these conditions!
Join InsightLA senior teacher Melissa McKay for two days of practicing Metta meditation. Metta means friendlines... Read more
Annual Summer Insight Meditation Silent Retreat
Time in retreat allows us to step out of the complexity of our life, to listen deeply to our body, heart and mind.
A retreat provides an opportunity and a caring container, deepening our meditation practice. The mindfulness practice on retreats is ofte... Read more