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Buddha’s Basic Building Blocks: The Three Facts of Life

The Buddha tells us that all conditioned phenomena - in other words, all phenomena - share three characteristics. The Buddha teaches that life can only be correctly understood if these three basic facts are realized. And not just in the abstract but als... 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 course, The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion (SC-MSC), will teach you how to hold yourself with tenderness and compassion when you need it... Read more

Deepening Mindful Self-Compassion (Prerequisite: MSC)

Prerequisite: MSC, SC-MSC, Core Skills, or Fierce Self-Compassion. Welcome back to Mindful Self-Compassion. Join us as we deepen and enliven our practice amidst the thorny realities of day-to- day life. This class offers an extended opportunity to prac... Read more

Meditación Mindfulness -Comunidad Virtual en Español

Meditación de mindfulness (atención plena) con otras personas tiene muchos beneficios. Puede producir relajación, calmar la mente, ayudar establecer intenciones y la capacidad de sobreponernos en momentos difíciles. Técnicas de meditaciones guiadas y ... Read more

When Awareness Becomes Natural

Vipassana retreats are set up so that people can have few duties but to be aware of their experience moment to moment. When removing distractions we become more familiar with the working of our minds and of the particular negative habits that create ne... Read more

[CANCELLED] Remembering Coming Home: 2nd Annual 6-Night Retreat

Click here to read the email sent to everyone registered on July 25. Please note this retreat meets the requirements for participants in Jack Kornfield + Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification program through Sounds True. Gu... Read more

A Two-Day Retreat

In this retreat, we will focus on methods that tame the mind so it can recognize its innate clarity. We will learn and develop our ability to “move towards” stillness and spaciousness by gently inviting the mind to rest. The retreat will incorporate b... Read more

Becoming Awake Together: A Class Series for Youngish Adults (20s and 30s)

This is a special chance to sit and meditate with other youngish adults in their 20’s and 30’s. This group is a space for collective wisdom and sharing involving sitting meditation with time for discussion. Schedule 7-8:30pm PT : April 7 April 14 ... Read more

Intimate Awakening: 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 4-week exploration of mindful dating. Through conversation, meditations, experiential ... Read more

Fundamentals: An Intro to Meditation and the Dharma

This is meditation for beginners in the context of Buddhist teachings. The first evening will be a mindfulness-based meditation and the second evening will be a loving kindness meditation. Each evening includes a 30 minute meditation, a dharma talk, and... Read more