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

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

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

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

A 1-Day or 2-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