In this online year-long drop-in series (register for one class or as many as you can for the best cumulative effect), Radhule will teach you psychological and spiritual skills that will guide you to address the root causes behind painful patterns and s... Read more
The Nurture of Nature: Meditation and Walking
When we have the opportunity to meditate together in person, we can cultivate an increasing awareness of embodied connection and a collective affirmation for our practice.
Please join us at the serene and beautiful Benedict Canyon Retreat House for in-... Read more
Living Dharma: The Noble Eightfold Path
Mindfulness is a powerful tool when applied thoughtfully in meditation and in daily life. In the wider scope of the Buddhas teachings, however, it is just one support for the cultivation of liberation and freedom from suffering, which is found within a ... Read more
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
In this online year-long drop-in series (register for one class or as many as you can for the best cumulative effect), Diana will walk alongside you as you practice psychological flexibility skills. This course follows the path of ACT, a modern, evidenc... Read more
Together Again: Mindful Aging Half-Day Retreat at Benedict Canyon
Join with local Mindful Aging friends for a Half-Day Sense and Savor Retreat amidst the green and wild beauty of InsightLA’s Benedict Canyon Retreat House in North Beverly Hills.
All activities will take place outdoors and on patios. We’ll walk, we’ll ... Read more
Awareness and Wisdom: An Abbreviated Retreat for Daily Life
“Do you know that [right now] you are reading? Yes? Good! That’s awareness. How much energy did that require? Was it tiring or difficult? No? So, you can meditate.”
-Sayadaw U Tejaniya
When our relationship to practice becomes tight, tedious, or fille... Read more
[Updated] Living Dharma
This class has been updated to online only. To register click here.
In the Living Dharma class series, we study the traditional Buddhist teachings from the Insight meditation tradition and learn how to apply them to daily life for greater ease, clarit... Read more
Living Deeply Amidst the Season
Lets come together during this season of gratitude and generosity by spending two nights rediscovering and affirming what helps us live our lives most deeply. Placing attention on what we value most is like giving ourselves a North Star to guide us thr... Read more
Awakening Joy: Recognizing and Knowing Joy in the Holidays
In this 4-week series, based on the renowned Awakening Joy class created by James Baraz, we’ll be discovering all the wholesome, natural and tangible joys, always available in the present moment, even in challenging holiday times where many personalitie... Read more
Awareness and Wisdom: An Abbreviated Retreat for Daily Life
In-Person Meeting at Benedict Canyon (outdoors and shaded with optional masks) on Nov 21 12:00-12:45pm In-Person and Zoom and 12:45-2:00pm In-Person only.
We are deeply grateful to our community members for their understanding, patience, and... Read more