The process of grieving is profoundly transformative. When faced with painful feelings of loss, we have a choice: to escape, bury, and cover up, or to truly feel the feelings.
If we choose to feel the sorrow associated with loss, it connects us to ou... Read more
Using ACT with Compassion to Cultivate Safeness
Cultivating a Compassionate Mind, inner safeness, and self-care can provide ground during challenging times. This workshop will draw from Compassion Focused Therapy Methods, journaling, meditation and embodied yoga to explore:
Self-care at the soul ... Read more
Holding Uncertain Times with Deep Mindfulness and Great Compassion
How integrating mindfulness, love, and compassion, which is grounded in non-dual, deep (Mahamudra) practices, can help us respond from a heartfelt and secure place in uncertain times.
Join us every last Sunday of the month from 3:30-5pm PT for an explo... Read more
An Introduction to ACT: Growing Psychological Flexibility through Acceptance, Caring, and Tiny Daily Practices
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern approach to psychology that sees our pain not as a problem to be solved but an offering to explore what matters most to us. ACT involves six core processes that build your psychological flexibility inc... Read more
[Cancelled] Non-Violent Communication in the Context of Inequality: A Series for Those Who Identify as White
This event has been cancelled. If you registered, you have been fully refunded. Meenadchi will be teaching this again on Sundays 4-6pm PST starting May 2nd. Please email support@insightla.org if you need assistance.
This event is for those who... Read more
Just Show Up Zen | Monday Class
Just Show Up and begin your day with sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks and discussion.
Join InsightLA teacher Ava Louise Stanton and the Zen Sangha practice group online every Monday at 7:30am.
Zen Sangha
Just Show Up Zen Sangha is an onli... Read more
A Teaching with H.E. Dza Kilung Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
We are happy to welcome back to InsightLA beloved teacher H.E. Dza Kilung Tulku Jigme Rinpoche. Rinpoche is the head of the Kilung Monastery in the Dzachuka region of Kham, Tibet and author of “The Relaxed Mind.
Rinpoche will be offering teachings on t... Read more
Buddhist Wisdom & Ancient Medicine
All are welcome to join us in this special daylong workshop in which we will explore the life and teachings of the Buddha within the framework of a shamanic, archetypal journey. We will explore how plant medicines also referred to as “Entheogens” can be... Read more
Dedicated to the Dharma: The Path of Friendship
InsightLA’s Dedicated to Dharma Program is designed for dedicated dharma practitioners – those of you who have a consistent daily practice and would like to deepen your understanding of the Dharma through the study of Buddhist sutras/suttas as well as c... Read more
Wise Effort and Brahmaviharas: Staying Positive and Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude in Trying Times
In this 4-week class, we will look at the teachings of the Four Wise Efforts and the Four Brahmaviharas with an emphasis on practices that are relatable and applicable to everyday life. We will investigate ways in which to stay positive, cultivate an at... Read more