How do we maintain a wise heart and engage in acts of loving kindness during these turbulent times? Join Venerable Dhammananda Bikkhuni in conversation with hosts Trudy Goodman and Cindy Rasicot as Dhammananda reflects on her response to the COVID pande... Read more
Cultivate Wisdom through the Teachings of Bruce Lee
Cultivate wisdom from the profound teachings in Bruce Lee’s philosophy that encourage us to “Be Like Water” in these uncertain and challenging times. Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee, will be in conversation with InsightLA facilitator Nico Cary about he... Read more
Entering Into Silence
Join us for a time of sitting, walking meditation, a short talk, and Q&A.
May you appreciate these beautiful words from Pablo Neruda: If we were not so single-minded about keeping our lives moving, and for once could do nothing, perhaps a huge sile... Read more
For the Sake of All: Practices for Love and Liberation 2-Day Workshop
Our lives are bound together.
The more we wake up to the oppression, injustice, violence and destruction happening in our world, the easier it is to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of it.
It takes extraordinary courage to stay open, connected and hop... Read more
Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness for Practical Self-Care, Safety, and Healing Right Now
Feeling overwhelmed, numb,... chaotic? We’re all hurting right now.
In this responsive and inclusive half-day retreat, we will gently explore and experience the immediate benefits of responsive and compassionate “trauma-sensitive” mindful self-care. ... Read more
Midweek Mindfulness
To register for Midweek Mindfulness starting December 9th click here.
Find some balance and reconnect with your intentions each Wednesday. This weekly drop-in class offers brief teachings, group discussions and Q&A periods, anchored by one or two ... Read more
MSC Half Day of Practice (Pre-Requisite Required)
This is the half daylong for MSC students.
If you have taken the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion class at InsightLA, you are welcome to join us for this half-day of practice.
This is a dana-based offering. There will be opportunities to donate at the e... Read more
Mindful Relationships and Mindful Communication in Difficult Times
We will focus on Mindful Communication and cultivating present moment awareness through an exploration of Buddhist teachings. How can we bring our mindfulness practice into relationships, and cultivate skillful communication during difficult times? Toge... Read more
Equanimity is Not Indifference
Equanimity and indifference get often confused. How can I hold the immensity of heartbreak in the world and within myself without closing and numbing out? Is that even possible?
The Buddha teaches that equanimity is one of the highest prized ways of be... Read more
POC/Queer Community Night: Full Moon Open Mic
On the next full moon, our new POC/Queer Sangha is gathering for our second community night! Well connect in nourishing ways, do a special metta meditation, and open the floor for anyone to share their songs, poems, essays, performance art, and any othe... Read more