Awakening to the Heart of Compassion

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

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

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