2020 has proven to be one of the most challenging years in recent memory. Practicing together at the turn of the New Year will provide an extraordinary time for reflection and taking refuge in dharma and community. By taking time to pause and look into ... Read more
True Freedom: Breaking Destructive Habits of Mind
In this class we will look at how societal definitions of freedom leave us entrapped in habits of greed, hatred, and delusion. Through a Dharma perspective, we learn how to break out of these beliefs and negative thought patterns. Using mindfulness and ... Read more
(Book Club) You Belong: The Powerful Work of Spirituality and Anti-Racism
Join us for five weekly meditations, group discussions, and journal prompt exercises based on Sebene Selassies You Belong. This book club offers participants a deeper experience and engagement with early Buddhist teachings.
About the Book:
A PO... Read more
BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner): Election Evening
Join with Mindful Aging friends on Election Eve for a special — and shorter supper and sangha: BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner). As per usual, we’ll meditate, supper together and enjoy lively conversation over Zoom as we use our well honed, mindfulness skil... Read more
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
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