New York Insight Meditation Center

06/03/2026

The Four Noble Truths are the core foundation of Buddhism, offering profound insights into the very nature of human existence.

During this evening program on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, renowned teacher Lama Aria Drolma will guide us through the Four Noble Truths, showing how we can use them as a roadmap to navigate life’s challenges.

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In-Person and Online: Four Noble Truths and Living Life with Purpose with Lama Aria Drolma Thursday, June 25th, 2026 | 6:30pm -

06/03/2026

If you're curious about or interested in taking a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course, we invite you to join Instructor Jon Aaron for an upcoming FREE online MBSR session on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm.

In this session, we will explore mindfulness practices that are accessible to individuals of any background and experience level. It will also offer insight into reclaiming control over one's well-being, cultivating resilience, and embracing a life of mindful presence.

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Online: Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation with Jon Aaron Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET In this free

05/29/2026

New York Insight is pleased to welcome internationally renowned Tibetan Buddhist artist and teacher Carmen Mensink for a rare in-person workshop on thangka painting, the traditional Tibetan Buddhist art of painting Buddhas, mandalas, and sacred images according to precise symbolic proportions.

On Thursday, June 11th, she will guide participants in drawing the mudras of Green Tara and White Tara according to the traditional methods of Tibetan thangka painting.

Mudras are graceful hand gestures used in Buddhist art and practice, each carrying its own meaning. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the mudras of Green Tara, associated with active compassion, and White Tara, associated with longevity.

The afternoon will begin with a lecture on Tara’s various depictions and their meaning. Then Carmen will guide you step by step in drawing them using the traditional grids and proportions passed down through her lineage for centuries.

Because Carmen is only in the United States once every couple of years, this is a special opportunity to learn from her directly.

No drawing experience is needed. This workshop is open to beginners, and all materials are included.

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In-Person: Tibetan Buddhist Art Class - Drawing the Mudras of Green Tara and White Tara with Carmen Mensink Thursday, June 11th, 2026

05/25/2026

Join us for a special daylong community event featuring healthy food, panel discussions, bodywork sessions, and vendors offering holistic and health-supportive items. 

Throughout the day on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 10:00am - 4:30pm ET, enjoy a rich program of talks and discussions focused on wellness, including supportive offerings for mental health awareness and care.

Tickets at nyimc.org

05/25/2026

Buddhist insights flowed into Chinese poetry, giving voice to equanimity and quiet joy. What do these ancient poems offer us today? What kind of life leads to contentment?

Join meditation teacher Lin Wang Gordon on Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm ET, for an evening of exploration, meditation, discussion and letting insights arise.

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In-Person and Online: Mountains and Moonlight - Buddhist Wisdom in Classical Chinese Poetry with Lin Wang Gordon Friday, May 29th, 2026 |

05/19/2026

For many of us, a weeklong meditation retreat can feel totally out of reach. Between travel, food, lodging, and retreat fees, the cost can easily climb into the thousands.

New York Insight’s seven-day Urban Retreat was created to make deep retreat practice more accessible, without requiring you to leave the city or step away completely from daily life.

From Saturday, June 13th through Friday, June 19th, join New York Insight for our second annual weeklong non-residential retreat led by teachers Leslie Booker and Dalila Bothwell.

The full seven-day retreat is $298, with payment plans available, and a weekend-only option is available for $118.

We already have a great group of students already registered. We hope you can join us! Click below for more information and to reserve your spot.

In-Person and Online: Seven Day Urban Meditation Retreat A non-residential retreat in New York City with Leslie Booker and Dalila

05/19/2026

Step out of the noise and busy pace of New York City for a special evening bringing together guided meditation, sound, and hands-on creative practice as a way to slow down, let go, and be with your experience as it unfolds.

Feng shui, ikebana, and dharma teacher Anjie Cho will guide the evening, working with simple anchors like the breath, sound, and flowers as a focus for present moment awareness.

The evening also features a sound bath led by composer and musician Jeremiah Cymerman, offering a chance to rest, receive, and allow the body to settle.

Join us in-person on Friday evening, June 26th, 2026 at New York Insight Meditation Center for this special evening focusing on grounding and settling.

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In-Person: Petals in the Dark - An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala with Anjie Cho and Jeremiah Cymerman Friday, June 26th,

05/19/2026

Most of us would never speak to another person the way we speak to ourselves.

The Inner Critic can be relentless: comparing, second-guessing, replaying mistakes, and telling us stories about who we are that may not even be true.

Join New York Insight Meditation Teacher and psychotherapist Gary Singer on Thursday, July 16th, 2026 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET, for a 2-hour workshop on using mindfulness to investigate self-judgment and cultivate greater kindness toward yourself.

You’ll explore how to recognize difficult emotions, interrupt comparison, soften the voice of the Inner Critic, and relate to yourself with more compassion and honesty.

Open to experienced meditators and anyone brand new to meditation.

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In-Person and Online: Silencing Your Inner Critic - A Guide to Self-Compassion in Tough Times with Gary Singer Thursday, July 16th, 2026

05/18/2026

Step out of the noise and busy pace of New York City for a special evening bringing together guided meditation, sound, and hands-on creative practice as a way to slow down, let go, and be with your experience as it unfolds.

Feng shui, ikebana, and dharma teacher Anjie Cho will guide the evening, working with simple anchors like the breath, sound, and flowers as a focus for present moment awareness.

The evening also features a sound bath led by composer and musician Jeremiah Cymerman, offering a chance to rest, receive, and allow the body to settle.

Join us in-person on Friday evening, June 26th, 2026 at New York Insight Meditation Center for this special evening focusing on grounding and settling.

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In-Person: Petals in the Dark - An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala with Anjie Cho and Jeremiah Cymerman Friday, June 26th,

05/12/2026

Many of us struggle with racing thoughts, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or a lingering sense of disconnection.

Faced with these challenges, Buddhist teacher Fleet Maull developed Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM) Meditation, a path that can gently rewire your brain and restore balance through somatic presence and interoceptive awareness.

In this evening workshop on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, you'll learn how this practice can help you meet life with more presence, equanimity, and purpose.

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In-Person and Online: Regulate & Reconnect - Building a Resilient Nervous System with Fleet Maull Thursday, June 4th, 2026 | 6:30pm