New York Insight Meditation Center

It’s hard to concentrate. Especially these days in our "always on" world.

Often we sit down to meditate, and within seconds our mind is pulled away by thoughts, sensations, or emotions.

Without a clear way to work with distraction, this pattern can become frustrating and discouraging. Instead of building confidence and clarity, practice starts to feel like a constant battle you’re losing.

In this daylong retreat on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, with longtime meditation teacher Toby Sola, you’ll learn a simple, powerful “concentration algorithm” that turns distraction into the path of practice itself. Rather than fighting distractions, you’ll systematically use them as your next object of focus. Over time, this builds both stability and insight.

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In-Person and Online: The Concentration Algorithm - Turning Distraction into Practice - New York Insight Meditation Center In-Person and Online: The Concentration Algorithm - Turning Distraction into Practice with Toby Sola Saturday, July 18th, 2026 | 10:00am - 5:00pm

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

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

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