InsightLA: Youngish Adults Practice Group

InsightLA Meditation Practice Group - Santa Monica/Online; Dhr. Seven, Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation) (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Interested in mindfulness meditation with a supportive hybrid in-person/online community of peer practitioners. Join us either by Zoom online or in-person at the Benedict Canyon Retreat House, within beautiful nature-rich environs. Share the collective wisdom related to sitting meditation practice.

**All weekly meetings beginning in January 2024 will be held Sundays from 7:00-830 pm PST. Attendees will have optional time for connection from 8:30-9:00 pm after the session finishes.**

Young-ish (in your 20s, 30s or 40s)?

What’s most alive in your practice? What are you struggling with? In a supportive group environment, we will meditate and explore practical application of the Buddhist wisdom tradition in daily life.

We’ll focus on the challenges you might be facing as a youngish adult, including:

• How to live the teachings of mindfulness and compassion in daily life, navigating transitions, relationships, and careers.

If you have a topic that you would like to bring more mindfulness to, bring it up in the group!

Who is this practice group for?

The Young-ish Practice Group is for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who would like to deepen their mindfulness practice and understanding of Buddhist psychology in community. All are welcome, regardless of previous mindfulness or meditation experience.

Intentions:

• Explore Buddhist psychology and mindfulness science to support practical integration in daily life. (There's no need to identify as a Buddhist because ALL are welcome).

• Foster ongoing development of inclusive community and supportive friendship among younger practitioners.

• Practice in support of the cultivation of wisdom and the alleviation of suffering for all beings, without exception.

Typical Group Activities/Format:

• Welcome and introductions

• 30-40 minute guided mindfulness meditation.

• Variety of Buddhist Dharma talks, exploration of mindfulness science, small group discussion, other experiential exercises.

Scheduled Teachers:

• March 17: Michael Karakashian

• March 24: Eileen Ybarra

• March 31: Lulu Toselli

Where is this event?

Santa Monica and online via Zoom. As weather permits, expect to be mostly outdoors.

For those attending in-person, find directions and accessibility information here.

Please consider carpooling as there is limited parking available (more info). Click Sign Up to the left for ride-share options.

> In keeping with the principles of the Dharma that underlie all InsightLA activities (primarily non-harming), we are requiring that all attendees be fully vaccinated in order to attend this in-person event. Masks are optional as all attendees are fully vaccinated. Attendance is limited to 30 to allow for social distancing.

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Donation Based

Although this is a donation-based class, registration is required. Suggested donation: $20. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so that others may attend in your place. Space is limited.

• SIGN UP: Youngish Adults (20s, 30s, 40s) Practice Group (insightla.org)