New York Area News for Old Students
Special Events on Budda’s birthday – May 5, 2023
April 30, 2023We are very happy to announce two special virtual events this coming weekend: Friday, May 5: To honor Buddha Purnima— the full moon day that commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.6-7 pm: Virtual Group Sitting 7-8:30 pm: Video presentation of a live panel discussion, held in 2021, in which a group of senior Vipassana Teachers
COVID Protocols Lifted for NYC Dhamma House
February 17, 2023With the impending end of the U.S. public health emergency, and the lifting of mandatory mask mandates in New York State, effective immediately, proof of vaccination is no longer required to attend events at NYC Dhamma House. Wearing a mask is optional. Protocols may change, as needed, as conditions change. Annica! We will continue to
Home-Based Group Sittings Start Again
February 4, 2023New York Vipassana Association has restarted its home-based Group Sittings program! Group sittings represent valuable opportunities for old students to strengthen their practice of Vipassana meditation. By sitting with fellow students who are following the same technique, you can meditate more seriously and gain support, which will help you keep practicing on your own. You
COVID-19 Related Updates
December 23, 2022Note: These protocols are no longer in effect. New York City Dhamma House: See the NYC Dhamma House Health Related Protocols. Residential Courses at Sharpe Reservation, Fishkill, New York: See the Covid19 Protocols for Residential Courses at Sharpe Reservation, Fishkill, New York. New York area updates will be posted on ny.us.dhamma.org. We encourage you
Health and Safety Protocols for the New York City Dhamma House
November 4, 2022Preregistration Required Access to the Dhamma House is for old students, by preregistration only. For Group Sittings, sign up via Eventbrite. For 1-Day Courses, sign up via NYVA Schedule Page. For Dhamma Service Days, sign up via NYVA Schedule Page. Health Protocols Covid-19 Vaccinations are not required at this location, at this time. Masks are
Dr. Paul Fleischman Webinar – How to Find More Psychological Stability in an Unstable Time: The Role of Meditation
November 4, 2022On Thursday, Nov 10, at 4 pm EST, Dr. Paul Fleischman will give a Webinar titled “How to Find More Psychological Stability in an Unstable Time: The Role of Meditation.” This talk is open to both old and new students. We all live under pressure to meld our thoughts into those of larger groups: political,
Two One-Day AT Led Courses Planned for September 24, 2022
September 15, 2022New York Vipassana Association has two one-day courses coming up on September 24, 2022. One course will take place from 9:00am – 4:00pm at the NYC Dhamma House in Manhattan. The other course will take place at a private residence in Livingston, New Jersey from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Both courses will be conducted by Assistant
Servers Needed for June 8-19th 10-day Course in Fishkill, NY
June 2, 2022Servers are needed for the Vipassana 10-day course from Wednesday June 8th to Sunday June 19th, in Fishkill NY. Apply to serve Wednesday June 8th to Sunday June 19th. Servers are also needed for: Day 0 service to launch the course, Wednesday, June 8th, 8am-8pm (20 people) Course site dismantling, Sunday, June 19th, 8:30am –
Set-Up Weekend, May 21-22nd, 2022, Fishkill, NY
May 18, 2022Join us on May 21-22 for a weekend of serving and meditating together, 70 miles north of New York City, at Sharpe Reservation, in Fishkill, NY. The NYVA Course Committee is looking for servers to help transform this children’s camp site into a temporary meditation center where we will hold two 10-day courses between May
Covid19 Protocols for Residential Courses at Sharpe Reservation, Fishkill, New York
April 11, 2022[NOTE: these protocols were in effect for the May, 2022 courses in Fishkill, NY. It has not been determined which health protocols will be in effect for the 2023+ courses] During this pandemic period we have been happy to be able to continue offering 10-day residential meditation courses, although for a smaller number of students