New York Area News for Old Students

Special Events on Budda’s birthday – May 5, 2023

April 30, 2023

We 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

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Home-Based Group Sittings Start Again

February 4, 2023

New 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

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COVID-19 Related Updates

December 23, 2022

Note: These protocols are no longer in effect.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

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Health and Safety Protocols for the New York City Dhamma House

November 4, 2022

Preregistration 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

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Dr. Paul Fleischman Webinar – How to Find More Psychological Stability in an Unstable Time: The Role of Meditation

November 4, 2022

On 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,

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