Save the date for this in person evening at New York Insight with Celeste, with an option to join online. There will be time for a guided meditation and Dharma talk along with some mindful inquiry, time for questions and small group sharing, Registration will open soon!

Email registration@nyimc.org for more information about this event in the meantime or visit NYIMC.ORG

How do we sustain our practice in overwhelming times? Most of us struggle to find the balance between applying too little effort and striving too much in our meditation and Dharma practice. We may go through phases of feeling deeply connected and committed, only to become discouraged or pulled away by life’s challenges. At other times, we may feel inspired and enthusiastic about practice but unsure how to channel that energy effectively.

What’s needed is a kind of balanced determination. The Buddha’s teachings on wise effort and the cultivation of vīriya—the courageous energy needed to stay present and continue practicing—offer powerful support. This wholehearted effort is strengthened when paired with saddhā, or trust and confidence in the path, which grows as we give ourselves wholeheartedly to practice. Together, vīriya and saddhā can sustain us as we move toward greater freedom, helping us meet the challenges of today’s world with clarity and resilience.

In this two-hour evening gathering, we will create a quiet refuge to explore these essential qualities and cultivate kind attention to the body and heart. The evening will include:

• Guided Meditation

• A Dharma talk on the theme

• Time for mindful inquiry, discussion, and Q&A