The downtown meditation community is comprised of individuals who come together to practice insight meditation, also known as mindfulness meditation. The programs, held for the most part in the downtown area of Manhattan, are led by Peter Doobinin and other teachers. These classes, courses, workshops and retreats offer an opportunity to learn and develop meditation practice. It is our vision to provide an environment where men and women are able to cultivate their ability to live mindfully, with ease and peace, within the context of contemporary urban life. In being part of a supportive community, a sangha, of likeminded individuals, we are able to more skillfully navigate the complex terrain of city life and share in the joy of living.

All who are interested are welcome to attend our programs and be part of the downtown meditation community. Please join us. We look forward to seeing you.

Insight meditation is a practice that enables us to awaken, to live in the present moment and develop a greater understanding of our relationship to our experience. Practicing insight meditation, we gradually learn to train the mind, to let go of anger and aversion, negativity, fear, stress, dissatisfaction. We learn, by coming to know intimately the present moment, to open the heart, to live with love, kindness, compassion, joy and serenity.