Practice
Our Groups
Insight San Diego hosts a number of meditation and study groups. These groups are peer-led, meaning they are facilitated and organized by laypersons. The facilitator and group members collaboratively select study topics and work on other aspects of the group’s activities.
Groups are meeting virtually and some have in-person options. Refer to the individual group’s page for meeting information. Also, for in-person meetings, see our our COVID policy.
Sitting/Study Groups
North County Coastal, San Diego
The North County Coastal sitting group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Central San Diego
The Central San Diego sitting group meets weekly on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:30 am, with an optional group meditation beginning at 9:30 am. The meeting will formally begin at 10:00 am with group introductions and check-in followed by a dharma talk and group sharing.
Right Action Study Group
The Right Action Study Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 pm. Metings begin with a review of the reading, followed by a quick check in, and group discussion
Daily Life Practice Group
Leinchi Tran leads the Daily Life practice Group. The group explores Vipassana meditation in the practice style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Sayadaw’s approach is free from rigid forms, influenced by his previous life as a layperson and his interest in adaptable practice. His style emphasizes a relaxed, gentle attitude that supports practice throughout the day.
Dharma Book Club
The Dharma Book Club meets to discuss books about our practice. The peer-led meetings meest every two months on Tuesday evenings from 7–8:30 pm
Affinity Group
Black, Indiginous, and People of Color
Central San Diego
The BIPOC Affinity Group is a gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners. Our purpose is to deepen our practice and explore the teaching of Dharma together in an inclusive and safe environment that embraces and celebrates our diverse voices and shared experiences, cultivating a sense of belonging, validation, and togetherness.
Affinity Group
Greeting The Heavenly Messengers
Online
It is common for us to live our lives as if things will stay pretty much as they are. Facing the reality of the inevitability of death, and the strong probability of illness and the effects of aging, takes willingness and courage. This Affinity Group of spiritual friends can help us prepare for these aspects of our lives and learn to accept them.