Guiding Teacher at Community Meditation Center

The Community Meditation Center is located on Manhattan’s vibrant Upper West Side. With a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, in the company of a welcoming community, CMC offers instruction and practice in Vipassana (Insight) meditation and in-depth explorations into the teachings of the Buddha. Some of the world’s most renowned teachers comprise the CMC faculty and inspire the development of greater compassion, lovingkindness, wisdom, generosity, and equanimity. CMC exists for all who seek a more meaningful and joyful life.

Please feel invited to join online on Sundays and Wednesdays

Online classes at New York Insight

Insight Dialogue Sangha at New York Insight Meditation Center Online Second & Fourth Wednesday of Every Month | 8:00-9:30am ET

Back to Basics at New York Insight Meditation Center Online Fridays | 9:00-10:30am ET

Online Lessen in het Nederlands

Verdiepingsreeks: Een leven gericht op ontwaken: met Bart & Joost van den Heuvel Rijnders | gesponsord door 30NOW

Live Cursus Back to Basics - 4 dinsdagen in November van 19:30-20:30 | gesponsord door 30NOW

Residential Retreats

Insight Meditation Retreat with DaRa Williams, Nakawe Cuebas, Chia-Ti Chiu and Bart February 04 - February 10, 2022 in Barre MA | sponsored by IMS

Insight Dialogue Retreat with Peace Twesigye, Janet Surrey and Bart Feb 25, 2022 - Mar 02, 2022 in Barre MA | sponsored by BCBS

Private Trainings

Bart offers training for organizations, groups and individuals in mindfulness and Insight Dialogue. He specializes in making mindfulness practice accessible and down-to-earth, as well as supporting educators who are working with teens and adolescents. Clients and associate organizations include:

  • The Lineage Project

  • Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

  • The Insight Meditation Society

  • Spirit Rock Meditation Center

  • Mindful Schools

  • Tricycle Magazine

  • CUNY (City University of New York)

  • Chase Bank

  • Silicon Valley Bank

  • Equinox Fitness

  • Google

To inquire about a private event or training, please email Bart.