Buddhist Insights

Buddhist Insights Buddhist Insights - Connecting people with monastics Buddhist Insights is a non-profit organization connecting people with monastics.

We offer meditation retreats, classes and workshops without a price-tag and run entirely on Dana - generosity.

01/08/2026

Join us for live Dhamma Teachings by going to the live tab at Empty Cloud Monastery. Dhamma Teachings are live Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00am and 7:30 pm.
Sutta Reference: https://suttacentral.net/mn119/en/sujato compared to āgama version: https://suttacentral.net/ma81/en/patton

Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to continue these offerings to lay followers. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

01/07/2026

Join us for live Dhamma Teachings by going to the live tab at Empty Cloud Monastery. Dhamma Teachings are live Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00am and 7:30 pm.
Sutta Reference: https://suttacentral.net/iti92/en/sujato
https://suttacentral.net/sn22.82/en/sujato

Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to continue these offerings to lay followers. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

You can contact Sāmaṇera Nipako here: https://santindriyocanipako.bearblog.dev/
https://www.youtube.com/

01/04/2026

You can start anew with every breath, not just New Year

01/03/2026

Replace resolutions with intention: Sammasangkappa

01/02/2026

Renunciation is gaining joy, not loss

01/02/2026

Monk Chat: Ask your Dhamma questions to the sangha LIVE. Join Monk Chat every Friday morning at 8:00am EST. Just go to Empty Cloud’s Youtube channel and click on the “Live” tab.

Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to offer these teachings. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

01/01/2026

The power of a wise, compassionate moral teacher

01/01/2026

Most resolutions are born from a feeling of "not being enough," leading to a cycle of craving and disappointment. In this Dhamma talk, we explore a more peaceful and sustainable alternative: Samma Sankappa (Right Intention).

01/01/2026

Join us for live Dhamma Teachings by going to the live tab at Empty Cloud Monastery. Dhamma Teachings are live Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00am and 7:30 pm.
Sutta Reference: (https://suttacentral.net/sn35.243/en/sujato
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Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to continue these offerings to lay followers. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

12/31/2025

Does bowing to the Sangha generate good kamma?

12/31/2025

Join us for live Dhamma Teachings by going to the live tab at Empty Cloud Monastery. Dhamma Teachings are live Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00am and 7:30 pm.
Sutta Reference: https://suttacentral.net/an3.16/en/sujato

Buddhist Insights is funded by the generosity of the lay followers. If you are able to give, it benefits the sangha by providing them with food, shelter, and medicine. Your support contributes to the monk’s ability to continue these offerings to lay followers. To make a donation: https://buddhistinsights.org/donate/

To learn more about Buddhist Insights: https://linktr.ee/buddhistinsights

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29 Ridgeway Avenue
West Orange, NJ
07052

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
Thursday 5pm - 6pm
Friday 5pm - 6pm
Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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