meditation
Lanterns of Lovingkindness: Metta Meditation on the Eve of Returning Light
Hosted by InsightLA
Presented by InsightLA. Listing details drawn from the center's public schedule.
View all retreats from this centerTeacher Melissa McKay
InsightLA teacher specializing in metta and compassion practices.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
10:00 AM • 6 Hours
Los Angeles, CA
40 spots available
Practice details
- Host
- InsightLA
- Format
- 6 Hours
Reserve your place
- December 19, 2026
- 10:00 AM
- Benedict Canyon Retreat House
You'll be redirected to InsightLA to complete your booking.
About this retreat
An invitation to come home to yourself.
A solstice-season metta daylong, offering lovingkindness practice as the light begins to return.
Why this retreat
The highest level of care, presence and craft.
Vetted Sanctuary
Held in a carefully chosen space designed to support nervous-system rest.
Expert Facilitation
Guided by a teacher with years of dedicated practice and training.
Intimate Group
Small cohort so every voice and body is held and seen.
Whole-Day Reset
A complete arc — arrive scattered, leave reoriented to what matters.
What you'll experience
A day shaped with intention.
Chapter 01
18-acre canyon property
A grounded session of 18-acre canyon property woven into the wider arc of the day.
Chapter 02
Walking trails
A grounded session of walking trails woven into the wider arc of the day.
Chapter 03
Hybrid option
A grounded session of hybrid option woven into the wider arc of the day.
Where you'll be
Los Angeles, CA
Benedict Canyon, Beverly Hills
Benedict Canyon Retreat House
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