The Sunday Sit
These are the recordings of the guided meditations and dharma talks from the InsightLA Long Beach sit group. Long Beach has been a satellite sangha of InsightLA. Our group meets at the Sacred Roots Holistic Healing Center on Sundays. The sangha is dedicated to deepening its spiritual practice with ongoing classes, retreats, and workshops. We also plan community events, including movie nights, summer BBQ’s, field trips, and hikes. Sits are guided by experienced InsightLA teachers: Wendy Block, Cayce Howe, Rosamaria Segura, JD Lloyd, Brad Gibson and David Le. In addition, guest teachers visit year round. Everyone is welcome!
These are the recordings of the guided meditations and dharma talks from the InsightLA Long Beach sit group. Long Beach has been a satellite sangha of InsightLA. Our group meets at the Sacred Roots Holistic Healing Center on Sundays. The sangha is dedicated to deepening its spiritual practice with ongoing classes, retreats, and workshops. We also plan community events, including movie nights, summer BBQ’s, field trips, and hikes. Sits are guided by experienced InsightLA teachers: Wendy Block, Cayce Howe, Rosamaria Segura, JD Lloyd, Brad Gibson and David Le. In addition, guest teachers visit year round. Everyone is welcome!
Episodes

Dec 3, 2025
Radical Acceptance with Brad Gibson
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
58 min
Recorded on 11/30/25 at Sacred Roots in Long Beach.
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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PASSCODE IS 257836

Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
1hr 40 min
Recorded on 10/19/25 at Sacred Roots in Long Beach. Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes is a meditation with some guidance with a Dharma talk following. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Sep 8, 2025
Love is a Battlefield with Franz Manfredi
Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
1hr 42 sec
A battle rages in the heart of every person. This battlefield of our heart is the source of all the battlefields in the world. A discussion of the 4 Immeasurables and their enemies, near and far.Amazed and inspired by the depth and beautiful diversity of the Dharma, Franz studies under the expert guidance of Jokai Blackwell Roshi (Soto Zen) and Dzogchen master James Low. Franz teaches weekly classes and retreats at Long Beach Meditation.Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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Call 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Aug 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
1hr 41 min
Recorded at Sacred Roots in Long Beach, Ca on 8/24/25. This episode begins with an extended guided meditation followed by a journaling workshop. Please enjoy and be well.
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
To join by Zoom by phone:
Call 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
56 min
Recorded at Sacred Roots in Long Beach, CA on 8/10/25
Additional resource mentioned in this talk-
Vajriana for a modern life video
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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Call 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
57 min
Recorded on 8/3/25 at Sacred Roots Holistic Healing in Long Beach, Ca.
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
1hr 1 min
Recorded on 7/20/25 at Sacred Roots in Long Beach.
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
59 min
Recorded at Sacred Roots in Long Beach, Ca. on 6/29/25
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
52 min
Recorded on 6/8/25
Amazed and inspired by the depth and beautiful diversity of the Dharma, Franz studies under the expert guidance of Jokai Blackwell Roshi (Soto Zen) and Dzogchen master James Low. Franz teaches weekly classes and retreats at Long Beach Meditation.Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
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Call 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836

Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
59 min
Sunday Sit is 10:00 am - 11:30 am. The first 30 minutes will be a meditation with some guidance. Then there will be a talk and possibly a discussion. It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.It is a full hybrid option with participation fully both in person and on Zoom.
To join by Zoom with video, click on the link:
https://zoom.us/j/705525737?pwd=RXV6MUhZRm1rUFRaM3hvZWoyNjB0Zz09
PASSCODE IS 257836
To join by Zoom by phone:
Call 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 705 525 737
PASSCODE IS 257836




