Margha
Vajrayana
In the practices of Vajrayana, we welcome our difficult thoughts, emotions, and physical reality as the fodder for awakening.
Ecosattva
Ecosattva Council is a process of reflection, reckoning, and listening for collective wisdom around various issues.
Dharma Dialogues
“Confronting Race and Injustice”
A year-long interview series of monthly conversations inquiring into Buddhist care and community across difference.
Natural Dharma Fellowship
Practice Groups
Most practice groups have not returned to in-person meetings at this time. Some groups are meeting online.
The Wonderwell local group is meeting in-person on Thursday evenings.
Please see below for information about each practice group (organized by onsite location). Feel free to use the contact email provided for each group to get more up-to-date information.
Cambridge Sangha
The Natural Meditation Practice Group (of the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions) supports the ongoing deepening of students in the four aspects of natural meditation: one-pointedness, simplicity, one-taste, and non-meditation. These guided meditations, Q and A, and discussions offer an opportunity for students to find connection and support for their ongoing natural meditation.
Day/Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Meeting Location: Virtual meetings on Zoom until further notice. Please see Schedule for upcoming Tuesday Night Meditations and to get Zoom link.
For more information: Terri: info@naturaldharma.org
Address: Cambridge Friends Meeting House, Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA
Bardo Practice Group
BARDO PRACTICE SCHEDULE – EVERY THURSDAY
Time alternates between 8:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
This group meets on Zoom.
Please Note: All times are Eastern time zone.
April 2023
8:00 AM | NOON |
| Apr 06 Apr 20 | Apr 13 Apr 27 |
May 2023
8:00 AM | NOON |
| May 04 May 18 | May 11 May 25 |
June 2023
8:00 AM | NOON |
| Jun 01 Jun 15 Jun 29 | Jun 08 Jun 22 |
| Jun 08 | noon |
| Jun 22 | noon |
July 2023
8:00 AM | NOON |
| Jul 13 Jul 27 | Jul 06 Jul 20 |
| Jun 08 | noon |
| Jun 22 | noon |
In 2021, several beloved members of our NDF community passed away. Close friends of the deceased organized bardo practices on their behalf. Many participants expressed that these group practices were deeply moving, supportive, and rich with Dharma teachings on life, impermanence, and death, and expressed a desire to continue these practices on a regular basis.
In this spirit, we offer a weekly online Bardo/Death Practice Group and we are considering adding a Prayer Circle Group. The bardo sessions are 30 minutes long with the invitation to stay for an optional 15 minutes at the end for silent meditation.
NOTE: This group is focused on general bardo practice, and is not a 49-day practice for specific individuals. However, there will be an opportunity to honor individuals during each session.
Registration: Email us to receive Zoom details
For more information: ndfzoombardo@gmail.com
Email List: If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this practice, please fill out this Google Form.
Wonderwell Local Meditation Group
Meditation sessions are now taking place most Thursdays (see schedule below) in the Meditation Hall at Wonderwell. We do not meet however when there is a residential retreat taking place at Wonderwell, so please do check the monthly schedule.
Sessions with NDF Teachers (a guided meditation, dharma talk, Q&A) alternate with with peer-led sessions (silent 45 minute meditation, followed by time for conversation and connection). Please join us!
Meeting Status: In-person
Day/Time: Most Thursday Evenings: 6:00–7:30 pm
June 1: No session; retreat taking place at Wonderwell
June 8: with David Bayer
June 15: No session; retreat taking place at Wonderwell
June 22: with Kathe McKenna
June 29: No session; retreat taking place at Wonderwell
Meeting Location: Wonderwell Mountain Refuge
Address: 253 Philbrick Hill Road, Springfield, NH 03284
For more information and to be added to local mailing list: coleman.judith@comcast.net
Other Practice Groups
ONLINE
Awakening Heart
Practice Community
Watertown, MA — Our community engages in practices that support awakening and compassionate action in the world. We are grounded in Buddhist and other wisdom traditions, inspired by the teachings of Lama John Makransky, Lama Willa Baker, Rupert Spira, and other teachers. Our community welcomes those beginning to explore contemplative practice and experienced meditators. People of all faith traditions, as well as those who do not identify with any faith, are invited to join us.
We are currently meeting online.
- Saturdays at 10 am EST
- Mondays at 7:30 pm EST
- Wednesdays at 7 pm EST
Ilona O’Connor
accounts@awakeningheartpracticecommunity.org
ONLINE
Bhumisparsha
Online Only — Natural Dharma Fellowship is thrilled to co-sponsor with Bhumisparsha a monthly Chenrezig practice group led by Lama Rod Owens. Bhumisparsha is a spiritual community co-founded by Lama Rod and Lama Justin von Budjoss whose mission is to make Tantric Buddhism more accessible to North American practitioners and to connect spiritual practice with social change.
We are currently meeting online.
CHECK THE NDF SCHEDULE PAGE FOR UPCOMING DATES
info@bhumisparsha.org
See www.bhumisparsha.org. for more details.
ONLINE
Granite State Sangha
Concord, NH — We are a small, friendly, dedicated group of meditation practitioners located in Concord, New Hampshire. Meditation practice is led by an experienced meditation instructor or practice leader, and is followed by a CD teaching and discussion. Lama Rod Owens and other teachers/Lamas join us once a month to lead meditation and teach. There is always time for questions, comments and discussion.
We are currently meeting online.
See granitestatesangha.com for more details on location in Concord or Springfield, NH
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Great Pond Sangha @ North Parish
North Andover, MA — We practice primarily in the Natural Awareness (Dzogchen, Mahamudra) and Mahayana traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Beginners and Newcomers are welcome. Weekly sittings are “drop-in” and free of charge.
Founded in 2004, we serve the Merrimack Valley and Essex County communities and are affiliated with North Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
For zoom links and more detailed info, join our Google Group or contact greatpondsangha@gmail.com
We are currently meeting online and in-person. See “Day/Time” tab for details.
Monday Tara Practices 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
- All Mondays – Zoom Only
Wednesday Guided Meditation in the Natural Awareness Tradition 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Guided meditation, discussion, dharma talk or reflections, practice instruction, Q&A, led by various teachers & practice leaders. [see schedule below]
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays – Hybrid (in-person at North Parish in North Andover, MA and on Zoom)
- 2nd, 4th, 5th Wednesdays – Zoom only
Fridays Sitting and Walking meditation (mostly silent) 8:30 – 9:15 pm
Peer-led. Melinda and Ann are the morning meditation Dakinis who make this all happen.
- 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays – Zoom only
- 2nd and 4th Fridays – Hybrid (in-person at North Parish in North Andover, MA and on Zoom)
- **Note that the Friday after Thanksgiving will be Zoom only!
Monday Tara Practices 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
- All Mondays – Zoom only
Wednesday Guided Meditation in the Natural Awareness Tradition 7:30 – 9:00 PM
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays – Hybrid (in-person at North Parish in North Andover, MA and on Zoom)
- 2nd, 4th, 5th Wednesdays – Zoom only
Fridays Sitting and Walking meditation (mostly silent)
- 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays – Zoom only
- 2nd and 4th Fridays – Hybrid (in-person at North Parish in North Andover, MA and on Zoom)
Please use contact information below to get a link for the meeting.
For Zoom links, info about other activities, and weekly news, please join our Google Group Mailing List
Mark Lemire or Susan Malloy
greatpondsangha@gmail.com
Laura Howell
Spiritual Director
LHowell108@gmail.com
For more resources and information, visit the website – Great Pond Sangha @ North Andover Parish Church
ONLINE
Natural Meditation Practice Group
Brooksville, ME — This Natural Meditation Practice Group is based on traditional practice techniques of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. We offer guided meditation and discussion as support for our personal development of Natural Awareness, Compassion, and Love. All are welcome on a drop-in basis. No prior meditation experience is required.
We are currently meeting online.
Thursdays at 6:00 PM
Philip Osgood
info.philiposgood@gmail.com
207-326-4047
Sheila Moir
sheila.moir108@gmail.com
207-326-4279
Reversing Falls Sanctuary
818 Bagaduce Road, Brooksville, ME
ONLINE
Philadelphia Natural Dharma Practice Group
Philadelphia, PA —We practice in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of natural awareness, including supportive practices to develop mental stability and cultivate compassion. We host NDF teachers, including Lama Willa Miller and Brendan Kennedy to offer weekend workshops to the Philadelphia community, and organize practice days for the sangha. All are welcome, including beginners.
We are currently meeting online.
Sundays at 4:00 PM, Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Gina Michaels
philadelphia@naturaldharma.org
267-303-1354
We meet at sangha members’ homes in Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd.
ONLINE
Portland Maine Natural Meditation Practice Group
Portland, ME —This Natural Meditation Practice Group is based on traditional practice techniques of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. We offer guided meditation and discussion as support for our personal development of Natural Awareness, Compassion, and Love. All are welcome on a drop-in basis. No prior meditation experience is required.
We are currently meeting online.
Jane Burdick
janeburd72@gmail.com
25 Middle Street, Portland, Maine
