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
“Ecosattvas in the Anthropocene”
A year-long interview series of monthly conversations on Buddhist responses to climate change.
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.
Meeting Status: We are currently meeting online.
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
SCHEDULE for July and August — Every Thursday
Time alternates between 8:00 AM and Noon (Eastern)
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 Noon | 8:00 PM |
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THURSDAY Sept 8 Sept 22 Oct 6 Oct 20 |
THURSDAY Sep 1 Sep 15 Sep 29 Oct 13 Oct 27 |
SUNDAY Oct 30 |
Bardo Practice Group
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 are offering a weekly online Bardo/Death Practice Group through August as a trial for continuing in the future, and we are considering adding a Prayer Circle Group.
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.
Day/Time: Thursdays at 8:00 AM + 12:00 PM (see schedule to the left)
Meeting Location: Online via Zoom
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). Attendees must be fully vaccinated (including booster), and masks are required inside the building. Please join us!
Meeting Status: In-person
Day/Time: most Thursday Evenings: 6:00–7:30 pm:
October 6: no session due to retreat taking place at Wonderwell
October 13: Silent Meditation and Conversation
October 20: with Kathe McKenna – Guided meditation, Dharma talk, Q&A
October 27: Silent Meditation and Conversation
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
Watertown, MA
Awakening Heart Practice Community
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
Concord or Springfield, NH
Granite State
Sangha
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
Great Pond Sangha @ North Parish
We practice primarily in the Natural Awareness (Dzogchen, Mahamudra) and Mahayana traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Weekly sittings are drop-in and free of charge. Newcomers welcome. Founded in 2004, we serve the Merrimack Valley and Essex County communities and are affiliated with North Parish Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
We are currently meeting online.
Wednesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 PM – Guided Meditation, Discussion, Dharma Talks, Guest Teachers, Q&A
Fridays from 8:30 – 9:15 AM – Silent Sitting & Walking Meditation
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
Brooksville, ME
Natural Meditation Practice Group
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
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Natural Dharma Practice Group
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.
Portland Maine Natural Meditation Practice Group
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
