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
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 Sangha group will resume meeting in-person in mid-July.
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
Wonderwell Local Sangha Meditation Group
The Meditation Hall at Wonderwell is reopening on a limited basis in July, and the local sangha will resume holding meditation sessions each week. At first, building access will be limited to the meditation hall, the front hallway and bathroom, and the south porch. No dining room access (yet), so no food or snacks please. Closed beverage containers only in the meditation hall.
Meeting Status:
We are resuming in-person meetings at Wonderwell starting July 15.
Day/Time:
Evening Group Sessions: Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm (starting July 15). A light structure with time for discussion and sangha sharing.
Morning Open Drop-in Sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 – 10:00 am (starting July 19). No structure. Arrive/depart anytime, quietly and in Noble Silence.
Meeting Location: Wonderwell Mountain Refuge
Address: 253 Philbrick Hill Road, Springfield, NH 03284
Other Practice Groups
Brooksville, ME
Natural Meditation Practice Group
At our weekly sessions, we explore meditation practices based on the Dzogchen and Mahamudra traditions that evoke the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and natural awareness. Our sessions are open to all. No prior experience with meditation or Buddhism is necessary.
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
Concord or Springfield, New Hampshire
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 at 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
Northampton, Massachusetts Sangha
We offer guided meditation and discussion of practices of innate compassion and natural awareness, adapted from Tibetan Buddhism but accessible to anyone of any spiritual background (or none at all). Experienced practitioners as well as beginners are welcome. Teachers are affiliated with Natural Dharma Fellowship and Foundation for Active Compassion.
We are currently not meeting until further notice.
Currently not meeting.
Bob Morrison
bob@naturaldharma.org
Windhorse
211 North St, Suite #1, Northampton, MA 01060
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
