LocalCenterMany people find it enhances their practice to belong to a community of fellow practitioners. In cities around the world, Dharmakaya groups meet to meditate and study Buddhist teachings; often members have been personally inspired by Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche PhD.

Attendance is free and everyone is welcome to participate.

The details of local meetings are below, but please verify the time and location before attending.

Boston, Massachusetts
When:
Every Monday
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where:
100 Pembroke Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
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Contact:
John Henderson
617.543.5603
Details:
The group is open to all; it includes participants who are just beginning as well as more advanced practitioners. It usually chooses an area of focus for the hour, with both a short teaching and a meditation on the subject.
Catskills, New York
When:
Every Sunday
1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Where:
Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
191 Cragsmoor Road
Pine Bush, New York 12566
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Contact:
catskills@dharmakaya.org
845.203.1275
Details:
The group follows a curriculum designed by Trungrum Gyaltrul Rinpoche PhD and includes meditation followed by a discussion of Buddhist classics and various dharma-related topics. You can join for all or for any part of it you like.
Las Vegas, Nevada
When:
Every Saturday and every Monday
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Where:
Silverado Ranch area
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Contact:
Peter Shankland
702.883.6706
Details:
The group practice centers on a recitation dedicated to Avalokiteshavara (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) and includes personal discussions and reflections on Buddhist texts.
Miami, Florida
When:
Tuesday
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where:
541 N.E. 110th Terrance
Miami, Fl 33161
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Contact:
Ismael Gavidia
786.319.7182
miami@dharmakaya.org
Details:
The group practice centers on an Avalokiteshavara recitation, and includes personal discussions and reflections on Buddhist texts.
San Francisco, California
When:
Every Sunday
10:30 – 11:30 am
Where:
Locations alternate between Palo Alto and El Cerritos.
Please call to confirm the location.
Contact:
Manee
650.843.0393
Karma
415.694.3482
sanfrancisco@dharmakaya.org
Details:
Sessions begin with the discussion of the Dhammapada text followed by Shamatha meditation and ritual meditation of Avalokiteshvara.
Seattle, Washington
When:
Every Sunday
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where:
Seattle School of Aikido
3422 NE 55th St
Seattle, WA 98105
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Contact:
Helmut Floss
206.554.1605
Details:
Meetings consist of study of Buddhist texts, calm-abiding meditation and deep meditation practice.
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