Meditation and Study Practices

Below is an overview of our current programs.
Vajra Vidya Portland is located at 159 State Street Church, 2nd floor, Portland, ME 04101.


Sunday open meditation practice, 9-10 a.m.
Join an open sitting, includes chanting and meditation. This is a wonderful introduction to sitting meditation, followed by tea and conversation. Questions? Contact Tracy at tracyd108@yahoo.com.

Monday Study Group, also on Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m.
This ongoing group, appropriate for beginners, studies Hinayana and Mahayana teachings. The meditation portion of each session includes chanting, shamatha sitting meditation, and tonglen (compassion) practice followed by a discussion of the current reading. Questions? Email Peter at pcomas12@gmail.com.

Wednesday Three-Yana Study Group, also on Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m.
This group is for all who have taken refuge and attended the Monday night Hinayana-Mahayana group for one year or those with established Vajrayana practices. Please note that the Wednesday study group will be on hiatus during the summer months of June, July, and August. It will resume in September. For more information, contact Jan at piribeckj@gmail.com.

Twice Monthly Medicine Buddha Practice, only on Zoom
Vajra Vidya offers Medicine Buddha practices on Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. and on the third Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. All are invited. Contact Kay at kay.sullivan@maine.edu or Donna at donnachamoff53@gmail.com for more information.

Friday Ngondro Practice, also on Zoom, 8-10 a.m.
This group meets Fridays in person and on Zoom, and it also hosts a monthly book study group. New practitioners are welcome. Contact Kathleen at tassabee@gmail.com for practice group information and Steve at jinlap@gmail.com for book group information.

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