Practice & Study Groups

We offer meditation, study, and discussion programs both in-person and over Zoom video.  See below for specifics for each program

Vajra Vidya Portland is located at 159 State Street Church, 2nd floor, Portland, ME 04101.


Sunday meditation practice – in-person only – 9-10 am

Join us for an open sitting on Sunday mornings from 9-10 AM. Come and go at any time. Stay afterward for tea and conversation. All are welcome.  Questions? Contact Tracy at tracyd108@yahoo.com


Monday Hinayana/Mahayana Study Group – in-person & zoom – 6:30-8:00 pm

Our Monday night group studies Hinayana and Mahayana teachings. The meditation portion of each session includes chanting and shamatha and tonglen meditation, followed by a discussion of the reading.  If you have a regular practice of Buddhist meditation and would like to join us on Mondays, please contact Peter at pcomas12@gmail.com.


Wednesday Three-Yana Study Group – in-person & zoom – 6:30-8:00 pm

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.


Friday Morning Ngondro Group– in-person & zoom – 8-10 am

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.


Twice-monthly sunday Medicine Buddha Practice – zoom only – see below for times

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