Practicing Together

CAYA (Come As You Are) Learning Circle

Tuesdays 6-7:30pm MT

We are a group of friends who met and connected during a 12-week course, and we decided to go on practicing and learning together in our own Learning Circle. We meet every Tuesday via Zoom to deepen our knowledge of the dharma, to share, to support, to listen, and to practice meditation. We also take our knowledge into the world to ease all sentient beings from suffering.

If you are interested in joining our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “CAYA (Come As You Are)” Learning Circle.

Unbroken Learning Circle

Mondays 5:30-6:30pm MT

We are a group of friends who met and connected during a 6-week Meditation and Community course, and we decided to go on practicing and learning together in our own Learning Circle. We meet every Monday via Zoom to deepen our knowledge of the dharma, to share, to support, to listen, and to practice meditation. We also take our knowledge into the world to ease all sentient beings from suffering.

If you are interested in joining our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “Unbroken Learning Circle.”

AWE Thursday Circle

Thursdays 8:30-9:45am MT

We are participants in Namchak’s AWE program (Ancient Wisdom Engaged) that focuses on Vajrayana practice, personal leadership, and healthy community. We meet on a weekly basis to connect with each other about our meditation, the different practices we are working with in this program, and our lives. We are currently working with the practices of Shamata, Vipassana and Ngöndro. We are also working with our ‘sangha’ skills of impact tracking, partnering, and poesis.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in joining the AWE program, check out our webpage here for more information.

AWE Wednesday Circle

Wednesdays 6-7pm MT

We are participants in Namchak’s AWE program (Ancient Wisdom Engaged) that focuses on Vajrayana practice, personal leadership, and healthy community. We meet on a weekly basis to connect with each other about our meditation, the different practices we are working with in this program, and our lives. We are currently working with the practices of Shamata, Vipassana and Ngöndro. We are also working with our ‘sangha’ skills of impact tracking, partnering, and poesis.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in joining the AWE program, check out our webpage here for more information.

AWE Sunday Circle

Sundays 9-10:30am MT

We are participants in Namchak’s AWE program (Ancient Wisdom Engaged) that focuses on Vajrayana practice, personal leadership, and healthy community. We meet on a weekly basis to connect with each other about our meditation, the different practices we are working with in this program, and our lives. We are currently working with the practices of Shamata, Vipassana and Ngöndro. We are also working with our ‘sangha’ skills of impact tracking, partnering, and poesis.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in joining the AWE program, check out our webpage here for more information.

Walking the Path Cohorts 1&2

3rd Thursdays 4-5pm MT

We are participants in Namchak’s Walking the Path program (Cohorts 1&2) where we practice Shamata and Vipassana under the guidance of Khen Rinpoche. We come together once a month to discuss our practice, share our experiences, talk through any confusions we may have, and enjoy each other’s company.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in joining the Walking the Path program, check out our webpage here for more information.

Are We There Yet?

Tuesdays 7-8:30pm ET

Our Learning Circle formed after completing a Stepping Into Meditation and Community course with Namchak. We have stayed together since then, and we have a very sweet and intimate group. Each week we look forward to connecting with each other, supporting one another in our unique life journeys, and meditating together.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in starting or joining a Learning Circle, we would love to help! Please fill out this form.

Four Immeasurables Learning Circle

Tuesdays 7- 8:30pm MT

We are a group who formed in December of 2022 after a four-week course on the practices of the Four Immeasurables. We center our Circle around these practices of compassion, loving kindness, sympathetic joy, and equanmity and also work with and study other foundational Namchak practices and Buddhist dharma. Additionally, we incorporate elements of Engaged Buddhism into our Circle.

If you are interested in joining our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “Four Immeasurables” Learning Circle.

Walking the Path Learning Circle

Once a month on Sundays from 9-10am MT

This Learning Circle is open to those who are in the Walking the Path (of Calm Abiding and Profound Insight) program with Khen Rinpoche. This is a two-year program which brings a developmental and interactive approach to the way we practice meditation. We meet once a month to discuss any questions, curiosities, or insights around our practice.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in starting or joining a Learning Circle, we would love to help! Please fill out this form.

UMT Alumni Learning Circle

Once a month on Mondays from 6-7:30pm MT

This Circle formed after an Intro to Meditation course that was offered to UMT alumni through Namchak. Each month one of our members presents something–a book, a podcast, a technique–that we explore and discuss. We assign roles, read the Community Agreements, do check-ins, and always include at least one meditation.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in starting or joining a Learning Circle, we would love to help! Please fill out this form.

Women Warriors for Peace

Wednesdays 9-10:30am MT

We are a group of women who meet on a weekly basis to study the dharma and meditate together. We first connected during a 12-week Namchak “Connection Despite Distance” course, and we have been together as a Circle ever since. We have developed lovely connections with one another and very much enjoy our weekly Circles.

If you are interested in joining our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “Women Warriors for Peace” Learning Circle.

Mile High Meditators

Every other Saturday at 10am MT

The Mile High Meditators offer a safe, intimate and encouraging space for all those who seek greater compassion and Oneness through mindfulness. We seek to cultivate and honor first our own peace and divinity. We envision our inner light radiating out in communion and healing to all beings. We stand to transform suffering into joy, fear into love,  and conflict into peace.

If you are interested in joining our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “Mile High Meditators” Learning Circle.

Brownies are the Pathway to Peace

Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm ET.

We are an open group that nurtures secular mindfulness practice alongside the study of Buddhist tradition.
Our weekly sessions are structured in two segments: those whose time is limited, or who simply wish to meditate with the support of a sangha, join for the first half hour (or so) of each session; those who wish to deepen their understanding of the concepts of Buddhist teachings return for the second part of the session, for readings and discussion. All are equally welcome!

If you are interested in joining our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “Brownies Are the Pathway to Peace” Learning Circle.

Waves of Transition Learning Circle

Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm PT

We are a virtual group of individuals from around the US who meditate together and discuss the benefits of meditation and how it enriches our lives. From our own individual experiences, on the cushion and off, re: meditating, gratitude, and feelings of connectedness and how we can grow our intensity and clarity in each of these areas.

If you are interested in joining this Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference  “Waves of Transition” Learning Circle.

Temple University Learning Circle

Every other Wednesday at 8pm ET

Our Learning Circle is open to all Temple University students, regardless of experience level with meditation. We meet to connect, learn, experience, and reflect together. The general structure of our meetings begins with a check-in & intention-setting, followed by the review of content to learn from (readings, videos, recordings), partnering & discussion, meditation, and group reflection.

Our group focuses on learning and deepening meditation techniques & practices to relate them to real-life experiences, aiming to move the wisdom discussed into action to serve the lives of others (and ourselves)! We enjoy engaging in conversation centering around exploring ourselves, our ideas, and the practices, as well as the areas in which they might intersect.

If you are interested in joining our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “Temple University” Learning Circle.

Giving Shelter Learning Circle

Mondays 6pm PT

We are residents of Santa Clara County living under a Shelter-In-Place directive. We will revisit the time, day, and platform for meeting when the Shelter-In-Place directive ends.

Our Learning Circle is open to all Namchak students; however, we’d especially appreciate folks who live close enough to be able to meet in person at least once every quarter.

Our mission is to practice the Dharma together, create Sangha, and to support and encourage each other’s spiritual practice.

The structure of our gatherings are as follows: start with a check in, followed by an inspiring reading, then, a Namchak meditation. We end with another check in and then rotate roles (facilitator, chooser/reader of inspiring words, and time keeper) for the next meeting.

If you would like to join our Learning Circle, please fill out this form and reference “Giving Shelter” Learning Circle.

Meditation Without Borders

Every other Sunday morning at 9am MT

Meditation Without Borders is a virtual Learning Circle that meets for one hour to discuss how our meditation practice is helping us live a more mindful, compassionate, and loving life. We are from different countries and for some of us, English is not our first language.

This Learning Circle is currently accepting new members. If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this form and “Meditation Without Borders” Learning Circle.

Monday MoMangha

Mondays from 5:30-7pm MT

Our Monday MoMangha meets via Zoom video platform. The purpose of this circle is to build and sustain a supportive community of meditators to help us live more mindful, peaceful, connected, and compassionate lives. Our members’ locations range from Hawaii and California to New York, New Mexico and North Carolina! This circle is currently closed and not accepting new members.

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in starting or joining a Learning Circle, we would love to help! Please fill out this form.

Warriors of Love Learning Circle

Thursdays 5:30pm MT

Our Learning Circle formed after going through the 6 week Namchak Course “Connection Despite Distance: A Pathway for Coming Home.”

This Learning Circle is currently full. If you are interested in starting or joining a Learning Circle, we would love to help! Please fill out this form.