Online Meditation,
Study & Community
Attend our free group meditations and weekly classes to deepen your meditation practice and studies. Our meetings are open to all, and drop-ins are welcome!
JOIN Us Every Day
Daily Meditation Groups on Zoom
Morning Meditation
Every Day, 60 Minutes
9:00 - 9:15 AM ET: Zoom room opens
9:15 - 10:15 AM ET: Practice session. Opens with a guided start for sitting meditation and includes optional walking meditation and tonglen/compassion practice
10:15 AM ET: After practice, the room will stay open for brief social conversation
evening Meditation
Every Day, 30 Minutes
6:45 - 7:00 PM ET: Zoom room opens
7:00 - 7:30 PM ET: Practice session. Opens with a guided start for sitting meditation
7:30 PM ET: After practice, the room will stay open for brief social conversation
You may enter and leave at any time
If you are new to the group or would like meditation instruction, please join the morning group at 9:00 AM and request meditation instruction.
Weekly STUDY and Discussion on Zoom
Book STudy
Tuesdays, 7-9 PM ET
Join our ongoing series of weekly meetings where we study a section from the current reading. Group begins at 7:35 PM ET after the evening meditation is concluded
Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 7-9 PM ET
We will follow-up on the weekly class with an open discussion to reflect on our current practices, studies and experiences. Group begins at 7:35 PM ET after the evening meditation is concluded
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Free Resources
Meditation Instruction
If you’re new to meditation or our virtual community, founder John Baker provides a thorough overview of how we practice in the video below.
One-on-one meditation instruction is available during out daily morning meditation. Please join at 9 AM ET and request assistance
Previous Courses and Events
A Foundational Course on Hinayana: (2023) From the the Kagyü-Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Learn more
Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows: (2023); Online class and Ceremony via Zoom. Learn more
Hybrid Course on Lojong Slogans (2022). Taught by John Baker at the Boulder Shambhala Center and online. Learn more
Monthly Cultural Event: (2021-2022) Listen to recordings from our guest speakers. Learn more
In-person Meditation Retreat: (2022, 2025). Held at the Karmé Chöling Meditation Center, Barnet, Vermont and Online. Learn more