(Mostly Regular/Daily) Virtual Meditation Groups

As previously stated, fortunately or unfortunately, or both, or neither, Zoom services, studies groups, retreats and shorter practice periods are part of meditation practice for folks at this time.

There are benefits to both solo meditation and practicing with a group. In a way, we all basically both arrive on earth alone and leave alone, being separated from all we hold dear. Solo practice can allow not only coming to terms with this but also cultivating a contentedness informing skillful thought, speech and action while we’re here. Group practice allows for teachers, community, friends, honorings, external validation (if still helpful), and support for meditation practice and all associated with it and beyond.

A sort of twist to this, as a teacher once told me, just as you can tap into the benefits of being and practicing outdoors simply by tuning in to what that’s like while indoors, one can practice solo meditation as if they were in a group setting and vice versa.

Please share anything that needs updating and additional related resources (in the comments) as this post is not regularly maintained

Large Google Spreadsheet of Freely Offered Online Insight Meditation Groups including times, teachers, websites, and zoom/online links:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1prfYuXq3_4Tuu57cO2gS70z-2wnq79uTDV6h4daKgr4/htmlview

Sangha Live brings people together on a journey of awakening through online courses and live, weekly sessions anyone can join.

https://dharmahomies.com/meditation-groups

Via Dharma Gates:

This page is a constantly growing compendium of resources to support one’s practice primarily for those based in the United States. It is not comprehensive. Online Practice Communities:

Theravada / Vipassana:

Zen:

Meditation Resources for BIPOC:

Practice Grants:

Khyentse Foundation Individual Practice Grant

Awaken the World Drop-in Meditations:

SILENT MEDITATIONS EVERY DAY 8AM AND 8PM EST

No guidance is offered during our daily hour long silent meditations, just a start and end bell. The meetings offer a space for sitting in silence, listening to a recorded Awaken the World meditation, or any recording that best serves your practice. We do ask that you remain as still as possible and keep your audio muted. https://zoom.us/j/6131117777

GUIDED 30 MIN MEDITATIONS EVERY MONDAY 8PM EST

GUIDED 60 MIN MEDITATIONS SAT. FEB 13TH AND 27TH 8AM EST 2021

Four Noble Truths [Feb 8, 2023 Update: currently inactive]:

Please send us an email or a text for Zoom meeting ID.

Online Group Sit – once a month from 7:00am ~ 1:00pm (PST) | English @ Zoom

Online Dhamma Study: Buddhism – every Sunday at 9:00am | English @ Zoom

Online Dhamma Study: Paṭṭhāna – every other week on Sunday at 4:30pm | 華文 Only @ Zoom

Online Dhamma Study: Abhidhamma – every Thursday at 6:00pm | 華文 Only @ Zoom

RSVP/Inquiry @ Buddhas4NobleTruths@gmail.com | phone @ +1.626.524.4864 | Facebook: Cattari Ariya Saccani (Four Noble Truths)

Tuesdays Two Hour Whatsapp Sitting Group (I admin currently (as of Feb 8, 2023) primarily consisting of text reminders; contact me for invite)

Practice Groups in the Central US

Practice Groups in the Central US

Confluence Zen Center:

MORNING ZAZEN
Mondays/ Tuesdays/ Thursdays
6:20 a.m.- 7:00 a.m. (40 minute sitting meditation)
Followed by a short sutra service
Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to sitting

EVENING ZAZEN
Mondays
7:00 pm- 7:40 pm
Followed by a short sutra service

Rotating Sunday Practice Schedule

Insight Timer app and https://insighttimer.com/live especially at 10am and 8pm Central on Saturdays for Denny K Miu’s Mindful Exercises

Lists of Active Meditations from WeLoveMassMeditation.com

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Daily Sit:

With Bill & Susan Morgan

Monday-Friday: 10:30-11:15 AM EDT (Facilitated Sitting)

Saturday & Sunday: 10:30-11:00 AM EDT (Silent Meditation)

Click Here to Join the Sit

Enter the passcode: 108108

Hokyoji.org Morning Practice on Zoom:

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82548975341?pwd=eVVJR08vK0tldERvNUQ2cGs1dnV6Zz09

Schedule

6:30 zazen

7:05 kinhin

7:15 zazen

7:40 service

7:45 brief check-in

Join at any time (all times CST)

Daily, on demand, and meditation retreats from Spirit Rock and Insight Meditation Society (IMS)

Sharing additional resources in the comments is welcome and encouraged