This page describes groups, classes, talks, and other gatherings. A shortened pdf can be found here.
Easing Awake Sangha events can be found here.
If you are interested in individual counseling, mentoring, or support, there is more information here. Or you can send Doug a note.
On-Line DayLong Retreat: Thriving During Difficult Times
Saturday, May 2, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
A day of sitting and walking meditation for new and experienced meditators. Information and registration here.
Kindness and Wisdom Meditation: Nine-day Retreat
Sunday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Held at the St. Francis Retreat Center near San Juan Bautista, California.
I'll guide this residential retreat in a quiet and spacious facility. The retreat includes daily one-on-one practice interviews, evening dhamma talks, and more. More information here.
Day-Long Retreat: Sacramento
Saturday, September 26, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825
A day of sitting and walking meditation for new and experienced meditators. Information and registration here.
Day-Long Retreat: Davis
Saturday, February 15, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Rd, Davis, CA 95616
A day of sitting and walking meditation for new and experienced meditators. Information and registrations here.
Day-Long Retreat: San Jose
Sunday, January 26, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
The Community Room at Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
A day of sitting and walking meditation for new and experienced meditators. Information and registrations here.
Dhamma Talk: Welcoming the Mind's Fluidity (cont.)
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 pm
Sierra Insight Sangha at the Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Road, Placerville, 95667
One Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday, September 28, 8:30am to 4:30 pm
214 Judah Street, Roseville, California
A day of sitting and walking meditation for new and experienced meditators. Find more information here.
Dhamma Talk: Welcoming the Mind's Fluidity
Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 pm
Sierra Insight Sangha at the Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Road, Placerville, 95667
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Sunday Morning Talk: Kindness and the Patient Heart
Sunday, September 15, 11 am
Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County. They meet at The Kelseyville Methodist Church, 3810 Main Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451
I’ll be speaking at the their regular Sunday morning service. All are welcome.
Dhamma Talk
Thursday, September 12, 6:30 pm
Roseville Sitting Group, 214 Judah Street, Roseville, CA
Sitting meditation with Dhamma Talk following. All are welcome. If you'd like more information send Jamie a note.
Kindness and Wisdom Meditation: Nine-day Retreat
Sunday, June 23 to Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Held at the St. Francis Retreat Center near San Juan Bautista, California.
I'll guide this residential retreat in a quiet and spacious facility. The retreat includes daily one-on-one practice interviews, evening dhamma talks, and more. For more information and registration click here.
Sunday Morning Talk: Spiritual Night Vision
Sunday, March 24, 11 am
Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County. They meet at The Kelseyville Methodist Church, 3810 Main Street, Kelseyville, CA 95451
I’ll be speaking at the their regular Sunday morning service. All are welcome.
One Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday, March 23, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
1735 Christian Valley Rd, Auburn, CA
A day of sitting and walking meditation for new and experienced meditators. Find more information here.
Dhamma Talk: Spiritual Night Vision
Thursday, January 17, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Roseville Sitting Group, 214 Judah Street, Roseville
Sitting meditation with Dhamma Talk following. All are welcome. If you'd like more information send Jamie a note.
Dhamma Talk
Wednesday, January 16, 6:30 pm
Sierra Insight Sangha at the Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Road, Placerville, 95667
Visitors are welcome. Take Hwy 50 to Schnell School Road north; then right on Carson Road.
Dhamma Talk
Sunday, January 6, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group, which meets in the new Sacramento Dharma Center, 3111 Wissemann Drive, Sacramento, CA 95825
I'll be sharing a dhamma talk this evening.
Easing Awake Sangha
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
At the Unitarian Universalist Society, 2425 Sierra Blvd
The sangha provides ongoing support and community for meditators. We meet every Tuesday evening. Click here for a fuller description. For a calendar of topics at the sangha gatherings, click here.
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