There’s lots of ways to practice with the sangha! Here’s a list of practice groups available each week.
Lama Lena has authorized longtime practitioners & teachers Lama Tashi Namgyal, Lama Tasha Star, JanO, & Ani-Lama Palmo to host drop-in sessions via Zoom. Each group is managed by the teacher, so please see below the different ways to sign up and take part.
Our session leaders are all volunteers, so if you attend and benefit, please consider giving dana to your hosts!
Weekly Practice Sessions:
Vajra Yoga (Tuesdays)
Lama Tasha Star guides Vajra Yoga sessions, which include guided pranayama, movement, and subtle body meditation from a rimé perspective. Sessions are open to everyone.
TIME: Tuesdays at 7am PST / 10am EST / 3pm GMT / 4pm CET
COST: Sessions are offered freely. Dana to Lama Tasha is welcome.
TO JOIN: Add your name to the list: VAJRA YOGA SIGN-UP
If you have questions, email Lama Tasha Star at info@lamalenateachings.com
Silent Dzogchen Trekchö (Wednesdays / Saturdays)
Lama Tashi Namgyal hosts Silent Trekchö practice via Zoom for any students of Dzogchen who would like to synchronize their practice.
CONTACT: Email LamaTashiNamgyal@hotmail.com to receive Zoom links.
COST: Free to attend. Dana to Lama Tashi is welcome.
TIME: Wednesdays & Saturdays (check calendar for rotating times)
21 Taras (Wednesdays)
Ani-Lama Palmo guides a weekly 21 Taras practice on Wednesdays. Sessions are open to all. Participants should watch Lama Lena’s teaching on this practice and familiarize themselves with it: The 21 Taras
TIME: Wednesdays @ 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT / 6pm CET
COST: Sessions are offered freely. Dana to Ani Palmo is welcome.
JOIN on ZOOM:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79449161011?pwd=S2d4QUZnNVcvL2JtZzVISFJJN3lSdz09
Meeting ID: 794 4916 1011
Passcode: 21tara7
CONTACT: anipalmo@gmail.com
Working with Emotions (Wed/Fri/Sun)
JanO holds sessions for those who are practicing the “Working with Emotions” approach from Lama Lena.
Requirements to join these sessions:
- Must have Practiced Dzogchen at least 2 years and be able to “clearly see thru thoughts at least a lot of the time”
- Must have attended a Working with Emotions retreat with Lama Lena.
- If you feel you have worked with emotions in another way and would like to be included, please email Janowenchico@gmail.com
Time: Wednesdays, Fridays, Sunday (See calendar for rotating times)
Cost: Free to attend. Dana is welcome.
To register: https://forms.gle/iFAHNqgqYUXCJ11E7
Vajrasattva Practice Group (Thursdays)
Lama Tasha offers a weekly guided Vajrasattva practice. Sessions are open to all. Participants should watch Lama Lena’s teaching on this practice and familiarize themselves with it: The Practice of Vajrasattva Yab Yum
TIME: Thursdays @ 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT / 6pm CET
COST: Sessions are offered freely. Dana to Lama Tasha is welcome.
TO JOIN: Add your name to the list VAJRASATTVA GROUP SIGN-UP
Chenrezig Practice Group (Thursdays & Sundays)
Jan Owen facilitates a weekly Chenrezig meditation group via Zoom. There are no prerequisites, so it is open to all. The sessions are accessible on a drop-in basis, so you can begin on any Sunday. To ensure personal attention, each session will be capped at 25
Contact: Please fill in THIS FORM to receive zoom details.
Cost: Free to attend. Dana is welcome.
Sessions: Every Sunday @ 9am PST / 12pm EST