No Judgment Zone is a support group with a difference: not a therapy group, a 12-step program, or a religious meeting, it is an opportunity to talk and listen while striving for full acceptance of ourselves and each other. We take turns sharing whatever we wish while helping each other tune into our habitual tendencies to judge--whether with approval or criticism--virtually everything from people's appearance to their innermost thoughts. Our attachment to our own opinions can create [...]

Every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am, Khenpo Chophel leads us in meditation. Currently we are practicing the 9 stages of sitting meditation under his guidance. Sit on a cushion or in a chair, and stay afterward for tea and informal discussion if you wish, followed by our other Saturday programs at 12 noon. Newcomers are welcome, and no prior experience is required. Free; donation appreciated.

Join us as we sing and contemplate songs of the masters together. Buddhist teachings and spiritual experiences are often communicated through songs, such as those famously sung by the great Tibetan yogi, Milarepa. Following the teachings of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, we will sing in English, without judgment of "good" and "bad" as we try to move beyond an intellectual approach to the Dharma. As Khenpo Rinpoche sums up, "Know this life to be like a dream, [...]

Every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am, Khenpo Chophel leads us in meditation. Currently we are practicing the 9 stages of sitting meditation under his guidance. Sit on a cushion or in a chair, and stay afterward for tea and informal discussion if you wish, followed by our other Saturday programs at 12 noon. Newcomers are welcome, and no prior experience is required. Free; donation appreciated.

Every month we assemble for a chanting practice with tsok (feast) offering, such as Guru Rinpoche, Green Tara or Guru Yoga. Texts and instructions are provided. Please bring an offering of vegetarian finger food if you wish.

Every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am, Khenpo Chophel leads us in meditation. Currently we are practicing the 9 stages of sitting meditation under his guidance. Sit on a cushion or in a chair, and stay afterward for tea and informal discussion if you wish, followed by our other Saturday programs at 12 noon. Newcomers are welcome, and no prior experience is required. Free; donation appreciated.

No Judgment Zone is a support group with a difference: not a therapy group, a 12-step program, or a religious meeting, it is an opportunity to talk and listen while striving for full acceptance of ourselves and each other. We take turns sharing whatever we wish while helping each other tune into our habitual tendencies to judge--whether with approval or criticism--virtually everything from people's appearance to their innermost thoughts. Our attachment to our own opinions can create [...]

Every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am, Khenpo Chophel leads us in meditation. Currently we are practicing the 9 stages of sitting meditation under his guidance. Sit on a cushion or in a chair, and stay afterward for tea and informal discussion if you wish, followed by our other Saturday programs at 12 noon. Newcomers are welcome, and no prior experience is required. Free; donation appreciated.

Khenpo Chophel's current teaching provides a new slant on the Four Noble Truths. While this introductory series is accessible to newcomers, more advanced students will definitely learn something new. And no question is too basic to ask during the discussion period.