Sat., May 30, 2026 – Sat., June 20, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness is our last class in the Introduction series. What is the practice of mindfulness? Allowing our attention to rest closely with any given aspect of the experience, which puts us in touch with the nature of our body, feelings, mind, and all phenomena. This particular mindfulness practice is simply the […]
Wed., May 27, 2026 – Wed., June 17, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness is our last class in the Introduction series. What is the practice of mindfulness? Allowing our attention to rest closely with any given aspect of the experience, which puts us in touch with the nature of our body, feelings, mind, and all phenomena. This particular mindfulness practice is simply the […]
Nalandabodhi Connecticut is a vibrant community of meditators in the greater Hartford area (Bloomfield and West Suffield) who embrace the ancient and timeless wisdom of the Buddha. Our community provides many ways to connect with companions on the path of awakening. Guided by our founder, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, we offer classes in meditation and Buddhist philosophy. The benefits of these practices and studies are relevant and applicable to our everyday lives.
At our shrine room and online, we offer weekly practice and study opportunities, weekend programs, Buddhist celebrations, and practice retreats. In conjunction with Nitartha Institute, we offer classes in traditional Buddhist philosophy.
Whether you are interested in starting a meditation practice or have been a student of Buddhism for decades, we invite you to join us. We look forward to meeting you.
Mon., July 6, 2026 – Mon., August 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – Open House With Video Viewing: Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Teaching on Eight Verses On Mind Training Every Monday: July 6th – August 3, 2026 We welcome anyone to drop in between 8 AM and 11 AM for social gathering with coffee, tea snacks. We offer meditation instruction to anyone who expresses interest. At 11 AM we […]
At Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche’s website you can find his schedule. Many useful transcripts of Rinpoche’s teachings appear at this website, including articles about working with
Fri., February 13, 2026 – Sun., February 15, 2026 @ All Day –
If you missed this wonderful teaching and meditation weekend, you can sign up here for recordings access. These profound and penetrating teachings and meditations on the progressive stages of meditation on emptiness lead us step by step to the reality of egolessness or selflessness. Led by expert teacher Jirka Hladiš with great warmth and deep insight, these teachings help you relax the attachments that are the root cause of all of our suffering.
