Dharma Friends/Kalyana Mitta Groups bring together members of the dharma community to study and share practice experience in a friendly, supportive environment. Generally comprised of from six to twelve members, they afford an intimacy not always available in larger sitting groups. The format often involves 20-30 minutes of meditation, an opportunity to check in about one's personal dharma practice, a group discussion of an agreed-upon topic or a book the group is reading together, and between-meeting practices to support conscious action and awakening in one's life in the world. Dharma Friends may be lead by a pair of senior students, or run collectively by all members (peer groups). As in the past, we welcome senior students who might be interested in starting groups in their area, particularly serving new students who have recently completed a series of classes with Spirit Rock teachers and are eager to bring the practice more fully into their daily lives.

The Dharma Friends network is a volunteer operation, and messages are picked up once a week. If you would like to start a Dharma Friends group, or be matched with an already existing group, please email DharmaFriends@spiritrock.org. Also if you need to update your information, please email DharmaFriends@spiritrock.org.