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SITTING GROUPS

Sitting quietly in meditation is a central part of our practice. Sitting quietly TOGETHER brings the support of our Sangha, or community of practitioners, to our own meditation practice. By studying and talking together after the quiet sitting period, we can deepen our understanding of this 2,600-year-old practice we are undertaking.

Dharma Zephyr sitting groups meet in Reno, Carson City, Lake Tahoe and Minden/Gardnerville. We welcome all comers; you don’t have to be Buddhist to attend. Beginners are always welcome at all groups. Each group is organized differently and has its own unique culture. There is no cost to attend, though a practice of generosity through donations is welcomed.

Scroll down to see sitting groups in each community.

Because conditions keep changing, so do our groups. Please contact each group before attending as they may meet in person, on zoom, or hybrid. Scroll down to see our sitting groups.

Dharma Zephyr Insight Meditation Community Health and Wellness Statement

In the spirit of lovingkindness and ethical behavior, Dharma Zephyr will comply with public health guidance. To care for all who attend our events, we ask that if you are sick (cold, cough, sore throat, runny nose, etc.) or have had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea in the 24 hours prior to an event, that you not attend the event. In addition, for the safety and wellbeing of our community, Dharma Zephyr strongly encourages, but does not require, that participants at our activities and events be vaccinated and boosted for infectious diseases

Carson City

Sitting GroupScheduleLocationContact
Middle Way SanghaMondays
5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
In-person
Sierra Foot & Ankle
2350 S. Carson, Ste. 3
(across from Greenhouse Garden Center)
Susan Antipa
dzimcsusana@gmail.com
Dharma Zephyr SanghaMondays
6:45 – 8:15 p.m.
In-person except in bad weather,
holidays or not enough people attending.
Sierra Foot & Ankle
2350 S. Carson, Ste. 3/4
(across from Greenhouse Garden Center)
Kathy Schwerin
775-882-4980
hi2kathy@gmail.com
Westside Home SanghaWednesdays
4:45 – 6:00 p.m.
In-person – outdoors when possible
Contact Tom or Gail for addressTom Gray:
tom@dharmazephyr.com
775-846-4658
Gail Kane:
GMEK@att.net
775-841-1695
West Wind Sangha
Wednesdays
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
In-person* and on Zoom
Sierra Foot & Ankle
2350 S. Carson, Ste. 3/4
(across from Greenhouse Garden Center)
Terrah Swartz
775-841-3921 terrahsbiz@dsfolks.name

Reno

Sitting GroupScheduleLocationContact
Midtown MeditationWednesdays
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Visit The Yoga Center Reno for more informationRussell
Email Russell or visit The Yoga Center Reno
Recovery DharmaWednesdays
12:00 – 1:00 p.m
and
Fridays
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Reno Buddhist Centerrecovery@renobuddhistcenter.org
Dharma Zephyr RenoWednesdays
6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Meeting on Zoom during colder months
and at Bartley Ranch during warmer months
Denise
775-342-7392
denise@dharmazephyr.org

Minden / Gardnerville

Sitting GroupScheduleLocationContact
South Wind SanghaThursdays
5:30 – 7:15 p.m.
only on Zoom
ZoomKaren Kvasnicka
Email Karen

Tahoe

Sitting GroupScheduleLocationContact
South Lake TahoeSundays
4:40-6:30 PM
(4 PM start in winter)
We may not meet every week,
please contact Elvia
Our meeting space is donated by
Unity of the Lake
870 Emerald Bay Rd. 
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
(1/3 mile north of the Y, west side of the street) 
Elvia Adler
(775) 450-6065
casalaketahoe1@gmail.com 
Kings BeachTuesdays
7:00 – 8:00 PM —in person

We typically do 30 min of sitting meditation
followed by 30 min of discussion of the dharma,
often around a short text or audio selection, e.g. Joseph Goldstein.
Beginners are welcome. There is no fee.
Lake Tahoe Wellness Center, 
695 Wolf St,
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Tim Schwarz
504-535-4365
Please text if you are interested because
we occasionally cancel or reschedule a sitting.

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