Because Covid 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.
COVID-19 and General Health Policy summary: In the spirit of lovingkindness and ethical behavior, Dharma Zephyr offers our updated health and covid policy: DZIMC will follow all state and local mandates regarding Covid. 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 Covid. 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. Adopted 11/19/22.
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 2,500-year-old practice we are undertaking.
Dharma Zephyr has several sitting groups meeting in northern Nevada and Tahoe communities including Reno, Carson City, South 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 to help defray expenses when we are meeting in person.
Carson City
| Sitting Group | Schedule | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Way Sangha | Mondays 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. In-person | Sierra Foot & Ankle 2350 S. Carson, Ste. 3/4 (across from Greenhouse Garden Center) | Anne Macquarie anne@dharmazephyr.org Susan Antipa dzimcsusana@gmail.com |
| Dharma Zephyr Sangha | Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 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 Sangha | Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. Currently meeting in-person – outdoors when possible | Contact Tom or Nevan for address | Tom Gray: tom@dharmazephyr.com 775-846-4658 Nevan Kane: NevanK@att.net 775-841-1695 |
| West Wind Sangha More About 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 Group | Schedule | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharma Zephyr Reno | Mondays 6:15-7:45 p.m. | Meeting at Midtown Mindfulness, 527 Plumas, Reno NV 89509 | Susan Stewart 775-224-6072 or StewartSusan1705@gmail.com |
| Midtown Meditation | Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Visit The Yoga Center Reno for more information | Russell Email Russell or visit The Yoga Center Reno |
| Recovery Dharma | Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:00 p.m and Fridays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Reno Buddhist Center | Linda H 775-830-1658 recovery@renobuddhistcenter.org |
Minden / Gardnerville
| Sitting Group | Schedule | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Wind Sangha | Thursdays 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. only on Zoom | Zoom | Karen Kvasnicka Email Karen |
Tahoe
| Sitting Group | Schedule | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe | Sundays 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 Beach | Wednesdays 6:45 – 7:45 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. |