
Drop-In Workshops
Come take a break from the world’s chaos.
The Shambhala Meditation Center in downtown Philadelphia is open whenever you need it.
New to meditation? These sessions are perfect for learning the basics in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
Some evenings we’ll focus on simple breathing techniques. Other times we might explore walking meditation or contemplative arts like Zen calligraphy.
They’re also great for seasoned practitioners looking for a sense of community.
The beauty of dropping in is discovering what you need in this moment, surrounded by others on their own journey of rediscovery.

1-Day Workshops
When you’re ready to go deeper, my full-day workshops allow for more self-exploration.
These focused experiences includes guided sitting meditations, creative exercises, and group discussions.
You’ll discover practical ways to weave mindfulness throughout your day. Whether you’re waiting for coffee to brew, stuck in traffic, or navigating difficult conversations, you’ll know how to stay present.
Visualizing Compassion and Sanity: Skillful Means and the Vajrayana Path
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10am – 4pm
Join me and Parlan McGaw for a full day of study and practice at the Philadelphia Shambhala Center.

Multi-Day Retreats
Retreats offer the rare gift of slowing down enough to meet yourself completely.
Days unfold with sitting meditation, walking practice, contemplative arts. And evening discussions are filled with both humor and wisdom.
You’ll be met with compassion through the ups and downs of an extended experience.
After the initial enthusiasm wears off, many students experience irritation and resistance. And this is normal!
We’ll support you through the challenges of the irritation phase. And we’ll guide you to the final integration.
Month-Long Meditation Retreat at Karmê Chöling
December 29, 2025 – January 25, 2026
The Winter Dathun is a month of meditation practice at Karmê Chöling in upstate Vermont. Meditation retreats are profound and transformative experiences – allowing one to discover the basic sanity of oneself and one’s world.
There are three retreat lengths available for participants:
- 7-day Retreat: Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 4th, 2026
- 2-week Retreat: Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
- 1-month Retreat: Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 25, 2026
