A monthly practice gathering for therapists and mental health clinicians in the DC/MD/VA area.

Our work asks us to regularly make contact with deep suffering. Consultation, supervision, and training are important forms of support, but we also need places to practice, reconnect, and receive the nourishment that helps us remain rooted, open, and present in this work.

This gathering is an opportunity to explore Buddhist teachings and contemplative practices as a way of meeting suffering and transforming our relationship to it. Together, we will cultivate refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—while making room for whatever words, questions, and experiences resonate with each person.

No particular Buddhist background or established meditation practice is required. This is a space for curiosity, practice, connection, and mutual support.

What to expect

• A regular, once a month, in-person gathering

• Guided meditation and other contemplative practices

• Exploration of Buddhist teachings relevant to clinical work

• Time for reflection and conversation

• A community of fellow clinicians practicing together

• Tea and light snacks (feel free to bring something to share!)

This is not a consultation group, supervision group, or psychotherapy group. It is a space for practice, connection with ourselves and community.

Gathering details

When: Generally the fourth Sunday of each month, with occasional scheduling adjustments

Time: 12–2pm Location: In person in Bethesda, Maryland. The exact address will be provided by email after registration.

Next gathering: September 20th

Suggested donation: $20–40, with the invitation to contribute whatever feels accessible and meaningful to you

The gathering is offered in the spirit of dāna, the Buddhist practice of generosity and mutual support.

Donations will be used transparently:

• 25% toward a selected charity

• 25% toward sustaining the gathering, including tea, cushions, light snacks, materials, and other expenses

• 50% toward facilitation and the continued cultivation of the community

I am especially interested in supporting organizations connected to environmental care and the interdependence of human and ecological well-being. The selected charity will be shared with the group.

Who is welcome?

Therapists and other mental health clinicians in the DC/MD/VA area who are interested in exploring Buddhist-informed practice as part of their personal and professional lives. You are welcome whether you are new to Buddhism, have an established contemplative practice, or are simply curious about what it might offer.

Join us!

If this gathering resonates with you, I would love to welcome you into the sangha.

Please complete the registration form below so we can manage the group size and cultivate consistency and cohesion among participants over time. Your registration information will be used to communicate about this gathering and future gatherings if you opt in. It will not be shared with other participants.