Recurring Burlington Dharma Collective Events

  • Close-up of a young fern frond unfurling with a green background, overlaid with text about a weekly meditation event by Burlington Dharma Collective.

    Weekly Meditation

    Every Friday · 8:00 - 8:45 am

    Outright VT, 241 N Winooski Ave, Burlington

    A simple, drop-in community meditation. Open to all.

    Enter through the side door from the driveway. Street parking available out front.

    Donations are welcome.

    What to Expect
  • A poster for 'Monday Night Live,' a monthly Dharma talk series presented by the Burlington Dharma Collective, held on the second Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM at Outright Vermont, 241 North Winooski Ave, Burlington. The background features a large image of the moon, with black silhouettes of trees, a vintage microphone, and a person with glasses and a head covering, all in black.

    Monday Night Dharma

    2nd Monday of each month · 7:00 - 8:30 pm

    Outright VT, 241 N Winooski Ave, Burlington

    An evening drop-in Dharma talk and meditation in community. Open to all.

    Enter through the side door from the driveway. Street parking available out front.

    Donations are welcome.

    Learn More
  • Medicine Buddha

    Medicine Buddha

    4th Wednesday of each month · 7:00 - 8:30 pm

    21 Buell St, Burlington, Choir Room

    A welcoming monthly practice of guided meditation, mantra chanting, and discussion, open to anyone interested in cultivating compassion and healing.

    The Choir Room is located on the ground floor at the back (east end) of the church.

    Donations are welcome.

    More Information

Upcoming Burlington Dharma Collective Events

  • Stepping onto the Path:

    Foundations of Insight Meditation for Beginners and Beyond

    Mondays, beginning September 28, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
    First United Methodist Church, Choir Room
    21 Buell Street, Burlington, VT

    An eight-week, in-person introduction to insight meditation (vipassanā) led by Zac Ispa-Landa. Designed for both beginners and experienced meditators looking to refresh or deepen their practice, the course will explore the foundations of meditation through guided practice, practical instruction, Buddhist teachings, and group discussion.

    Each session will offer a warm, relational space to develop mindful awareness and explore meditation as both a source of steadiness and a path toward greater wisdom and compassion. Optional readings and recordings of teachings and guided meditations will be provided to support practice between sessions.

    Suggested donation: $20 per class / $160 for the full series.

    Click Here to Register
  • Poster advertising a day-long meditation retreat with a scenic water view and clouds at sunset, led by Zac Ispa-Landa on June 6, 2026, from 9:30 am to 4 pm at Quaker Meeting House, Burlington, VT, with free childcare and registration info.

    October Day-Long Meditation Retreat

    Saturday, October 3 · 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Quaker Meeting House, 173 N. Prospect St., Burlington, VT

    A day of guided sitting and walking meditation led by Zac Ispa-Landa & Rebecca Cariati.

    Registration is open.

    Free childcare available. Donations are welcome.

    Learn More About Daylong Retreats.

    Register Here
  • A colorful watercolor background with a portrait of Lama Rod Owens centered inside a white circular brushstroke. The event title, quote, date, time, location, registration URL, and event books are overlaid, along with logos of three books at the bottom.

    An Evening with Lama Rod Owen

    Wednesday, October 14 · 6:00 - 8:30 pm

    O.N.E Community Center, 20 Allen St., Burlington, VT

    A public Dharma talk and meditation with Lama Rod Owens.

    Free childcare available.

    Click here for more information.


    This event is generously supported by Laughing River Yoga.

    Register Here

  • From Doing to Being - A Weekend Retreat

    Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25

    Adamant Music School
    Haggett Road, Adamant, VT, USA

    A weekend retreat led by Zac Ispa-Landa and Cara Lai exploring the liberating practice of deep rest. Through meditation, inquiry, and community, we’ll investigate the habits of constant doing and cultivate spaciousness, trust, and freedom in everyday life.

    Registration is open.

    Scholarships and financial assistance are available upon request.

    Click Here to Register

Past Burlington Dharma Collective Events

  • A winter scene with snow-covered trees and a fenced gate, promoting a day-long meditation retreat in Burlington, Vermont.
  • A poster for a daylong meditation retreat with the Burlington Dharma Collective, led by Zac Ispa-Landa, scheduled for Saturday, December 13th, from 9:30 am to 4 pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 173 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT, with a background image of a snow-covered landscape with leafless trees.
  • Lama Rod Owens' visit to Burlington, VT Nov. 2025
  • A colorful poster advertising a daylong retreat titled 'The Humanness of Being Awake' with Jan Frazier, scheduled for September 6, 2025, in Marlboro, Vermont. The poster features a photo of Jan Frazier by a river, and text describing the event details, goals, and registration information.
  • Flyer for a meditation retreat called 'Renewal and Liberation' with the Burlington Dharma Collective, scheduled for Saturday, May 10th, from 9:30 am to 4 pm at Quaker Meeting House, 173 N Prospect St. Suggested donation $30-$60. Includes registration, family-friendly environment, and childcare.
  • Event poster for 'Dharma and the Dream' presented by the Burlington Dharma Collective, held from October 3rd to October 5th, with a background of a night sky and full moon, and a photo of Jeffrey Allen.
  • An artistic illustration for a webinar titled "The Dharma of Parenting" showing a person lifting a baby in a diaper towards the sky, with waves in the background. The event is hosted by the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, featuring Cara Lai and Zac Ispa-Landa on March 22nd, online through Buddhist Inquiry.
  • Flyer for Daylong Meditation Retreat by Burlington Dharma Collective featuring an image of a full moon in the night sky with clouds.
  • A promotional flyer for the Burlingon Dharma Collective's Daylong Meditation Retreat featuring a group photo of diverse participants against a blue abstract background. Details about the event, date, time, location, and registration link are included.
  • Flyer for Burlington Dharma Collective's Daylong Meditation Retreat, led by Zac Ispa-Landa and friends, scheduled for November 9th from 9:30 am to 4 pm at Quaker Meeting House, 173 N Prospect St., with a suggested donation of $30 to $50. Family-friendly, kids welcome, childcare available. The background features an autumn forest scene with orange and red leaves on trees.
  • A colorful flyer promoting Daylong Retreats hosted by Burlington Dharma Collective, led by Zac Ispa-Landa. The flyer features a background of a rainbow over a hill with trees, and contains event details including dates, times, prices, and an email contact for sign-up.
  • Close-up of a budding branch with green leaves and brown buds, with a blurred background. Overlaid text promoting a meditation retreat called "Touching the Earth" led by Zac Ispa-Landa, scheduled for May 11th from 9:30 am to 4 pm at Quaker Meeting House, with email contact for sign-up.
  • Flyer for Burlington Dharma Collective's cultivating faith meditation retreat with purple crocus flowers on snow background. Details of date, location, time, cost, and contact information included.
  • Colorful watercolor background poster advertising a meditation and community teaching event with Lama Rod Owens titled "Tantric Practices for the Apocalypse." It features a photo of Lama Rod Owens in casual clothing, smiling. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15th, from 6 to 8:30 pm at the O.N.E Community Center, 20 Allen St., Burlington. Tickets are available at sevendaystickets.com, and all are welcome.