A Season of Slowing Down

BDC is taking some time to slow down, strengthen our organizational foundations, and build a more sustainable volunteer team. During this period, Monday Night Dharma and Medicine Buddha practice will be paused, along with planning for new special programs.

Friday morning meditation, every-other-month daylong retreats, and the remainder of Stepping onto the Path will continue as scheduled.

We're grateful for everyone who makes this community possible. If you're interested in volunteering or helping support the sangha, please reach out to us at bdcvermont@gmail.com.

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


    Temporarily Paused

    This offering is on pause while BDC takes some time to rest and strengthen our organizational foundations. We hope to resume it in the future and will share updates when we have them.

    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


    Temporarily Paused

    This offering is on pause while BDC takes some time to rest and strengthen our organizational foundations. We hope to resume it in the future and will share updates when we have them.

    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.

    December Day-Long Meditation Retreat

    Saturday, December 12, 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 & Jessica Morey.

    Registration is open.

    Donations are welcome.

    Learn More About Daylong Retreats.

    Register Here

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.