Study Groups are peer gatherings of students who wish to engage Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s teachings in an ongoing way, within a community setting.
These groups are facilitated by the community, for the community. Facilitators do not offer teachings, but rather host spaces where students can come together to study, reflect, and support one another in working with Rinpoche’s instruction.
Groups may focus on recorded retreat teachings, the Fully Being course, Rinpoche’s books, or other published materials. The emphasis is on steady engagement and shared inquiry.
Each facilitator defines the structure, rhythm, and any prerequisites for their group. We encourage community members to read the descriptions carefully and choose the group that best fits their interests, level of experience, and availability.
Participation in a Study Group can help:
- Maintain continuity between live teachings
- Deepen understanding through discussion and reflection
- Stay engaged with specific courses or recorded materials
- Connect with fellow students in a simple and grounded way
Available Study Groups
Below are the current Study Groups. Each listing includes a brief description, meeting schedule, and any prerequisites defined by the facilitator. Please note that these groups are run independent of Pundarika Foundation and we welcome any feedback you might have based on your experience with a group.
Bay Area Online Group
Meets on the first and third Tuesday evenings each month (7:00–8:30 PM PT) via Zoom. Sessions begin with chanting, followed by a 30-minute silent meditation, a short break, and then video teachings from Tsoknyi Rinpoche with group discussion, concluding with closing chants. Participation is intended for those who have attended at least one full retreat with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, including pointing-out instructions. Interested in joining this group? Please email Doug Wallace: dwallace1957@yahoo.com
Philadelphia Online Group
Meets weekly (7:30–9:00 AM ET) via Zoom. Sessions begin with a short sit, followed by Fully Being course material or book study and group discussion. The group has completed the Fully Being course multiple times and resets each fall after a summer break. Facilitation rotates among members. Open to those interested in ongoing study and practice- no prerequisites. Interested in joining this group? Please email Gary Schapiro: garyischapiro@outlook.com
Midwest Online Group
New Group- first meeting is Monday, June 15, 2026
Meets on the third Monday of each month (7:00–8:30 PM CT) via Zoom. Sessions include guided meditation and discussion based on selected short video or audio teachings from Tsoknyi Rinpoche. Open to students of Tsoknyi Rinpoche- no prerequisites. Interested in joining this group? Please fill out this form – Link to Form
Crestone, Colorado In-person Group
Meets weekly on Sunday at the Pundarika Zimchung (9-11:30 AM MT). Sessions begin with chanting, followed by a 30-minute silent meditation, a short break, and then video teachings from Tsoknyi Rinpoche with group discussion, concluding with closing chants. Participation is intended for those who have attended at least one full retreat with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, including pointing-out instructions. Interested in joining this group? Please email Esteban Hollander: esteban@pundarika.org
Thetford, Vermont In-person Group
Interested in joining this group? Please email Ken Ketchum: kdketchum@icloud.com
Boulder Online Group
Meetings are temporarily postponed, until further notice. If you are interested in joining the Boulder group, when it restarts, please email Ken Campbell: kkc705@comcast.net
Boston In-person Group
Meetings are temporarily postponed, until further notice. If you are interested in joining the Boulder group, when it restarts, please email Catherine Pilfrey: cpilfrey@comcast.net