Unitarian Universalist
...a welcoming spiritual community
190 Academy Rd, North Andover, Massachusetts,
01845-4022 978-687-7948 office@northparish.org
Great Pond Sangha
We study the mind because we want the harmony of peace to prevail,
because we need the joy of love in our hearts,
because we care about the quality of life our children will inherit...
To be attentive requires tremendous love of living.~ Vimala Thakar, a living Indian sage
Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
at North Parish
3 Great Pond Road, North Andover
Old Center Hall, upstairs
Meditation, Dharma Talks, Study Group, Yoga, Discussion, quarterly intergenerational gatherings including children’s activities
We come together to practice Mindfulness, Love and Compassion, Self-Inquiry, Innate Wisdom and Natural Awareness (Dzogchen). As we learn to "see things as they are" and let be, we are able to experience our lives with immense joy and peace.
Beginners/Newcomers are welcome. Activities are open to all Merrimack Valley residents. Children of all ages may attend the quarterly Intergenerational Gatherings.
In addition to our regular schedule, Great Pond Sangha
- Offers Practice Days/Mini Retreats twice a year at Old Center Hall
- Coordinates Buddhist/Unitarian Universalist services at North Parish.
- Maintains an email list to keep members up to date on Sangha activities and other events of interest in the greater Boston area.
- Coordinates monthly “Field Trips” to Cambridge for Dharma talks and meditation with Lama Willa Miller and other authorized teachers at Natural Dharma Fellowship
- Hosts Movie Nights and other social activities
- Provides opportunities for Seva (sacred service) and social action.
Laura and Brad Howell have been practicing meditation since the late 1980’s when they began attending retreats led by Baba Ram Dass. They've had the great fortune to receive teachings from other extraordinary teachers as well, including Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche, Pema Chodron, and Thich Nhat Hanh. Since 1993 Laura has been studying and practicing Dzogchen as a student of Lama Surya Das and, more recently, Lama Willa Miller (Choying Palmo), both authorized teachers in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Laura and Brad co-founded Great Pond Sangha in 1994. Laura is also a meditation teacher with Natural Dharma Fellowship.
Stay in touch!!
- Join our mailing list for up-to-date information about Sangha activities. Contact Phil/Susan Malloy
- Become a fan on Facebook
Special Events
Sat Jan 16th 2010: Movie Night
“With One Voice: The Meeting Point of All Spiritual Traditions”, a documentary highlighting over 30 eminent teachers from 15 of the world’s spiritual traditions. 7pm Old Center Hall upstairs 3 Great Pond Rd. North Andover. Free. For more info contact Donna at 978-590-3361 or Email Donna
Sun. Jan 31st 2010: Lama Willa in Andover
“Everyday Dharma” a meditation workshop and book signing with Lama Willa Miller. 1-3pm $20 Circles of Wisdom 90 Main St. Andover. Willa Miller is an authorized lama (teacher) in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. This workshop is appropriate for beginners and experienced meditators. Register 978-474-8010.
Ongoing gatherings
at Old Center Hall. 3 Great Pond Rd. North Andover
Guided Meditation, Dharma Talks and Discussion with Laura Howell
First & third Wed. of the month
7:30-9:00pm
drop in; beginners/teens welcome
Info: Laura/Brad Howell. Email:Laura Howell.
Meditation and Study Group
Second & fourth Wed. of the month, led by senior practioners.
7:30-9:00pm
Info: Susan/Phil Malloy, 978-474-0823, malloy.ps55@comcast.net
Intergenerational Meditation and Potluck
includes children's activities
Quarterly on Saturdays
4:00-7:00pm
For info or to RSVP: Susan/Phil Malloy, 978-474-0823, malloy.ps55@comcast.net.
Five Element Awakening Tibetan Yoga with Dieuwke Fiedler
Second & fourth Wed. of the month. 6:30-7:15pm
Beginners welcome; $10/drop-in, $75/10 classes
For more info see popsyoga.com or contact Dieuwke at 978-360-4337 or popsyoga@me.com
Welcoming Congregation
North Parish is a Welcoming Congregation, consistent with the guidelines of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We actively welcome lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender, and intersex people as full participants in the life of the church. For more information, see our Welcoming Congregation page.