Natural Dharma Fellowship

Natural Dharma Fellowship (NDF) is a Buddhist community dedicated to the joy of awakening, rooted in the Tibetan traditions of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Its retreat center, Wonderwell Mountain Refuge, is located in Springfield, New Hampshire.

Key Offerings:

Retreats & Courses

• Silent Meditation Retreats

• Hybrid and Online Programs with teachings by Lama Willa Blythe Baker, Lama Liz Monson, and other teachers.

• Programs include topics like Loving Awareness, Spiritual Bypass, and retreats focused on LGBTQIA+ sanctuary.

Solo Retreats

• Available onsite at Wonderwell for deep solitary practice amidst mountains, sky, and forest.

Weekly Practice Sessions

• Dharma Sundays (Hybrid)

• Monday Night Meditation (Online)

• Tuesday Night Meditation (Online)

• Thursday Evenings (In-person at Wonderwell)

Programs

• Margha Program: Traditional Tibetan training in love, compassion, wisdom, and equanimity.

• Vajrayana Program: Practices embracing pure vision of love and wisdom inseparable.

• EcoDharma: Council exploring climate change as Dharma practice, fostering insight and community action.

Resources

• Free meditation and Dharma talk recordings.

• A mobile app to practice Dharma on the go.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Serving the Sangha through various support roles.

Community & Values:

• Inclusive and Welcoming: Open to people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, abilities, and ages.

• Social Commitment: Public statements supporting racial justice and Black Lives Matter.

• Membership & Donations: Options to support the community financially, sustaining scholarships and programs.

Leadership:

• Founding Teacher & Spiritual Co-Director: Lama Willa Blythe Baker

• Spiritual Co-Director & Managing Teacher: Lama Liz Monson