Amador County California’s Meditation Community
You are welcome to join the Buena Vista Sangha, Amador County's meditation community, for group meditation practice for all levels. We explore meditation methods from Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions, taught in a secular fashion that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions and philosophical orientations. We welcome anyone with an interest in meditation and exploring the essential nature of one’s own mind.
About
Welcome to Buena Vista Sangha, the Amador County California meditation community!
We welcome members of all faiths and spiritual backgrounds that have an interest in meditation, mindfulness practice and spiritual awakening!
The group was founded by Barry Wadsworth and Dr. Laura Nasatir in 2023. Laura has been practicing meditation since 1979 and is a practicing psychiatrist in Jackson, California. She is a certified mindfulness instructor, having completed a two year training program led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
Barry has been practicing meditation since 1976, beginning with Transcendental Meditation and TM Siddhis as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1985, he began practicing Chan (Zen) meditation while living in Taiwan. After practicing Chan for 22 years under his Shifu, Chan Master Shengyen, Barry learned Vipassana meditation from Ven. Chanmya (U Janaka) Sayadaw of Burma. He incorporates both Christian and Native American spirituality into his teaching. Barry has led meditation groups and hosted retreats since 2006.
Barry and Laura have also completed Nongdro and Dzogchen training under Orgyen Chowan Rinpoche of the Pristine Mind Foundation in Sonoma County, California.
Hours & Location
Please check the Events for upcoming group meditation sessions and retreats.
We generally practice on Sundays at 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Sage and Tansy, who have generously provided a venue for the local meditation community as a community service.
Sage and Tansy is located at 24 West Main Street, Ione, California 95640
Hope to see you soon!