Happy Friday. Welcome to … another handy practice support! Please bookmark this page. We’ve been slowly compiling our “democratization of mental health” library, filled with ideas and resources to help make practice accessible, including how to share meditation in community and even start your own group (see my Activation Kit here). Because when it comes to keeping meditation going, other people play a central part. The accountability, the companionability, and, ultimately, the interpersonal evidence pool that tells us our practice is working in the first place.
Below is a curated list of diverse online communities that meet weekly to meditate in real time. There are groups here for every day of the week and a great many different time zones. Many are offered by friends and members of Home Base, while others have been suggested by you. We want this page to be a growing resource for dependable and accessible online live meditation, so if you know of other good groups, please add them in the comments. Include a link, and a line or two about what attendees can expect.
Many reasons to sit in a group. For one, we realize we’re not the only ones whose minds skitter like frenzied chipmunks on slippy kitchen linoleum. Nor are we the only ones who get drowsy and list to the side, like a breached ship. We’re all figuring it out as we go. The enterprise is allowed to be imperfect. Plus, when we forget why we’re doing this ridiculous sitting around going nowhere, we can open our eyes, and look at everyone else, and figure they must be doing this for some reason, and – reassured – close our eyes once more and keep going (nowhere).
Then there’s the slow-motion goodness of meditation itself. When I sit, I imagine a drop of water falling vertically through my system. Micro-layer by micro-layer, built-up tensions and distortions and fixations soften and dissolve. There’s a gradual smoothing out, a sense of things reorganizing at depth and gathering back to centre. When I come back into the world, my priorities are slightly clearer, and my entanglements slightly more workable. Drop by drop.
This week’s guided meditation is about the inner softening that allows for greater outer connection. It’s about stepping into the great community lineage of meditation, in this time and … outside of time (props to the great Mircea Eliade for the inspiration).
Appreciate this community so much. Enjoy!
Jeff
PS — Don’t forget our Home Base Community Meditation Library, with practices created by subscribers of this very group. If you’d like to make your own guided meditation, it’s never too late – just message Joe and we’ll add you to the roster.
Meditate Live, Every Day of the Week
Note: All times listed are in Eastern Time (ET), and are accurate at the time of posting.. To find the correct time for your location, you can use this time zone converter.
MONDAY
Consciousness Explorers Club: The vision of The Consciousness Explorers Club (CEC) is to provide a fun and accessible venue where people can discuss things as they emerge from perspective-altering spiritual and psychological and social practices. 7:30pm ET. 35-minute sit + chat. Cost: PWYC or sliding scale.
Sangha Live: Daily Meditation sessions are offered LIVE every weekday morning (European time), including guided meditation, Dharma teachings, and live chat. 2 AM ET. 60 minutes.
Chris DiMeglio Meditation: Morning Meditation meetings are open to anyone who’d like to explore a rich set of guided practices in a supportive community. We practice from 9:00 – 9:30 then continue with discussion until 9:45. There’s no fee for these meetings, so feel free to just show up! (Monday meditations are led by Davi Cohen) 9 am ET. 45 minutes.
True North Insight: The vision of True North Insight sees liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people, no one excluded; we support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality. Daily practice options for Caregivers, BIPOC, Queer, Francophone and more. Offered at different times during the day; check the linked schedule for specifics.
Seeds Meditation: Free, daily drop-in meditation sessions. Seeds strives to eliminate barriers so the benefits of regular practice and connection to community are accessible to all. In addition to our free sessions, special offerings such as in-person and virtual retreats, live workshops and courses will be offered throughout the year. Various times throughout the day.
New York Insight BIPOC Meditation: This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice of meditation. NY Insight offers various sits every day of the week, so check their calendar for more. First and Third Mondays of the month, 6:30 pm ET. 2 hours.
New York Insight Insight OUT Refuge - LGBTQI Sangha: Come join us for meditation and discussion to meet and socialize with other LGBTQI practitioners at NYI. Our community is open to students of all traditions, as well as those who are in the beginning stages of exploring their meditation practice and have an interest in the Dharma. All those who identify as LGBTQI are welcome. NY Insight offers various sits every day of the week, so check their calendar for more. Fourth Monday of the month, 6:30 pm ET, 2 hours.
Melbourne Buddhist Centre: Guided online meditation, suitable to those who are new to meditation or who just enjoy gentle guidance with others. Weekdays 5:15 pm ET (7:15 am on Monday in Melbourne!). 35 minutes.
TUESDAY
Sangha Live: Daily Meditation sessions are offered live every weekday morning (European time), including guided meditation, Dharma teachings, and live chat. 2 AM ET. 60 minutes.
Proactive Mindfulness: A relational meditation group that combines inner connection and connection with others. Sit in silence for 25 minutes, then mindfully share what came up. In some sessions, we experiment with putting a mindful focus on a specific topic. All levels of experience (or inexperience) are welcome. 12 pm ET. 50 - 60 minutes.
New York Insight: Aging As A Spiritual Practice: This sitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon and is focused on aging as a spiritual practice and source of great wisdom. Open to all levels of practice and all interested persons, there is no age barrier! Pre-registration is not required. Each meeting includes sitting and walking meditation, a dharma talk, and a group discussion. NY Insight offers various sits every day of the week, so check their calendar for more. Every Tuesday, 1 pm ET. 90 minutes.
True North Insight: The vision of True North Insight sees liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people, no one excluded; we support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality. Daily practice options for Caregivers, BIPOC, Queer, Francophone and more. Offered at different times during the day; check the linked schedule for specifics.
Seeds Meditation: Free, daily drop-in meditation sessions. Seeds strives to eliminate barriers so the benefits of regular practice and connection to community are accessible to all. In addition to our free sessions, special offerings such as in-person and virtual retreats, live workshops and courses will be offered throughout the year. Various times throughout the day.
Breathworks Mindfulness: Space to Breathe: Weekly free YouTube Live Meditation with Vidyamala Burch. 2 pm ET. 30 minutes
Melbourne Buddhist Centre: Guided online meditation, suitable to those who are new to meditation or who just enjoy gentle guidance with others. Weekdays 5:15 pm ET (7:15 am on Monday in Melbourne!). 35 minutes.
WEDNESDAY
Sangha Live: Daily Meditation sessions are offered LIVE every weekday morning (European time), including guided meditation, Dharma teachings, and live chat. 2 AM ET. 60 minutes.
Chris DiMeglio Meditation: Morning Meditation meetings are open to anyone who’d like to explore a rich set of guided practices in a supportive community. We’ll practice from 9:00 – 9:30 then continue with discussion until 9:45 for those who wish to stick around. There’s no fee for these meetings, so feel free to just show up! 9 am ET. 45 minutes.
Andrew Lenards: Our own Andrew from Do Nothing Project fame has his own practice group on YouTube each week. 8:15 pm ET. 45 minutes.
True North Insight: The vision of True North Insight sees liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people, no one excluded; we support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality. Daily practice options for Caregivers, BIPOC, Queer, Francophone and more. Offered at different times during the day; check the linked schedule for specifics.
Seeds Meditation: Free, daily drop-in meditation sessions. Seeds strives to eliminate barriers so the benefits of regular practice and connection to community are accessible to all. In addition to our free sessions, special offerings such as in-person and virtual retreats, live workshops and courses will be offered throughout the year. Various times throughout the day.
Big Bear Retreat Center Lunchtime Mindfulness: Big Bear’s weekly community drop-in – a heart-based community of Los Angeles based mindfulness practitioners. 2 pm ET. 1 hour.
Dr. Rick Hanson: Free Wednesday-evening meditations that include a talk and discussion via Zoom. Everyone is welcome, and no background in meditation is needed. Rick draws on modern psychology and brain science, as well as the pragmatic teachings of the Buddha. 8 pm ET. 90 minutes.
New York Insight Community Meditation Gathering: Whether you are brand new to meditation practice, new to New York Insight, or a longtime, experienced meditator, all are welcome to join for this series of community meditation gatherings. NY Insight offers various sits every day of the week, so check their calendar for more. Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm ET. 2 hours.
Melbourne Buddhist Centre: Guided online meditation, suitable to those who are new to meditation or who just enjoy gentle guidance with others. Weekdays 5:15 pm ET (7:15 am on Monday in Melbourne!). 35 minutes.
THURSDAY
Sangha Live: Daily Meditation sessions are offered LIVE every weekday morning (European time), including guided meditation, Dharma teachings, and live chat. 2 am ET. 60 minutes.
Brooke Thomas: Join Brooke and a beautiful group of humans for a weekly meditation series designed to support compassionate presence through practice and community connection. Each session will begin with 5 minutes of silent meditation, followed by about 10 minutes of (optional) check-ins, and a lightly guided 25-minute mindfulness meditation. 7:30 pm ET. 40 minutes.
Seeds Meditation: Free, daily drop-in meditation sessions. Seeds strives to eliminate barriers so the benefits of regular practice and connection to community are accessible to all. In addition to our free sessions, special offerings such as in-person and virtual retreats, live workshops and courses will be offered throughout the year. Various times throughout the day.
Home Base Hangout: Our monthly one-hour Zoom gathering where Jeff guides a 25-minute meditation and then answers questions from the community. 12:15 pm ET, one Thursday a month.
True North Insight: The vision of True North Insight sees liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people, no one excluded; we support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality. Daily practice options for Caregivers, BIPOC, Queer, Francophone and more. Offered at different times during the day; check the linked schedule for specifics.
Melbourne Buddhist Centre: Guided online meditation, suitable to those who are new to meditation or who just enjoy gentle guidance with others. Weekdays 5:15 pm ET (7:15 am on Monday in Melbourne!). 35 minutes.
FRIDAY
Sangha Live: Daily Meditation sessions are offered LIVE every weekday morning (European time), including guided meditation, Dharma teachings, and live chat. 2 am ET. 60 minutes.
Chris DiMeglio Meditation: Morning Meditation meetings are open to anyone who’d like to explore a rich set of guided practices in a supportive community. We’ll practice from 9:00 – 9:30 then continue with discussion until 9:45 for those who wish to stick around. There’s no fee for these meetings, so feel free to just show up! 9 am ET. 45 minutes.
Big Heart City: Big Heart City is a San Francisco-based sangha rooted in the teachings of the Buddha and all the wisdom we’ve gained along the way. Founded in 2019 by Vinny Ferraro, Big Heart City sangha (Buddhist meditation community) welcomes you to join us weekly. 9:30 pm ET. 90 minutes.
Seeds Meditation: Free, daily drop-in meditation sessions. Seeds strives to eliminate barriers so the benefits of regular practice and connection to community are accessible to all. In addition to our free sessions, special offerings such as in-person and virtual retreats, live workshops and courses will be offered throughout the year. Various times throughout the day.
True North Insight: The vision of True North Insight sees liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people, no one excluded; we support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality. Daily practice options for Caregivers, BIPOC, Queer, Francophone and more. Offered at different times during the day; check the linked schedule for specifics.
Melbourne Buddhist Centre: Guided online meditation, suitable to those who are new to meditation or who just enjoy gentle guidance with others. Weekdays 5:15 pm ET (7:15 am on Monday in Melbourne!). 35 minutes.
SATURDAY
Sangha Live: Daily Meditation sessions are offered LIVE every weekday morning (European time), including guided meditation, Dharma teachings, and live chat. 2 am ET. 60 minutes.
Seeds Meditation: Free, daily drop-in meditation sessions. Seeds strives to eliminate barriers so the benefits of regular practice and connection to community are accessible to all. In addition to our free sessions, special offerings such as in-person and virtual retreats, live workshops and courses will be offered throughout the year. Various times throughout the day.
True North Insight: The vision of True North Insight sees liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people, no one excluded; we support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality. Daily practice options for Caregivers, BIPOC, Queer, Francophone and more. Offered at different times during the day; check the linked schedule for specifics.
SUNDAY
Do Nothing Project: On Sundays, people from around the world join Jeff for a live meditation and hang out. Or they watch it later. It’s fun (ish). It’s community. It’s an experiment in … nothing much of anything. Free on the first Sunday of the month and for paid Home Base subscribers on other Sundays. All replays are available to watch for free. 8 pm ET. 35 minutes.
Seeds Meditation: Free, daily drop-in meditation sessions. Seeds strives to eliminate barriers so the benefits of regular practice and connection to community are accessible to all. In addition to our free sessions, special offerings such as in-person and virtual retreats, live workshops and courses will be offered throughout the year. Various times throughout the day.
True North Insight: The vision of True North Insight sees liberation of heart and mind as innate in all people, no one excluded; we support the inner realization and the outer expression of this reality. Daily practice options for Caregivers, BIPOC, Queer, Francophone and more. Offered at different times during the day; check the linked schedule for specifics.
Sangha Live: Our LIVE Sunday Sangha sessions are for everyone, wherever you are. Each week a different Buddhist teacher from our diverse slate will host a 90-minute guided dharma session, offering their perspective on a challenge, issue or thought. Join the discussion, ask questions or simply quietly observe and enjoy our shared time together. 2 pm ET. 90 minutes.
NON-SCHEDULED SITS
Tasha Schumann / Bodhisavage - Full Moon Sits once a month, recommended!
Julianna Raye / United Mindfulness - Many offerings once you join, recommended!
A few quick notes—
The next Do Nothing Project (DNP) live meditation is Sunday, November 15 at 8pm EDT. Link here. Live DNPs are for paid subscribers three times a month, and free for everyone the first Sunday of the month. Numberless scholarships are available at info@jeffwarren.org. All replays are archived Monday mornings and available free on Home Base and YouTube.
New to Home Base? We have over 100 free guided meditations in our audio library, 80 extended meditations, 365 meditations on YouTube, and a growing number of community practice videos. New writing, new audio meditations, and new DNP live community practice sessions happen every week.
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THIS WEEK ON THE MIND BOD ADVENTURE POD
This week on the Mind Bod Pod we’re joined by Hilary Barrett, I Ching translator, author, and the writer behind I Ching with Clarity. The I Ching is a 3,000-year-old Chinese oracle, older than coins, once consulted by sorting yarrow stalks. Hilary describes it as a way of having a conversation with reality. It has its own personality: a wise, completely truthful grandmother who is bottomlessly compassionate and won’t let you fool yourself. As she puts it, the I Ching doesn’t do fluff. It’s direct, occasionally impolite, and, as Jeff will tell you, often very funny.
Where Meditation Leads, In-Person Toronto Event
Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd - and online too
November 29, 2026, 1 - 4pm
For my Toronto friends, I’m doing a rare in-person afternoon event on Sunday November 29 from 1 - 4pm. Would love to see you there. It’s a fundraiser for The Consciousness Explorers Club, a not-for-profit with the mission of making meditation and personal growth practices accessible to all. The event is being offered on a “pay what you’re able to” model; you can also join online via zoom.
Our subject: Where does meditation practice lead? Over the course of this three-hour session, I’ll lead practices and discussion about the different ways meditation can help us drop under the turbulent surface layer of mind and circumstance, into the deeper stream of respectful relationship and right action.
