253 Philbrick Hill Rd.
PO Box 324
Springfield, NH 03284
Phone: n/a
Web address: http://www.naturaldharma.org
Email: managingdirector@naturaldharma.org
Contact Person:
Maureen McGee
Organization Description:
Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners dedicated to bringing the practices of Tibetan Buddhism into the contemporary world in accessible, relevant, and creative ways. Our teachings and practices emphasize the innate wisdom and compassion of one’s inherent being, as taught and transmitted via the Tibetan traditions of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Within this context, our areas of focus include transmitting lineage teachings; developing practices in and with the natural world; exploring the power of the divine feminine; and connecting with the innate wakefulness of the body as our vehicle to liberation. As a Dharma vessel, we support individual and group practice and we host retreats both online and onsite at our meditation retreat center, Wonderwell Mountain Refuge, in Springfield, New Hampshire. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization, Natural Dharma’s infrastructure includes a Board of Directors, a Teachers’ Council, Managers, Staff and lay members, all of whom inform and shape the organization collaboratively. Our deep aspiration is to co-create a holistic and sustainable model of spiritual community.
Opportunities for Student Involvement:
There are multiple pathways for the student to be involved with program creation and development; retreat management training as well as teaching and meditation support. We are in a time of growth and development, with a lot of effort going into creation of structures that will take us through the next 5 – 10 years. This is a wonderful time for the student to observe and participate in the inner workings of a dharma vessel. Much of our administrative work is online, and the student would join us online for the year. The retreat management training would entail one to two visits to our Wonderwell Mountain Refuge per semester.
Commute/Transportation Information:
Online, and one or two visits to Wonderwell Mountain Refuge per semester. Wonderwell is located in Springfield NH – 2 hours from Boston, with bus transport available.
Arts of Ministry Competencies Offered:
- Administration and Program Development
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Public Leadership, Community Organizing, and Planning
Supervision:
Supervision will be one hour weekly by Managing Director, Barbara Waldorf to cover leadership, program development and integration with NDF staff/volunteers. Additional supervision for pastoral care will be provided by meditation teachers who are providing this to the NDF sangha.
Additional Information:
- Number of Students: 1
- Total Compensation: $0
- Type of Compensation: not specified