Upcoming Events
Santa Monica : 1-Day Retreat
$55-$130
Friday, May 2nd | 12PM - 5PM
Western Dharma Friends invites you to join us for a 1-Day, Non-Residential Retreat in Santa Monica, exploring the practices of Tibetan Bön.
Led by Geshe Sonam, an expert in Tibetan Bön mind-training techniques and Daniel Ahearn, LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist.
Pasadena: 1-Day Retreat
$55-$130
Saturday, May 3rd | 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Western Dharma Friends invites you to join us for a 1-Day, Non-Residential Retreat in Pasadena, exploring the practices of Tibetan Bön.
Led by Geshe Sonam, an expert in Tibetan Bön mind-training techniques and Daniel Ahearn, LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist.
Weekly Medicine Buddha Sit (Online)
Free
Every Sunday | 6AM
The Bön Medicine Buddha, embodies the healing wisdom of the Bön tradition. This ancient practice works with sacred mantra and visualization to restore balance in the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in the understanding that all illness arises from imbalance, the Medicine Buddha practice helps clear obstacles, cultivate compassion, and awaken innate healing potential.
Who we are
Western Dharma Friends is an L.A.-based collective dedicated to sharing the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Bön, one of the world’s oldest spiritual traditions. Rooted in over 18,000 years of continuous practice, we offer practical, accessible tools for cultivating clarity, balance, and deep awareness in everyday life. At our core, we are committed to building conscious community—holding space for healing, integration, and the deepening of spiritual understanding. Through shared practice, we explore how to live with greater compassion, presence, and purpose, dedicating the merit of our efforts to the benefit of all beings.
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