I have been realizing the impact the Coaches Salon and the Practice Filed have made on me. My life and connections are better because of the time I spend with you, your team, and the community.

“This class was beautifully designed to start with clarity and build upon what we were learning as we were ready to hear it.  As a coach trainer, I thought I had a pretty good handle on my listening. Going through this course deepened my understanding and perspective on listening in a way that transforms both how I teach and how I coach.  It’s a challenging course, which makes it all the more valuable.”

Each month after attending the Coaches Salon, I walk away with a new awareness of my views as a coach and practices. I can set aside my view and become curious about  the client’s view.

The Coaches Salon has supported my work as a coach by being involved with a like-minded community of coaches who challenge, create, and learn together. It is a beautifully welcoming community.

The Coaches Salon has supported my work as a coach and a mentor as it provided a deep dive into the Coaching Mindset. We met in a safe space where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and knew that my views would be valued. I loved how the conversation opened up a multitude of possibilities to ponder. I walked away after each meeting with practical information as well as a greater willingness to embrace new and different perspectives.

The Small Sangha programs have had a profound impact on my life. While it usually starts at a personal level — feeling more grounded, more mindful — this inevitably drifts over into my professional life. Two of my best friends noticed the difference last year ... and encouraged me to keep doing this.

The vast amount of information that comprises Buddhism - there's so much to learn! and it's freeing to realize I don't "need" to learn it all in order to practice.

Being part of the Small Sangha program was such a meaningful experience. Learning in community brought a sense of connection and support that made exploring these tough, sometimes fuzzy topics feel easier. I came away with real, practical tools that I’m already using in both work and life. It was a space where I could dive deep, slow down, and gain more clarity about the world around me. I enjoyed it immensely.

My experience with the Bhavana Group’s Buddhist study programs have deepened how I’ve integrated Buddhist Psychology into both my personal and professional life.
The focus on mindfulness and compassion has reshaped how manage my stress, complexity, and emotional regulation.

Bhavana’s practical application and wisdom has brought more clarity and calmness to my life, enabling me to lead from a place of decisiveness and presence rather than reactivity. I feel now I experience greater intention, deeper connections, and can now handle challenges with grace. Bhavana’s programs don’t just impart knowledge—they inspire lasting, meaningful change through practice. I am deeply grateful for the community the Bhavana Group provides.

This year, studying with Bhavana Learning Group has been transformative for me. During a time of transition from a demanding career, dealing with serious health issues in my family, and navigating stressful moments, the fundamentals of Buddhism I’ve learned have been a true anchor.

The teachings on grasping and attachment, impermanence, and interdependence have allowed me to process anger, stress, and anxiety in a much more peaceful way. Instead of reacting impulsively, I’ve found more awareness and balance, both on and off the cushion, which has improved my relationships and enriched my daily life.

I’ve been more mindful throughout the day, which allowed me to appreciate and enjoy life much more. I’m deeply grateful for the insights I’ve gained through this practice and recommend Bhavana Learning Group’s courses. They are life changing.

Like most people, my days seem very busy moving from one context and project to another. Father, designer, problem solver, engineer, accountant, therapist, chauffeur, carpenter.... you get it. But something that has helped me immensely in avoiding overwhelm and really enjoying all these phases throughout the day is the contemplative practices I have learned and developed in Bhavana's Small Sangha Program. I find these studies & practices to be very effective in managing a consistent level of relaxed concentration in all that I do, both personally and professionally. I highly recommend these programs.

For 3 years now, I have studied with Bhavana Learning Group’s Small Sangha programs.

These programs, including prolific teachings and contemplative practices, have provided me with invaluable insights into the nature of my mind for my personal and professional growth and the benefit of ALL. They have helped me cultivate and expand my awareness, mindfulness, and compassion and transform my relationship to anxiety, fear, doubt, and overwhelm amidst challenging times.

I am very grateful for Tony’s teaching style and his unique access to the wisdom and insights of some of the world’s most influential Buddhist teachers. Additionally, I feel a deep appreciation for and connection to my fellow learners and members of our Small Sangha community. I look forward to the 2025 program experience.

Over the past two years of study and practice, I have experienced a new appreciation for gratitude, not only being grateful but also accepting gratitude, opening my awareness and acceptance of the contribution I am, making way for me to let go of striving or fixing. This was a place to rest in and come from in dealing with the illness and passing of both my in laws over a short period of time, providing grace and peace in a time of distinct loss.

I’ve also picked a Zen Practice monthly and learned to find space and wisdom in daily rituals in a way that counterbalances my propensity for efficiency and productivity. I was committed to being more patient, and these practices have created capacity for me to be more intentional, aware and available mentally and emotionally to serve people I love and care about.

Bhavana Learning Group’s (BLG) Small Sangha offers laypeople access to Buddhist philosophy and psychology by creating a warm, collaborative environment that is conducive to shared learning and supportive in developing a dedicated practice.

Through fellowship and mutual interest with other participants and Tony as our guide, I am able to drop into deeper levels of understanding—exploring myself and my practice in ongoing, subtly-shifting ways. Every session Tony invites us to be with the confusion, allowing insight to arise out of unknowing. BLG’s Small Sangha can, if you participate, and let it, open you in enigmatic and profound ways.

1- The Practice Field is the best Sangha for anyone beginning to form their meditation practice. The benefits I have taken away show up in my work with clients and have a ripple effect on my interactions with others. Specifically, focusing on the 7 points of my posture allows me to bring a framework from mindfulness into the small moments of my day-to-day life. — Member since 2019

2- It’s opened me up to practicing in community, to being with others in a new and different way, and given me a consistent place for exploring and deepening my practice. — Member since 2022

3- The structure of the field allows for two kinds of learning for me. One that comes from repeating the view and parties each week. Allowing for seeing beyond a cursory interaction. The second comes from listening to others’ experiences and periodic teaching by Tony Zampella. Both of these stretch my understanding. —Member since 2022

4- The PF has created and supported a weekly ritual for me. It has expanded my meditation practice and provides grounding in my week – like a cross-over point to complete the last week and design the upcoming week. —Member since 2019

5- I am so grateful for the members of the Practice Field Community. I look forward to practicing, connecting, and learning with them weekly and sharing experiences and discoveries in a supportive environment. —Member since 2019

6- I find meditation and mindfulness to be mostly solitary endeavors. The Practice Field provides a community that holds me in my practice. —Member since 2021

7- Since joining the Practice Field, I have a higher level of awareness when it comes to thoughts, feelings, and internal experiences throughout my day-to-day living. I notice quickly when I am distracted and make time between activities and engagements to sit and spend time with myself, whether for a few deep breaths or a longer meditation. —Member since 2021

8- “The community, the commitment, and the intention of this practice is a rare find. Certainly, a unique opportunity for anyone looking to expand their effectiveness in all areas of their life.” —Member since 2019