Faith community
Springboard Meditation Sangha
A meditation community rooted in Buddhist practice, open to anyone who wants to practice together. It offers free online sessions and in-person gatherings in Philadelphia and nearby.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Buddhist
- Online OK
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What they do
Join a free online sit or discussion on the group's schedule, or attend an in-person gathering, such as a morning session or a residential retreat.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Faith
- A faith community: Buddhist
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Regular online sessions run on Sundays (7 am, 8 am and 7 pm), Tuesdays (8 am, noon and 7 pm), Thursdays (8 am) and Fridays (11 am), with a monthly Zoom book group on second Fridays. Select Sunday mornings are in person at the Unitarian Society of Germantown.
- Days
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Times
- Morning, Daytime, Evening
Summit Presbyterian (in-person gatherings)
- Address
- 6757 Greene St
- Part of the city
- Upper Northwest
Unitarian Society of Germantown, Sullivan Chapel (in-person gatherings)
- Address
- 359 W. Johnson Street
- Part of the city
- Upper Northwest
Pendle Hill Retreat Center (residential retreat)
Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.
- Address
- Wallingford, PA
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Join a free online session through the Zoom link on the group's schedule page, or email info@springboardsangha.org about the beginner orientation class..
You can just show up. No sign up needed.
What to expect
The online schedule lists meditation sits and discussion or study groups, all free and open to the public. The pages we read do not say how long each session runs, so check the schedule page before you join.
Tips for your first visit
- Ask by email about the beginner orientation class before you come, since it runs only when enough people sign up.
- For an in-person gathering, email first: the listings give dates and places but not parking, access or what to bring.
Newcomer welcome
Very welcoming to newcomers (5 out of 5). Why we say this: A beginner orientation class exists (it runs once five people register), and the free online sessions are open to the public..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Online sessions are free and open to the public. The site lists no fee for in-person gatherings and links to a donation page with no amounts.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: springboardsangha.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@springboardsangha.org Source: springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Paul W Martin Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Instagram, YouTube Source: springboardsangha.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- August 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, Status, Last sign of life
- springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Schedule, Online ok
- springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Cost, Contacts
- springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Interests
- springboardsangha.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Audience, Cost
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