OPS is responsible for the development and coordination of teaching programs, individual retreats, group practice sessions, shrine management, management of prayer requests, as well as the activities of the Monthly Meditation events, the Virginia Local Study Group and various affiliated study groups around the country.
Lopön Barbara Ryan and Lopön Helen Berliner are resident staff of OPS. Drupön Roar Vestre is resident retreat master.
OPS may be reached by email at practiceandstudy@lotusgardens.org.