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Silent Sunday-morning gathering centered on contemplative practice, followed by gentle sharing and discussion of spiritual and religious philosophies. An interfaith, welcoming space for reflection, learning, and community connection.
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A quiet Sunday morning contemplative circle centered on silent practice and interfaith reflection, combining guided meditation, shared teachings, and open discussion for beginners and experienced practitioners at Quietude in Black Mountain.

A quiet Sunday morning contemplative circle centered on silent practice and interfaith reflection, combining guided meditation, shared teachings, and open discussion for beginners and experienced practitioners at Quietude in Black Mountain.
A quiet Sunday morning contemplative circle centered on silent practice and interfaith reflection, combining guided meditation, shared teachings, and open discussion for beginners and experienced practitioners at Quietude in Black Mountain.

Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.

Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.
Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.

Daily silent sits Monday–Friday welcome new and experienced meditators, with cushions and seating provided and a shoe free practice area; drop in anytime during the session, offered on a dana (donation) basis.

Daily silent sits Monday–Friday welcome new and experienced meditators, with cushions and seating provided and a shoe free practice area; drop in anytime during the session, offered on a dana (donation) basis.
Daily silent sits Monday–Friday welcome new and experienced meditators, with cushions and seating provided and a shoe free practice area; drop in anytime during the session, offered on a dana (donation) basis.

Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.

Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.
Communal call and response devotional kirtan and song circle offering meditative, participatory chanting and inclusive group singing in a relaxed wellness space, welcoming all voices and beginners.

Gentle 30 minute guided meditation followed by a break and a close reading and group discussion of a Buddhist text, welcoming all levels in a free drop in community sangha.

Gentle 30 minute guided meditation followed by a break and a close reading and group discussion of a Buddhist text, welcoming all levels in a free drop in community sangha.
Gentle 30 minute guided meditation followed by a break and a close reading and group discussion of a Buddhist text, welcoming all levels in a free drop in community sangha.

Guided silent sitting with intermittent walking meditation, emphasizing breath awareness and posture for beginners and experienced practitioners; accessible teacher led group practice with no experience required, free drop in in person session.

Guided silent sitting with intermittent walking meditation, emphasizing breath awareness and posture for beginners and experienced practitioners; accessible teacher led group practice with no experience required, free drop in in person session.
Guided silent sitting with intermittent walking meditation, emphasizing breath awareness and posture for beginners and experienced practitioners; accessible teacher led group practice with no experience required, free drop in in person session.

Evening sangha gatherings include a 20 minute guided sit, a short dharma talk drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi and Gangaji, followed by group discussion; BIPOC voices welcomed, no charge.

Evening sangha gatherings include a 20 minute guided sit, a short dharma talk drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi and Gangaji, followed by group discussion; BIPOC voices welcomed, no charge.
Evening sangha gatherings include a 20 minute guided sit, a short dharma talk drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi and Gangaji, followed by group discussion; BIPOC voices welcomed, no charge.

Continuous stream of consciousness free writing guides participants through a meditative, healing inquiry, bypassing self-doubt and critique in a quiet studio circle focused on reflective journaling, gentle prompts, and optional sharing.

Continuous stream of consciousness free writing guides participants through a meditative, healing inquiry, bypassing self-doubt and critique in a quiet studio circle focused on reflective journaling, gentle prompts, and optional sharing.
Continuous stream of consciousness free writing guides participants through a meditative, healing inquiry, bypassing self-doubt and critique in a quiet studio circle focused on reflective journaling, gentle prompts, and optional sharing.

Compassionate peer led meetings using Buddhist Dharma practices for people addressing addictive tendencies, combining guided meditation, group sharing, and mutual support discussion in a welcoming sangha style format.

Compassionate peer led meetings using Buddhist Dharma practices for people addressing addictive tendencies, combining guided meditation, group sharing, and mutual support discussion in a welcoming sangha style format.
Compassionate peer led meetings using Buddhist Dharma practices for people addressing addictive tendencies, combining guided meditation, group sharing, and mutual support discussion in a welcoming sangha style format.

Aromatic smoke cleansing and Tibetan Buddhist chants paired with guided readings and silent meditation for removing spiritual pollution, presented as a weekly beginner friendly temple practice.

Aromatic smoke cleansing and Tibetan Buddhist chants paired with guided readings and silent meditation for removing spiritual pollution, presented as a weekly beginner friendly temple practice.
Aromatic smoke cleansing and Tibetan Buddhist chants paired with guided readings and silent meditation for removing spiritual pollution, presented as a weekly beginner friendly temple practice.