
Monthly Dharma Group (Saturdays) – Meditation
Monthly online sangha led by Buddhist teacher Ronya Banks blends guided meditation, meditation instruction, and Dharma teachings. Group discussion and peer sharing support connection with other practitioners in a 90 minute morning session.
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Unguided 40-minute silent sit online, closing with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Ends with an interactive group discussion and Q&A with an experienced teacher.

Unguided 40-minute silent sit online, closing with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Ends with an interactive group discussion and Q&A with an experienced teacher.
Unguided 40-minute silent sit online, closing with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Ends with an interactive group discussion and Q&A with an experienced teacher.

Guided 30 minute meditation followed by a dharma talk and extended Q and A discussion in a quiet Thursday evening group setting. Beginner instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring or an online livestream.

Guided 30 minute meditation followed by a dharma talk and extended Q and A discussion in a quiet Thursday evening group setting. Beginner instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring or an online livestream.
Guided 30 minute meditation followed by a dharma talk and extended Q and A discussion in a quiet Thursday evening group setting. Beginner instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring or an online livestream.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with meditation and mutual support for anyone working with addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, healing, and community accountability.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with meditation and mutual support for anyone working with addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, healing, and community accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with meditation and mutual support for anyone working with addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, healing, and community accountability.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.

Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.

Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.

Silent and mantra-based meditation led by a teacher with 50+ years of practice, with time for sharing and Q&A. Includes gentle walking meditation in a yoga studio setting; drop-ins welcome and donation based.

Silent and mantra-based meditation led by a teacher with 50+ years of practice, with time for sharing and Q&A. Includes gentle walking meditation in a yoga studio setting; drop-ins welcome and donation based.
Silent and mantra-based meditation led by a teacher with 50+ years of practice, with time for sharing and Q&A. Includes gentle walking meditation in a yoga studio setting; drop-ins welcome and donation based.

A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle for moms centered on building a steady practice, stress relief, and self care. Expect a supportive virtual space for sharing experiences, finding calm, and creating balance at home.

A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle for moms centered on building a steady practice, stress relief, and self care. Expect a supportive virtual space for sharing experiences, finding calm, and creating balance at home.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle for moms centered on building a steady practice, stress relief, and self care. Expect a supportive virtual space for sharing experiences, finding calm, and creating balance at home.

Weekly modern Buddhist teachings and guided meditation exploring meaning, purpose, and intention. Reflective discussion builds an inner roadmap for living a more purposeful, meaningful life in a quiet temple setting.

Weekly modern Buddhist teachings and guided meditation exploring meaning, purpose, and intention. Reflective discussion builds an inner roadmap for living a more purposeful, meaningful life in a quiet temple setting.
Weekly modern Buddhist teachings and guided meditation exploring meaning, purpose, and intention. Reflective discussion builds an inner roadmap for living a more purposeful, meaningful life in a quiet temple setting.

Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness and quiet reflection, with the option to practice in person or via Zoom. A consistent community space for meditation support and stress relief.

Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness and quiet reflection, with the option to practice in person or via Zoom. A consistent community space for meditation support and stress relief.
Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness and quiet reflection, with the option to practice in person or via Zoom. A consistent community space for meditation support and stress relief.

A free online meditation webinar exploring conscious awakening through natural, organic practice and self inquiry. Designed to support a spiritual quest with reflection on purpose, identity, and building inner awareness.

A free online meditation webinar exploring conscious awakening through natural, organic practice and self inquiry. Designed to support a spiritual quest with reflection on purpose, identity, and building inner awareness.
A free online meditation webinar exploring conscious awakening through natural, organic practice and self inquiry. Designed to support a spiritual quest with reflection on purpose, identity, and building inner awareness.

A 30-minute guided meditation sets a calm tone before a short break and a group reading with discussion of a Buddhist text. Beginner friendly and free, with space for thoughtful questions and sangha connection.

A 30-minute guided meditation sets a calm tone before a short break and a group reading with discussion of a Buddhist text. Beginner friendly and free, with space for thoughtful questions and sangha connection.
A 30-minute guided meditation sets a calm tone before a short break and a group reading with discussion of a Buddhist text. Beginner friendly and free, with space for thoughtful questions and sangha connection.

Tuesday evening sangha with a 20 minute seated meditation, a dharma teaching, and an open group discussion for mutual support. Rooted in Buddhist practice and teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh, with an explicitly welcoming space for BIPOC voices.

Tuesday evening sangha with a 20 minute seated meditation, a dharma teaching, and an open group discussion for mutual support. Rooted in Buddhist practice and teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh, with an explicitly welcoming space for BIPOC voices.
Tuesday evening sangha with a 20 minute seated meditation, a dharma teaching, and an open group discussion for mutual support. Rooted in Buddhist practice and teachers like Thich Nhat Hanh, with an explicitly welcoming space for BIPOC voices.

A free online class exploring “true communication” as heart to heart, soul to soul connection. Guided reflection on how meditation deepens self understanding and empathy beyond thoughts and words as part of a spiritual awareness series.

A free online class exploring “true communication” as heart to heart, soul to soul connection. Guided reflection on how meditation deepens self understanding and empathy beyond thoughts and words as part of a spiritual awareness series.
A free online class exploring “true communication” as heart to heart, soul to soul connection. Guided reflection on how meditation deepens self understanding and empathy beyond thoughts and words as part of a spiritual awareness series.

Guided Modern Buddhism meditations focused on cultivating heartfelt empathy to ease worry, resentment, and discontent. A Sunday-morning series blending contemplation and practical mind training for deeper inner peace and wisdom.

Guided Modern Buddhism meditations focused on cultivating heartfelt empathy to ease worry, resentment, and discontent. A Sunday-morning series blending contemplation and practical mind training for deeper inner peace and wisdom.
Guided Modern Buddhism meditations focused on cultivating heartfelt empathy to ease worry, resentment, and discontent. A Sunday-morning series blending contemplation and practical mind training for deeper inner peace and wisdom.

An intimate development circle for strengthening intuition through guided practices, reflective discussion, and subtle energy awareness. Gather in a calm, community-focused setting for experiential exercises and supportive spiritual growth.

An intimate development circle for strengthening intuition through guided practices, reflective discussion, and subtle energy awareness. Gather in a calm, community-focused setting for experiential exercises and supportive spiritual growth.
An intimate development circle for strengthening intuition through guided practices, reflective discussion, and subtle energy awareness. Gather in a calm, community-focused setting for experiential exercises and supportive spiritual growth.

A free, instructor-led Sahaja Yoga session focused on deepening meditation through subtle energy awareness and clearing inner blockages. Meets weekly online for a steady practice rhythm with guided techniques and Q&A support.

A free, instructor-led Sahaja Yoga session focused on deepening meditation through subtle energy awareness and clearing inner blockages. Meets weekly online for a steady practice rhythm with guided techniques and Q&A support.
A free, instructor-led Sahaja Yoga session focused on deepening meditation through subtle energy awareness and clearing inner blockages. Meets weekly online for a steady practice rhythm with guided techniques and Q&A support.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with mindful meditation practice for anyone addressing addictive tendencies. A supportive Sunday-night circle focused on empowerment, shared experience, and freedom from addiction’s suffering.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with mindful meditation practice for anyone addressing addictive tendencies. A supportive Sunday-night circle focused on empowerment, shared experience, and freedom from addiction’s suffering.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist dharma teachings with mindful meditation practice for anyone addressing addictive tendencies. A supportive Sunday-night circle focused on empowerment, shared experience, and freedom from addiction’s suffering.