
Shabbat Dinner
Shared Jewish prayer and a warm communal dinner conclude the week in a diverse, peace oriented house community; biweekly evening gatherings welcome participants of all backgrounds for reflection, conversation, and fellowship.
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Quiet communal five-decade rosary prayer with tea and cookies during Lent, lasting about 30 minutes; limited rosaries available to borrow, so bring your own if you have one.

Quiet communal five-decade rosary prayer with tea and cookies during Lent, lasting about 30 minutes; limited rosaries available to borrow, so bring your own if you have one.
Quiet communal five-decade rosary prayer with tea and cookies during Lent, lasting about 30 minutes; limited rosaries available to borrow, so bring your own if you have one.

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.

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.
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.

Darkened candlelight worship with sacred music and quiet prayers, blending varied liturgical traditions into a contemplative service that culminates in communion. A shuttle from Ransom House departs at 5:00 PM and returns at 6:45 PM.

Darkened candlelight worship with sacred music and quiet prayers, blending varied liturgical traditions into a contemplative service that culminates in communion. A shuttle from Ransom House departs at 5:00 PM and returns at 6:45 PM.
Darkened candlelight worship with sacred music and quiet prayers, blending varied liturgical traditions into a contemplative service that culminates in communion. A shuttle from Ransom House departs at 5:00 PM and returns at 6:45 PM.

Peer led Recovery Dharma meetings use traditional Buddhist teachings and communal discussion to support people addressing addictive tendencies, emphasizing empowerment, mutual accountability, and meditation informed tools in a welcoming Urban Dharma evening gathering.

Peer led Recovery Dharma meetings use traditional Buddhist teachings and communal discussion to support people addressing addictive tendencies, emphasizing empowerment, mutual accountability, and meditation informed tools in a welcoming Urban Dharma evening gathering.
Peer led Recovery Dharma meetings use traditional Buddhist teachings and communal discussion to support people addressing addictive tendencies, emphasizing empowerment, mutual accountability, and meditation informed tools in a welcoming Urban Dharma evening gathering.

A contemplative social sangha focused on the Six Paramitas, blending meditation and reflective conversation on compassion, generosity, and ethical living. Aimed at making daily life feel more meaningful for self and community.

A contemplative social sangha focused on the Six Paramitas, blending meditation and reflective conversation on compassion, generosity, and ethical living. Aimed at making daily life feel more meaningful for self and community.
A contemplative social sangha focused on the Six Paramitas, blending meditation and reflective conversation on compassion, generosity, and ethical living. Aimed at making daily life feel more meaningful for self and community.

Peer led evening meetings using traditional Buddhist teachings, guided meditation, and group sharing to support addiction recovery and mutual empowerment. Open, nonjudgmental format welcomes beginners and anyone addressing addictive tendencies.

Peer led evening meetings using traditional Buddhist teachings, guided meditation, and group sharing to support addiction recovery and mutual empowerment. Open, nonjudgmental format welcomes beginners and anyone addressing addictive tendencies.
Peer led evening meetings using traditional Buddhist teachings, guided meditation, and group sharing to support addiction recovery and mutual empowerment. Open, nonjudgmental format welcomes beginners and anyone addressing addictive tendencies.

Communal bhakti chanting and call and response devotional songs in a warm, candlelit circle, inviting beginners and seasoned singers to harmonize simple mantras, breathe together, and deepen presence through shared voice and ritual.

Communal bhakti chanting and call and response devotional songs in a warm, candlelit circle, inviting beginners and seasoned singers to harmonize simple mantras, breathe together, and deepen presence through shared voice and ritual.
Communal bhakti chanting and call and response devotional songs in a warm, candlelit circle, inviting beginners and seasoned singers to harmonize simple mantras, breathe together, and deepen presence through shared voice and ritual.

A 20-minute seated meditation followed by a dharma teaching and circle-style group discussion centered on Buddhist practice and shared inquiry. A donation-based sangha night welcoming diverse experience levels, with explicit encouragement for BIPOC voices.

A 20-minute seated meditation followed by a dharma teaching and circle-style group discussion centered on Buddhist practice and shared inquiry. A donation-based sangha night welcoming diverse experience levels, with explicit encouragement for BIPOC voices.
A 20-minute seated meditation followed by a dharma teaching and circle-style group discussion centered on Buddhist practice and shared inquiry. A donation-based sangha night welcoming diverse experience levels, with explicit encouragement for BIPOC voices.

Midday Roman Catholic mass in an incense filled, architecturally rich basilica in downtown Asheville, with a student shuttle from Ransom House; one-hour liturgy followed by 5–10 minutes for private prayer.

Midday Roman Catholic mass in an incense filled, architecturally rich basilica in downtown Asheville, with a student shuttle from Ransom House; one-hour liturgy followed by 5–10 minutes for private prayer.
Midday Roman Catholic mass in an incense filled, architecturally rich basilica in downtown Asheville, with a student shuttle from Ransom House; one-hour liturgy followed by 5–10 minutes for private prayer.

Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice interspersed with mindful walking, creating a calm, grounded rhythm for both newcomers and experienced meditators. Free, in-person gathering centered on stillness, breath, and community presence.

Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice interspersed with mindful walking, creating a calm, grounded rhythm for both newcomers and experienced meditators. Free, in-person gathering centered on stillness, breath, and community presence.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice interspersed with mindful walking, creating a calm, grounded rhythm for both newcomers and experienced meditators. Free, in-person gathering centered on stillness, breath, and community presence.

Peer-led gatherings exploring traditional Buddhist Dharma practices to support empowerment and freedom from addictive behaviors through group sharing, meditation, and study; open, nonjudgmental format welcoming newcomers.

Peer-led gatherings exploring traditional Buddhist Dharma practices to support empowerment and freedom from addictive behaviors through group sharing, meditation, and study; open, nonjudgmental format welcoming newcomers.
Peer-led gatherings exploring traditional Buddhist Dharma practices to support empowerment and freedom from addictive behaviors through group sharing, meditation, and study; open, nonjudgmental format welcoming newcomers.

Thirty minute guided meditation leads into a relaxed break followed by communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; accessible instruction for all levels, no experience required, free drop-in community practice.

Thirty minute guided meditation leads into a relaxed break followed by communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; accessible instruction for all levels, no experience required, free drop-in community practice.
Thirty minute guided meditation leads into a relaxed break followed by communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; accessible instruction for all levels, no experience required, free drop-in community practice.

Quiet weekday silent sitting practice in a cushion-filled meditation room with flexible arrival and departure. Beginner and experienced practitioners are welcome in an in-person, dana-based community sit rooted in contemplative tradition.

Quiet weekday silent sitting practice in a cushion-filled meditation room with flexible arrival and departure. Beginner and experienced practitioners are welcome in an in-person, dana-based community sit rooted in contemplative tradition.
Quiet weekday silent sitting practice in a cushion-filled meditation room with flexible arrival and departure. Beginner and experienced practitioners are welcome in an in-person, dana-based community sit rooted in contemplative tradition.