
Weekly Meditation & Dharma Talk
Quiet evenings of guided sitting meditation followed by Dharma talk and group discussion, led by a rotating roster of guest teachers in a tranquil Black Mountain practice space.
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A 30 minute guided meditation is followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and an interactive Q and A discussion. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring and an online stream.

A 30 minute guided meditation is followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and an interactive Q and A discussion. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring and an online stream.
A 30 minute guided meditation is followed by a short break, a 30 minute dharma talk, and an interactive Q and A discussion. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an in person option at MindSpring and an online stream.

A weeknight Modern Buddhism series exploring meaning, purpose, and intention through guided meditation and practical dharma teachings. Build an inner roadmap for a more purposeful life in a quiet Buddhist center setting.

A weeknight Modern Buddhism series exploring meaning, purpose, and intention through guided meditation and practical dharma teachings. Build an inner roadmap for a more purposeful life in a quiet Buddhist center setting.
A weeknight Modern Buddhism series exploring meaning, purpose, and intention through guided meditation and practical dharma teachings. Build an inner roadmap for a more purposeful life in a quiet Buddhist center setting.

A weekly mindfulness sit with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at the Weaverville Road center or online via Zoom. Quiet group practice emphasizes shared stillness, support, and steady routine.

A weekly mindfulness sit with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at the Weaverville Road center or online via Zoom. Quiet group practice emphasizes shared stillness, support, and steady routine.
A weekly mindfulness sit with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at the Weaverville Road center or online via Zoom. Quiet group practice emphasizes shared stillness, support, and steady routine.

Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.

Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.
Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with time for sharing, Q and A, and walking meditation. Donation-based drop-ins welcome at a yoga studio setting, with optional app support for home practice.

Unguided 40-minute silent sit on Zoom ends with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Wrap up with an interactive group discussion and Q&A led by a trained teacher.

Unguided 40-minute silent sit on Zoom ends with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Wrap up with an interactive group discussion and Q&A led by a trained teacher.
Unguided 40-minute silent sit on Zoom ends with a loving kindness practice, followed by a short Buddhist mindfulness video. Wrap up with an interactive group discussion and Q&A led by a trained teacher.

Soothing Himalayan singing bowl tones ripple through a quiet space, guiding a somatic sound bath into deep relaxation. Expect calming vibrations, nervous system reset vibes, and a restorative afternoon focused on modern well being and inner ease.

Soothing Himalayan singing bowl tones ripple through a quiet space, guiding a somatic sound bath into deep relaxation. Expect calming vibrations, nervous system reset vibes, and a restorative afternoon focused on modern well being and inner ease.
Soothing Himalayan singing bowl tones ripple through a quiet space, guiding a somatic sound bath into deep relaxation. Expect calming vibrations, nervous system reset vibes, and a restorative afternoon focused on modern well being and inner ease.

Meditation class and modern Buddhist teaching on shifting from draining mental habits into naturally peaceful states of mind. Practical techniques aim to build a reservoir of positive emotional energy for kinder, more meaningful daily life.

Meditation class and modern Buddhist teaching on shifting from draining mental habits into naturally peaceful states of mind. Practical techniques aim to build a reservoir of positive emotional energy for kinder, more meaningful daily life.
Meditation class and modern Buddhist teaching on shifting from draining mental habits into naturally peaceful states of mind. Practical techniques aim to build a reservoir of positive emotional energy for kinder, more meaningful daily life.

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.

Quiet guided Open Sangha evening meditation at Urban Dharma with a coordinated shuttle from Ransom House; participants must RSVP and agree to temple etiquette before joining this communal sitting and brief transition ride.

Quiet guided Open Sangha evening meditation at Urban Dharma with a coordinated shuttle from Ransom House; participants must RSVP and agree to temple etiquette before joining this communal sitting and brief transition ride.
Quiet guided Open Sangha evening meditation at Urban Dharma with a coordinated shuttle from Ransom House; participants must RSVP and agree to temple etiquette before joining this communal sitting and brief transition ride.

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.
A Wednesday evening Zoom sit centered on Heart of the Matter Meditation, blending guided practice with quiet reflection. Meet online for a 7:30–9:00 PM ET midweek reset and supportive group presence.
A Wednesday evening Zoom sit centered on Heart of the Matter Meditation, blending guided practice with quiet reflection. Meet online for a 7:30–9:00 PM ET midweek reset and supportive group presence.
A Wednesday evening Zoom sit centered on Heart of the Matter Meditation, blending guided practice with quiet reflection. Meet online for a 7:30–9:00 PM ET midweek reset and supportive group presence.

A contemplative dharma-style session examining how attachment and resistance shape experience, reinforce ingrained habits, and deepen unsatisfactoriness. Late-evening mindfulness practice geared toward insight into cessation, suffering, and what arises naturally.

A contemplative dharma-style session examining how attachment and resistance shape experience, reinforce ingrained habits, and deepen unsatisfactoriness. Late-evening mindfulness practice geared toward insight into cessation, suffering, and what arises naturally.
A contemplative dharma-style session examining how attachment and resistance shape experience, reinforce ingrained habits, and deepen unsatisfactoriness. Late-evening mindfulness practice geared toward insight into cessation, suffering, and what arises naturally.

A free, mom focused evening meditation space that blends gentle guided practice with shared check ins. Build a consistent self care routine while connecting with a supportive online community for calm, balance, and stress relief.

A free, mom focused evening meditation space that blends gentle guided practice with shared check ins. Build a consistent self care routine while connecting with a supportive online community for calm, balance, and stress relief.
A free, mom focused evening meditation space that blends gentle guided practice with shared check ins. Build a consistent self care routine while connecting with a supportive online community for calm, balance, and stress relief.

Guided 30 minute meditation sits followed by a short break and communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; free, all levels sangha for contemplative practice in a relaxed urban setting.

Guided 30 minute meditation sits followed by a short break and communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; free, all levels sangha for contemplative practice in a relaxed urban setting.
Guided 30 minute meditation sits followed by a short break and communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text; free, all levels sangha for contemplative practice in a relaxed urban setting.

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.

Deeply restorative guided Yoga Nidra using Richard Miller’s adaptation of the ancient practice, promoting full-body relaxation and mental calm in Quietude’s intimate studio setting in Black Mountain.

Deeply restorative guided Yoga Nidra using Richard Miller’s adaptation of the ancient practice, promoting full-body relaxation and mental calm in Quietude’s intimate studio setting in Black Mountain.
Deeply restorative guided Yoga Nidra using Richard Miller’s adaptation of the ancient practice, promoting full-body relaxation and mental calm in Quietude’s intimate studio setting in Black Mountain.

Guided silent sitting meditation interspersed with slow walking practice, suitable for all levels and beginners; free, in person drop in fostering breath centered mindfulness, upright posture, and quiet community sangha.

Guided silent sitting meditation interspersed with slow walking practice, suitable for all levels and beginners; free, in person drop in fostering breath centered mindfulness, upright posture, and quiet community sangha.
Guided silent sitting meditation interspersed with slow walking practice, suitable for all levels and beginners; free, in person drop in fostering breath centered mindfulness, upright posture, and quiet community sangha.

Gentle guided group sitting and somatic practices tailored for psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers; a restorative space to experiment with diverse healing arts modalities and replenish caregiver resilience through shared practice.

Gentle guided group sitting and somatic practices tailored for psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers; a restorative space to experiment with diverse healing arts modalities and replenish caregiver resilience through shared practice.
Gentle guided group sitting and somatic practices tailored for psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers; a restorative space to experiment with diverse healing arts modalities and replenish caregiver resilience through shared practice.

Daily silent sits Monday through Friday invite new and experienced practitioners into a gentle, shoe free cushion practice with drop in access and dana based donations; cushions and alternative seating are provided for comfort.

Daily silent sits Monday through Friday invite new and experienced practitioners into a gentle, shoe free cushion practice with drop in access and dana based donations; cushions and alternative seating are provided for comfort.
Daily silent sits Monday through Friday invite new and experienced practitioners into a gentle, shoe free cushion practice with drop in access and dana based donations; cushions and alternative seating are provided for comfort.

A late-evening satsang centered on Ram Dass teachings, with contemplative discussion and shared spiritual practice in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a warm, community-focused circle for reflection, presence, and connection.

A late-evening satsang centered on Ram Dass teachings, with contemplative discussion and shared spiritual practice in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a warm, community-focused circle for reflection, presence, and connection.
A late-evening satsang centered on Ram Dass teachings, with contemplative discussion and shared spiritual practice in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect a warm, community-focused circle for reflection, presence, and connection.