Healing Emotions Workshop
August 18, 2018 - 12:30 pmA workshop for healing emotions through the integration of meditation, positive psychology, and body-centered inquiry. Led by clinical psychologist, Dawn Baird, Ph.D. Read more »
Introduction to Meditation
August 20, 2018 - 7:00 pmIntroduction to Mindfulness is a great introductory class for those new either to mindfulness meditation or to Asheville Insight Meditation. You will learn the basics of how to begin and sustain a mindfulness meditation practice... Read more »
Retreat: Answering the Call to Awaken
August 22, 2018 - 3:00 pmA four-day meditation retreat exploring the call of the spiritual life to awaken from life's daily slumber. Led by teacher Ronya Banks and held at the Southern Dharma Retreat Center. Read more »
Sangha Potluck
August 26, 2018 - 11:30 amPlease join us at our monthly potluck. Bring yourself, your appetite, food to share, and a serving utensil... Read more »
Introduction to Meditation
September 3, 2018 - 7:00 pmIntroduction to Mindfulness is a great introductory class for those new either to mindfulness meditation or to Asheville Insight Meditation. You will learn the basics of how to begin and sustain a mindfulness meditation practice... Read more »
Half-Day Silent Retreat
September 8, 2018 - 9:00 amYour meditation practice can be greatly supported by enhancing your skills during continued silent practice over several hours. Participants at silent retreats regularly report that they see their mindfulness practice ripen and mature... Read more »
Buddhist Book Club
September 12, 2018 - 7:00 pmJoin us at our monthly book club in which we read and discuss books with a Buddhist theme or message. Read more »
Introduction to Meditation
September 17, 2018 - 7:00 pmIntroduction to Mindfulness is a great introductory class for those new either to mindfulness meditation or to Asheville Insight Meditation. You will learn the basics of how to begin and sustain a mindfulness meditation practice... Read more »
Guest Speaker: John Orr
September 24, 2018 - 7:00 pmBuddhist teacher John Orr will visit us to lead a meditation, give a talk, and answer questions. Read more »
Sangha Potluck
September 30, 2018 - 11:30 amPlease join us at our monthly potluck. Bring yourself, your appetite, food to share, and a serving utensil... Read more »
Introduction to Meditation
October 1, 2018 - 7:00 pmIntroduction to Mindfulness is a great introductory class for those new either to mindfulness meditation or to Asheville Insight Meditation. You will learn the basics of how to begin and sustain a mindfulness meditation practice... Read more »
Guest Speaker: Leigh Brasington
October 10, 2018 - 7:00 pmWell-known for his teachings of the jhanas (meditation absorptions), Leigh Brasington has been practicing meditation since 1985. He is the senior American student of the late Ven. Ayya Khema, who confirmed his practice and requested that he begin teaching... Read more »
Buddhist Book Club
October 10, 2018 - 7:00 pmJoin us at our monthly book club in which we read and discuss books with a Buddhist theme or message. Read more »
Half-Day Silent Retreat
October 13, 2018 - 9:00 amYour meditation practice can be greatly supported by enhancing your skills during continued silent practice over several hours. Participants at silent retreats regularly report that they see their mindfulness practice ripen and mature... Read more »
Introduction to Meditation
October 15, 2018 - 7:00 pmIntroduction to Mindfulness is a great introductory class for those new either to mindfulness meditation or to Asheville Insight Meditation. You will learn the basics of how to begin and sustain a mindfulness meditation practice... Read more »
Retreat: Mental Purification on the Buddhist Path
October 24, 2018 - 5:00 pmA 5-day silent meditation retreat in which we purify our minds of mental burdens in order to liberate our essential, spacious, and loving nature. This Vipassana (Insight Meditation) retreat will be led by AIM founder Ronya Banks. Read more »
Sangha Potluck
October 28, 2018 - 11:30 amPlease join us at our monthly potluck. Bring yourself, your appetite, food to share, and a serving utensil... Read more »
Introduction to Meditation
November 5, 2018 - 7:00 pmIntroduction to Mindfulness is a great introductory class for those new either to mindfulness meditation or to Asheville Insight Meditation. You will learn the basics of how to begin and sustain a mindfulness meditation practice... Read more »
Guest Speaker: Donald Rothberg
November 7, 2018 - 7:00 pmJoin us for an evening with leading Buddhist teacher, Donald Rothberg, who will be leading a meditation, giving a talk, and answering questions afterwards. Read more »
Half-Day Silent Retreat
November 10, 2018 - 9:00 amYour meditation practice can be greatly supported by enhancing your skills during continued silent practice over several hours. Participants at silent retreats regularly report that they see their mindfulness practice ripen and mature... Read more »