
Evening Group Meditation IN-PERSON or ONLINE
A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q&A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions and an option to attend in person or online.
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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.

Weekly group sit blending quiet mindfulness practice with community support, available either in person or on Zoom. A simple, consistent space for meditation, reflection, and reconnecting with Asheville Insight Meditation.

Weekly group sit blending quiet mindfulness practice with community support, available either in person or on Zoom. A simple, consistent space for meditation, reflection, and reconnecting with Asheville Insight Meditation.
Weekly group sit blending quiet mindfulness practice with community support, available either in person or on Zoom. A simple, consistent space for meditation, reflection, and reconnecting with Asheville Insight Meditation.

Unguided 40 minute silent sit online, ending with a loving kindness (metta) practice, followed by a short mindfulness Buddhist video. Wrap up with group discussion and Q&A led by Ronya Banks or a trained AIM facilitator.

Unguided 40 minute silent sit online, ending with a loving kindness (metta) practice, followed by a short mindfulness Buddhist video. Wrap up with group discussion and Q&A led by Ronya Banks or a trained AIM facilitator.
Unguided 40 minute silent sit online, ending with a loving kindness (metta) practice, followed by a short mindfulness Buddhist video. Wrap up with group discussion and Q&A led by Ronya Banks or a trained AIM facilitator.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Modern Buddhism meditations centered on cultivating heartfelt empathy to reduce worry, resentment, and discontent. A Sunday-morning weekly series emphasizing inner peace, happiness, and wisdom through practical contemplation.

Guided Modern Buddhism meditations centered on cultivating heartfelt empathy to reduce worry, resentment, and discontent. A Sunday-morning weekly series emphasizing inner peace, happiness, and wisdom through practical contemplation.
Guided Modern Buddhism meditations centered on cultivating heartfelt empathy to reduce worry, resentment, and discontent. A Sunday-morning weekly series emphasizing inner peace, happiness, and wisdom through practical contemplation.

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.

An online, free spiritual awareness webinar centered on listening with full, undivided attention in relationships. Learn a meditation technique for stilling mental chatter and strengthening focus through guided attention training.

An online, free spiritual awareness webinar centered on listening with full, undivided attention in relationships. Learn a meditation technique for stilling mental chatter and strengthening focus through guided attention training.
An online, free spiritual awareness webinar centered on listening with full, undivided attention in relationships. Learn a meditation technique for stilling mental chatter and strengthening focus through guided attention training.

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.

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.

Roundtable discussion where attendees submit and vote on a life question, then unpack it together with the author’s opening reflections. Open, nonjudgmental community conversation focused on practical philosophy and spirituality.

Roundtable discussion where attendees submit and vote on a life question, then unpack it together with the author’s opening reflections. Open, nonjudgmental community conversation focused on practical philosophy and spirituality.
Roundtable discussion where attendees submit and vote on a life question, then unpack it together with the author’s opening reflections. Open, nonjudgmental community conversation focused on practical philosophy and spirituality.

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.

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.

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.

Six weeks of guided intuition-building in a small, supportive online cohort, shifting from second-guessing to confident inner trust. Grounded practices blend reflective exercises, spiritual development, and gentle meditation for everyday decision-making.

Six weeks of guided intuition-building in a small, supportive online cohort, shifting from second-guessing to confident inner trust. Grounded practices blend reflective exercises, spiritual development, and gentle meditation for everyday decision-making.
Six weeks of guided intuition-building in a small, supportive online cohort, shifting from second-guessing to confident inner trust. Grounded practices blend reflective exercises, spiritual development, and gentle meditation for everyday decision-making.

Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.

Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.