
Karma: Looking on the Bright Side
Half-day Modern Buddhism course unpacking karma as action and cause-and-effect, reframing it as a tool for preventing future problems and cultivating lasting happiness. Includes guided meditations and practical teachings in a Buddhist center setting, open to all.
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Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.

A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.

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A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.
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A 30-minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q and A discussion in a calm, structured evening format. Beginner meditation instructions are included, with in-person and online attendance options.

A 30-minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q and A discussion in a calm, structured evening format. Beginner meditation instructions are included, with in-person and online attendance options.
A 30-minute guided meditation followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and open Q and A discussion in a calm, structured evening format. Beginner meditation instructions are included, with in-person and online attendance options.

Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.

Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.
Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.

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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.
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Live online class exploring why a competent spiritual master can accelerate understanding in meditation and spirituality. Discussion focuses on teacher student guidance, direct instruction, and how to evaluate and engage a personal guide.

Live online class exploring why a competent spiritual master can accelerate understanding in meditation and spirituality. Discussion focuses on teacher student guidance, direct instruction, and how to evaluate and engage a personal guide.
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A Sunday morning Zoom sit blends 40 minutes of unguided silent meditation with a loving kindness close. Settle in for a short Buddhist mindfulness info video, then stay for group discussion and Q&A with a trained teacher.

A Sunday morning Zoom sit blends 40 minutes of unguided silent meditation with a loving kindness close. Settle in for a short Buddhist mindfulness info video, then stay for group discussion and Q&A with a trained teacher.
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Monthly online sangha-style gathering with guided meditation, practical meditation instruction, and dharma teachings. Community discussion and sharing with Buddhist teacher Ronya Banks for connecting with other practitioners and deepening Buddhist principles.

Monthly online sangha-style gathering with guided meditation, practical meditation instruction, and dharma teachings. Community discussion and sharing with Buddhist teacher Ronya Banks for connecting with other practitioners and deepening Buddhist principles.
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Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.

Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.

Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
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Small-group intuitive development circle with guided exercises to build psychic perception, energy awareness, and spiritual confidence in a supportive community setting. Pre-registration and payment are required to reserve a spot.

Small-group intuitive development circle with guided exercises to build psychic perception, energy awareness, and spiritual confidence in a supportive community setting. Pre-registration and payment are required to reserve a spot.
Small-group intuitive development circle with guided exercises to build psychic perception, energy awareness, and spiritual confidence in a supportive community setting. Pre-registration and payment are required to reserve a spot.

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Twice-monthly online modules dive into Tibetan Buddhism’s Vajrayana path and Great Perfection Dzogchen, clarifying key principles and how empowerments work. Emphasis on mind training, self understanding, and practical ways to relate to your world.
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A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a consistent routine and practical self care. Expect a supportive community space for sharing experiences, easing stress, and cultivating calm at home.

A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a consistent routine and practical self care. Expect a supportive community space for sharing experiences, easing stress, and cultivating calm at home.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a consistent routine and practical self care. Expect a supportive community space for sharing experiences, easing stress, and cultivating calm at home.

Slow, calming meditation blending breath awareness, mindfulness, and visualization to support mental clarity, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing. The session closes with a deeply restorative sound healing immersion in a serene studio setting.

Slow, calming meditation blending breath awareness, mindfulness, and visualization to support mental clarity, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing. The session closes with a deeply restorative sound healing immersion in a serene studio setting.
Slow, calming meditation blending breath awareness, mindfulness, and visualization to support mental clarity, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing. The session closes with a deeply restorative sound healing immersion in a serene studio setting.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

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Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
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A 30-minute guided meditation session eases into a relaxed break, then shifts to reading and discussion of a Buddhist text. Beginner-friendly and welcoming to all levels for quiet practice and thoughtful sangha connection.