- We would like to thank Steve Ferguson (and Nancy Churchwell) for all the hours they put into ADMC's Library organization and functioning since we opened 2½ years ago. Steve and Nancy set up and maintained it for all. Nancy has moved, and Steve is rotating off as chairman of the Library Committee so we are looking for someone who would like to take over that responsibility, either as chairman or committee member. The library is a very important part of our center and service given in this area is much appreciated by all. If you are interested, please email us at the address below.
- Dharma Center Members, please look around your house and check your book shelves for Dharma Center books that may be just a little overdue. We depend on your vigilance in helping us to keep our collection a shared experience. --The Library Committee thanks you.
- NVC Course enrollment has reached maximum capacity.
- The Grief Recovery Support Group has reached maximum capacity.
Here's what's happening this week at ADMC
| Tuesday March 4 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Nonviolent Communication Course - Chapter #9 - "Connecting Compassionately With Ourselves" |
| Wednesday March 5 9:30 -11am |
Western Buddhist Group - (Holston Valley Sangha) - We meet at our satellite location at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 136 Bob Jobe Road, Gray, TN. After a half-hour silent meditation, for the next few weeks, we will be watching and discussing the movie Peace is Every Step - Meditation in Action: The Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh. |
| Wednesday March 5 12 - 1pm |
Cultivating Qualities of the Heart - 1st Wednesday - "Mindfulness" - This session will begin with a brief talk moving into a guided meditation and concluding with silent meditation."Buddhism provides exceptionally clear and specific methods to bring out our human capacity for enduring love, compassion, and the self-transcending wisdom that informs them. These methods can be learned by anyone." (John Makransky) |
| Thursday March 6 5 - 7pm |
Open Meditation - This time may be used for personal meditation in the Meditation Room, or access to library. The two hours will be conducted in Noble Silence. |
| Thursday March 6 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
Buddhism & Recovery - Anyone recovering from any type of addiction, including alcoholism and drug addiction, is invited to attend this group. The group can serve as an alternative to, or an addition to, traditional 12-step recovery meetings. In the first few meetings the group will review the Buddha’s 4 Noble Truths and 8 Fold Path, as well as the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. |
| Friday March 7 7 - 9pm |
Western Buddhist Group begins with a half hour silent meditation followed by Tea & Dharma Study. We will read excerpts from various texts. |
| Saturday March 8 1 - 3pm |
Intro to Buddhism - An introduction to Buddhism for beginners. |
| Sunday March 9 11:45am-4:30pm |
ADMC Members will meet with Buddhist inmates at United States Penitentiary, Lee (USP Lee). |
| Sunday March 9 5 - 7pm |
Zen Meditation - The Zen Group at the Appalachian Dharma and Meditation Center practices the classic form of zazen as taught by Dogen Zenji through modern Zen Masters like Suzuki Roshi. |
| Monday March 10 6:30 - 8pm |
A Mindful Journey Through Grief with Debra Brewer, M.Div., Session 3, "The Effects of Grief" |
| Tuesday March 11 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Nonviolent Communication Course - Chapter #10 - "Expressing Anger Fully/Expressing Appreciation in NVC" |
Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center's Chairperson was on WETS, 89.5 FM, Thursday, July 28 and Sunday, July 1. To hear the podcast, go to: religionforlife.podomatic.com/entry/2012-07-03T07_00_00-07_00 or visit the interviewer's Religion For Life web site at www.religionforlife.com.
The vision of the Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center is to facilitate a community of Buddhist practice that fosters the integration of wisdom and compassion. Our aim, as individuals and as a community, is to cultivate insight into the nature of mind and reality and overcome ego-orientated ways of being. We are a nonsectarian Buddhist center that offers weekly programs in Vipassana, Zen, Tibetan, and Western Buddhism.
