Buddha Puja - August 30th
Buddha Puja - August 30th
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Jerome Bowers, owner of Crystal Raven on Main Street in Jonesborough, donated a standing Buddha, which is a Burmese Mandalay Buddha.
Made of gilded wood, these statues were made beginning in 1850. The outstretched hands represented an attitude of helping others. The small object held in one hand is the fruit of the Chebulic Myrobalan tree, known as Harataki, which is common in South Asia and in Ayurvedic medicine.
For thousands of years it has appeared in ancient texts of different cultures for its healing properties, which are supported by scientific research. Building or donating stupas, Buddha statues, or sacred religious art is considered one of the Eight Great Meritorious Deeds in Theravada Buddhist tradition.
We will welcome the new standing Buddha statue to ADMC by performing a Buddha puja by reciting Pali chantings per the Theravada tradition. A Buddha puja is a devotional ceremony in Buddhism used to show respect to the Buddha, his teachings (the Dhamma), and the community of monks (the Sangha). We will offer flowers and other offerings to the Buddha.
The puja will take place at ADMC (in the garden, weather permitting) on Sunday, August 30th at 10:15 followed by meditation downstairs at 11:00. An offering of flowers is welcome.
Dana (donation) to the center is also appreciated.
Half-Day Sit
Half-Day Sit
Saturday - September 5: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday - September 5: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for a 3-hour silent meditation to encourage deeper stillness and concentration. The half-day sit is a powerful way to deepen your meditation practice with the support of the sangha.
Each hour we will sit in silent meditation for 45 minutes, and walking meditation for 15 minutes..
Please arrive at 9:25 am for a prompt start.
Instruction is available to beginning meditators at 9:20 am.
Contact Patrick at patwright@yahoo.com with questions.
Offerings: Art from Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center
Offerings: Art from Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center
ADMC is excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for our first art show to be displayed at the Johnson City Public Library, October 5 - November 13.
It is open to ADMC members, family and friends.
Artists may enter up to 4 pieces. Space is limited.
We will attempt to present as many artists as possible within our space limitations.
The closing date for entries was August 24.
A reception will be held at the Johnson City Public Library on November 6, from 5-6 pm.
Only 2-Dimensional artwork can be accepted (printmaking, photography, painting, drawing, mixed-media). Wall hangings are also acceptable, but must not protrude from the wall more than 4".
Please use this link to submit your artwork.
Wednesday 26-August
9:30am - 11:00am (Online): Western Buddhist Group
6:00pm - 7:00pm (In-person): Cultivating Qualities of the Heart
Thursday 27-August
06:00pm - 7:00pm (In-person): Recovery Dharma (see Recovery Dharma page )
Friday 28-August:
11:00am - 1:00pm (In-person): Self-guided Lunchtime Meditation
Sunday 30-August:
10:15am - 11:00am : (In-person): Buddha Puja (See https://www.dharma4et.org/buddha-puja-30august2026)
11:00am - 12:00pm : (In-person): Sunday Morning Dharma & Meditation
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 Taoism and Western Buddhism.
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 Taoism and Western Buddhism.
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