Here's what's happening this week at ADMC
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Monday
February 11 7:00 - 8:30pm |
Western Buddhist Group - We will be reading and discussing Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright. |
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Wednesday
February 13 9:30 - 11am |
Western Buddhist Group - (formerly Holston Valley Sangha) - Will now be meeting at ADMC in Johnson City. We are currently reading Awakening from the Daydream by Daved Nichtern. In it, meditation teacher David Nichtern reimagines the ancient Buddhist allegory of the Wheel of Life. Famously painted at the entryway to Buddhist monasteries, the Wheel of Life encapsulates the entirety of the human situation. In the image of the Wheel we find a teaching about how to make sense of life and how to find peace within an uncertain world. |
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Wednesday
February 13 6:30 - 7:30pm |
Cultivating Qualities of the Heart Beginning in 2019 we will start with a focus on each of the Four Noble Truths, followed by the Eightfold Path. This Week: Right Speech Considered Right Speech is one of the Five Precepts for ethical conduct. The Buddha was unequivocal about the importance of how we employ speech and verbal interaction. Right Speech is speech that gives rise to peace and happiness in oneself and others. We begin with a short meditation followed by a reading about Right Speech ending with a silent meditation. Join us in supporting one another’s unique journey. No meditation experience needed. |
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Thursday
February 14 7 - 8pm |
Mindful 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. Respecting the sensitivities of others, please refrain from using heavy fragrances when you attend. For more information contact us . |
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Sunday
February 17 10am - 12pm |
Zen Meditation - Our weekly meeting focuses on Zen meditation techniques and teachings. We welcome newcomers; you do not need to be an experienced meditator to learn about Zen. Our typical Sunday schedule is as follows:
If you are new to Zen, a good description of how we sit for zazen can be found at https://www.rzc.org/get-started-zen/how-to-sit/. We have zafu (cushions) and zabatons (mats) at the zendo for your use. Many books recommended by our facilitators can be found at the Zen section of our Amazon Store. |
News
- Holston Valley Sangha (Wednesday morning session that used to meet at UU Church) will now be meeting at ADMC in Johnson City.
- See the website's embedded Twitter feed for last minute schedule changes and notices. Follow us on Twitter @AppDharma.
- Visit our Summer Poetry page for a different perspective on practice.
- Please shop at our Store to help support Appalachian Dharma!
Socks for the Homeless
Spreading kindness and joy with a simple gift
Help keep someone warm this winter with something as simple as a new pair of socks.Please donate ONLY new men's white cotton crew socks. The homeless can usually get donated clothes and food but rarely do people donate socks. Socks are the number one needed clothing item according to a recent national survey.
Donations will be gratefully accepted through the winter and maybe beyond.
Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.
Special Notes
- Lama Gursam's visit to Appalachian Dharma on May 1, 2015, to speak about the meaning of Om Mani Padme Hum as well as compassion and meditation in everyday life has been preserved in this video.
- Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center's Chairperson was on WETS, 89.5 FM, Thursday, July 28 and Sunday, July 1, 2012. 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 Zen and Western Buddhism.
