Here's what's happening this week at ADMC
March 14 - 20
As things begin to normalize regarding the pandemic, each virtual group is assessing how and when they want to resume in person meetings. We hope you all participate and can settle on what works for you. Looking toward the future, the Board is planning a member picnic for June 12 at 11 a.m. so please mark your calendars. More information to follow soon.For all virtual meetings simply click on the Zoom click below to join any of the virtual meetings this week. We ask that anyone attending in-person sessions or special events be vaccinated and wear a mask until further notice. Be well!
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Library/Meditation Room Hours
| Monday March 14 7:00 - 8:30pm | Western Buddhist Group Please NOTE this session is Virtual, NOT in person We are reading and discussing together: "After Buddhism, Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age" by Stephen Batchelor. This book presents a framework for understanding the spread of Buddhism in today’s world. Some 25 centuries after the Buddha started teaching, his message continues to inspire people across the globe, including those living in predominantly secular societies. We will read the book aloud and discuss as we go along. It is helpful, but not necessary to have the book. |
| Tuesday March 15 7:30 - 8:45pm | The Misfit Taoists Study Group Please NOTE this session is Virtual, NOT in person We will meet virtually using the ADMC Zoom Meeting link. |
| Wednesday March 16 9:30 - 11am | Western Buddhist Group Please NOTE this session is Virtual, NOT in person We coming to the end of reading and discussing together Welcoming the Unwelcome, Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World, by Pema Chodron. We are in the process now of choosing our next book to read. New members are welcome anytime. You do not need to have the book to participate. |
| Wednesday March 16 6:30 - 7:30pm | Cultivating Qualities of the Heart Please NOTE this session is Virtual, NOT in person This week we continue our study of Dependent Origination. |
| Saturday March 19 10am | The Mindful Recovery Group The Mindful Recovery Group meets every Saturday at 10 am at one of our member's home. 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. If you are interested in finding out more and to get directions, please contact Jeff at 423-557-6553. We ask that anyone attending be vaccinated. |
| Sunday March 20 Gathering 9 am Bell 9:30 am | Zen Meditation Our weekly meeting focuses on Zen teachings and meditation. All are welcome - newcomers and experienced seekers. |
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.
