9 Meetup Groups match “Buddhist Meditation” near Raleigh, NC
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Secular Buddhism is a new approach to Buddhism. Although there is no one definition, you can get a good idea of where it is going by looking at Rick Bateman's definition, the FAQ page from the Secular Buddhist Association website, and reading the works of Stephen Batchelor. Following are some of the features of Secular Buddhism I find most compelling: The secular approach to Buddhism means to explore the Buddha's teachings as they apply to life in the natural world without any magic overlays: no …
Do you want to find meaning in your life? Do you wonder what it's all about? Is this all that there is? If you want to live more mindfully, tame your mind to handle the world's chaos with equanimity, and interact with others with more compassion and good heart, then please join us. We strive to make everything we do and say be of benefit to others. Our tradition has an unbroken lineage all the way back to the historical Buddha. We are affiliated with our center in Raleigh. We don't charge a …
Happiness starts by being present. The conditions for happiness are present in each moment. Our simple meditation practice in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh will help you arrive into the present moment. By practicing in a group we can take care of ourselves, by supporting one another. We meet once a week for about 20 minutes of sitting meditation, 10 minutes of walking meditation, and a brief check-in. This is wonderful way to find community, and to find home.
This group is intended for practitioners of vipassana meditation, specifically as taught by S. N. Goenka. Please visit www.dhamma.org for more information. If you have done a 10-day course and are interested in helping establish a group for the Greensboro area please join. We do not have a qualified teacher for this style of meditation, that is why it is recommended to people who have undergone at least one initial course. However, if you are interested but have not done a course you are welco …
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Interested in Buddhism and living in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area? Whether you're just curious what it's about or a dedicated practitioner, or anywhere in between, come on over! Let's learn more about Buddhism together. Our events include introductory presentations, general and special-topic discussions, book clubs, meditation practice, and teachings by visiting expert practitioners. We'll share our experiences and knowledge of Buddhist centers and resources in the Triangle.
The Kosala Mahayana Buddhist Center provides authentic Buddhist instruction, including calming and illuminating meditation practices and coherent philosophical and spiritual teachings with lively discussions. An ordained monk of the New Kadampa Tradition comes from Charlotte weekly to teach. This tradition comes out of Tibet and now has teachers and centers around the globe. The Kosala Center opened in Carrboro in 2006. We charge $8-$10 for classes to cover rent and expenses, but no one is turn …
This is a gathering for anyone who is wanting to transform their way of living, find happiness within and wake up from a trance that has bound you to a fearful way of life. Relationship with yourself and others will be opened to a more compassionate level through the context of group sharing, transformative teachings, and meditation. The focus of each session is to integrate the experiences of everyday life, to deal with the challenge of emotional reactive habits that create separation and suffe …
Welcome to the Dances of Universal Peace in the Triad/Greensboro area of North Carolina. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of a timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. From the beginning of time sacred movement and song have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, and for the ongoing spiritual renewal of the individual and the community. The Dances are simple, meditative, joyous, interfaith circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements drawn f …
A group to help support not-so-formal activities associated with Kadampa Center in Raleigh. Join us for family and social activities! If you have ideas for other events, please make a suggestion. If there is enough interest, and it is appropriate for the Kadampa Center Community, we'll make it happen!
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