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Day Retreat at GW Zen Overwhelmed (re Politics)? The Buddha’s Remedy…
Overwhelmed? The Buddha’s Remedy to Stress from Current Politics & Climate” A day with Ayya Sudhamma focused on the solution. We will meet at Great Woods Zen retreat center (not far from the Vihara) for a half day of meditation and teachings. The center is nestled in 28 beautiful acres of woods out Hickory Grove […]
Continue reading→Party at the Vihara July 21st.
We are coming up on the five-year anniversary of our center’s (Charlotte Buddhist Vihara’s) opening ceremony which took place on a full moon day, in July 2013. ~ Five years of goodness, service, of introducing people to Buddhism and meditation, Dhamma teaching, spiritual development, and countless acts of generosity and kindheartedness. ~ Now that’s […]
Continue reading→Picnic and Meditation Event at Reedy Creek Park
Details Let’s enjoy a couple of hours outdoors together in lovely Reedy Creek Park! We will hike around, find our perfect spot, and sit in meditation for maybe half an hour. Then we can decide upon a picnic spot, and go enjoy a picnic together. Let’s meet at the Nature Center at 11:00 am sharp! […]
Continue reading→*special* Vesak: THE BIG Celebration- Buddha’s B’day (and more!) Sunday May 20
Details There’s no greater holy occasion than the full moon of May for Buddhists, this year near the end of May. Not only the final birthday of our great Teacher, it marks his enlightenment day and the date of his passing away. The holiday is called Vesak. In some Buddhist countries in southeast Asia the […]
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