Programs
Integrated Dharma
David McKay
A thirty-minute meditation period followed by an hour-long discussion guided by local Buddhist teacher David McKay. Integrated Dharma offers teaching and tools from a variety of Buddhist traditions, as well as psychological and embodiment practices, to supporta full span freedom– relief from suffering, personal flourishing, and the means to translate that into a heart-centered response […]
Thai Forest Lineage Retreat
John Orr and Venerable Somasihi Bhikkhuni
There have been many Eastern teachers responsible for helping to bring the Dharma to the West. One of those is the Thai Buddhist master, Ajahn Chah, who lived in the 20th century and had a great influence on a generation of Western teachers and practitioners from around the world. Ajahn Chah practiced and taught in […]
Get Your Mind Right: A Young People’s Retreat on the Four Great Efforts
Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If one speaks or acts with pure thoughts, happiness follows like a shadow that never leaves.” — Dhammapada, Verse 2 In our daily lives, effort often looks like striving: pushing […]
Fall Work Weekend with SDRC Staff
Help the Southern Dharma staff care for our beautiful property while immersing yourself in self guided meditation practices. This program is structured as a partially silent retreat with daily scheduled work periods, group meditation sessions, and opportunities to share practice notes with other participants. There will be ample time to enjoy the natural beauty and […]
Be Who You Are, Live From the Heart
David McKay
It is sometimes said that the most essential question in life and spiritual practice is, "Who (or what) am I, truly?" We are taught to believe a great many things about who we are that are not at all true. We learn to assume that we are separate from the mysterious and harmonious unfolding of […]
[DAYLONG/ASHEVILLE] with Lama Rod Owens
Lama Rod Owens
Topic description coming soon from the teacher. This daylong retreat is open to all practitioners of all levels. This event will be offered in person in Asheville on Saturday, December 13th at Land of the Sky United Church of Christ (15 Overbrook Pl, Asheville, NC 28805), in their beautiful Sanctuary space. Check-in will begin at […]
Buddha, Dharma and Sangha: Engaging in Refuges for These Times
Fresh "Lev" White and Eve Decker
During this New Year's Retreat we will create refuge in our practice together, focusing on mindful awareness, wisdom teachings, and a community of practice and support. We’ll experience meditation (both silent and guided), talks, songs, and practices all in support of our clarity and resilience as we move into the new year. We’ll deepen skills […]