About Mountain Mindfulness Sangha
Mountain Mindfulness Sangha of Asheville, NC is a spiritual family connected by the practice of mindfulness. We are a harmonious community walking the path of liberation together. We can rely on the Sangha and trust it to support our deepest aspirations and give us energy and inspiration on the path of practice.
We are a small, informal group of usually 15-25, and newcomers are always welcome! Through our Sangha practice of sitting and walking meditation, reading Thay’s words, participating in Dharma discussions and chanting, we learn how to be more compassionate with ourselves and each other.
Chanting the Lotus Sutra by night, the sound shook the Universe. In the morning when mother Earth woke up, her lap was full of flowers.
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings and philosophy speak to the individual’s desire for wholeness and inner calm. The practice of mindfulness (being present and aware in each moment) uses simple and practical ways to transform the difficulties and limitation in our lives, so that each day becomes an experience of peace, happiness and freedom. This happens only as we embrace the present moment. Looking deeply into both our suffering and our joy to gain insight and understanding.
We are a small, informal group of usually 15-25, and newcomers are always welcome! Through our Sangha practice of sitting and walking meditation, reading Thay’s words, participating in Dharma discussions and chanting, we learn how to be more compassionate with ourselves and each other.
Chanting the Lotus Sutra by night, the sound shook the Universe. In the morning when mother Earth woke up, her lap was full of flowers.
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings and philosophy speak to the individual’s desire for wholeness and inner calm. The practice of mindfulness (being present and aware in each moment) uses simple and practical ways to transform the difficulties and limitation in our lives, so that each day becomes an experience of peace, happiness and freedom. This happens only as we embrace the present moment. Looking deeply into both our suffering and our joy to gain insight and understanding.
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The practice of mindfulness is an appropriate tool for anyone who is looking for freedom from suffering. It is used by people of all major religions. Thay encourages his students to stay with their root religions or paths; our ancestors are inside us and an important part of who we are. I take refuge in the three jewels, the Buddha (and the Buddha in myself), the Dharma (the teachings) and the Sangha (the community of practice). |
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