The Social Sangha

Join The Social Sangha for a Dharma talk, meditation, and discussion. Tonight we will engage in a practice of Generosity and Compassion that involves each of us directly where we are in this moment, learning to let go of the ways we attach and cling, opening a new doorway to greater compassion for ourselves and others. We will learn Formal and Informal meditation techniques that cut through these veils of attachment that keep us from knowing and cultivating who we really are.
We endlessly create, shore up, and defend our sense of a solid, independent self. This sense of self keeps us lonely, separate, unsupported, unconnected from the rich,vibrant, flow of Being that is unfolding all around us, and that is our birthright. Our innate natural state is open, spacious, Interdependent, infinitely radiating positive qualities which we may know as the 4 Immeasureables, or the 4 Brahma-Viharas. Love, Compassion, Spontaneous Joy, and Equanimity. Qualities of care, kindness, acceptance, and many others.
Compassion and Generosity are irrevocably linked as the more generous we are, the more compassionate we become. The more attuned we become to our own needs and needs of others ,the deeper our wish and willingness to help becomes, the more we recognize how we are interdependent with each other and the natural world, so the more we can spontaneously engage in action that comes from a pure heart.

In case of adverse weather conditions that may make it unsafe to drive: Please check our website (thesocialsangha.com) to see if the event has been cancelled.
Access to community and wisdom should be available to everyone, so all sangha events are offered for free. Following ancient buddhist practice, we collect danā. Danā is a Pali word that denotes a special kind of giving. It means “generosity” or “giving freely." If this kind of giving is available to you, there will be a donation box at this event. Donations will go to support our valued teacher. Any amount is welcome. One suggested amount is $15.

Location: Quietude, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
Date/Time: Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am

The Sunday Morning Meditation Group will gather for a combination of silent sitting and walking meditation, facilitated by Worth Bodie, a longtime Buddhist student and practitioner.

Schedule

• 10:00-10:30 sitting meditation
• 10:30-10:45 walking meditation
• 1045-11:15 sitting meditation
• 11:15-11:30 brief sharing

Other Details
Access to community and wisdom should be available to everyone, so all sangha events are offered for free. Following ancient buddhist practice, we collect danā. Danā is a Pali word that denotes a special kind of giving. It means “generosity” or “giving freely. Danā is a practice of a mutual exchange of generosity and abundance. It develops lovingkindness and compassion, deepens awareness of our interconnectedness and encourages non-attachment. If this kind of giving is available to you, there will be a donation box at this event. Donations will go to support Quietude - who makes this space available to the Sangha for free 6 times per week.

Location
Quietude is a micro-retreat center dedicated to the cultivation of mindfulness and the inner life. It provides a container for awareness, introspection, and personal development. Quietude is rooted in the understanding that we all benefit from periodically taking time out from our day-to-day routines and responsibilities.

Location: Quietude, 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC
Date/Time: Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am

The Sunday Morning Meditation Group will gather for a combination of silent sitting and walking meditation, facilitated by Worth Bodie, a longtime Buddhist student and practitioner.

Schedule

• 10:00-10:30 sitting meditation
• 10:30-10:45 walking meditation
• 1045-11:15 sitting meditation
• 11:15-11:30 brief sharing

Other Details
Access to community and wisdom should be available to everyone, so all sangha events are offered for free. Following ancient buddhist practice, we collect danā. Danā is a Pali word that denotes a special kind of giving. It means “generosity” or “giving freely. Danā is a practice of a mutual exchange of generosity and abundance. It develops lovingkindness and compassion, deepens awareness of our interconnectedness and encourages non-attachment. If this kind of giving is available to you, there will be a donation box at this event. Donations will go to support Quietude - who makes this space available to the Sangha for free 6 times per week.

Location
Quietude is a micro-retreat center dedicated to the cultivation of mindfulness and the inner life. It provides a container for awareness, introspection, and personal development. Quietude is rooted in the understanding that we all benefit from periodically taking time out from our day-to-day routines and responsibilities.