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A Mountain Mindfulness Sangha Part of the World Community of Mindful Living, inspired by the teachings of THICH NHAT HANH, the group practices mindfulness as the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment. Practicing with a “sangha” (a community) can bring both joy and support. All are invited. Info & directions: mountainmindfulness@ gmail.com, 684-7359 or 299-9382. • THURSDAYS, 7-8:30pm & TUESDAYS, 8-8:40pm Seated meditation, walking meditation, dharma discussions and other mindfulness practices. At 12 Von Ruck Court, Asheville. A Place at the Table • FR (5/22), 6:30pm - “A Place at the Table: An Evening of Reflection for Gay and Lesbian Christians.” At the Parish of St. Eugene, 72 Culvern St., Asheville. Info: 230-1607. Abraham Positive Living Program Create your own joyful reality with this group mtg. in Asheville to listen to and discuss The Abraham Tapes. Free. Info: 2745444. • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Meeting. Ageless Living the Reyouthing Project The ALR project supports progressive individuals achieve total health, wealth and well-being by applying, practicing and ultimately mastering the art of “Ageless Living” using simple mind/body techniques. The ALR project also serves as a hub for an informal community of like-minded people seeking to live a youthful lifestyle. Info: (520) 437-8216 or redtailhawk@ fastmail.net. • SATURDAYS - Meets bimonthly in the Asheville area. Small donations accepted. All One Asheville “Friends of Non-Duality.” Share silence while exploring non-dual teachers and living in the Now Present Moment. Meetings at various locations. Info: 216-7051 or BeHereNow28804@yahoo. com. • SUNDAYS, 7pm - Gangaji video satsang at Holy Ground, 18 Orange St., off
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of Merrimon Ave. across from Greenlife. • 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 7pm - Awakening Practices. Featuring the works of Eckhart Tolle. Meets at the Enka-Candler Library Meeting Room. Emphasis is on putting words and pointers into action through meditation and discussion. We want to help each other awaken. Info: Trey@ QueDox.com. Anattasati Magga, Inc. A Soto Zen Sangha for the Laity. Offers meditation and dharma instruction at 12 Von Ruck Court, Asheville. The following events are free and open to the public (donations appreciated). Please arrive 10 mins. before the beginning of each service. Info: www. anattasati.org. • SUNDAYS, 9am - Sunday Morning Service, followed by a dharma talk. • TUESDAYS, 7:05-7:45am - Short Morning Service & Meditation. Asheville Friends (Quaker) “Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence.” Located at 227 Edgewood Rd. in N. Asheville. Info: 258-0974. • SUNDAYS, 9:30am - Religious education for children and adults —— 10:30am - Unprogrammed meeting. Asheville Friends of Astrology Info: 628-4007 or www. ashevillefriendsofastrology. org. • TU (5/26), 7pm - Meeting in the community room at the Westgate Earth Fare. Kelly Lee Phipps will present “The Poetic Art of Chart Synthesis.” Love donation. Asheville Meditation Center Classes are held at the Greenlife Community Center, 90 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: 251-1141 or www. meditateasheville.org. • THURSDAYS, 6:307:30pm - Meditation Circle. Held at One World Healing Arts Institute, 2 Sulphur Springs Road, W. Asheville. Donations accepted. • MONDAYS, 6:30-7:30pm - Meditation for Inner Peace. Free. Info: 5052300. Asheville Satsang With Gangaji Info: 216-7051 or nckristinenelson@yahoo.com.
• SUNDAYS, 7pm - Silent sitting and Gangaji video satsang at Holy Ground, 18 Orange St., off of Merrimon Ave. across from Greenlife. Avatar Meher Baba This group meets to celebrate and study the life and teachings of Avatar Meher Baba, focusing on his words. “True love is matchless in majesty. It has no parallel in power; and there is no darkness it cannot dispel.” Info: 274-0307 or www.avatarmeherbaba. org. • SUNDAYS, 4-6pm - Call for location info. Awakening Practices Study the works of Eckhart Tolle and put words into action through meditation and discussion. Info: Trey@QueDox.com. • 4th THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - Meet at the Enka-Candler Library meeting room. Baha’i Faith The Baha’i Community welcomes visitors to devotional meetings each Sunday morning at the center located at 5 Ravenscroft Drive. Info: 251-1051 or www.wncbahai.org. • SUNDAYS, 11am Devotional Meetings. Bear Clan Medicine Lodge The group practices Native American spirituality. It also studies natural healing modalities. Not affiliated with any tribe or organization. Everyone is welcome. Meets at the library on Mitchell St. in Old Fort. Info: http://seeks.spirit.tripod. com. • 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 3pm - Meeting. Beth Israel Synagogue Located at 229 Murdock Ave. An egalitarian house of prayer, study and assembly in the Conservative Jewish tradition where all are welcome. Join us for Shabbat services, Minyans, high holidays and festival services and celebrations. Info: 252-8431 or www. bethisraelnc.org. • THURSDAYS, 7:30am - Minyan (9:30am on public holidays). • 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS, 6pm - Services. • SATURDAYS, 9:30am - Services. • SUNDAYS, 9am - Minyan —- 5pm - Introduction to Judaism with Rabbi Robert Cabelli. For Jews and nonJews alike. Call for details. • SU (5/31), 11am-4pm A Sunday Brunch and Mahj Mania Fundraiser will be held in the synagogue. $36 includes brunch, dessert, prizes and more. Info: 298-
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4295 or newroshel@aol. com. Register by May 25. Book Group: Eckhart Tolle Meets in North Asheville. Help lift up humanity. RSVP: 989-4373. • THURSDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Book reading and discussion of The New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose. Buddhist Hermitage Open to all Buddhist traditions and faiths. Study, discuss, and endeavor to live the Buddha’s teachings on Mindfulness, Compassion and Wisdom. Meetings at Embracing Simplicity Hermitage, 7 Wisdom Lane, Hendersonville. Info: 3382665 or www.embracingsimplicityhermitage.org. • SUNDAYS, 11am - Dharma study and meditation, followed by fellowship gathering. Buddhist Meditation and Discussion Meets in the space above the French Broad Food Co-op. What is it to be Buddhist? Buddha’s teachings are prevalent and popular in our world. This series of classes will give an introduction to what it means to be a Buddhist and how to embark on Buddha’s path. Suggested donation: $8. Info: 779-5502 or www.meditation-innorthcarolina.org. • WE (5/20), 7:15pm - “Mental Excitement and Mental Sinking: The Monkey and the Elephant.” • WE (5/27), 7:15pm “Mindfulness, Alertness and the Stages of Training in Concentration.” Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered, biblically based recovery ministry. Weekly fellowship and support meetings deal with real-life issues, including divorce, co-dependency, anger, control, chemical dependency, sexual addictions, hurtful relationships, eating disorders, depression, and other addictive, compulsive or dysfunctional behaviors. Info: 687-1111. • MONDAYS - Evenings at Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden. Celebrate Recovery Group At the Swannanoa Church of God, 199 Wilson Ave., Swannanoa. Side entrance of church. Info: 301-1789 or 582-2933. • MONDAYS, 6pm - Group meets. Center for Spiritual Living Asheville A Science of Mind, Religious Science, New Thought Center. Be recognized as the powerful,
creative, spiritual being that you are. 2 Science of Mind Way. Info, events & directions: 253-2325 or www. cfcl.org. • SUNDAYS, 9:30am & 11am - Two Celebrations. The second celebration is followed by a covered-dish luncheon the 1st Sunday of every month. Church of Christ, Scientist Join us in a welcoming atmosphere as we worship the all loving God. Through a better understanding of your relationship with Christ find freedom and healing. Located at 64 N. French Broad. Info: 252-1787. • WEDNESDAYS, 7:30pm - Weekly meeting for inspiration and testimonies of healing. • SUNDAYS, 10:30am Weekly Service and Sunday School. Childcare provided. Cloud Cottage Sangha This branch of the World Community of Mindful Living, inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, meets at the home of Judith & Philip Toy at 219 Old Toll Circle in Black Mountain, to practice seated meditation and mindfulness training. All events by donation. Info: 669-0920, cloudcottage@bellsouth.net or www.cloudcottage.net. • WEDNESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Seated meditation, walking meditation, Sutra Reading and Dharma discussion in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. • SUNDAYS, 8am Japanese-style Zen service followed by informal tea. • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 6:30-7:30am - Chanting practice, seated meditation. Coalition of Earth Religions Events Info: 230-5069 or www. ceres-wnc.org. • 4th WEDNESDAYS - Meeting at the Earth Fare Community Room. Call for details. Compassionate Communication Practice Group Learn ways to create understanding and clarity in your relationships, work, and community by practicing compassionate communication. Group uses a model developed by Marshall Rosenberg in his book Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life. Free. Info: 299-7942 or www.ashevilleccc.com. • 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 5-6:15pm - Meeting. Congregation Beth HaTephila Asheville’s Reform Jewish Temple is located at Liberty and Broad Streets, and
offers a Religious School (for members) and adult education, as well as many activities and committees. Info: 253-4911 or www. bethhatephila.org. • FRIDAYS, 7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat services. Course in Miracles Ongoing discussion group with Rev. Gene Conner. Info: 296-7558. • SUNDAYS, 12:15-1:30pm - Discussion group meets. Course in Miracles Discussion Group This group meets at a North Asheville location. Info: 350-0986. • WEDNESDAYS, Noon1:30pm - Group meeting. Love offering. Coven Oldenwilde A religious nonprofit teaching Traditional Gardnerian and Italian Strega magic. Info: www.oldenwilde.org, oldenwilde@aol.com or 251-0343. • 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS, 6-8pm - Art Magical Academy: Learn the skills of spellcraft to help yourself, your loved ones and the planet. Taught by *Diuvei at Gaea, 61 N. Lexington. $10-$20, sliding scale. Crossroads Interfaith Ministry Offers interfaith meetings, meaning people of any faith who are interested in Soulbased spiritual healing are welcome. Love offerings accepted. Info: revbrett@ charter.net, 776-9022 or www.crossroadsinterfaith. blogspot.com/. • 4th SUNDAYS, 11am - Discussion, prayer and spiritual studies group. Eckhart Tolle Meetings Come and learn how to experience Presence. Each meeting will start off with silent meditation, followed by a 60-min. Retreat Series video and sharing. This group started with the A New Earth book club. Info: 685-7945. • TUESDAYS, 7pm Meeting in Hendersonville. Events at Basilica St. Lawrence 97 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 2526042. • WEEKDAYS, 7:30am AND 12:10pm - Mass. • FRIDAYS, 1pm - Bible study group meets in the lower conference room. • SATURDAYS - 7:30am, Mass; 3:30-4:30pm, Reconciliation; 5pm - Vigil Mass. • SUNDAYS - 9am & 12pm Mass; 5pm Mass in Spanish. Find True Love: Inner Light & Sound Meditation Program Info: 236-2267.
• SUNDAYS, 6:30pm - Free program. First Congregational Church Located at 20 Oak St. in downtown Asheville. “An open and affirming congregation.” Info: 252-8729 or www.uccasheville.org. • SUNDAYS, 10:30am - Worship service with Rev. Joe Hoffman. Childcare provided. Great Tree Zen Temple Offers retreats, workshops, classes and monthly Family Practice (children welcome). For the full calendar and more info: www.greattreetemple.org or 645-2085. • TUESDAYS - Weekly Meditation and Study: 3:305pm - Afternoon program —- 5-5:30pm - Break —- 5:30-7pm - Evening program. Come to one or both sessions. Hare Krsna Sunday Feast At Namaste Yoga Center, 57 Broadway, Asheville. Donations welcome. Info: www.highthinkingsimpleliving.org or 506-2987. • SUNDAYS, 6pm Devotional chanting and vegetarian feast on select Sundays. Holy Ground This interfaith, feminist organization at 18 Orange St. (off Merrimon) works to strengthen community, connections to the earth, and to nurture our creative and spiritual lives through workshops, retreats and conversations. Info: 236-0222, office@holygroundretreats. org or www.holygroundretreats.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 9-10am - Sacred Circle Worship. Communal silence, meditative reading, group reflection and sharing and ritual. Infinity Institute for Compassionate Living Due to the demand, The Beyond Mental Concept booklet plus more from the life-changing dynamics of Sri Robert are back. Please send self-addressed envelope for current orderlist to the Infinity Institute, P.O. Box 1102, Enka, 28728. Info: (702) 525-3982. • MONDAYS - Reading. Contact for details. Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Program Introductory to an effortless technique for accessing the unlimited reservoir of creative intelligence within everyone. Includes video presentation by physicist John Hagelin on scientific research, health benefits, quantum physics and the unified field, and brain pat-
terns during meditation. Free. Info: 254-4350. • WEDNESDAYS, 7:15pm - Meets at the Asheville TM Center, 165 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. Meditation for This Age Info: (888)-250-8115. • WEDNESDAYS, 6:45-9pm - Meditation Class: Reduce stress, open the heart, think clearly, deepen a spiritual connection. $10. Call for location details. Men’s Group The group includes ritual, presentations and discussion. Focus on vision, mission and relationships. Facilitated by an experienced men’s work leader. Meets at the OASIS Center in W. Asheville. Info: 8179727. • MONDAYS, 7-8:30pm - Meeting. Mindfulness Meditation Class Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 258-3241 or www.billwalz.com. • MONDAYS, 7-8pm Meditation class with lesson and discussions in contemporary Zen living. At the Asheville Friends Meeting House at 227 Edgewood Ave. (off Merrimon Ave.). Donation. No class Memorial Day, May 25. Mountain Zen Practice Center Ending suffering through the practice of Conscious Compassionate Awareness. Retreats, workshops and ongoing meditation opportunities. Located at 156 E. Chestnut St. For a complete schedule, including info on the Orientation Evening and Zen Practice Mornings: 253-4621 or www.mountainzen.org. Orientation required for newcomers. • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm Meditation and discussion. Mystic Gatherings Share in the community of those who are governed both by logic and observing signs around them: gut, spirit, intuition or whatever That is. Bring your stories and experiences. Gatherings are dynamic and diverse and range from topics such as changes in our society to defining moments in life and much more. Info: 206-2009. • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Meeting. Old Paths Baptist Church Little River (Crab Creek Rd. & Everette Farm Rd. near Little River Firehouse). Info: