Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center

Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center A group of lay practioners facilitating a community of Buddhist practice in East Tennessee.

The Appalachian Dharma & Meditation Center provides classes and discussions for all who wish to know more about mindfulness, meditation, and the rich traditions of Buddhist spirituality. Our approach integrates traditional Eastern forms with insights from Western philosophy, science and scholarship.

06/08/2026

How to meditate from Sharon Salzberg

06/08/2026

A Prayer by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
(from “Ethics for a New Millenium”)

May I become, at all times, both now and forever,
a protector for those without a protector;
A guide for those who have lost their way;
A ship for those with oceans to cross;
and a sanctuary for those in danger;
May I be a lamp for those in need of light;
A refuge for those in need of shelter,
and a servant to all those in need.
~His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

06/07/2026

~ Our Weekly Schedule ~
Sunday:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm (In-person): Sunday Morning Dharma & Meditation
This group meets on Sundays at the center and is open to all experience levels. This session will include member-led meditation as well as a dharma discussion. Guest teachers are also invited. Please join us for a morning of stillness and community.

Monday:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Online): Buddha Mondays
This is a group of so called "Western Buddhism", where anybody interested in Buddhism with any level of experience or no experience is welcome. Every Monday a different issue or a Buddhist practice is approached or experienced.

At this time one Monday a month has been assigned to read at home and discuss during our session a few pages of the book BUDDHISM, A Journey Through History, by Donald S. Lopez Jr. This is expected to last for several months.

On Monday Jun 08, 2026 we will be discussing Chapter 9: IDENTITY of the above mentioned History of Buddhism by DS Lopez.

Wednesday:
- 9:30am - 11:00am (Online): Western Buddhist Group
In this session we read the book aloud, which has been chosen by the group. This gives all the opportunity to comment on and discuss the content as it comes up. The session begins with a half hour meditation. All are welcome.

- 6:00pm - 7:00pm (In-person): Cultivating Qualities of the Heart
The session will include a Dharma talk and meditation. This will be a regular ongoing Wednesday evening session to help strengthen your practice. All are welcome. Beginner friendly.

Friday:
Friday opening will not happen this week, June 12th.

Join Zoom Meetings
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81067383839?pwd=N2xCZHM4TzZrcXpWNFEvNWpLdVpJdz09

Meeting ID: 810 6738 3839
Passcode: dharma4et

Please visit https://www.dharma4et.org/donations to make a donation to the center. Your generosity is always appreciated.

Next Sunday morning. Please join us!
06/07/2026

Next Sunday morning. Please join us!

06/03/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month!🌈

Pride Month is a celebration, but in Appalachia, it’s also something more: visibility, resilience, and community.

For generations, LGBTQ+ people have lived, loved, worked, and raised families in these mountains. Despite the stereotype that q***r people don’t belong in rural communities, we’ve always been here. Pride is a reminder that our stories, identities, and contributions are part of the fabric of Appalachia.

In a region where many still face isolation, discrimination, or the pressure to hide who they are, Pride creates space for connection, support, and hope. It tells every LGBTQ+ person from the smallest holler to the largest city, that they are not alone.

This month, we celebrate the progress we’ve made, honor those who paved the way, and recommit ourselves to building an Appalachia where everyone can live openly, safely, and authentically.

Because Pride isn’t just for big cities. It belongs in our mountains, our small towns, our communities, and our hearts.

Happy Pride Month. We are here. We have always been here. And we’re not going anywhere. 🏳️‍🌈💜

05/31/2026

Today we honor Vesak, the most sacred day in the Buddhist tradition, commemorating the Buddha’s birth, awakening, and passing into Parinirvana.

More than a celebration of one life, Vesak points to the possibility of awakening within each of us—the capacity to meet the world with wisdom, compassion, and a heart free from fear.

May this day inspire peace, compassion, and freedom for all beings.

05/30/2026

These situations are the scriptures ~ The only way to relate with the present situation of spirituality or the neurotic state of the moment is by meditation. I don't mean sitting meditation only, but relating with the emotional situations of daily life in a meditative way, by working with them, being aware of them as they come up. Every situation then becomes a learning process. These situations are the books; they are the scriptures.

~ Chogyam Trungpa

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108 W 10th Avenue, Suite #3 (Downstairs)
Johnson City, TN
37604

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