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🪷 Meditation transforms the heart and mind, nurturing peace, well-being, and emotional balance. All are welcome to practice with Green Mountain Monk.🧘🧘‍♀️

Join us Sundays & Wednesdays at 6 PM at Green Mountain Meditation Center, Serenity Central of NE.

10/02/2026

Earlier this week I had the privilege to meet with Bhante Rathana at Green Mountain Meditation Center at Serenity Central of New England 🙏 for an afternoon of conversation, tea, and to experience a wonderful loving-kindness meditation.

What a gift it was to share the afternoon with someone whose life is so deeply devoted to mindfulness, compassion, and service. Bhante’s gentle presence and wisdom are a beautiful reflection of the values we hope to nurture at Inner Sanctuary of Vermont practicing stillness, connection, loving-kindness, and providing a welcoming space for all.

Bhante Rathana, affectionately known as the “Green Mountain Monk,” is the Abbot and Spiritual Advisor of Green Mountain Meditation & Wellness Center⁠. His teachings draw on the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, with practices including mindfulness of breathing, loving-kindness (mettā), and walking meditation.

We feel truly blessed and excited to announce that Bhante has offered to be a special guest at our Open House on October 23! 🌿🙏 His presence will bring an opportunity for our community to gather in reflection, experience meditation together, and learn from a teacher whose work is centered on cultivating peace, compassion, and wisdom.

We hope you’ll join us and share in this special afternoon at the Sanctuary. More details to come! All are welcome. 💚

10/02/2026

The Green Mountain Monk brings meditation and community to a longtime local studio By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For 25 years, The Yoga Place

10/02/2026

🌿 Gratitude for a Beautiful First Fundraising Dinner 🙏🌺

This beautiful collage was lovingly created by Tiger and Ron Waterman.

May all beings be well.
May all beings be happy.
May all beings be peaceful. 🙏
With deepest gratitude and mettā,
Serenity Central of New England 🌿

09/29/2026

🌿 Carrying the Message to Bennington 🙏
I am deeply grateful and honored to see this beautiful article in the September–October 2026 issue of Vermont Country Magazine, highlighting the new meditation program at The Yoga Place in Bennington and our journey of bringing mindfulness and meditation to the wider community.
Beginning this September, I have the wonderful opportunity to offer Meditation with a Buddhist Monk every Friday at noon at The Yoga Place—an open and welcoming space where people can pause, breathe, become still, and reconnect with themselves.
My heartfelt and special thanks to Jane Schaeffer, co-founder of The Yoga Place, for her kindness, openness, and generosity in creating this beautiful opportunity. Jane’s vision and dedication to the community are truly inspiring. I am very grateful that she welcomed meditation and Buddhist mindfulness into a space that has already been serving the Bennington community for 25 years. 🙏
I am also grateful to Vermont Country Magazine and the writer Ahmad Yassir for sharing this story and helping carry the message of mindfulness and meditation to more people.
Meditation is not about changing who we are. It is an invitation to pause, to become aware, to understand ourselves more deeply, and to cultivate a calmer mind and a kinder heart. 🌿
I feel very blessed to be part of this growing community in Bennington and to share the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or beliefs.
May this collaboration bring peace, healing, wisdom, and compassion to many hearts.
With gratitude and mettā,
Bhante Rathana
The Green Mountain Monk 🪷🙏
The YOGA PLACE

09/28/2026

🌿 A Beautiful Day with the Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage 🙏

09/28/2026

🌿 A Beautiful Day with the Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage 🙏
Today, we had a truly wonderful meditation session with the Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage during their lunch break at the Wardsboro Methodist Church.
I was deeply moved and inspired by the strong determination, dedication, and enthusiasm of everyone who continued walking diligently despite the pouring rain. Their commitment and perseverance were truly remarkable. 🌧️🙏
They have now completed their 2026 pilgrimage, making this a very memorable and meaningful occasion. I feel truly blessed and grateful to have been able to share this special moment with such a wonderful spiritual community.
Their spirit, devotion, and sense of community are deeply inspiring. I am always happy and grateful to walk alongside them, meditate together, and share in this beautiful journey.
Special thanks to Lincoln Yesu Rathnam and all the organizers and volunteers for their incredible work, dedication, and care. You all did a wonderful job in making this pilgrimage such a meaningful experience. 🙏
I feel truly blessed to be a part of this beautiful community. May your journey continue to bring peace, strength, compassion, and joy to many.
May you all be well and happy.
May you enjoy good health, peace, and happiness.
May all your wholesome wishes come true. 🌿🪷
I look forward to joining you again next year!
With mettā,
Green Mountain Monk 🙏🪷

Bhante Rathana Green Mountain Meditation Center at Serenity Central of New England Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage Walk

09/27/2026

🌿 Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage — Walking Together in Mindfulness 🌿
It was a beautiful and meaningful morning as we began the Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage. 🙏
Even with the rain, it was wonderful to see so many people coming together with dedication, faith, and joyful hearts. I feel grateful and honored to be part of this beautiful journey.
Tomorrow, I look forward to being with you all for:
🧘‍♂️ Meditation with the Green Mountain Monk
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Wardsboro Congregational Church
As we continue this pilgrimage, may every step be a mindful step. May every step bring peace to your heart, strength to your journey, and blessings to all those you encounter along the way.
May you be safe, peaceful, and happy.
May no harm come your way.
May your journey be filled with kindness and compassion.
And may the peace we cultivate together extend beyond ourselves—to our communities and to the whole world. 🌎🪷
May every step become a blessing.
May every breath bring peace.
May every heart be filled with mettā.
I look forward to walking and meditating with you. 🙏
With mettā,
Bhante Rathana
The Green Mountain Monk 🌿

Bhante Rathana Lincoln Yesu Rathnam

09/26/2026

🌿 Meditation with the Green Mountain Monk at SoberFest 2026 🌿
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, I’ll be joining SoberFest 2026 at Turning Point Recovery Center in Bennington for a special hour of mindfulness and meditation.
🧘‍♂️ Meditation with the Green Mountain Monk
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 Turning Point Recovery Center
601 Main Street, Bennington, VT
This is a wonderful opportunity to pause, breathe, settle the mind, and reconnect with the present moment.
Everyone is warmly welcome! No previous meditation experience is necessary. Come as you are. 🙏
I look forward to sharing this peaceful hour with you and the SoberFest community.
🌿 May we cultivate a calmer mind, a kinder heart, and a wiser life.
With mettā,
Bhante Rathana
The Green Mountain Monk 🪷
Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington VT Green Mountain Meditation Center at Serenity Central of New EnglandBhante Rathana

09/26/2026

🌟We can't believe SoberFest is LESS than TWO WEEKS away!!! We are bursting at the seams to share with you all the incredible event we've got for our community this year! Stay tuned to hear all about it while we count down to SoberFest on September 26, 11AM - 4PM!!

🌟We've got a great list of wellness activities for you to try out for absolutely FREE!!!
🔶Dr. John Hearst is offering Energy Healing, 11AM - 4PM.
🔶 In The Moment Massage Therapy is offering chair massages, 11AM - 4PM.
🔶Grab a gentle yoga class with Suzy of Sound Healing VT, 12PM - 1PM.
🔶Stick around for sound healing also with Suzy, 1:15PM - 2:15PM
🔶End the day meditating with Bhante, the Green Mountain Monk , 2:30Pm - 3:30PM.

📍601 Main Street
☎ 802.442.9700

Address

267 Academy Road
Whitingham, VT
05342

Website

http://www.greenmountainmeditation.org/

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