Interested in Buddhism and living in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area? Whether you're just curious what it's about or a dedicated practitioner, or anywhere in between, come on over! Let's learn more about Buddhism together. Our events include introductory presentations, general and special-topic discussions, book clubs, meditation practice, and teachings by visiting expert practitioners. We'll share our experiences and knowledge of Buddhist centers and resources in the Triangle.

Come along for dinner and Dharma discussion while part of our tab automatically goes to charity! Topics include meditation, self[less] improvement, Buddhism, volunteerism, and others by request. Benefits go to Liberation Prison Project, our nonprofit group sponsor. So how does the charity support work?  I buy discounted restaurant gift certificates through a special shopping portal set up so that a commission goes to Liberation Prison Project.  I also do most of my shopping through the same port …

My partner David and I are both Vipassana practitioners and could not find a group to meet our needs in this area - Thus, Vipassana Meditation Meetup Group formed. We have been hosting sits at our home since October on Wednesday nights, and will begin hosting at Open Heart Yoga School on Sunday nights in January 2012. Insight (Vipassana) meditation is the simple and direct practice of moment-to-moment mindfulness. Through careful and sustained observation, we experience for ourselves the ever-ch …