GREETINGS
Welcome to the Meditation Circle site. This longtime Buddhist-oriented meditation group based at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 520 Kanawha Boulevard W., in Charleston, West Virginia, will be closing down its meetings for good effective with the end of June 2022, after a good run. See the ‘RESOURCES’ page for tips on setting up or deepening meditation practice. Be well!
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Category Archives: Meditation
The point of equilibrium
Excerpt from “Finding the Center” in chapter 2 of “Untangling Self” by Andrew Olendzki: At some point all this tranquility devolves into sleepiness, laziness, or a sluggishness of mind where it seems a struggle just to remain conscious. This too is … Continue reading
Bhante Jayasara to visit area May 19-20 and 21, 2018
The Meditation Circle is pleased to announce a return visit to Charleston and Huntington, W.Va., by the Theravadan Buddhist monk Bhante Jayasara (Bhante J), from the Bhavana Society Theravadan Buddhist Monastery in High View, W.Va. He will be here: Saturday, … Continue reading
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PeaceTree Center Meditation Circle on Saturdays
If you are within striking distance of the Huntington Mall on Saturdays near Barboursville, W.Va., you are within striking distance of the PeaceTree Center for Wellness, 5930 Mahood Dr, Huntington, WV. There is community yoga at 10 a.m., followed by a … Continue reading
Audio Dharma guided meditations
At last evening’s meditation, someone inquired about where to find a good place online for some guided meditations. AudioDharma.org has a wonderful and rich body of guided meditations and Dharma talks. Here is a direct link to the site’s many … Continue reading
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DHAMMA TALK: Ajahn Sumedho on mindfulness and meditation
If the Soundcloud player does not show, click here HERE IS A PORTION of a talk given by Ven. Ajahn Sumedho on a recent visit to Washington, D.C., his first trip ever in his long life. Ajahn Sumedho talks on … Continue reading
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Guided Meditation: Lay Down the Burden
GuidedMeditation As part of his recent visit to the PeaceTree Center for Wellness in Huntington, W.Va., to lead a day retreat, Bhante Jayasara, a Theravadan Buddhist monk from the Bhavana Society in High View, W.Va., led a guided meditation on … Continue reading
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Bhante Jayasara talk on Mindfulness
DhammaTalk Bhante Jayasara, a Theravadan monk from the Bhavana Society in High View, W.Va., gives a talk on mindfulness in daily living at Unity of Kanawha Valley in Charleston, W.Va., on May 26, 2017, as part of a visit sponsored … Continue reading
Bhante Jayasara to visit Charleston and Huntington in late May
PLEASE NOTE: The Saturday, May 27 day retreat with Bhante J is full-up. We are glad to announce a visit to Charleston and Huntington, W.Va., by the Theravadan Buddhist monk Bhikkhu Jayasara (Bhante J) on Friday, May 26; Saturday May … Continue reading
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How the path unfolds
Through engaging in mindful attention both during meditation sessions and as we go about our everyday activities, we begin to see how the Buddhist path unfolds. Where is the path, and what is the path? It is within us—within, we … Continue reading
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You can do it, too
Quote/Unquote “Whatever you’re experiencing in your mind, other people are experiencing the same sorts of things. And what they’re experiencing, you’ve experienced before. This can help with compassion and empathetic joy. There’s that passage where the Buddha talks about seeing … Continue reading
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Meditation Gatherings in Huntington
Where To Meditate Here are some places to meditate in the Huntington, W.Va., area: WHAT: Unitarian Fellowship of Huntington Meditation Group WHEN: The group meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. for mindfulness meditation at the Unitarian Fellowship of … Continue reading
The Basic Pattern
Thanissaro Bhikkhu “The important thing is that you look at your meditation in terms of action and result. ~ So whatever level of practice you’re on, whether it’s simply day-to-day interactions with other people or working directly with your mind, … Continue reading
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Peacetree Meditation Circle now meets 11 a.m. each Saturday
Places to Meditate The PeaceTree Meditation Circle takes place 11 a.m. Saturdays Starting this week, the PeaceTree Center in Huntington, W.Va., has teamed up with the Meditation Circle of Charleston WV to offer weekly meditation gatherings form 11 a.m. to … Continue reading
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Steps along the way
Quote/Unquote “When we have the opportunity to sit quietly and watch ourselves, new insights about ourselves may arise. We are the prototype of impermanence. But when our mind veers toward the past and starts rehashing old movies, it’s time to … Continue reading
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Instructions on Walking Meditation
WALKING MEDITATION: Walking a Path By Thanissaro Bhikkhu Walking meditation is a good transition between maintaining a still mind when the body is still, and maintaining a still mind in the midst of all your activities. As you walk in … Continue reading
