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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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Tag Archives: Retreats
THICH NHAT HANH No. 1: ‘In the Hills of West Virginia’
NOTE: This article originally appeared in the Jan. 24, 2022 issue of Tricycle.com By Douglas John Imbrogno | WestVirginiaVille.com In the old photograph, Thich Nhat Hanh gazes kindly in the direction of the camera. In the foreground, the back of … Continue reading
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Bhante Rahula to visit Huntington/Charleston in August 2020
We will have more details as we lock them down, but American Buddhist monk Bhante Yogavacara Rahula will make a return visit to the Meditation Circles in Huntington and Charleston, W.Va., in early August, 2020. Bhante Rahula will lead a … Continue reading
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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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Introduction to Meditation Retreat sign-up
The main meditation hall at the Bhavana Society. For those interested in a formal introduction to meditation in a retreat setting, the Bhavana Society Therevadan Buddhist Monastery and retreat center in High View, W.Va., is offering an “Introduction to Meditation” … Continue reading
2016 Bhavana Retreat Schedule Posted
Bhavana Society Meditation Hall (courtesy this page) The Bhavana Society Theravada Buddhist Monastery near High View, W.Va., in Hampshire County, has announced its retreat schedule for 2016 on the monastery’s website. Retreat sign-ups begin 30 days before a retreat begins … Continue reading
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Area Retreats: Lama Kathy at Saranam near Elkins, W.Va.
Retreats WHO: Lama Kathy Wesley (Gyurme Chötsö) WHAT: “Guidebook to Compassion: The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” WHEN: Nov. 3-4, 2012 WHERE: Saranam, a secluded retreat house on a hilltop just north of Elkins, W.Va. DETAILS: The Thirty-Seven Practices of … Continue reading