One Dharma Nashville is an integrative Buddhist meditation and study group that draws from the wisdom traditions of Zen, Vipassana and Tibetan. We were founded in 2006 by meditation teacher Lisa Ernst, who wished to offer a new kind of Buddhist practice opportunity in Nashville. One Dharma is at the forefront of Western Buddhism, where we have access to all of the great dharma traditions that were once segregated by geography in the East. Our allegiance is not to the cultural forms of Buddhism but to a very basic question: “What works to free the mind from suffering and awaken the heart to compassion?” Each of the three traditions offer teachings and practices such as lovingkindness, compassion and mindfulness, that can help us answer this question in our own lives.
One Dharma meets Monday nights, 7 - 8:30 for meditation, chanting and discussion. Everyone is welcome, from the curious beginner to the experienced practitioner. We also offer a twice monthly Saturday "Basics of Mindfulness Meditation" class and a twice monthly Thursday "Awakening True Nature" meeting. You can see our full schedule by clicking here.
All of our meetings are held at the 12South Dharma Center, 2301 12th Avenue South. We're at the corner of 12th and Linden, above Serendipity. To enter, go to the back of the building (on Linden) up the stairs and take the door to the right. For your first visit, please plan to arrive fifteen minutes early for orientation. There is no cost to attend, but your donations help us cover the cost of rent and supplies. Please write onedharmainfo@gmail.com for more information.
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