"Each of us has a genuine capacity for love, forgiveness, wisdom and compassion. Meditation awakens these qualities so that we can discover for ourselves the unique happiness that is our birthright.”
~ Sharon Salzberg
~ Sharon Salzberg
The Insight Meditation Community of Charlotte is dedicated to the practice of Insight (Vipassana) Meditation and Lovingkindness (Metta) practice. Persons of all faiths and beliefs who seek freedom of heart and mind are welcome.We study and practice Mindfulness with the intention of integrating wisdom and manifesting compassion in all aspects of our lives.
Although based on the 2,500 year-old teachings of the Buddha, Insight Meditation is relevant in our current challenging times as a means for quieting the mind, trusting the heart and living with ease.
Teachings and meditations are offered freely. In the Buddhist tradition, teachings are considered so precious as to be priceless.
Dana is the ancient Pali word for generosity arising effortlessly from deep gratitude.
The generosity of your donations, your dana, to offset expenses, is greatly appreciated.
Mission
Statement
The Insight Meditation Community of Charlotte is dedicated to the practice of Insight (Vipassana) Meditation and Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation. As reflected in the Theravada Buddhist teachings, it is intended to be a place where a diverse group of people, who seek freedom of heart and mind, can come together to foster mindfulness, sympathetic joy, equanimity and compassion. We practice and study with the intention of integrating and manifesting wisdom and compassion in all aspects of out lives.
The Insight Meditation Community of Charlotte is dedicated to the practice of Insight (Vipassana) Meditation and Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation. As reflected in the Theravada Buddhist teachings, it is intended to be a place where a diverse group of people, who seek freedom of heart and mind, can come together to foster mindfulness, sympathetic joy, equanimity and compassion. We practice and study with the intention of integrating and manifesting wisdom and compassion in all aspects of out lives.