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July 27, 2026(5 events)


July 27, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
July 28, 2026(5 events)


July 28, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


July 28, 2026

Vajrasattva Sadhana

Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
July 29, 2026(5 events)


July 29, 2026

Dharma Contemplations is a guided exploration of Dharma teachings through deep, practical reflection.

The process involves sharing a short passage that is rich in meaning, metaphor, or teaching and then moving through several phases:

  • Engagement with the text – Reading and listening to the words attentively.
  • Emotional resonance – Noticing the feelings and bodily responses evoked by the passage.
  • Cognitive investigation – Reflecting on the meaning and essence of the teaching.
  • Integration – Setting the text aside to explore how the teaching impacts present-moment experience.
  • Meditative absorption – Returning to meditation to consolidate insight and understanding.

This allows us to experience the teachings directly, rather than merely intellectually, and to test their relevance in daily life.

Join in person or on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89421012473

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


July 29, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
July 30, 2026(5 events)


July 30, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
July 31, 2026(5 events)


July 31, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 1, 2026
August 2, 2026(5 events)
August 3, 2026(5 events)


August 3, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 4, 2026(5 events)


August 4, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 4, 2026

Vajrasattva Sadhana

Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 5, 2026(5 events)


August 5, 2026

Dharma Contemplations is a guided exploration of Dharma teachings through deep, practical reflection.

The process involves sharing a short passage that is rich in meaning, metaphor, or teaching and then moving through several phases:

  • Engagement with the text – Reading and listening to the words attentively.
  • Emotional resonance – Noticing the feelings and bodily responses evoked by the passage.
  • Cognitive investigation – Reflecting on the meaning and essence of the teaching.
  • Integration – Setting the text aside to explore how the teaching impacts present-moment experience.
  • Meditative absorption – Returning to meditation to consolidate insight and understanding.

This allows us to experience the teachings directly, rather than merely intellectually, and to test their relevance in daily life.

Join in person or on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89421012473

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 5, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 6, 2026(5 events)


August 6, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 7, 2026(5 events)


August 7, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 8, 2026
August 9, 2026(5 events)
August 10, 2026
August 11, 2026(5 events)


August 11, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 11, 2026

Vajrasattva Sadhana

Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 12, 2026(5 events)


August 12, 2026

Dharma Contemplations is a guided exploration of Dharma teachings through deep, practical reflection.

The process involves sharing a short passage that is rich in meaning, metaphor, or teaching and then moving through several phases:

  • Engagement with the text – Reading and listening to the words attentively.
  • Emotional resonance – Noticing the feelings and bodily responses evoked by the passage.
  • Cognitive investigation – Reflecting on the meaning and essence of the teaching.
  • Integration – Setting the text aside to explore how the teaching impacts present-moment experience.
  • Meditative absorption – Returning to meditation to consolidate insight and understanding.

This allows us to experience the teachings directly, rather than merely intellectually, and to test their relevance in daily life.

Join in person or on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89421012473

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 12, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 13, 2026(5 events)


August 13, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 14, 2026(5 events)


August 14, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 15, 2026
August 16, 2026(5 events)
August 17, 2026(5 events)


August 17, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 18, 2026(5 events)


August 18, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 18, 2026

Vajrasattva Sadhana

Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 19, 2026(5 events)


August 19, 2026

Dharma Contemplations is a guided exploration of Dharma teachings through deep, practical reflection.

The process involves sharing a short passage that is rich in meaning, metaphor, or teaching and then moving through several phases:

  • Engagement with the text – Reading and listening to the words attentively.
  • Emotional resonance – Noticing the feelings and bodily responses evoked by the passage.
  • Cognitive investigation – Reflecting on the meaning and essence of the teaching.
  • Integration – Setting the text aside to explore how the teaching impacts present-moment experience.
  • Meditative absorption – Returning to meditation to consolidate insight and understanding.

This allows us to experience the teachings directly, rather than merely intellectually, and to test their relevance in daily life.

Join in person or on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89421012473

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 19, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 20, 2026(5 events)


August 20, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 21, 2026(5 events)


August 21, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 22, 2026
August 23, 2026(5 events)
August 24, 2026
August 25, 2026(5 events)


August 25, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 25, 2026

Vajrasattva Sadhana

Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 26, 2026(5 events)


August 26, 2026

Dharma Contemplations is a guided exploration of Dharma teachings through deep, practical reflection.

The process involves sharing a short passage that is rich in meaning, metaphor, or teaching and then moving through several phases:

  • Engagement with the text – Reading and listening to the words attentively.
  • Emotional resonance – Noticing the feelings and bodily responses evoked by the passage.
  • Cognitive investigation – Reflecting on the meaning and essence of the teaching.
  • Integration – Setting the text aside to explore how the teaching impacts present-moment experience.
  • Meditative absorption – Returning to meditation to consolidate insight and understanding.

This allows us to experience the teachings directly, rather than merely intellectually, and to test their relevance in daily life.

Join in person or on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89421012473

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 26, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 27, 2026(5 events)


August 27, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


August 27, 2026

Novena [Medicine Buddha and Kuan Yin Puja]

In this practice, we invoke the compassion and blessings of Kuan Yin and Medicine Buddha to support beings who are sick, suffering, or newly departed. Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you! All are invited to send names and conditions to include in the practice at prayer@heartwoodmandala.org.

August 28, 2026(5 events)


August 28, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
August 29, 2026
August 30, 2026(5 events)
August 31, 2026
September 1, 2026(5 events)


September 1, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


September 1, 2026

Vajrasattva Sadhana

Please call, text, or email info@heartwoodmandala.org if you plan to participate in-person so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
September 2, 2026(5 events)


September 2, 2026

Dharma Contemplations is a guided exploration of Dharma teachings through deep, practical reflection.

The process involves sharing a short passage that is rich in meaning, metaphor, or teaching and then moving through several phases:

  • Engagement with the text – Reading and listening to the words attentively.
  • Emotional resonance – Noticing the feelings and bodily responses evoked by the passage.
  • Cognitive investigation – Reflecting on the meaning and essence of the teaching.
  • Integration – Setting the text aside to explore how the teaching impacts present-moment experience.
  • Meditative absorption – Returning to meditation to consolidate insight and understanding.

This allows us to experience the teachings directly, rather than merely intellectually, and to test their relevance in daily life.

Join in person or on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89421012473

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568


September 2, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
September 3, 2026(5 events)


September 3, 2026

Contemplation and Meditation

These evening meditations will begin with paying homage to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha followed by some preliminary reflections, a main contemplation, silent meditation, and dedication of merit.

Please text, email info@heartwoodmandala.org, or call to let us know if you plan to come so we can be prepared to greet you!

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
September 4, 2026(5 events)


September 4, 2026

Heartwood Mandala
389 Courtland Blvd
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791
828-356-5568
September 5, 2026
September 6, 2026(5 events)