Asheville Insight Meditation

02/05/2026

From a practical perspective, one of my teachers used to say that if a problem CAN be solved, then there is no reason to worry about it. And if the problem CAN'T be solved, then worrying about it will do no good.
Another one of my teachers had a different and show-stopping perspective on worrying. She said, "Worrying is praying for what you don't want."
Yikes! Think about that for a while..
But even at its most neutral state, worrying is just a waste of time. And since I'm a visual learner, I like this explanation the most: worrying is like a rocking chair—it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere.

02/02/2026

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A 2,300-mile cross-country walk to promote peace — one that has taken the internet by storm — is making its way through Central Virginia. The Walk for Peace monks on Sunday, Feb. 1, said that they have left Petersburg and are headed toward Richmond via Route 1.

Follow the group's journey through Central Virginia at the link in the comments.

(Photo: Vision of Rose Photo)

01/28/2026

"On our own, without a community, we cannot do much. We need a community of like-minded friends and colleagues to help us realize our deepest dreams... Our community can become a source of support and a place of refuge for many people. We nourish our community in our lifetime, and it carries us forward into the future."
-Thich Nhat Hanh (The Art of Living)

On this fourth anniversary of his transition, we remember our dear teacher and the many lives he touched. May we carry his teachings forward into the future as his community.

01/04/2026

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10/17/2025

Engage with the "Five Daily Reflections" Buddhist practice

The Five Daily Reflections, or Remembrances is a very powerful Buddhist practice. Asheville Insight Meditation's guiding Buddhist teacher, Ronya Banks share...

05/22/2025

How the Buddhist practice of Renunciation can support you in dealing with our chaotic world.

05/22/2025

Do you have a mindfulness practice or are you interested in Buddhism? If so, you may find this talk helpful.

https://youtu.be/jpKAFbKk6S4

03/04/2025

Sangha Sharing Night -

Feel free to come early before 7pm on Thursdays and have tea.  Parking is behind the building, and the entrance is on the west side of the building. Masks optional. Please do not come if you have any symptoms of illness.

02/24/2025

The Connection Between Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-Self -

Feel free to come early before 7pm on Thursdays and have tea.  Parking is behind the building, and the entrance is on the west side of the building.

02/17/2025

How Does "Time" Fit Into Practice -

Feel free to come early before 7pm on Thursdays and have tea.  Parking is behind the building, and the entrance is on the west side of the building.

02/14/2025

What does No-Self mean in Buddhism?

Listen to Buddhist teacher and founding teacher of Asheville Insight Meditation (https://www.ashevillemeditation.com), Ronya Banks explain the Buddhist conce...