We are a group of mindfulness practitioners–not bound by any
ideology–who come from various backgrounds. We meet often to
enjoy seated meditation, sutra readings and study, dharma talks,
chanting, singing and dharma discussion. Striving to incorporate our
spirituality into everyday life, we look for ways to cultivate peace and
loving kindness and to work for the well being of all life on the
planet. We believe in a supportive community, social engagement, right
livelihood, simple healthful living and learning to dwell happily in the
present moment.
Cloud Cottage offers a Zen lending library, a rich schedule of retreats,
an annual mindfulness healing fair, and talks and retreats by visiting
teachers.
Our teacher is a gentle monk, Vietnamese Zen master and peace
maker, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, whose home monastery is Plum
Village in Southern France. (For more information, we refer you to
www.iamhome.org.) He is a best-selling author who was nominated for
the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and who is known
for his socially engaged practice.
We have two sister sanghas (communities of practice) in Western
North Carolina, Mountain Mindfulness Sangha in Asheville and Joyful
Mountain Sangha in Weaverville. Please see the "Links" page.
ideology–who come from various backgrounds. We meet often to
enjoy seated meditation, sutra readings and study, dharma talks,
chanting, singing and dharma discussion. Striving to incorporate our
spirituality into everyday life, we look for ways to cultivate peace and
loving kindness and to work for the well being of all life on the
planet. We believe in a supportive community, social engagement, right
livelihood, simple healthful living and learning to dwell happily in the
present moment.
Cloud Cottage offers a Zen lending library, a rich schedule of retreats,
an annual mindfulness healing fair, and talks and retreats by visiting
teachers.
Our teacher is a gentle monk, Vietnamese Zen master and peace
maker, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, whose home monastery is Plum
Village in Southern France. (For more information, we refer you to
www.iamhome.org.) He is a best-selling author who was nominated for
the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and who is known
for his socially engaged practice.
We have two sister sanghas (communities of practice) in Western
North Carolina, Mountain Mindfulness Sangha in Asheville and Joyful
Mountain Sangha in Weaverville. Please see the "Links" page.
Breathing in, I calm my body
Breathing out, I smile
Dwelling in the present moment
I know this is a wonderful moment
–Thich Nhat Hanh
Breathing out, I smile
Dwelling in the present moment
I know this is a wonderful moment
–Thich Nhat Hanh
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Freedom
Simplicity
Harmony
HOW TO CONTACT US
Post: Cloud Cottage
PO Box 652
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Email:cloudcottage@bellsouth.net
Telephone: 828-669-0920
Post: Cloud Cottage
PO Box 652
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Email:cloudcottage@bellsouth.net
Telephone: 828-669-0920
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