Chattanooga Buddhist Meditation Meetup Group

• Free in-person event
• Learn to practice meditation to help manage anxiety in difficult times
• Introductory teaching and practice for meditation from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective
• Appropriate to all levels and beliefs

Free in person Meditation in Renaissance Park, with teaching and practice on using meditation to help manage anxiety and stress at difficult times. Bring a blanket and a cushion or an outdoor chair, and your curiosity about how to practice meditation and better understand anxiety.

This is one of a series of events over the summer, each with a different focus but all intended to provide information and a chance to learn about and practice meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

In the event of rain, we will try again on Sunday May 11 at 1:00 PM

• Sunday, May 18th, 10-4:30
• In-Person & Online
• $70 (full & partial scholarships are available)
• Sponsored by the Paramita Center Southeast
• Register at: https://bit.ly/42mgskM

Join us for a day of contemplation and insight exploring Mahayana Buddhism’s most concise and profound wisdom text. The Heart Sutra, though brief enough to fit on two pages, contains the essence of the Buddha’s deepest teachings on the nature of reality.

What you can expect:

• Clear explanations of the Heart Sutra's key teachings on emptiness
• The 3-fold approach to learning: listening to teachings, contemplating their meaning, and meditation practice
• Guided analytical and concentration meditation
• Introduction to the Heart Sutra mantra and its significance
• Practical insights on how wisdom and compassion reinforce each other
• A supportive community environment for questions and discussion

Who Should Attend: Whether you’re new to Buddhism or have an established practice, this retreat provides accessible entry points alongside deeper contemplations. Basic Buddhist concepts will be reviewed, making this suitable for sincere beginners while offering experienced practitioners fresh perspectives within the structured Paramita Center approach.