Visit Us for Meditation
We welcome you to join us for meditation and teachings
Athens KTC meets every Sunday from 10:00 to 11:00. We have a rotating schedule of meditation and presentations. See the EVENTS page for what we are doing on a particular Sunday.
We also offer meditation instruction during the Sunday morning meditation. Please arrive a few minutes early and let one of the volunteers know that you would like a brief meditation instruction.
No experience is necessary, all are welcome.
If you need directions, please search Google using this address; 8950 Lavelle Rd.
Lama Kathy Wesley serves at the Columbus KTC and Athens KTC centers as teacher/practice coordinator
What to Expect on Sunday Mornings
Anyone with an interest in meditation and Buddhism is welcome
We meet on Sunday mornings from 10 to 11am. At Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center we gather in the spacious yoga studio where you will find mats with sitting cushions on the floor, as well as chairs to sit on.
We meditate together in silence. Some mornings we add in a short walking meditation for those who wish to do so, while others remain seated.
One Sunday morning a month (usually the first Sunday) we do the Chenrezig practice which is a way to engender loving kindness for all sentient beings. This practice is led by an experienced chant leader and all participants have a handout with the chants in both Tibetan and English. Newcomers are free to sit quietly and follow along by reading the English to better understand what the chant's purpose is.
Some Sundays we meditate for 20 minutes then have a presentation by one of our members about Buddhism and the dharma. This is informal and includes time for questions and comments.
We have our main practice teacher, Lama Kathy Wesley from Columbus KTC, give teachings approximately once a month. These occur via zoom, after we have sat in quiet sitting meditation for 20 minutes.
See EVENTS page for a current calendar of events.
We are made up of all different levels of interest and knowledge. We are united in our belief that calming our minds and opening our hearts is a worthwhile endeavor that benefits not only ourselves, but all sentient beings.
