Come along for dinner and Dharma discussion while part of our tab automatically goes to charity! Topics include meditation, self[less] improvement, Buddhism, volunteerism, and others by request. Benefits go to Liberation Prison Project, our nonprofit group sponsor. So how does the charity support work?  I buy discounted restaurant gift certificates through a special shopping portal set up so that a commission goes to Liberation Prison Project.  I also do most of my shopping through the same port …

awake nc ~ inspired by against the stream Against The Stream Buddhist Meditation Society (ATS) was founded in Los Angeles, California by Noah Levine author of the books : Dharma Punx; Against The Stream; and Heart of The Revolution. I am a Buddhist, meditator, meditation leader and am involved in many social issues. Against The Stream melds my spiritual practices with social action within an international community. Awake NC is a grassroots effort that will have a profound impact on our communit …

Meet other Flutists/Musicians in town! A music ministry is being formed in the Triangle to offer healing music in places of need, such as homeless shelters, the Healing Place (drug rehab center), prisons, hospitals, senior centers, and hospice programs. You could choose to organize your own ensemble for an occasion, or you could offer to merely be available as needed. We are welcoming flutists/musicians of all ages, faiths, and ability to participate. (So far we are mostly flutists-- …