Mountain Solid, Water Reflecting Sangha
We warmly welcome you no matter your gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability. We value and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all beings and the inherent dignity of all people. We especially encourage those who are new to meditation to attend. While we do not offer formal lessons in meditation, there is an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and discover resources during the sharing circle.
We meet every Sunday from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the West Knoxville Friends Meeting House located at 1517 Meeting House Rd in Knoxville, TN. For directions, visit the location page. Chairs are provided. Please bring your own cushion if you prefer one for sitting meditation (or whatever else you need to be comfortable).
Dress modestly, comfortably, and appropriately for the weather since we walk outdoors unless it is very inclement. We request that shoes be removed in the entranceway out of respect for the meditation space. There is no fee to attend our weekly practice; donations are appreciated.
If you are new to our sangha, please visit newcomer information and check our calendar. On your first visit, arrive a little early for a brief orientation. We look forward to having you join us!
Virtual Option for Practice
Concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) and aware that the health of our community is very important to us, we offer the option to meet online if you are not comfortable gathering in person. If you would like to join us virtually, contact us and request meeting details. Please exercise caution and stay current with public health recommendations.
Newcomer Information
Weekly Practice
Calendar
October 2018 Retreat
The Mountain Solid, Water Reflecting Sangha hosted the “Peace Is Every Step” retreat with Leslie Rawls on October 26-28, 2018 at the Well Being Retreat Center in Tazewell, TN. Enjoy these photos from the retreat!
“For a Future to be Possible” Book Discussion
We are hosting a five-month book discussion of For a Future to be Possible by Thich Nhat Hanh. Starting on Sep 2, we will discuss a chapter per month on every first Sunday. Note: You do not have to read the book in advance to participate. If you do, please…
Sangha 20th Anniversary
The Mountain Solid, Water Reflecting Sangha first met on January 4, 1988. It was started by three therapists—Laurel, Linda, and Lorrie—who were inspired by The Sun My Heart and other books by Thich Nhat Hanh. What began as a small group of new practitioners has blossomed to almost 100 members, with…
“Nothing To It” Book Discussion
For our 2017/2018 winter retreat, we are hosting a ten-month book discussion of Nothing To It by Br. Phap Hai. Starting on Nov 15, we will discuss a chapter per month on every first Sunday. Note: You do not have to read the book in advance to participate. If you do, please write…
Order of Interbeing Members
The Order of Interbeing (OI) is a community of monastics and lay people who have committed to living their lives in accord with the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings, a distillation of the Bodhisattva (Enlightened Being) teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. It was established by Thich Nhat Hanh in 1966 to help counter the…