Open to all, the Asheville Shambhala Meditation Center offers community activities, programs, and events centered around secular mindfulness meditation and Shambhala Buddhist dharma. Free meditation instruction is offered before public practice sessions on Thursdays and Sundays. -Thursday evenings 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: stop by for tea/coffee, dharma readings, and group discussions. -Sunday mornings 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: tea/coffee and conversation until 10:00 AM, followed by sitting and walking meditation practice until 12:00 PM. -Paid programs and events throughout the week: Way of Shambhala programs; in-depth mindfulness and meditation classes; dharma teachings.