| Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding communities are home to many active organizations supporting contemplative practice — offering meditation, mindful movement, and teachings in community. This calendar gathers these contemplative offerings each week. |
14 events this week |
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Cloud Floating FreeMorning sitting meditation, online only.
Monday, September 28
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Tuesday, September 29
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Wednesday, September 30
Cloud Floating FreeSitting and walking meditation followed by dharma reading and dharma sharing, in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Thursday, October 01
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Friday, October 02
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Saturday, October 03
No events
Sunday, October 04
Blue Ridge Zen GroupWeekly Sunday morning practice including zazen, walking meditation, and standing meditation at the Blue Ridge Zen Group zendo. Sessions: Zazen (sitting meditation) (Tuesdays 5:30-6:00 P.M.); Zazen, walking or standing meditation, zazen (Sundays 9:00-10:15 A.M.).
Blue Mountain DharmaVenerable Gephel leads a Tibetan Buddhist meditation class on Zoom, teaching both calm abiding and analytical meditation methods. There is no charge, and donations are welcome.
Cloud Floating FreeSitting and walking meditation followed by dharma reading and dharma sharing, in the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Drop-in sound bath at the Contemplative Commons, where participants rest while absorbing gentle vibrations from chimes, drums, and singing bowls. Open to all.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Drop-in contemplative capoeira session offered on Sundays. Open to all.
Contemplative Sciences Center (UVA)Low-pressure Ashtanga class led by Seunghun Lee, with posture breakdowns and modifications for all levels. Open to all; no prior yoga experience required.
Serenity Ridge Retreat Center (Ligmincha)With Danny Lewin, Ed O'Malley, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. A retreat at Serenity Ridge focused on sleep health, running September 30 through October 4, 2026. Details and registration are on the event page.
Serenity Ridge Retreat Center (Ligmincha)With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. A featured retreat at Serenity Ridge on Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love, running October 1 through October 4, 2026. Details and registration are on the event page.
