Who We Are
We are a group of mindfulness practitioners–not bound by any ideology–who come from various backgrounds. We meet often to enjoy seated meditation, walking meditation, sutra readings and study, dharma talks, chanting, singing and dharma discussion. Striving to incorporate our spirituality into everyday life, we look for ways to cultivate peace and loving kindness and to work for the well being of all life on the planet. We believe in a supportive community, social engagement, right livelihood, simple healthful living and learning to dwell happily in the present moment.
Cloud Cottage offers a Zen lending library, a tea-room venue for seminars and teachings, a rich schedule of retreats, and talks and retreats by visiting teachers.
Our teacher is a gentle monk, Vietnamese Zen master and peace maker, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, whose home monastery is Plum Village in Southern France. (For more information, we refer you to our "Our Teacher" page.) He is a best-selling author who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and who is known for his socially engaged practice.
Members of Cloud Cottage ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh are:
Laurie Serfas
Ken Lenington
Norma Bradley
Susan Hales
Philip Toy
Judith Toy
We have two sister sanghas (communities of practice) in Western North Carolina, Mountain Mindfulness Sangha in Asheville and Joyful Mountain Sangha in Waynesville. Please see the "Links" page.
Breathing in, I calm my body
Breathing out, I smile
Dwelling in the present moment
I know this is a wonderful moment
--Thich Nhat Hanh
Post: Cloud Cottage
PO Box 652
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Email cloudcottage@bellsouth.net
Telephone 828-669-0920
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“Our actions are our only true belongings.”
--Shakyamuni Buddha
