sitting buddha statue

Don't try to be anything,
Do not make yourself into anything.
Do not be a meditator.
Do not become enlightened.

When you sit, let it be.
When you walk, let it be.
Grasp at nothing.
Resist nothing.

-Ajahn Chah

About Us

  • We are a Buddhist-inspired lay community whose purpose is to provide a supportive setting for both meditation practice and for integrating mindfulness and compassion into our daily lives. While we foster the Western style of insight meditation, our group is composed of varying interests and traditions. All who have a like-minded meditation/contemplation practice that focuses on awareness, stillness of habitual reactivity, and compassionate action are welcome. There is no charge to participate.

  • For each Monday night's meeting during each month, our group is led by a different small team of sangha members. Each meeting begins with 30 to 45 minutes of silent meditation. After the meditation, we rotate our formats week-to-week each month, presenting dhamma study, a night of silent meditation, readings and responses, a open/creative format, and a night of walking meditation when the month has five Mondays.

  • The Louisville Vipassana Community does not provide personal counseling, group therapy or other mental health services.

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