Monthly Archives: January 2018

Saturday Intro Moving to Weekly!

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Starting February 3, One Dharma’s Introduction to Meditation and Saturday Sit is moving to weekly (rather than bi-weekly). It is open to all newcomers, to anyone interested in learning meditation, and to anyone interested in deepening their practice.

From 10:30 to 11:30 will be informal instruction and short meditations, followed by a 30 minute sit from 11:30 to 12:00. You’re welcome to join us for either or both sessions.

It will take place at the Osher Center in Movement Room C. We would love to see you, and please bring a friend! Cushions, mats, and chairs are provided. There is no charge for the group, but donations are appreciated and go toward paying group expenses. (Avg. donation is $5-10.)

The Osher Center is at 3401 West End Avenue, Suite 380. Parking is free, in the rear of the building, off of Orleans. Enter the building through the garage entrance, and turn left at the desk, pass the first Osher Center entrance, and enter the second Osher Center door. Our room (Movement Room C) is the second one you will encounter, on the right.

Dharma Talk: Dharma Lessons from India

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I led a Buddhist pilgrimage to India in November 2017. It was an amazing trip with many wonderful and challenging moments. Through it all, many dharma lessons arose. Here I share some of my journey and the lessons learned. I enjoyed it so much thatI’ll be leading another tour in November of this year. This tour includes the places we weren’t able to visit last year. For the itinerary and other info, go here.

2018 Buddhist Tour of India

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Yes, I’m leading another tour this year and I’m very excited about our destinations and itinerary. Here’s more info and a link to the full tour information:

Encounters with the Buddha:
A Pilgrim’s Footsteps through India and Nepal, with Lisa Ernst
November 3 – 17, 2018

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This year’s tour with Lisa Ernst will be covering some new ground, traveling through the Himalayan foothills of India and Nepal. We will be spending some time with the exiled Tibetan community in Dharamsala, visiting the Buddha’s birthplace at Lumbini, having a short retreat in a mountain monastery, and exploring the ancient shrines of Kathmandu.Along the way Lisa will be guiding meditation in various locations, and we will also be learning from local Buddhist practitioners as we visit monasteries, shrines and other points of interest.

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This tour is open to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and meditation, from newcomers to dedicated practitioners.

For the full itinerary, cost and registration information, click here.

Spring Renewal Residential Retreat

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Thursday Evening, April 19 to Sunday Noon, April 22; Extended Option to April 26
Bethany Hills Retreat Center, Kingston Springs
Led by Lisa Ernst

Retreat full, email onedharmaretreat@gmail.com to join waitlist

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“Enlightenment is Intimacy With All Things” – Dogen

Each spring the earth awakens from its winter slumber as the days grow warmer and longer. Surrounded by newly leafed trees and rolling hills, we will renew our minds and hearts in the simple yet profound practice of sitting and walking meditation. Gradually this practice will lead us to intimacy with all of life as we touch the present moment with a kind and open heart.

This silent retreat will include sitting and walking meditation, instruction, dharma talks and private meetings with the teacher. Retreat cost is $240 if paid by March 21; $265 after. The seven night option is $495 if paid by March 21; $525 after. A $100 deposit holds your spot. Please indicate if you will be attending the three or seven night option. Fee covers lodging and all meals. There will be a separate opportunity at the retreat to make a dana offering (donation) to the teacher. A scholarship spot is available if you need financial assistance. Paypal is available here. If paying by check, instructions are at this link. Please include your email address. For questions or to join the waitlist, email onedharmaretreat@gmail.com

Lisa Ernst is a meditation teacher in the Thai Forest lineage of Ajahn Chah, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman. She leads classes and retreats nationally and teaches meditation internationally. She is a visiting teacher at Spirit Rock meditation Center in Woodacre, CA.

*Dana: According to the Buddha, generosity, or sharing what we have, is one of the central pillars of a spiritual life. In the act of giving we develop our ability to let go, cultivate a spirit of caring, and acknowledge the inter-connectedness that we all share.

Mindfulness Meditation Workshop for ADHD and Anxiety

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Saturday, February 3, 2018, 9 a.m. – Noon
Nashville Friends House

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Lisa Ernst, meditation teacher and founder of One Dharma Nashville, and Terry Huff, LCSW, psychotherapist and author of Living Well with ADHD, will offer a workshop on meditation for adults with ADHD and/or anxiety. The workshop will include lecture, practice, and discussion and will address the following:

1. Why meditate for ADHD and anxiety?
2. Basics of practice
3. Different practices for
a. selective attention (focusing)
b. open awareness (expanding)
c. compassion (for self and other)

Research shows that mindfulness practice improves concentration, attention regulation, self-observation (of mental activity), working memory, and emotion regulation.

The workshop will be held at The Nashville Friends House, 530 26th Ave N. Cost is $60 and is due by the January 30 registration deadline; after $70. A reduced fee is available if you can’t afford the full fee.

Payment can be made by check or paypal. For Paypal go here. Instructions for paying by check are at the same link. Please include your email address.

Contact ernst.lisa@gmail.com or tmhuff@comcast.net to inquire. Terry’s book is available at terrymhuff.com.