Greatwoods Zen

A mindfulness community
serving greater Charlotte

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Days of Mindfulness
Saturdays, 10am - 1:00pm

Outdoor mindful walking

Guided sitting meditation

Mindful Movements

Teachings on engaged mindfulness

Group sharing and connection

Mindful lunch offered to all

Group of people meditating outdoors in a forest by a lake, sitting cross-legged on the ground or on yoga mats surrounded by trees and sunlight.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Greatwoods Zen aspires in all ways to grow a community refuge for all people. We are unequivocally dedicated to antiracism work, white awareness training, and supporting BIPOC empowered initiatives. We strive to continue offering a refuge for all our LGBTQIA and gender diverse friends, and we ensure that our current and future buildings, including bathrooms are accessible to those with mobility limitations.

People sitting on the floor and in chairs in a wooden room during a presentation or workshop, with large windows and handwritten posters on the walls.

White awareness retreat with teacher Sandra Kim

Mindfulness Research News

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry showed that an 8-week mindfulness-based course had comparable effectiveness in treating anxiety as a common anti-anxiety medication.

Another recent research study in JAMA Psychiatry discovered that people who studied mindfulness for 8 weeks with a counselor experienced a 17.5% greater improvement in depressive symptoms than those who received cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a standard treatment for depression.

Illustration of a person meditating in front of a large brain with leaves and floral elements in the background.

Meditation Funnies of the Month

A cartoon illustration of two monks in red robes in a temple. One monk is apologizing, saying, 'I've never met anyone so thoughtless in my life. Keep up the good work.' The other monk is thanking, saying, 'Thank you, master.' In the background, a small golden Buddha statue is visible, and there are meditation cushions on the floor.
A smiling cartoon girl with blonde hair in pigtails, wearing a pink sleeveless top, sitting cross-legged on a blue mat with a book on her lap.
Drawing of a monk sitting cross-legged on a mat, with a cat nearby. The monk has a speech bubble that says, 'Teach me the path to nothingness, master.'

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