About us
We are one of the longest-standing meditation Meetup groups in the valley. We meet every Thursday night from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to reflect on the Buddha's core teachings and practice meditation. Every session includes guided meditation and mentoring to improve your spiritual journey to inner peace.
Our friend NT Hettigei, who has practiced meditation for over 30 years, shares his firsthand experience of Buddha's Core Teaching of The Four Noble Truths. He is the author of Explore Within: A Journey to Inner Peace and Beyond Our Self-Image: The True Story of a Fictional Character and the founder of[ Ancientpath.org](https://www.ancientpath.org/).
This in-person meetup at the Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center (AIBMC) is free, and you may donate to the temple. If you would like to subscribe to our mailing list, please email us at admin@ancientpath.org to receive updates on special events.
The AIBMC Meditation Center looks like a regular house but is, in fact, a Buddhist temple. There is a hall at the back of the temple (where you'll see the Buddha statue in this meetup cover photo) where we meditate. To enter, please proceed through the carport on the left side of the temple. The door to this hall is on the back left (southwest) side of the building, under the carport. Parking is available curbside or in the church parking lot across the street.
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center
432 S Temple St, Mesa, AZ
Featured event
April 11, 2026 Meditation Day at AIBMC
Save the date and join our next transformative meditation practice day on Saturday, April 11, 2026. You will meet many who practice with us and have discovered their true essence and experienced lasting inner peace.
Please RSVP on this webpage.
This transformative meditation day is designed to help you discover your true essence and experience lasting inner peace.
Your mentor will help you overcome obstacles to awakening. His approach is practical and proven, according to those who benefited from his guidance. You can listen to them clicking here or read the following:
How did you feel before vs. after the session?
" Before the session, I was feeling eager to participate, a bit nervous about how my physical body would hold up, but was overall looking forward to experiencing longer sessions / extended timelessness.
After the session, I felt deeply content and grateful. A supreme degree of calm and groundedness took the lead. I was noticeably unbothered by inconveniences later that evening. I have also noticed a lasting levelness ever since, even as the external stressors of life have drastically spiked."– Danielle King, Phoenix, AZ.
“I started to feel that I was tapping into my true inner self, or rather, my true self was coming up from within.” – Tiffany Armstrong, Mesa, AZ.
“I was told years ago that the essence of wellness is ego deflation at depth. Einstein said, I will not solve any problem with the same level of consciousness that created it. NT and this meditation retreat helped me, I think, in my journey to hopefully realize at least a measure of each condition at some point.” – Greg Martin, Apache Junction, AZ.
“I am definitely coming back! NT is one of the reasons I will be back. I like his teaching style and contagious bliss.” – Paula Conrad. Scottsdale, AZ.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The schedule includes tea and lunch breaks.
Cost: We provide this service in keeping with a 2600-year tradition of compassion and generosity. You can register for this event at a fee that you'd like to pay. We will provide bottled water, hot coffee/tea, and a temperature-controlled hall equipped with chairs, cushions, and mats for your comfort. Please bring a bag lunch for the lunch break. You are welcome to bring your own meditation bench, mat, or cushion if preferred.
Registration: Please register using the Enroll button on this page and pick the amount you would like to pay. You may cancel your enrollment at any time and request a full refund. You can select multiple ticket prices if you like to pay more than $30. If you wish to RSVP and pay at the door on the day of the event, select the amount you wish to pay, then at the payment window, choose the manual payment option instead of the credit card option.
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Thursday Evening Noble Friends' Meditation Group - In Person
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, 432 South Temple St., Mesa, AZ, USNote: We have a regular attendance of 5-10 attendees per week who do not RSVP on Meetup.
We meet every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to explore and practice Buddha's Teachings. The Buddha said that awakening occurs with 100% support from the Noble (Kalyana) Friends (Mithra), who share their knowledge and experience on the spiritual path. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced meditator, you are welcome to join us as a Noble Friend who shares, learns, and practices with us on our spiritual journey.Our experienced meditation guide will lead a meditation session focused on mindfulness and deep relaxation.
What to say about this experience: Listen to this video where a few practationers sharing there experiences.
"I started to feel that I was tapping into my true inner self, or rather, my true self was coming up from within." - Tiffany, Mesa, AZ.
"He helped me achieve a taste of bliss, and now I can't stop." -- Paula C, AZ
Costs: This event is free. Donations are welcome and tax-deductible!
Location:
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center (AIBMC)
432 S Temple Street, Mesa, AZ 85204.
The AIBMC Meditation Center looks like a regular house, but is, in fact, a Buddhist temple. There is a hall at the back of the temple where we meditate. To enter, please proceed through the carport on the left side of the temple. The door to this hall is on the back left (southwest) side of the building, under the carport.
Parking: Parking is available curbside or in the church parking lot across the street.6 attendeesThursday Evening Noble Friends' Meditation Group - In Person
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, 432 South Temple St., Mesa, AZ, USNote: We have a regular attendance of 5-10 attendees per week who do not RSVP on Meetup.
We meet every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to explore and practice Buddha's Teachings. The Buddha said that awakening occurs with 100% support from the Noble (Kalyana) Friends (Mithra), who share their knowledge and experience on the spiritual path. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced meditator, you are welcome to join us as a Noble Friend who shares, learns, and practices with us on our spiritual journey.Our experienced meditation guide will lead a meditation session focused on mindfulness and deep relaxation.
What to say about this experience: Listen to this video where a few practationers sharing there experiences.
"I started to feel that I was tapping into my true inner self, or rather, my true self was coming up from within." - Tiffany, Mesa, AZ.
"He helped me achieve a taste of bliss, and now I can't stop." -- Paula C, AZ
Costs: This event is free. Donations are welcome and tax-deductible!
Location:
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center (AIBMC)
432 S Temple Street, Mesa, AZ 85204.
The AIBMC Meditation Center looks like a regular house, but is, in fact, a Buddhist temple. There is a hall at the back of the temple where we meditate. To enter, please proceed through the carport on the left side of the temple. The door to this hall is on the back left (southwest) side of the building, under the carport.
Parking: Parking is available curbside or in the church parking lot across the street.4 attendeesThursday Evening Noble Friends' Meditation Group - In Person
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, 432 South Temple St., Mesa, AZ, USNote: We have a regular attendance of 5-10 attendees per week who do not RSVP on Meetup.
We meet every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to explore and practice Buddha's Teachings. The Buddha said that awakening occurs with 100% support from the Noble (Kalyana) Friends (Mithra), who share their knowledge and experience on the spiritual path. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced meditator, you are welcome to join us as a Noble Friend who shares, learns, and practices with us on our spiritual journey.Our experienced meditation guide will lead a meditation session focused on mindfulness and deep relaxation.
What to say about this experience: Listen to this video where a few practationers sharing there experiences.
"I started to feel that I was tapping into my true inner self, or rather, my true self was coming up from within." - Tiffany, Mesa, AZ.
"He helped me achieve a taste of bliss, and now I can't stop." -- Paula C, AZ
Costs: This event is free. Donations are welcome and tax-deductible!
Location:
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center (AIBMC)
432 S Temple Street, Mesa, AZ 85204.
The AIBMC Meditation Center looks like a regular house, but is, in fact, a Buddhist temple. There is a hall at the back of the temple where we meditate. To enter, please proceed through the carport on the left side of the temple. The door to this hall is on the back left (southwest) side of the building, under the carport.
Parking: Parking is available curbside or in the church parking lot across the street.3 attendeesThursday Evening Noble Friends' Meditation Group - In Person
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center, 432 South Temple St., Mesa, AZ, USNote: We have a regular attendance of 5-10 attendees per week who do not RSVP on Meetup.
We meet every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to explore and practice Buddha's Teachings. The Buddha said that awakening occurs with 100% support from the Noble (Kalyana) Friends (Mithra), who share their knowledge and experience on the spiritual path. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced meditator, you are welcome to join us as a Noble Friend who shares, learns, and practices with us on our spiritual journey.Our experienced meditation guide will lead a meditation session focused on mindfulness and deep relaxation.
What to say about this experience: Listen to this video where a few practationers sharing there experiences.
"I started to feel that I was tapping into my true inner self, or rather, my true self was coming up from within." - Tiffany, Mesa, AZ.
"He helped me achieve a taste of bliss, and now I can't stop." -- Paula C, AZ
Costs: This event is free. Donations are welcome and tax-deductible!
Location:
Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center (AIBMC)
432 S Temple Street, Mesa, AZ 85204.
The AIBMC Meditation Center looks like a regular house, but is, in fact, a Buddhist temple. There is a hall at the back of the temple where we meditate. To enter, please proceed through the carport on the left side of the temple. The door to this hall is on the back left (southwest) side of the building, under the carport.
Parking: Parking is available curbside or in the church parking lot across the street.3 attendees
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