What we’re about
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 Buddha's core teachings and meditation practices. 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
AncientPath Meditation Day
Please reserve the date and join our open meditation day designed to help you discover your true essence and experience lasting inner peace. This event is suitable for individuals at all levels of experience, from complete beginners to seasoned mindfulness practitioners. If you wish to participate for only a few hours, register and check in in the morning, and leave at any time. We recommend that you follow the program at least until the lunch break.
Whether you are drawn to meditation to ease stress, relieve depression, tackle illness, improve well-being, or achieve spiritual enlightenment, this practice is for you.
Read more and register on this webpage.
An excellent opportunity for seasoned meditators who have completed weeks-long retreats but are still seeking 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:
"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 says 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, February 21st, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The schedule includes a tea break and a lunch break.
Cost: We provide this service in keeping with a 2600-year tradition of generosity and compassion. 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.
Please register using the Enroll button on this link and pick the amount you would like to pay.
Location: Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center (AIBMC), 432 S Temple St, Mesa, AZ 85204. While the AIBMC Meditation Center resembles a regular house, it is a Buddhist temple (see the picture below). The meditation hall is located at the back of the temple. Please enter through the carport on the temple's left side. The entrance to the hall is on the back left (southwest) side of the building, under the carport.
Parking is available on the curbside or in the church parking lot across the street.
Upcoming events
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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:
"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:
"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:
"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:
"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
Past events
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