What we’re about
Welcome! Please also join us at the Atlanta Buddhism meditation meetup page here https://www.meetup.com/atlanta-buddhism-events/ and **AtlantaBuddhism.org**, we invite you find many different mindfulness groups, meditation retreats, and spiritual activities there.
Dharma Jewel Monastery has a Zen Meditation and Buddhism course, more info at www.dharmajewel.us
We are sharing various mindfulness and meditation events around the greater Atlanta area here now, until someone revitalizes the Sandy Springs Insight Meditation group in the future.
History:
Sandy Springs Insight Meditation met for nearly 14 years mostly at the Universal Unitarian UU Northwest Atlanta church, but ended in 2023.
We have shared many meaningful experiences and made strong personal connections with so many of you over the years. We are deeply grateful for your friendship and your willingness to study and practice the precious dharma. We hope to stay connected with you and wish you all the best in life and on the path.
With much metta,
Cherry, Dick, Joel, Mark and Veletta
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
https://georgiameditation.org/index.html
http://www.roswellinsightmeditation.org/
https://redclaysangha.org/
https://www.atlinsight.org/
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Vipassana Meditation Retreat at Georgia Buddhist ViharaGeorgia Buddhist Vihara, Stonecrest, GA
On behalf of the Georgia Buddhist Vihara, we warmly invite you to join our Day-Long Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation Retreat on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara
This one-day retreat is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice, explore meditation techniques from the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, and experience the benefits of mindfulness in a supportive community environment.
The retreat is open to everyone—whether you are completely new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner.
All meditation instructions and discussions will be conducted in English & Sinhala.
Morning Program
8:30 - 9:00 AM – Observance of the Eight Precepts & Traditional Buddhist Chanting (optional)
9:00 - 10:00 AM – Guided Vipassana (“Mindfulness”) Meditation
10:00 - 10:15 AM – Break (Coffee/Tea)
10:15 - 11:15 AM – Metta (“Loving-Kindness”) Meditation
11:15 - 11:30 AM – Lunch Preparation & Traditional Buddhist Chanting
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Lunch & Clean-Up
Afternoon Program
12:30 - 1:30 PM – Walking Meditation
1:30 - 2:30 PM – Vipassana Meditation
2:30 - 3:00 PM – Break (Coffee/Tea)
3:00 - 4:30 PM – Sutta Discussion
4:30 - 5:00 PM – Conclusion: Termination of the Eight Precepts & Observance of the Five PreceptsMay you, your family, and friends be well, happy, and peaceful!
Offered at no charge, donations welcome.
Please wear comfortable and modest clothing (no shorts please). White is a traditional color to wear.Georgia Buddhist Vihara
3153 Miller Road, Lithonia, GA 30038
www.gavihara.org
