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Greatwoods Zen

A mindfulness community and retreat center in the heart of east Charlotte, NC.

12/05/2025

Warm, crackling memories from our last retreat … perfect for this rainy, drizzly day in Charlotte 😁☔️

12/01/2025

Welcome, new members of the Greatwoods Zen community!

Our Mother Bromeliad has given birth to three pups who finally had a chance to separate and begin their own independent lives. Some of them have roots, some don’t — we’ll see which of the three will thrive in the adult world.

Stay tuned for updates!

11/24/2025

Another beautiful quote shared by our sangha member!

What is one effective strategy for you to anchor to the peace of the present moment? 🌻

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11/18/2025

During these very difficult times, when fear, stress, rage, and grief are so present, having a place to come together and tend to our nervous systems is invaluable. Truly — it can’t be overstated.

This is what carried Thich Nhat Hanh and so many others through the Vietnam war, shaping them into clearer, steadier, more compassionate human beings.

When we learn to channel these intense emotions into compassion and stability, rather than fear and reactivity, everyone around us feels the impact. And the work we do in the world has a much greater chance of actually helping — because the value of our actions depends so much on the quality and presence of our minds.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘩𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 — 𝘢 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴.

If you feel called to practice together, our next 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 will be on
🌿 November 22
🕯️ 10am
📍 Greatwoods Nature (8015 Sullivan Dr)

You’re welcome to join us.

11/11/2025

We asked our community to share some inspiring mindfulness quotes — and wow, there were so many! Here’s one of them.

Does it resonate with you? What connection have you noticed between resistance and suffering? Curious to hear your thoughts!

11/05/2025

What is more precious - presence to our own mental-emotional landscape or to others’? Curious to know your thoughts!

10/31/2025

🌿 Special Day of Mindfulness: Ancestors Day Celebration🌿

This Saturday, we gather in stillness to remember where we come from — the ancestors of blood, of land, and of spirit.
Like tree roots deep in the earth, we return to what holds us, nourishes us, and lives through us.

You’re invited to bring:
• A photo or small object to honor your ancestors (including four-legged ones)
• A small portion of their favorite food
• Flowers for our shared altar

May our practice be a soft homecoming — to presence, to gratitude, and to the roots that carry us.

🗓️ November 1 · 10am
📍 Greatwoods Nature, 8015 Sullivan Dr

10/29/2025

Somatic Art Series 💥

A space to slow down and listen within.

Through meditation, movement, and creative expression, we meet what’s alive in the present moment — with awareness, gentleness, and flow.

🗓️ Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 & 18 — 7pm
📍 Greatwoods Zen

10/23/2025

As Thích Nhất Hạnh taught, nothing exists by itself alone — we inter-are. The forest shows us what interbeing looks like.

Address

8015 Sullivan Drive
Charlotte, NC
28215

Opening Hours

9:45am - 2pm

Website

http://www.greatwoodszen.org/

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