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Great Tree is a Soto Zen temple near Asheville, North Carolina.

A long-time vision of Rev. Teijo Munnich, Great Tree, a residential facility for women, offers a variety of practice opportunities for men, women, and children, including sesshins, workshops, family meditation, meditation opportunities for the local community, and practice-related outreach opportunities in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Upcoming Events:

Zen Center Asheville Lectures by Rev. Teijo Munnich: Wednesday May 13 & 27, 7-8:30 pm

Practice Day with Rev. Chimyo Atkinson: Saturday May 16th , 9:30-4 : Includes Meditation Study and Work

Savannah, GA Practice Day with Rev. Teijo Munnich: Friday May 15 Lecture 7-9 pm, Saturday Practice Day May 16, 9-5: "How to Taste the Strawberry when the Tiger is Chasing You"

Charleston, SC Practice Day with Rev. Teijo Munnich: Sunday May 17, 7:30 am - 2 pm "How to Taste the Strawberry when the Tiger is Chasing You" (Space limited to 15 participants. Please contact Julia at 843-856-8714 or juliasachs@yahoo.com to reserve your space)

Beginners Mind Retreat at Southern Dharma Retreat Center: Led by Rev. Teijo Munnich and Meredith McIntosh: Friday May 22 - Monday May 25

Seven Day Sesshin Led by Rev. Teijo Munnich: 7 pm Friday June 5 -Noon Friday June 12

Children's Retreat Led by Rev. Teijo Munnich: 3 pm Tuesday June 16 - 5 pm Thursday June 18

Family Weekend Led by Rev. Teijo Munnich: Friday July 3 - Sunday July 5

Ongoing Events:

Dokusan (private interview with Rev Teijo Munnich) available two Thursdays each month between 3:30 - 7 pm: To sign up, call: 828 645-2085. If you cannot come during that time, appointments can be made for another time

Family Meditation at Great Tree with Rev. Teijo Munnich: Sunday May 31, June 21, July 26, 10:30-Noon-Link to Family Practice page

From March 17 - July 28

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 6-7:30 am, Meditation and Chanting (Please call 828-645-2085 or e-mail info@greattree.org at least one day in advance if you plan to attend)

Tuesday Afternoon Sangha Meditation and Study Group: 3:30-5 pm

Tuesday Evening Zazen, Discussion, and Chanting: 5:30-7 pm

Please visit the Calendar Page, for a complete listing of all events.

If you are attending an event, please bring a digital camera to take photos to help us share with Sangha members unable to attend.

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