A Plum Village Meditation Community in Birmingham, AL
Welcome to our mindfulness community where you can be open and encouraged in your mindfulness practice.
“When we sit together, we create a collective energy of mindfulness that is very powerful. When we sit with others, we profit from their quality of being and we profit from everyone’s practice.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Meditation & Practice Opportunities
Our Location
Unity Church of Birmingham
2803 Highland Ave
Birmingham, AL 35205
We also meet on Zoom
Weekly Opportunities
Morning Meditation – Zoom Only:
5:00am – 6:00am
2 Silent Sitting Meditation periods with 5-10 min. with a short break in between. (Late-comers are welcome)
Evening Meditation – Zoom Only:
8:00pm – 8:30pm
- Enter Zoom in noble silence
- Listen to the Evening Chant by Plum Village Monastics.
- Silent meditation
Wednesday Dharma Book Club
Zoom Only
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Group reading and discussion on The Heart of The Buddha’s Teaching by Thich Naht Hanh.
The 5 Mindfulness Trainings
Zoom Only
1st Wednesday of the month
6:00am – 6:30am
Learn More about the 5 Mindfulness Trainings
Evening Sangha Meditation
This is our main meeting
In-Person & Zoom:
7:00pm – 8:30pm
- Location: Unity Church, Highland Park
- Meditation, Dharma Talk, Discussion
Morning Meditation
Zoom Only
5:30am – 6:30am
2 Silent Sitting Meditation periods with 5-10 min. break in between. (Late-comers are welcome)
Up Coming Events
Dear Sangha, you’re invited to join the Beloved Community Circle (BCC) next Sunday, November 9th, to volunteer for a park cleanup at the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Thanks to Buzzy, we’ll be volunteering in partnership with the Black Warrior Riverkeepers.
This will be a great opportunity to spend time with the sangha, be mindful in nature, and practice reverence for life and our beautiful planet!
Info:
Location: Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (exact meeting location coming)
Date: Sunday November 9th
Tentative Agenda:
– 8:45am: Arrival
– 9am-12pm: Park Cleanup
– 12-12:30pm: Walking meditation (optional)
-12:30-1:30pm: Picnic (optional, bring your own lunch)
Let us know if you plan on joining us by responding to the poll on GroupME or by email HERE.
Volunteer signup and event information
Please note: trash will be collected around and in the creek. So bring appropriate waterproof or old footwear that you don’t mind getting wet. Bring dry clothes and a towel for afterwards. We will then have a picnic and a meditation walk/hike!
Location: Our space at Unity Church
10:15am – 4pm
- Sitting, walking, eating, singing
- Dharma sharing
- Potluck lunch
Register HERE.
Request Meeting Details and Zoom Info.
All are welcome
Emails reminders and details are sent around noon on the day of the meeting. Monday morning emails are sent Sunday afternoons.
*All information is kept confidential.
Monthly Calendar
Contact Us
Our Meditation Space
Unity Church
2803 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205