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
We are having a sangha retreat at Plum Village Monastery in MS Feb. 27 – March 1. Everyone is responsible for registering and their own transportation. However, people usually work it out to drive together.
More Info & Registration 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