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Special Events

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Death Cafe
New Age Faire
Tibetan Meditation

Introduction to Tibetan Meditation
An Event From 
The Paramita Center Southeast

Saturday May 18
12:30p
This event is free and open to the public.
We suggest a donation of $10 to defray
travel expenses of Lama Lobsang Samten.

Find calm in an uncalm world.
The one and only goal of the teachings of Buddhist philosophy is attaining true happiness. We all look to have more well-being and comfort in our life. Buddhist teachings explain that real happiness stems from inside ourselves. We all have the potential and the capacity to be happy and to find calm. The teachings are wonderful tools to help us achieve more and more inner well-being.
Join us for this special event and learn the meaning and practice of meditation from Lama Lobsang Samten, Tibetan Buddhist monk and spiritual director of the Paramita Centers of Canda, France, and the US.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the benefits of meditation and the deeper meaning of the practice.
Mark your calendar and come join us for this transformative event. Open your mind, find your center, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. See you there!

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Geshe Lobsang Samten
Spiritual Director of the Paramita Centers and ordained monk in the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism

For more information and to register, visit the Paramita Center webpage.

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NAMI
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Monthly Meetings
First Wednesday of the Month
6:30-8p

NAMI Knoxville is a not-for-profit group which currently operates on a grant from the State of Tennessee to provide resources, including peer led group meetings from those living with mental illness. NAMI’s goal is to provide a support group convenient for working professionals but open to anyone who has a mental illness and is wanting group support. NAMI also provides an avenue to connect those in the groups with any needed resources they may need. Meetings are led by two trained facilitators. A Westside member is the facilitator for meetings held at Westside. For more information, visit NAMI Knoxville
Meetings are First Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-8p.

While we only rent to groups or entities that align with our values, Community Events are neither sponsored by nor affiliated with Westside UU Church. The contents, discussions and activities in these events are not necessarily endorsed by Westside UU Church.

Calendar

For your convenience, we offer two views of the calendar: agenda and month view. 

What do the letters in parenthesis mean? They are room codes, telling you the room where an event takes place. "(S)" means "Sanctuary." The room codes are below!
Room codes: S=Sanctuary, K=Kitchen, HS=High School Room, ARE=Adult RE Room, E=Elementary Room, N=Nursery.

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