Buddhist Temple in Buncombe, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Great Tree Zen Women's Temple

Buddhist Temple

Alexander, NC

Great Tree Zen Women's Temple offers in-person and online Soto Zen meditation, retreats, and Intro to Zen classes near Asheville.

  • People seeking Soto Zen meditation
  • People interested in Intro to Zen classes
  • People seeking Zen retreats (sesshin)

Urban Dharma

Buddhist Temple

Asheville, NC

Urban Dharma offers free meditation, Buddhist teachings, and ceremonies, with weekday temple access and Zoom participation in West Asheville.

  • people new to meditation because Open Sangha requires no experience or commitment
  • visitors seeking free Buddhist programs
  • people interested in Tibetan Buddhist smoke-cleansing practice

Windhorse Zen Community

Buddhist Temple

Alexander, NC

Windhorse Zen Community offers Soto and Rinzai Zen practice, residential training, and online or in-person weekly programs near Asheville, North Carolina.

  • People seeking Soto and Rinzai Zen meditation practice
  • Participants wanting multi-day sesshin retreats
  • People seeking residential Buddhist training lasting days to years

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FAQ

Are Buddhist meditation programs in Buncombe County free?

Urban Dharma states that its regular public programs are free. Windhorse Zen Community offers limited sliding-scale discounts, while pricing for the other listed programs is not specified.

Which Buncombe County Buddhist temple is best for beginners?

Urban Dharma's Open Sangha requires no prior experience or commitment. Great Tree Zen Women's Temple also offers Intro to Zen classes.

What should I expect at a Zen retreat near Asheville?

Great Tree and Windhorse offer sesshin, or silent meditation intensives. Windhorse requires orientation for short, drop-in in-person participation and follows vegetarian, substance-free, and shared-work residential guidelines.

Can I attend Buddhist programs online?

Great Tree Zen Women's Temple, Urban Dharma, and Windhorse Zen Community all offer online or Zoom participation for at least some meditation, teachings, or weekly programs.