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🪷 Meditation transforms the heart and mind, nurturing peace, well-being, and emotional balance. All are welcome to practice with Green Mountain Monk.🧘🧘‍♀️

Join us Sundays & Wednesdays at 6 PM at Green Mountain Meditation Center, Serenity Central of NE.

11/04/2026

🍂 Turning Leaves, Turning Mind RetreatA Weekend of Meditation, Yog...

11/03/2026

10/02/2026

Earlier this week I had the privilege to meet with Bhante Rathana at Green Mountain Meditation Center at Serenity Central of New England 🙏 for an afternoon of conversation, tea, and to experience a wonderful loving-kindness meditation.

What a gift it was to share the afternoon with someone whose life is so deeply devoted to mindfulness, compassion, and service. Bhante’s gentle presence and wisdom are a beautiful reflection of the values we hope to nurture at Inner Sanctuary of Vermont practicing stillness, connection, loving-kindness, and providing a welcoming space for all.

Bhante Rathana, affectionately known as the “Green Mountain Monk,” is the Abbot and Spiritual Advisor of Green Mountain Meditation & Wellness Center⁠. His teachings draw on the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, with practices including mindfulness of breathing, loving-kindness (mettā), and walking meditation.

We feel truly blessed and excited to announce that Bhante has offered to be a special guest at our Open House on October 23! 🌿🙏 His presence will bring an opportunity for our community to gather in reflection, experience meditation together, and learn from a teacher whose work is centered on cultivating peace, compassion, and wisdom.

We hope you’ll join us and share in this special afternoon at the Sanctuary. More details to come! All are welcome. 💚

10/02/2026

The Green Mountain Monk brings meditation and community to a longtime local studio By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For 25 years, The Yoga Place

10/02/2026

🌿 Gratitude for a Beautiful First Fundraising Dinner 🙏🌺

This beautiful collage was lovingly created by Tiger and Ron Waterman.

May all beings be well.
May all beings be happy.
May all beings be peaceful. 🙏
With deepest gratitude and mettā,
Serenity Central of New England 🌿

09/29/2026

🌿 Carrying the Message to Bennington 🙏
I am deeply grateful and honored to see this beautiful article in the September–October 2026 issue of Vermont Country Magazine, highlighting the new meditation program at The Yoga Place in Bennington and our journey of bringing mindfulness and meditation to the wider community.
Beginning this September, I have the wonderful opportunity to offer Meditation with a Buddhist Monk every Friday at noon at The Yoga Place—an open and welcoming space where people can pause, breathe, become still, and reconnect with themselves.
My heartfelt and special thanks to Jane Schaeffer, co-founder of The Yoga Place, for her kindness, openness, and generosity in creating this beautiful opportunity. Jane’s vision and dedication to the community are truly inspiring. I am very grateful that she welcomed meditation and Buddhist mindfulness into a space that has already been serving the Bennington community for 25 years. 🙏
I am also grateful to Vermont Country Magazine and the writer Ahmad Yassir for sharing this story and helping carry the message of mindfulness and meditation to more people.
Meditation is not about changing who we are. It is an invitation to pause, to become aware, to understand ourselves more deeply, and to cultivate a calmer mind and a kinder heart. 🌿
I feel very blessed to be part of this growing community in Bennington and to share the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or beliefs.
May this collaboration bring peace, healing, wisdom, and compassion to many hearts.
With gratitude and mettā,
Bhante Rathana
The Green Mountain Monk 🪷🙏
The YOGA PLACE

09/28/2026

🌿 A Beautiful Day with the Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage 🙏

09/28/2026

🌿 A Beautiful Day with the Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage 🙏
Today, we had a truly wonderful meditation session with the Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage during their lunch break at the Wardsboro Methodist Church.
I was deeply moved and inspired by the strong determination, dedication, and enthusiasm of everyone who continued walking diligently despite the pouring rain. Their commitment and perseverance were truly remarkable. 🌧️🙏
They have now completed their 2026 pilgrimage, making this a very memorable and meaningful occasion. I feel truly blessed and grateful to have been able to share this special moment with such a wonderful spiritual community.
Their spirit, devotion, and sense of community are deeply inspiring. I am always happy and grateful to walk alongside them, meditate together, and share in this beautiful journey.
Special thanks to Lincoln Yesu Rathnam and all the organizers and volunteers for their incredible work, dedication, and care. You all did a wonderful job in making this pilgrimage such a meaningful experience. 🙏
I feel truly blessed to be a part of this beautiful community. May your journey continue to bring peace, strength, compassion, and joy to many.
May you all be well and happy.
May you enjoy good health, peace, and happiness.
May all your wholesome wishes come true. 🌿🪷
I look forward to joining you again next year!
With mettā,
Green Mountain Monk 🙏🪷

Bhante Rathana Green Mountain Meditation Center at Serenity Central of New England Deerfield Valley Pilgrimage Walk

Address

267 Academy Road
Whitingham, VT
05342

Website

http://www.greenmountainmeditation.org/

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