2nd Morning Meditation
2026-10-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-23 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates
You are invited to join David and others in the sangha for a sit each day over Zoom. We hope you will consider joining in! Here is how it will work:

David will meditate on Zoom each day for half an hour, at a time that suits the most people. This meditation will happen during the week, sitting will be from 10am-10:30am.
You are welcome to join for that half hour or for any portion of that half hour that you choose. It doesn’t matter if you just want to sit for ten minutes in the middle of the half hour, or if you’re there for the whole time. The point is to receive the support of the community in whatever way is best for your schedule and your practice right now.
David will ring the bells for meditation. At the end of the half hour he will read something interesting and/or inspiring to set the tone for the day. There will be no discussion.
After the reading we will all log off and head into our day—all nice and centered and ready for whatever arises!

We hope people will find this offering to be as helpful and supportive as it is simple. If you would like to participate, just let David know (djmckay429@gmail.com).
Thank you for your attention. We hope to have the pleasure of meditating with you soon!

Morning Meditation
2026-10-15 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-16 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-19 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-20 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-21 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-22 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-23 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-10-26 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) and 3 more dates
You are invited to join David and others in the sangha for a sit each day over Zoom. We hope you will consider joining in! Here is how it will work:

David will meditate on Zoom each day for an hour, at a time that suits the most people. During the week, sitting will begin at 7am. On Saturday & Sunday sitting will start at 8am.
You are welcome to join for that hour or for any portion of that hour that you choose. It doesn’t matter if you just want to sit for ten minutes in the middle of that hour, or if you’re there for the whole time. The point is to receive the support of the community in whatever way is best for your schedule and your practice right now.
David will ring the bells for meditation. At the end of the hour he will read something interesting and/or inspiring to set the tone for the day. There will be no discussion.
After the reading we will all log off and head into our day—all nice and centered and ready for whatever arises!

We hope people will find this offering to be as helpful and supportive as it is simple. If you would like to participate, just let David know (djmckay429@gmail.com).
Thank you for your attention. We hope to have the pleasure of meditating with you soon!

Virtual meditation and discussion group
2026-10-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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Each Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 eastern we gather on Zoom (a video-conferencing platform) to support each other, learn from each other, and experience the joy of spiritual community. Group begins promptly at 7:00 with a thirty-minute meditation period, followed by a facilitated conversation lasting an hour, during which people may bring up whatever issues they choose in regards to their practice, the things going on in their lives, and so on.
We are not looking for any sort of commitment, just a willingness to jump in whenever you’re able. The evening groups are offered on a donation basis. To participate, email David at djmckay429@gmail.com for the group guidelines and the zoom link you will need.
Gassho

Sunday Morning Meditation and Discussion Group
2026-10-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 (Asia/Karachi)
Each Sunday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 eastern we gather on Zoom (a video-conferencing platform) to support each other, learn from each other, and experience the joy of spiritual community. Group begins promptly at 7:00 with a thirty-minute meditation period, followed by a facilitated conversation lasting an hour, during which people may bring up whatever issues they choose in regards to their practice, the things going on in their lives, and so on.
We are not looking for any sort of commitment, just a willingness to jump in whenever you’re able. The evening groups are offered on a donation basis. To participate, email David at djmckay429@gmail.com for the group guidelines and the zoom link you will need.
Gassho

Integrated Dharma: an In-Person Meditation and Discussion Group in Asheville, NC
2026-10-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 UTC
David leads and facilitates two meditation and discussion groups
in Western NC on a regular basis:
Integrated Dharma Meditation Group at The Friends Meeting House in Asheville
David facilitates this group every Sunday evening from 6:00 until 7:30. The format is the same as the virtual groups: a thirty-minute meditation period followed by an hour-long discussion. To participate, simply join us at The Friends Meeting House (227 Edgewood Road) on Sunday evenings! Feel free to come a little early and stay a little late for fellowship with others in the sangha. This meditation group is sponsored by Southern Dharma Retreat Center (https://southerndharma.org/).
The Social Sangha in Black Mountain, NC
David facilitates for the Social Sangha every first Monday from 6:30 until 8:00. We meet at a place called Quietude just outside of town. The group begins with a thirty-minute sit, which is followed by an hour-long facilitated discussion. For more information about the Social Sangha, go to https://thesocialsangha.com/.

Fall Retreat in Western NC
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-25
October 20-25: Fall Retreat in Western North Carolina
This retreat will happen at a place called The Crow’s Nest (https://lutherock.org/retreat_rentals/crows-nest/), which is about an hour and a half north of Asheville, and a bit south of Boone, North Carolina. This will be our fifth retreat at the Crow’s Nest. I really like this facility. It has a great kitchen, and lots of hotel style rooms. Each room has its own bathroom and shower. The facility is way back in the woods and on a beautiful piece of property, so our retreat will happen in a lovely natural setting and in profound silence. It also offers an excellent porch on the south side with rocking chairs, and a great many hiking trails, one of which leads to the top of a mountain where there are 360° views. In addition, the Crow’s Nest is less expensive than other facilities we use, so I’m able to keep the costs down a bit when we do retreats here.
This retreat will cost $800, plus whatever donation you feel moved to make.
About the Retreat:
This retreat will be conducted in the usual way. There will be periods of meditation, group discussions, one-on-one guidance appointments, yoga, and plenty of time to walk, rest, relax, or just be. The retreat will happen in silence outside of the group discussions. The intention is to create an environment that is conducive to introspection, relaxation, and connection with oneself, with the assistance of the tools and techniques offered in the workshop sessions. The experience will provide an opportunity to unplug from your cares and responsibilities, and to just be with yourself in an environment that supports awareness and compassion.
In terms of structure, we will follow a daily schedule together that will include:

Two to four (or more) half-hour meditation periods a day (there are choices you’ll be able to make with this)
Two group discussions per day
Yoga (there will be options both for beginners and for folks who have a regular yoga practice)
One on one conversations with me for those who would appreciate that
Three delicious vegetarian meals
Time to walk, rest, and just be

The entire experience will be held in silence, as I said (apart from the workshop sessions and guidance). There will be small opportunities for working meditation as well. As always there will be plenty of yummy and nourishing food, and lots of space for reflection and being in nature.
The rooms will be shared.
About the Costs:
I offer everything I do on a donation basis. I know that some people have plenty of money and some do not, and I’ve found that if I allow people to give what they can instead of charging a specific fee then those who have little give little, while those with more give more, and everything works out in the end.
We will be covering the physical costs of the retreat as a community. I will ask for the amount stated above up front from each person to cover these costs (food, lodging, staff transportation. and a few odds and ends). The more of us there are, the less the cost will be per person. If our numbers are small then the listed amounts should cover everything just right. If our numbers are large then a portion will go as a donation for the teachings–and I will let you know how much at the end of the retreat. If these amounts are more than you can afford, let me know and we’ll work something out. I’ll arrange for scholarships to be available to those who need them. If you would like to make a donation to support someone who would like to attend but cannot afford the cost, we would all be most grateful. In that case please add a note to your donation indicating that it’s for retreat scholarships.
In addition to the actual retreat costs, I will be asking for donations at the end of the retreat. These donations will support the sangha by paying for the various costs required in order to maintain an online practice community, and they will support me as I do the work that I am called to offer to the world.
In order to register, please go to www.theoneopendoor.org, scroll to the bottom of the homepage, and use the donation button there to make a non-refundable donation of $400. I am making this donation non-refundable in order to assist people in keeping their commitment to the retreat. As you may know from your own experience, often once that commitment is made the resistance begins. If you have a bit of skin in the game that may be just enough to help you get past the resistance. I will refund the deposit if there is an emergency or some unavoidable reason that you won’t be able to attend. After you make your donation please send me an email to let me know that you are making the donation in order to reserve a spot in a retreat, and let me know which retreat you’re signing up for.. Once I receive your retreat donation I will put you on the list.
If you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to email me at djmckay429@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time and your attention to this. I hope once again you will consider this opportunity to deepen your practice and share your practice within community. I hope you also will forward this message to anyone you know who you think may be interested in attending. Thank you, my friends, for your ongoing support, for your willingness to do the work of ending suffering, and for being the beautiful people that you are!
In peace,
David
