Windhorse Zen Community

The renowned New York guitarist and composer will appear in concert on Saturday, June 5th at 7:30pm, at the sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 1 Edwin Place in Asheville.

Frederic Hand is one of the most versatile guitarists now performing. Equally at home on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera and in the recording studio, he has created Emmy winning television scores, and innovative reinventions of early music with his group Jazzantiqua.

Your donation for this event is tax deductible and will be used to further the teaching and practice programs at Windhorse. Minimum suggested donation is $25.00, student rates available; no one will be turned away at the door. Click below to purchase or call 828-645-8001.

“Wonder and Wisdom,” a mélange of music, storytelling, bake sale and silent auction, was held at the local Unitarian church in Asheville to benefit Windhorse.

 Author and long-time Dharma practitioner Rafe Martin – was at his best. Many in the audience were taken by surprise at the power of live storytelling – so often considered to be ‘just for children’.

 Rafe’s selections ranged from a traditional jataka tale (The Banyan Deer) to the Mahabharata, to an ancient Irish legend (The Music of What Happens) and a dark and moving Grimm fairy tale (The Six Swans). One story melting into the next, a rich potion of words and images casting its spell overand through all those present – bringing forth now laughter,now a breathless stillness.

Download and listen to one of Rafe’s tales:  The Most Beautiful Music

A foursome of sangha musicians wove their own spell around us all while the bake sale and silent auction provided bargains on paintings, photos and jewelry.

 Benefit proceeds will help us move toward the completion of our residential building. 

To all who contributed time,gifts, skills and money, we at Windhorse extend heartfelt appreciation and gratitude!

Click to see more photos from the fundraiser.