Windhorse Zen Community

“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.