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Lisa Ernst

Lisa Ernst (she/her) is a meditation teacher, artist and founder of One Dharma Nashville. In her teaching, Lisa emphasizes both transformational insight and everyday awakening as an invitation to embrace all of the path’s possibilities. Lisa has been meditating for nearly 30 years in the Zen and Vipassana traditions. She received dharma teaching authorization in the Thai Forest lineage of Ajahn Chah, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman. Lisa offers meditation training, classes and workshops and leads retreats nationally. She is a visiting teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre California.

Events with Lisa Ernst

Finding Peace where You Are: The Art of Unburdening the Heart
July 9 - 13, 2025

The Buddha’s path to liberation is designed to help us…

Kwan Yin and Embodying Deep Wisdom and Compassion: A Retreat for Women
October 22 - 26, 2025

During these increasingly uncertain and challenging times, it is vital…

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Hot Springs, NC 28743

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