Inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and supported by local Dharma Teacher Leslie Rawls, the Charlotte Community of Mindfulness is a small group of friends who study and practice the Buddha’s teachings on mindfulness and meditation. Mindfulness practice can be an effective tool to bring us peace, solidity, and non-fear in this time of upheaval. We aspire to live every moment deeply and compassionately.

We meet Sunday mornings in Room 27 of the Education Building at Myers Park Baptist Church, 1931 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. Click here for details on finding our room or select the Visit: Where We Meet page on this website.

While practicing in the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism, we recognize and respect the value of all spiritual traditions as the heritage of humankind.
For a .pdf document about our spiritual lineage, please click here.

In January 2022, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh passed away in Vietnam. On the second anniversary of his passing, we enjoyed a ceremony. Here is a link for those who would like: Ceremony to Honor Thich Nhat Hanh on the two-year anniversary of his passing

Plum Village celebrated Women’s History Month with links to articles by five women teachers in our tradition, including Charlotte Dharma Teacher Leslie Rawls. Read More >>

We meet in person as well as offering Zoom connection for those who prefer or need it. Here are some details:

  • Location: We meet in Room 27 of the Education Building at Myers Park Baptist Church, 1931 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. Click here for details on finding our room or select the Visit: Where We Meet page on this website.
  • Vaccinations: For the safety of all participants and their loved ones, we encourage in-person participants to be fully vaccinated.
  • Masks: Masks are not required, but please wear them if you prefer. Please respect your own comfort level.
  • Zoom: Zoom sign-in details are on the schedule page.

Sundays 8:30-10:00 am
Zoom and in-person. (See above.)
Zoom sign-in details and the day’s practices are on the schedule page.
Newcomers are welcome. No experience needed.

Tips for Zoom:
• Try to find a quiet place in your home to join. Prepare your meditation bench, cushion, or chair. Please enter the call silently and be sure your microphone is muted.
• Dharma Sharing: When you would like to share, please unmute. Then, bow with joined palms and say, “[Your name] bowing in.” Same for bowing out. Bowing in and out aloud lets those who cannot see you prepare to listen and know when you’ve finished.

CCM has core community members and extended community members. To become a core community member, one must have been an engaged participant with CCM for at least a year and wish to formally commit to the community. Core community members may participate in decision making by consensus. Extended community members wish to formally associate with CCM, to practice with and support CCM, but either do not wish to be a core member or do not yet qualify. The community welcomes the comments and observations of extended community members, who may contribute to discussions but not participate in decision making. Membership forms should be completed and delivered to a member of the Caretaking Council. The form can be found by clicking here.

To join our Google Group email list, to get updates from the Charlotte Community of Mindfulness, please email sangha@charlottemindfulness.org with some detail about your request. Everyone is welcome, and we ask for detail only to help avoid risk of spamming.
We also have a Facebook page. Search by name: Charlotte Community of Mindfulness.

CCM is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.