Sunday mornings
8:30-10:00 AM: Sitting and Walking Meditation, recitation or reading, and Dharma Sharing.
10:15-11:00 AM: Sutra Study in second period. Details for each week are below. The last Sunday of each month we have a recitation ceremony and no second period.

In-person: 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.
By Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/287099868?pwd=blVaUnAvejAvRktSVnpWc29LekVsUT09
or Meeting # 287 099 868, PASSCODE: 776538

Page Numbers on the calendar below refer to the book listed or to sutras and recitations in Chanting from the Heart. A new edition of the chanting book was published recently, but we do not yet have copies for everyone. The links below also lead to electronic versions of the reading.

November 2024
Bellmaster: Leigh and Friend

Saturday, November 2nd 10am – Nature Walk at the Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AduRSb3XtqNitXHz5
More Info: https://catawbalands.org/signature/seven-oaks-preserve/
Text Dale Wilbanks at 704.689.3207

Sunday, November 3rd 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Peace Is Every Step
Facilitator: Vishwa
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading from Peace is Every Step- “The Roots of War”, p. 114 – 115
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh
“Understanding is the Fruit of Meditation, Not of Thought”, p. 44 – 45

Sunday, November 10th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – The Refuge Chant
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: The Refuge Chant, p. 60
Dharma Sharing

10:15 Potluck, 1/2 Day of Mindfulness
Potluck, bring your favorite Vegetarian Dish
Day of Mindfulness activities
Dharma Talk video by Thay

Sunday, November 17th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – 9th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings

Facilitator: Kevin
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Dharma Reading: 9th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, November 28th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

December 2024
Bellmaster: Kevin and Friend

Sunday, December 1st 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Peace Is Every Step, Business Meeting

Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Dharma Reading: Peace Is Every Step – “Like a Leaf, we have many stems” p. 116 – 117
Dharma Sharing

9:45am Annual Business Meeting

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, December 8th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Remembrance Ceremony

Facilitator: Charline
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Remembrance Ceremony

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, December 15th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Extended Meditation

Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Extended Meditation

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, December 22nd 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – 10th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings

Facilitator: Dip
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Dharma Reading: 10th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings “Protecting and Nourishing the Sangha”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, December 29th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

January 2025
Bellmaster: Vishwa and Friend

Sunday, January 5th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Peace Is Every Step
Facilitator: Dale
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading from Peace is Every Step- “We are all linked to Each Other” pg 118-199
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, January 5th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Beginning Anew
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Beginning Anew
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Saturday January 18th – Room in the Inn Weekend
Facilitators: Dale, Jeff

Sunday January 19th – 11th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings
Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Dharma Reading: 11th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings “Right Livelihood”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Room in the Inn Cleanup

Sunday, January 26th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

10:15-11:00 Planning Session

February 2025
Bellmaster: Dale and Friend

Sunday, February 2nd 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Peace Is Every Step
Facilitator: Kevin
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading from Peace is Every Step- “Reconciliation” pg 119-120
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, February 9th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Beginner’s Mind Day/Operation Sandwitch
Facilitator: Sangha (Sitting-Leslie, Bell-Dale, Walking-Kevin, Dharma Sharing-Jeff)
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Operation Sandwich
Facilitator: Charline

Sunday, January 16th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – 12th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings

Facilitator: Leigh
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Dharma Reading: 12th of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings “Reverence for Life”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
The Sun My Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sunday, January 23rd 8:30 AM-10:00 AM – Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony
Sitting Meditation
Walking Meditation
Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony