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. We aspire to live every moment deeply and compassionately. While practicing in the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism, we recognize and respect the value of all spiritual traditions as the heritage of humankind.
We meet in Room 26 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.
Newcomers are welcome. No experience needed. CCM offers Beginner’s Mind Days every few months. Newcomers are welcome any time but may appreciate the additional guidance and basic instruction offered on Beginner’s Mind Days. On these days, the first hour will include meditation instruction and guidance. The second hour, we will explore other basic elements of our practice.
Please wear comfortable clothing. The floor is carpeted. We have a few extra meditation cushions and benches, as well as chairs. Click here for study schedule showing activities on specific dates.
We have a google group and Facebook page for Sangha news and announcements. If you wish to join the google group, please email sangha@charlottemindfulness.org and include some detail in your request to help us avoid including spammers in the group. We welcome anyone interested in our practice. For example, let us know where you live and briefly explain your interest in our group.
CCM is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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.
For a .pdf document about our lineage, please click here.