Typical Sunday mornings
8:30-10:00 AM: Meditation, Dharma reading, and Dharma Sharing.
The last Sunday of the month we have a recitation ceremony and conclude shortly after 10 AM.
10:15-11:00 AM: Sutra Study. Details for each week are below. We plan for each trimester of the year, so you will typically see only four or five months on the schedule at one time.

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 has been published, but we do not yet have copies for everyone. The links below also lead to electronic versions of the reading.

JUNE 2026
Bellmaster: Drew and Friend

Sunday, June 7th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Dip
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
pp 68-73
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 7

Sunday, June 14th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Discourse on the Absolute Truth
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 8

Sunday, June 21st 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Fifth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 9

Sunday, June 28th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

No second session.

JULY 2026
Bellmaster: Dale and Rita

Sunday, July 5th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 74-80
“A Strong Aspiration” to “Nourishing Consciousness”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 10

Sunday, July 12th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Dip
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Four Recollections Chant pg. 59
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 11

Sunday, July 19th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Sixth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 12

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

No second session.

AUGUST 2026
Bellmaster: Dip and Vishwa

Sunday, August 2nd 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Vishwa
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 81-85
“Immeasurable Minds” to “Deep Listening in a Couple”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 13

Sunday, August 9th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Dale
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Loving Speech and Deep Listening pg. 67
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 14

Sunday, August 16th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Protecting and Transforming pg.66
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 15

Sunday, August 23rd 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leigh
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Seventh of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Planning Meeting

Sunday, August 30th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

No second session.

SEPTEMBER 2026
Bellmaster: Leigh

Sunday, September 6th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Emme
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 86-91
“Fulfillment” to “Flower Watering”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 16

Sunday, September 13th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Charline
Beginner’s Mind Day
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Discourse on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone pg. 282
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Operation Sandwich

Sunday, September 20th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Charline
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Eighth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 17

Sunday, September 27th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

No second session.

OCTOBER 2026
Bellmaster: Kevin and Friends

Sunday, October 4th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Dale
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 92-98
“No Self” to “Letting Go of Notions”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 18

Saturday, October 10th Location and Time TBD
Facilitator: Dale
Sangha Nature Walk

Sunday, October 11th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Kevin
Day of Mindfulness and Music Day
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Contemplation on No-Coming and No-Going pg. 262
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Potluck
Please bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to share.
Everyone is welcome.
No alcoholic beverages please.

Sunday, October 18th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Ninth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 19

Sunday, October 25th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

No second session.