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 Covenant Church (formerly known as 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.

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 16

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 17

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

No second session.

NOVEMBER 2026
Bellmaster: Dip and Vishwa

Sunday, November 1st 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Dip
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 99-104
“No Saints” to “The Art of Creating Happiness”
Dharma Sharing

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

Saturday, November 7th
Facilitator: Dale
Sangha Nature Walk
Location: Pharr Yarns Family Trail – Boathouse Trailhead
Time: 9am

Sunday, November 8th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Kevin
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Bell Invitation Reading/ Video
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Bell Invitation Training

Sunday, November 15th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Rebekah
Mindful Art Day
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Nourishing Happiness pg 61

10:15-11:00 Dharma Sharing

Sunday, November 22nd 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Tenth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Gratitude Dharma Sharing

Sunday, November 29th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Kevin
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

No second session.

DECEMBER 2026
Bellmaster: Rita

Sunday, December 6th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Vishwa
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 105-107
“A Sleeping Child” to “Forgiveness”
Dharma Sharing

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

Sunday, December 13th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Dale
Business Meeting
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Eleventh of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

10:15-11:00 Dharma Sharing

Sunday, December 20th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Charline and Jeff
Remembrance Ceremony
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation

10:15-11:00 Remembrance Ceremony continued.

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

No second session.

JANUARY 2027
Bellmaster: Jeff and Friends

Sunday, January 3rd 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 112-117
“The Six Mantras”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
New Books Selection Day

Sunday, January 10th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Kevin
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Discourse on Taking Refuge in Oneself (pg 310)
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Music Session

Sunday, January 17th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Dale
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Twelfth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Planning Meeting

Sunday, January 24th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Day of Mindfulness
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Beginning Anew (pg 80)
Dharma Sharing

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

Sunday, January 31st 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony

No second session.

FEBRUARY 2027
Bellmaster: Dale

Sunday, February 7th 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh pp 120-123
“Compassionate Listening” to “Hugging Meditation”
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Study Period
New Book TBD

Sunday, February 14th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Sangha volunteers
Room in the Inn
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Operation Sandwich

Sunday, February 21st 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Emme
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Thirteenth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings
Dharma Sharing

10:15-11:00 Winter Cleaning

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

No second session.