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.
MAY 2026
Bellmaster: Rita and friend
Sunday, May 3rd 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leigh
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: How to Love by Thich Nhat Hanh
pp 61-67
Dharma Sharing
10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra study, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 5
Sunday, May 10th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Charline
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Rose Ceremony
The rose ceremony is an opportunity to remember and connect with, and
honor our parents, who gave us life. Please bring a photo,
flower, or other item that brings your parents to mind as
well as poems or songs to share.
10:15-11:00 Dharma Sharing
Sunday, May 17th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Dale
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Readings: Watering Seeds of Joy
Dharma Sharing
10:15-11:00
Potluck Brunch
Please bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to share.
Everyone is welcome.
No alcoholic beverages please.
Sunday, May 24th 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Jeff
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Dharma Reading: Fourth of the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings
Dharma Sharing
10:15-11:00 Study Period
Heart Sutra, The Other Shore by Thich Nhat Hanh
Chapter 6
Sunday, May 31st 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Facilitator: Leslie
Sitting Meditation
Walking meditation
Five Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony
No second period.
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.