"Meditate with the Monk" Buddhism in Charlotte

Thursday Schedule:

• 7:00pm-7:30pm Meditation. Please try to arrive early enough to be settled at 7pm.
• 7:30pm-8:00pm Dhamma teaching by Ayya Sudhamma or discussion

Welcome to stay to ask questions or socialize until 8:30pm.

° The "Vassa retreat" 3-month residency period in our lineage begins with the full moon of August this year. Vassa means rain, as it marks the monsoon season of NE India.

UPDATE: Ayya S. will participate in an ordination at Heartwood in Hendersonville NC on this day. Please rejoice!

~Zoom details will be posted no later than 15 minutes before the meeting~

Newcomers to Buddhism and non-Buddhists are welcome to all our teachings, but the first Saturday of the month is specially dedicated to introducing Buddhism to those unfamiliar with its tenets or new to meditation.

2:00-2:30 pm will be instructions & meditation.

2:45 pm is the teaching.

(If you are new, look for the Buddhist flag on the front porch and the Buddha mural on the wall of the carport facing McKelvey Street. Park on the side street or backyard; enter through the kitchen door.)

Join Rev. Sudhamma for Nature Retreat - Greatwoods Zen - December 3rd (Sunday) 9:00am-12pm + picnic

_A special time for quiet meditation and invigoration in nature._

We will meet at Greatwoods Zen retreat center (not far from the Vihara) for a morning of meditation and teachings. The center is nestled in 28 beautiful acres of woods out Hickory Grove Rd - a lovely oasis in the City.

Our activities may be indoors in the zendo or outdoors in the forest, or both, depending on weather.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to settle in, program begins right at 9:00am

Schedule:

• 8:45 am Settle in

• 9:00 am Words of welcome & encouragement; 1st sitting

• 9:30 am+ The next hours will offer sitting meditation, walking meditation, a silent nature walk and Dhamma reflections. Solitary forest practice is also an option

• Noon Picnic Lunch (optional) Please bring your own picnic lunch or snacks, beverages & cooler if needed.

STUFF TO BRING: Wear modest loose fitting clothing (covering shoulders knees & belly). Bring your own meditation cushion if possible as the cushions there are limited. Remember to bring anything needed for an outdoor program: cloth or mat to sit on, non-toxic mosquito spray, hat, sunscreen, walking shoes, beverage to carry with you in the forest. And picnic supplies!

ACCESSIBILITY: The forest is surprisingly accessible by car. The restroom and toilet downstairs is accessible to those of different abilities.

Contact Ayya if you have any questions or requests: (area code seven zero four) 299-8309.

~ Zoom details will be shared in the Comments by 5:45pm ~

While beginners are welcome at all our Meetups, the first Tuesday of the month is specially dedicated to people unfamiliar with meditation. There will be instructions on meditation beforehand and/or clear guidance during the meditation, and a lecture on the topic of meditation. There's usually time for Q & A as well.

Location is in northeast Charlotte. (Address will be provided when you sign up.)

If planning to attend please sign up well ahead of time. If more than 10 people sign up we will run short on good cushions, so nice if you bring your own if you have one.

~In-Person & on Zoom. Zoom link will be posted as a Comment just before the meeting ~

Basic meditation guidance and Buddhist teachings according to the needs of whomever attends.

The Vihara's usual schedule:

• 6:00pm Tuesdays (Zoom only)
• 10:30am Wednesdays (both)
• 7:00pm Thursdays (In-person only)
• 2:00pm Saturdays (both)

*"I give teachings freely, and ask only that as a courtesy you pleae sign up ahead of time, as early as possible." - Ayya S.*

Thursday Schedule:

• 7:00pm-7:30pm Meditation. Please try to arrive early enough to be settled at 7pm.
• 7:30pm-8:00pm Dhamma teaching by Ayya Sudhamma or discussion

Welcome to stay to ask questions or socialize until 8:30pm.

° The "Vassa retreat" 3-month residency period in our lineage begins with the full moon of August this year. Vassa means rain, as it marks the monsoon season of NE India.

Zoom details will be posted in the Comments 15 minutes before the meeting.

1 hour of meditation followed by studying the Buddha's words (Sutta Pitaka). This is a silent, unguided meditation. Schedule:

60 minutes sitting meditation
tea break
sutta study

You are welcome to leave at the tea break, but please let Ayya (Rev. Sudhamma) know.

~We're meeting on Zoom for now for evening teachings (in-person & Zoom for daytime teachings). Details will be posted 15 minutes before the meeting.~

Bhante Jayasara has returned to NJ after kindly taking care of Charlotte Buddhist Vihara while Ayya Sudhamma visited bhikkhunis in Germany June 12-July 17.

The Vihara's schedule is back to normal:

• 6:00pm Tuesdays
• 10:30am Wednesdays (not 8am)
• 6:00pm Thursdays
• 2:00pm Saturdays (not 3:00pm)

An Evening for Personal Growth" (Tues 6 pm) Meditate with the Monk
-Meditation for Insight (guided aloud by leader as needed for newcomers)
-Dhamma talk (lecture based on Buddhist wisdom teachings)
-Discussion
Suitable for all levels of meditation experience from 1st timer to oldtimer.

If planning to attend please sign up well ahead of time.

~In-Person & on Zoom. Zoom link will be posted as a Comment just before the meeting ~

Basic meditation guidance and Buddhist teachings according to the needs of whomever attends.

The Vihara's usual schedule:

• 6:00pm Tuesdays (Zoom only)
• 10:30am Wednesdays (both)
• 7:00pm Thursdays (In-person only)
• 2:00pm Saturdays (both)

*"I give teachings freely, and ask only that as a courtesy you pleae sign up ahead of time, as early as possible." - Ayya S.*

Thursday Schedule:

• 7:00pm-7:30pm Meditation. Please try to arrive early enough to be settled at 7pm.
• 7:30pm-8:00pm Dhamma teaching by Ayya Sudhamma or discussion

Welcome to stay to ask questions or socialize until 8:30pm.

° The "Vassa retreat" 3-month residency period in our lineage begins with the full moon of August this year. Vassa means rain, as it marks the monsoon season of NE India.