Echoes of Silence Soto Zen Meditation

We meet on Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30PM at the First United Methodist Church at 501 N. Tryon St in Charlotte, NC 28202. The doors close at 5:30pm. Please be on-time.

The session includes:

• Zazen (seated meditation) - 5:30pm - 6:10pm
• Kinhin (walking meditation) - 6:10pm - 6:20pm
• Zazen (seated meditation) - 6:20pm - 6:50pm
• Short Dharma reading or reflection - 6:50pm - 7:20pm
• Optional time for informal conversation

We begin and end with quiet respect, allowing each person to settle into their own rhythm of practice.

• Please bring your own cushions (zafu and zabuton), chairs will be provided.

### 🚗 Accessibility

• Free parking is available on-site
• Our parking garage is at 163 W. Ninth St.
  https://charlottefirst.org/directions-and-parking

Please park on the first or second levels. Please use the First UMC elevator on the RIGHT to come up to ground level, then cross over to the Church and come up to the second floor to Room 201.

Bring your parking pass with you so you can validate it on the device beside the elevator on the ground floor. Make sure you always wait for a confirmation message.
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### 💛 Dana (Suggested Donation)

We suggest a donation of $5 or more to help support the space and materials. No one is turned away for lack of funds—your presence is always welcome.