Charlotte
Community of Mindfulness

In the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

Newcomers are welcome. No experience needed. Please wear comfortable clothing. The floor is carpeted. We have a few extra meditation cushions and benches, as well as chairs.

 

Practice Schedule 2008-2009

Regular Gatherings:

Sunday:

8:30-9:30 am (period one):
25 minutes sitting meditation,
20 minutes walking meditation
Reading
Dharma Sharing

9:45-10:45  am (period two):
Study and practice according to the schedule below.

Thursday:

6:00-7:00 PM
20 minutes sitting meditation
10 minutes walking meditation
Reading and Discussion

 

The last Sunday of each month and the following Thursday, we enjoy a Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony.

December 2008

 

Sunday, December 7/Thursday, December 11

v   Total Relaxation, facilitated by Leslie Rawls

 

Sunday, December 14

v   Family Practice Day. Children and other family members are invited to join us.
Activities may include guided pebble meditation (Leslie), mindful movements (Charline?), music (Kevin and ?), and outdoor walking

 

Thursday, December 18

v   Meditation and Discussion

Sunday December 21

v   Solstice: Extended Meditation

 

NO GATHERING ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2008

 

Sunday, December 28

v   Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony: reciting the Five & Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

 

January 2009

 

NO GATHERING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2009

 

Sunday, January 4/Thursday, January 8

v   Extended Meditation

 

Sunday, January 11

v   DVD of Dharma Talk by Thich Nhat Hanh, followed by discussion

 

Sunday, January 18

v   Continue DVD of Dharma Talk by Thich Nhat Hanh, followed by discussion

 

Sunday, January 25/Thursday, January 29

v   Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony: reciting the Five & Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

 

February 2009

 

Sunday, February 1

v   Planning Meeting for March-June 2009

 

Sunday, February 8

v   Tea Ceremony

 

Sunday, February 15

v   Chanting Practice

 

Sunday, February 22/Thursday, February 26

v   Mindfulness Training Recitation Ceremony: reciting the Five & Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings

 

March-June 2009 Schedule will be posted after planning session.

 

For more information about Charlotte Community of Mindfulness,
please contact:

Leslie Rawls leslierawls@carolina.rr.com

Tel: 704-583-1279

PO Box 38325

Charlotte, NC 28278

Updated
December 20, 2008.