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A Monastic Residence Founded in 2013

The Charlotte Buddhist Vihara is a monastic residence and meditation sanctuary located in northeast Charlotte.  The Charlotte-born fully ordained Buddhist female monk, Ayya Sudhamma, brings to the group 17 years of experience living in traditional Theravada Buddhist monasteries. She teaches a variety of meditation techniques as well as Buddhist wisdom. People of all religions are welcome.  We do not try to convert anyone.

Please join our weekly meditations

RSVP for our meditations by using the social gathering website Meetup.com. Our Meetup link is Meditate with the Monk: Buddhism in Charlotte or you can click here for Upcoming Meetup Events. You can also sign up for our Newsletter to be informed of upcoming events and special guests. The Charlotte Buddhist Vihara is located at 3423 Stonehaven Drive Charlotte, NC 28215. 

 

For the Vihara to succeed in its goal of giving the monks a place to live and supporting their lives and their work, we need you.

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Upcoming Vihara Events

Dec
18
Tue
7:00 pm “An Evening for Personal Growth”...
“An Evening for Personal Growth”...
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
“An Evening for Personal Growth” (Tues 7 pm) Meditate with the Monk-Meditation for Insight (guided aloud by leader as needed for newcomers)-Dhamma talk (lecture based on Buddhist wisdom teachings)-DiscussionSuitable for all levels of meditation experience from 1st timer to oldtimer. Location is in northeast Charlotte. (Address will be provided.) If planning to attend please sign[...]
7:00 pm Topical Tuesday – [Topic Title G...
Topical Tuesday – [Topic Title G...
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Throughout the month, people have submitted Ayya requests for a topic. Ayya selects one of those requests and gives a teaching on it. Schedule: meditation, tea break, talk.
Dec
19
Wed
10:30 am Morning Meditation 10:30 am Weds...
Morning Meditation 10:30 am Weds...
Dec 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This is an introductory class on meditation and Buddhism, 10:30-11:45 am, followed by optional Q & A. All are welcome but please sign up in advance.
Dec
20
Thu
7:00 pm “Meditation for Awakening” (Thur...
“Meditation for Awakening” (Thur...
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Basic instruction in meditation plus guidance how to use meditation for awakening.
Dec
22
Sat
10:00 am Sanghamitta morning celeb – Dec ...
Sanghamitta morning celeb – Dec ...
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 am
Sanghamitta Day falls on full moon of December each year, commemorating the arrival of nuns from India to Stop Lanka. Centuries later a delegation would go from Sri Lanka to China, and around the Buddhist world, making Sanghamitta the Buddhist nuns’ great ancestor.10am talk11 am chanting11:30 am potluck lunch Followed by regular 2pm meditation
2:00 pm “Meditation for Calm and Well-be...
“Meditation for Calm and Well-be...
Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
At 2 pm Saturdays join us for a calming and uplifting half hour of silent meditation. Afterwards Ayya Sudhamma regularly teaches a class at 2:45 pm on Buddhist scriptures with lecture and discussion; you are welcome to stay for this class as well. (If you are new, look for the Buddhist flag on the front[...]

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