Charlotte Buddhist Vihara

 
The Charlotte Buddhist Vihara is a monastic residence and meditation sanctuary located in northeast Charlotte.  Ayya Sudhamma , the Charlotte-born, fully ordained Buddhist female monk, has experienced living in Theravada Buddhist monasteries since 1998. She teaches a variety of meditation techniques as well as Buddhist wisdom. People of all religions are welcome, and those interested in attending a weekly mediation can RSVP by using the social gathering website Meetup.com.

Charlotte Buddhist Vihara provides housing and full assistance to resident Buddhist clergy ordained in Theravada Buddhist tradition. Their mission is to deepen understanding of the Buddha's teachings by enabling them to do their work here in Charlotte.. The monks' mission is to develop their own practice while also freely sharing their skills with the community.

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