Kingfisher Sangha

Kingfisher East Weekly Sit
2024-09-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom (Online)
Kingfisher East is back!
The group will meet every Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00 pm via Zoom. Please see the Kingfisher Sangha email newsletter for the Zoom link.
For more details or if you have any questions, contact Martin Lyden at: drmartinjlyden@gmail.com

Kingfisher North Weekly Sit
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 and 6 more dates | Zoom (Online)
Please join us for a formal sit, with Kingfisher North at 7:00 pm on Tuesday. Everyone is welcome!
Sits are returning to ZOOM ONLY due to the status with the pandemic. Check back often to see when/if in-person sits will resume.
Tuesdays – 7pm Kingfisher North Sit
To Join the Zoom Meeting:
Please contact Brett (bbartow@nycap.rr.com) or Kingfisher (kingfishersanghany@gmail.com) to receive the link to the Zoom meeting, or check the Weekly Newsletter in your email. Due to some privacy concerns recently, we aren’t posting the link to the Zoom meetings online.

Kingfisher Village MONDAY sits
2024-09-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 11:00
Monday: Kingfisher Village
5:30 – 6:30 PM
In person at Melissa’s house in Cambridge every third Monday of the month. Contact Melissa for more information, such as her address details if you need those.

Kingfisher Sangha Book Club
2024-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom (Online)
Kingfisher Sangha Book Club
September 11 (Online)

September 11 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Via Zoom
Come read a book together! All are invited to the Kingfisher Book Group. Learn about the practice and share with others in the sangha. As we blend our insights, our understanding grows. As we share build and strengthen our connections.
The Book Group meets on Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month, at 10am….EXCEPT for this month! This September meeting is a slight variation from before.

Please see the Kingfisher Sangha newsletter for the ZOOM link.

We will begin reading The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh, (166 pages). How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear How can we listen with compassion and understanding? Communication fuels the ties that bind, whether in relationships, business, or everyday interactions. Most of us, however, have never been taught the fundamental skills of communication, or how to best represent our true selves. Effective communication is as important to our well-being and happiness as the food we put into our bodies. It can be either healthy and nourishing or toxic and destructive. Thich Naht Hanh delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life’s most important skill.
Please read chapters 5 and 6 for our September meeting.
The sangha has funds to help you purchase the book if you need them. Please contact Starr for information.
For more information and questions, please contact Linda at revlin23@gmail.com.

Deepening the Practice
2024-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Deepening the Practice
First Monday of the month at the UU Congregation of Saratoga

September 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga
624 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
(Map)
Are you interested in learning more about the Buddhist teachings and practices? Please join us as we gather to read and discuss Sutras, chants, practice Touching the Earth, recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings, and other practices in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. If you have a copy of the book Chanting From the Heart, please bring it. Don’t worry if you don’t!
Check out the Kingfisher Sangha newsletter for a ZOOM link tot he meeting.
Our next meeting is on September 9. We typically meet on the first Monday of the month at the UU Congregation of Saratoga, but we are adjusting this month in order to accommodate the Labor Day holiday. We will collect dana for the Deepening the Practice gathering to help cover the cost of renting the space.
Please RSVP each month to Linda at revlin23@gmail.com if you plan to attend. In case of inclement weather or last-minute emergencies, this will allow us to reach out to those who plan to attend to give any last minute details.

Community Meeting
2024-09-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom (Online)
Kingfisher Community Meeting
September 7 (Online)

11:30 am, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, VIA ZOOM
All are welcome to participate! Check the newsletter for the Zoom link to the meeting.
If you are unable to attend but would like to comment on any of the agenda items, please contact Tamara at tcgeveci@gmail.com and she can report on your behalf.
The working agenda for our meeting is below:

Monthly Fee for using Saratoga Spring UU for Deepening the Practice
Keeping resources updated across Sangha sits
Supporting sangha members in financial need
October Day of Mindfulness with Richard Brady
Picnic Fundraiser debrief
How to best support those who decide to leave the sangha
Facilitator for November meeting to finalize Holiday giving plans

Kingfisher Book Club
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom (Online)
Kingfisher Sangha Book Club
July 17 (Online)

August 21 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Via Zoom
Come read a book together! All are invited to the Kingfisher Book Group. Learn about the practice and share with others in the sangha. As we blend our insights, our understanding grows. As we share build and strengthen our connections.
The Book Group meets on Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month, at 10am. The link for the next Zoom meeting is Aug 21. Check the newsletter for a link to the meeting.
We will begin reading The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh, (166 pages). How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear How can we listen with compassion and understanding? Communication fuels the ties that bind, whether in relationships, business, or everyday interactions. Most of us, however, have never been taught the fundamental skills of communication, or how to best represent our true selves. Effective communication is as important to our well-being and happiness as the food we put into our bodies. It can be either healthy and nourishing or toxic and destructive. Thich Naht Hanh delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life’s most important skill.
Please read chapters 3 and 4 for our August meeting.
The sangha has funds to help you purchase the book if you need them. Please contact Starr for information.
For more information and questions, please contact Linda at revlin23@gmail.com.

Deepening the Practice
2024-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Deepening the Practice
First Monday of the month at the UU Congregation of Saratoga

August 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga
624 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
(Map)
Are you interested in learning more about the Buddhist teachings and practices? Please join us as we gather to read and discuss Sutras, chants, practice Touching the Earth, recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings, and other practices in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. If you have a copy of the book Chanting From the Heart, please bring it. Don’t worry if you don’t!

To attend in-person, see the address above. To attend via Zoom, check the newsletter for a link.
Our next meeting is on August 5. We will meet on the first Monday of the month at the UU Congregation of Saratoga. We will collect dana for the Deepening the Practice gathering to help cover the cost of renting the space.

Annual Kingfisher Fundraiser and Potluck Picnic
2024-07-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Annual Kingfisher Fundraiser and Potluck Picnic
July 21, Saratoga State Park

11:00 am, SUNDAY, JULY 21, FERNDALE PAVILION, SARATOGA STATE PARK
It’s time to celebrate the Sangha’s Third Annual Fundraiser/Vegetarian Potluck Picnic!! The last three years were huge successes and lots of fun! Let’s keep it going!!
It used to be that the Sangha raised its operating funds with Dana collection baskets at its individual in-person sit locations. That no longer happens. We now rely on the July Annual Fundraiser for the Sangha’s General Fund, which supports: various operating expenses such as printing, copying, postage, the Sangha brochure, Day of Mindfulness expenses; donations in support of monasteries and other spiritual centers; scholarships for brothers and sisters to attend retreats and other events; other expenses as approved by the Care-Taking Council/Community Meeting.
The Sangha’s ability to hold separate fundraising events (book/yard sales, etc.) is limited, making the Annual General Fund Drive in July its one and only source of revenue. Whatever you can donate is cheerfully appreciated!
Please make your check payable to Kingfisher Sangha and bring it to the picnic or mail it to Dorothy Vieira.
You can also donate through PayPal (Kingfishersanghany@gmail.com) and Venmo (Kingfishersangha).
For the Vegetarian Potluck Picnic RSVP by July 17 to Dorothy at 518 346-1979 or dorovie@aol.com with the number of people attending and the dish you’ll be bringing.
Volunteers!: Contact Shannon by July 14 at 518 253-3092 or shanoid129@yahoo.com We need:

An OI person to facilitate sitting/walking meditation, etc.
People for set-up and clean-up
Tables for food (2 or 3)
Tablecloths (about 8)
Foil and containers for take-home leftovers
A couple directional signs for use at SPAC site
A photographer for Newsletter photos

DIRECTIONS
The first petal of the flower of the paramitas is Dana paramita, the practice of giving.
What you give is what you receive, more quickly than the signals sent by satellite….
Dana paramita is the practice of love. –- Thay, The Heart of the Buddhas’s Teaching

Book Club
2024-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom (Online)
Kingfisher Sangha Book Club
July 17 (Online)

July 17 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Via ZoomCome read a book together! All are invited to the Kingfisher Book Group. Learn about the practice and share with others in the sangha. As we blend our insights, our understanding grows. As we share build and strengthen our connections.The Book Group meets on Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month, at 10am. The link for the next Zoom meeting is:
Please check the newsletter for the Zoom link.
We will begin reading The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh, (166 pages). How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear How can we listen with compassion and understanding? Communication fuels the ties that bind, whether in relationships, business, or everyday interactions. Most of us, however, have never been taught the fundamental skills of communication, or how to best represent our true selves. Effective communication is as important to our well-being and happiness as the food we put into our bodies. It can be either healthy and nourishing or toxic and destructive. Thich Naht Hanh delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life’s most important skill.
Please read the first two chapters for our July meeting.
The sangha has funds to help you purchase the book if you need them. Please contact Starr for information.
For more information and questions, please contact Linda at revlin23@gmail.com.

Deepening the Practice
2024-07-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Deepening the Practice
First Monday of the month at the UU Congregation of Saratoga

July 10 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga
624 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
(Map)Are you interested in learning more about the Buddhist teachings and practices? Please join us as we gather to read and discuss Sutras, chants, practice Touching the Earth, recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings, and other practices in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. If you have a copy of the book Chanting From the Heart, please bring it. Don’t worry if you don’t!
Please check the newsletter for the Zoom link.
Our next meeting is on July 10. Starting in August, we will meet on the first Monday of the month at the UU Congregation of Saratoga.
We will collect dana for the Deepening the Practice gathering to help cover the cost of renting the space.

Sit for Peace
2024-07-01 16:00 - 17:00
Kingfisher Sits for Peace
July 1st, Online

July 1
from 6-7 pm
Online via Zoom
Please join us for an hour of prayer and meditation as we send out our community’s energy for peace. You will experience a chant, silent sit, reading, and guided meditation; then we dedicate the practice. In this time when so many of us feel helpless in the face of war and other forms of violence, let us come together and practice with diligence. Please check your newsletter for the Zoom link.

Kingfisher Sits for Peace
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom (Online)
May 27 and June 24
from 6-7 pm
Online via Zoom
Please join us for an hour of prayer and meditation as we send out our community’s energy for peace. You will experience a chant, silent sit, reading, and guided meditation; then we dedicate the practice. In this time when so many of us feel helpless in the face of war and other forms of violence, let us come together and practice with diligence.
Please see our Kingfisher Newsletter for the ZOOM link.

Sangha Book Club: Final Part of Reconciliation
2024-06-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Zoom (Online)
Kingfisher Sangha Book Club
June 19 (Online)

Kingfisher Book Group continues in June!
Via Zoom on June 19 – 10:00 – 11:30 am Online
Come read a book together! All are invited to the Kingfisher Book Group. Learn about the practice and share with others in the sangha. As we blend our insights, our understanding grows.
The Book Group meets on Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month, at 10am. That is June 19th. Reach out to Linda or read the newsletter for the Zoom link.
We have been reading Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child by Thich Nhat Hanh. For the meeting in June, we are asked to finish the book. And then we will have a chance to choose our next read!
The sangha has funds to help you purchase the book if you need them. Please contact Starr for information.
For more information and questions, please contact Linda at revlin23@gmail.com.
